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NEWS 5/17/22 10:06pm

Reimagined baccalaureate ceremony celebrates Elon University class of 2022

By Ellis Chandler

Four years ago, the class of 2022 gathered Under the Oaks for the first time during New Student Convocation. On May 17, they gathered once again to reflect on their time at Elon. This year’s reimagined senior baccalaureate ceremony took place near the beginning of Commencement Week. The ceremony included time for reflection, musical performances, prayers and a candlelight ceremony.

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NEWS 5/6/22 5:42pm

Local Friends creates home away from home for Elon University international students

By Sophie Rosenthal

For Donna and Ralph Harwood, the global community is a small world. Though the married couple were both raised in South Carolina and have lived in the town of Elon for over 40 years, they have friends from all over the world — including international students at Elon University. 

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NEWS 5/5/22 2:53pm

Elon sees 12% increase in freshman enrollment

By Erin Martin

Elon University is expected to enroll 1,785 students in the class of 2026 entering in fall 2022. This is a 12% increase in enrollment from the previous year.

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NEWS 5/5/22 2:34pm

Elon University tutoring services feel lasting effects of pandemic

By Annemarie Bonner

An April 2022 study by McKinsey and Company, a global management consulting company, found that students across the globe are eight months behind where they would have been academically without the pandemic. Analyzing this study, Danielle DaSilva, a calculus tutor at Elon University, said she’s worried about what the future could look like for incoming students. 

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NEWS 5/5/22 11:38am

Elon University student researches lack of access to abortions and evictions correlation

By Kyra O'Connor

Senior Honors Fellow Maria Mendoza spent the last two years researching how access to abortion clinics impacted eviction rates in Texas and Wisconsin. Elon News Network sat down with Mendoza to ask for her reaction on the news and what she thinks will happen next.  

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NEWS 5/4/22 3:10pm

Alamance County locals voice concerns over new “ghost gun” laws

By Margaret Faust

In North Carolina, data shows gun violence is on the rise. According to the Alamance County Sheriff’s office, in 2019 guns were the leading weapon used in robbery, murder, rape and aggravated assault.

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NEWS 5/3/22 11:01pm

Elon University, surrounding community reacts to unprecedented majority opinion draft

By Kyra O'Connor

With protests breaking out across the country in response, Roberts directed the Marshal of the Court to launch an investigation into the leak on Tuesday morning. The final decision will likely not be published until the end of the court’s term. 

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NEWS 5/3/22 1:09pm

Burlington bands raise money for music department

By Annemarie Bonner

Cummings High School marching band hosted a Battle of the Bands concert on April 9, inviting four local schools and universities to fill the gym with the sounds of drums. With new school funding, Band Director Greg Milton’s band now has enough instruments for each person, but the challenges have not gone away. 

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NEWS 5/3/22 7:33am

Global Education Center reaches less than half of strategic plan goals in first years

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Only seven out of 52 goals have been accomplished in the Elon University Global Education Center’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan. Created in 2019, the master plan was set to be achieved between 2020 and 2025, with goals curated by members across the GEC to serve Elon students and their global studies from a DEI standpoint.

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NEWS 5/2/22 10:38pm

Looking at the future of streaming services, student employment opportunities

By Naomi Washington

Streaming services face an uncertain future, and graduating Elon University students wonder about the future of the industry. 

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NEWS 5/2/22 10:29pm

Supreme court confirms validity of majority draft opinion, decision not final

By Elon News Network

As of May 3, Chief Justice Roberts has issued a statement and confirmed the leaked decision, but said the decision is not final. He called the leak a “betrayal” and “egregious breach.” Roberts has directed the Marshal of the Court to launch an investigation into the leak.

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NEWS 5/2/22 8:53pm

Alamance-Burlington School System chooses new superintendent

By Annemarie Bonner

Alamance County native Dain Butler will take the role of superintendent of ABSS on July 1. Butler has served as superintendent of schools for five years in Roanoke Rapids, just two hours northeast of Elon. 

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NEWS 5/2/22 10:11am

Housing market shatters historical precedents, enters uncharted territory

By Ryan Kupperman

According to Norada Real Estate Investments, the residential housing market gained nearly $7 trillion in value in 2021 — only to be overshadowed by a $43.4 trillion increase as of April 21. 

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NEWS 4/29/22 10:42pm

Elon University’s 10th Lavender Graduation celebrates LGBTQIA graduates, history

By Sophie Rosenthal

Hosted by the Gender and LGBTQIA Center, Lavender Graduation is a ceremony that honors graduating students who identify within the LGBTQIA communities. With 48 students participating, the 2022 celebration had the largest class of graduates in the event’s history. 

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NEWS 4/28/22 2:56pm

A look at Elon University's 2022 Lumen Scholars

By Brent Chandler

Meet this year's Elon University Lumen Scholars. 

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NEWS 4/28/22 11:38am

Ukrainians in the Carolinas group emphasizes education

By Erin Martin

Every day, Walter Ostrowka checks the news for the latest updates from Ukraine. The Ukrainian North Carolina resident has watched his family’s country be attacked by Russia for over two months. But while Ostrowka is concerned about those facing daily attacks, shellings and deaths in Ukraine, he is also concerned about how Americans view the war and other international issues. 

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NEWS 4/27/22 11:09pm

Elon University GLC hosts Spring Pride

By Michael Wolff

The Elon University Gender and LGBTQIA Center held its annual Spring Pride event this afternoon on Medallion Plaza. The event was open to the Elon community, with the purpose of helping to educate the community on LGBTQIA identities. 

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NEWS 4/27/22 6:32pm

Three-car collision cleared

By Kyra O'Connor

The three-car collision was cleared as of 6:15 p.m., according to the Elon University Police Department.

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NEWS 4/27/22 12:11pm

Elon University students host benefit concert in honor of Ukraine

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Over 50 Elon University students will come together on April 28 to showcase their talents, skills and other gifts for a special talent show — “Elon Elite.” From live singing and band performances to fire throwing, this talent will showcase students’ special skills. But it’s also about raising money for those in need. 

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NEWS 4/26/22 11:22pm

A look at the Elon University 29th annual Spring Undergraduate Research Forum

By Chloe Franklin

Over 200 students presented this year at the 29th annual Spring Undergraduate Research Forum, or SURF Day. While communications students are not required to do research, one communications major went the extra mile. 

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