Letters to the Editor

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LIFESTYLE 4/4/20 2:57pm

Burlington Animal Services sees a spike in adoptions, fostering

By Grace Morris

As North Carolinians are staying at home, amid the coronavirus pandemic, many are turning to pets for comfort. Animals in the Burlington Animal Service Shelter are finding homes, currently, 90% of the shelter’s cats and dogs have been adopted or are in foster homes.

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NEWS 4/3/20 12:12pm

Local homeless shelter offers to-go meals for those in need

By Lauren Singles

After the announcement that Elon University students would be moving online after spring break, an Elon student decided to turn that disappointment into an opportunity to support Allied Churches of Alamance County.

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NEWS 4/2/20 2:14pm

Elonthon continues to fundraise, despite coronavirus cancellation

By Kyra O'Connor

Despite the cancellation of the in-person event, online fundraising will continue. All funds raised at the event will be donated to Duke Children’s Hospital, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Fundraising will end on April 4, the day the in-person event was scheduled to happen.

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NEWS 3/30/20 2:15pm

Elon University cancels in-person classes, postpones graduation

By Mackenzie Wilkes

In-person classes at Elon University have been canceled for the remainder of the spring semester due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Jon Dooley, vice president for student life, announced the suspension via email on March 30.

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NEWS 3/27/20 5:32pm

North Carolina governor issues stay at home order

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order directing all individuals in North Carolina to stay at home as a protective measure against the spread of the coronavirus also known as COVID-19. The order goes into effect Monday, March 30 at 5 p.m., lasting 30 days.

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NEWS 3/21/20 2:08pm

Elon News Network's ongoing coverage of the coronavirus

 

Visit all of ENN's coverage on Elon University's response to the coronavirus.

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NEWS 3/21/20 2:07pm

Elon student studying abroad in Europe diagnosed with the coronavirus

By Mackenzie Wilkes

An Elon University student who was studying abroad in Europe is presumed to have tested positive with the coronavirus also known as COVID-19. According to an email from Jon Dooley, vice president of student life, the student did not come to campus. But directly returned to home on March 12, where they were later diagnosed.

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NEWS 3/21/20 12:31pm

Elon students can opt for pass/fail grades spring semester

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Elon University students can choose to have their spring semester classes be graded on a pass/fail scale. According to an email from Provost Aswani Volety sent to faculty and staff, this policy was developed by The Provost's Office and academic deans in consultation with the Academic Standing Committee and the Academic Council. 

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NEWS 3/20/20 7:10pm

Town of Elon declares state of emergency, plans to restrict gatherings

By Mackenzie Wilkes

In response to the coronavirus, Mayor Jerry Tolley declared a state of emergency in the town of Elon. Tolley’s declaration was made on the same day Alamance County declared a state of emergency after its first confirmed case of the virus, also known as COVID-19.

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NEWS 3/20/20 11:11am

Elon University extends online classes until April 20

By Anton L. Delgado

Elon University is extending online classes until April 20 as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus. The university is asking students, who are able, to remain off campus until then.

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NEWS 3/20/20 11:10am

Alamance County confirms its first case of the coronavirus

By Anton L. Delgado

The Alamance County Health Department has received notification of its first positive case of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

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NEWS 3/19/20 3:01pm

U.S. adults understand coronavirus symptoms, split on future impact

By Kyra O'Connor

The national survey was conducted from March 16 to 17 and included 3,270 U.S. adults. Respondents were given 25 statements regarding the coronavirus and how it will affect them and were asked if they agreed with, disagreed with or were unsure about each statement.

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NEWS 3/18/20 5:56pm

Census counting of college students continues amid coronavirus pandemic

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Even though the U.S. Census Bureau has suspended field operations for two weeks, the town of Elon still hopes university students will be counted as residents, which will increase the federal funding to the community.

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NEWS 3/17/20 5:45pm

Elon University suspends in-person classes after spring break, citing coronavirus concerns

By Anton L. Delgado

In response to the spread of the coronavirus, Elon University is suspending in-person classes until April 6. All classes will be held online beginning March 23, according to a statement from President Connie Book.

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OPINIONS 3/17/20 11:06am

CLOUGHERTY: A lack of focus on the arts

By Kali Clougherty

It is clear the performing and visual arts departments are left hanging in funding and recognition by the university as a whole.

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OPINIONS 3/17/20 8:18am

WHALEN: Improving awareness for Women’s History Month

By Meagan Whalen

As feminists and engaged Elon University students, we often tend to question the status quo. In many settings and circumstances, I, and I’m sure many of my peers, are grateful to Elon academia and our activist generation for instilling in us this helpful skill of not simply accepting but rather questioning. 

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SPORTS 3/15/20 3:44pm

Official at men's tournament tests positive for the coronavirus, CAA announces

By Anton L. Delgado

A game official working for the 2020 Colonial Athletic Association men's basketball championship has tested positive for the coronavirus. The official was working during the first-round game, according to ESPN. Elon University did not play the winner of that game, Drexel, or any of the teams that played the Dragons.

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LIFESTYLE 3/15/20 8:22am

Magazine launches in effort to represent black students

By Quinn Corrigan

In November 2019, sophomore Anaya Jones said she came up with the idea for BlackbELONg Magazine, a publication she said she hoped would open doors for the black community on campus.

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LIFESTYLE 3/14/20 9:27am

Passion Projects: From Pinterest to profits

By Anna Terry

Sophomore Lucy Callicott lays down on the carpet of her dorm room amidst an array of craft supplies, almost as if in a world of her own. 

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NEWS 3/13/20 3:12pm

SGA swears in new executives early amid in-person class suspension

By Kieran Ungemach

The Student Government Association held its last meeting the day before spring break to address the swearing in of the three new executive board members. Executive President Jack Johnson swore in juniors Robbie Miley, Jonathan Stettler and Andrew Ciampa.

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