Letters to the Editor

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SPORTS 5/13/20 5:12pm

Coronavirus leaves small school draft prospects searching for next move

By Courtney Weiner

In the 2020 NFL Draft only six FCS players were drafted out of 255 picks, compared to 13 in 2019 and 19 in 2018. Greg Liggs Jr., former defensive back and a 2019 Elon University alumnus, hopes to get scouted once coronavirus regulations allow physical interactions with scouts.

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NEWS 5/12/20 4:06pm

Elon University students eligible to receive CARES Act funds

By Kyra O'Connor

Eligible students can receive emergency financial aid grants from the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act. The CARES Act, which is part of the national response to financial impact due to the coronavirus, provided Elon University with over $2.9 million in federal aid, half of which is required to be used for emergency student relief.

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NEWS 5/8/20 7:34pm

President Connie Book on the past, present and future of coronavirus prevention at Elon University

By Jack Norcross

Elon University President Connie Book reflects on her past decisions during the coronavirus pandemic, while looking forward to the potential challenges the university will face in the future.

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NEWS 5/7/20 10:26am

Elon University trustee Louis DeJoy selected to lead U.S. Postal Service

By Jack Norcross

Louis DeJoy, a member of Elon University's Board of Trustees and Greensboro businessman, has been selected to serve as Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service.

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NEWS 5/5/20 6:34pm

Elon University students must find a way to move-out before May 31

By Grace Terry

With 4,100 students living on campus, Elon is asking everyone to move their belongings out of the dorms by May 31. Despite stay-at-home orders still in effect in much of the country the university is asking on-campus residents to make arrangements on their own to get their belongings. 

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NEWS 5/4/20 3:57pm

Elon student makes and donates hundreds of face masks, protective equipment

By Grace Morris

When Elon sophomore Georgia Scarborough was forced to go home because of  COVID-19, she knew she wanted to help other first responders combat the virus in any way she could.

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NEWS 5/4/20 10:56am

The Inn at Elon receives federal aid to bring back employees

By Lauren Singles

Employees who were previously laid off or furloughed from the Inn at Elon are now being brought back after receiving funding from the federal Paycheck Protection Program established by the CARES Act. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/4/20 10:42am

Yoga studio goes online to maintain a sense of community and social distancing

By Anna Terry

In less than 24 hours, Shelley Roupas, owner of Feel Better Yoga in Burlington, went from teaching daily classes in her heated studio, to practicing yoga in a makeshift area of her home — correcting her client’s poses over live video.

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NEWS 5/2/20 11:39am

Administrators outline possible 5% budget reduction

By Kyra O'Connor

The Elon University budget committee hosted a community-wide budget forum to address the ongoing financial impact of the coronavirus. The forum explained the estimated $13.5 million in student refunds and a possible 5% budget reduction for the upcoming fiscal year. 

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NEWS 4/30/20 6:06pm

SAFE food pantry adapts to meet higher demand during coronavirus

By Margaret Faust

As coronavirus continues to take hold of the state, SAFE ministry — a Graham food pantry — continues to help support the community. 

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NEWS 4/30/20 5:46pm

Schar Center parking lot to host coronavirus collection for long-term care facility workers

By Jack Haley

Elon University's Schar Center parking lot will host the Alamance County Health Department on May 1 as they collect samples from long-term care facility workers to test for the coronavirus. 

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NEWS 4/30/20 4:22pm

Elon University is planning a virtual graduation for May 22

By Jack Norcross

Elon University is planning a virtual graduation for May 22, the date of the originally scheduled commencement. The virtual graduation will be in addition to an in-person ceremony planned for later this fall. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/28/20 5:04pm

Salvation Coffee gives back to healthcare workers while supporting local businesses

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Salvation Coffee established a pay it forward fund that collects money to go toward free drinks for healthcare workers. The coffee shop is selling "Burlington Strong" T-shirts and all of the proceeds go toward the fund.

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NEWS 4/27/20 3:00pm

Elon University receives over $2.9 million in federal aid for students, institutional debt

By Kyra O'Connor

In response to the strain put on higher education institutions because of the coronavirus, Elon University was allocated over $2.9 million in federal aid, half of which is required to be used for emergency student relief.

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NEWS 4/27/20 2:02pm

Elon students from New York adjust to life in the US’ coronavirus epicenter

By Courtney Weiner

The state of New York, which is home to approximately 530 students is the epicenter of the coronavirus in the U.S. According to Johns Hopkins University, as of April 27, there are about 290,000 cases in the state. 

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NEWS 4/27/20 9:06am

Sydney Hallisey takes on the position of SGA executive secretary, following a candidate-less election

By Isabella Seman

Sydney Hallisey was appointed to the role by Executive President Robbie Miley and approved by the senate in a 17-0 vote at their virtual meeting on April 9. 

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SPORTS 4/25/20 4:56pm

Hometown ties attract notable talent for Elon University’s men’s basketball team

By Grace Terry

Ja’Dun Michael is an incoming freshman forward for the Elon University’s men’s basketball team. He is the first scholarship player from Burlington to be signed by the Phoenix since Elon moved to Division I in 1999.

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NEWS 4/25/20 3:53pm

Alamance County schools to continue distance learning after Gov. Roy Cooper closes schools for the remainder of the academic year

By Maeve Ashbrook

In an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19, Gov. Roy Cooper closed all K-12 public schools in the state for the rest of the school year. Schools have been using  distance learning to continue teaching since Cooper announced the first school closings in mid-March.

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NEWS 4/25/20 11:43am

NC extends stay-at-home order, as county officials hope for regional approach to reopening

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order extending North Carolina’s stay-at-home order effective through May 8, in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, which is also known as COVID-19. The original order was set to expire on April 29.

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NEWS 4/24/20 10:25am

Elon University students cited for violation of state and local coronavirus mandates

By Kieran Ungemach

The town of Elon police have cited 17 Elon University students for violations of the town of Elon’s State of Emergency declaration and North Carolina’s stay at home order. 

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