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NEWS 10/20/22 8:42pm

Elon’s Center for Writing Excellence celebrates National Day on Writing with workshop

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Elon’s Center for Writing Excellence celebrates National Day on Writing with Halloween-themed workshop aimed to help students overcome their writing fears.

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NEWS 10/20/22 5:06pm

Burglary reminds Elon students to lock up

By Miranda Ferrante

Following a report of a burglary on West Trollinger Avenue, town of Elon and campus police are encouraging the community to lock up and remain vigilant when leaving for breaks. 

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NEWS 10/19/22 2:08pm

Abortion on the ballot

By Avery Sloan

The debate over abortion rights has become inseparable from this year’s midterm election campaigns, with 50% U.S. voters reporting they are more motivated to vote this fall because the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to recent polling from the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

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NEWS 10/18/22 6:15pm

Town of Elon Police to fill upcoming officer vacancy

By Miranda Ferrante

The town of Elon Police announced the department will have a new officer position open aligned with the 30x30 initiative — advancing nationwide experiences and representation of women in policing agencies — Oct. 18.

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NEWS 10/18/22 11:38am

Elon Law’s associate director of career development elected to leadership role with Hispanic Bar Association

By Miranda Ferrante

Krista Contino Saumby first joined Elon University School of Law as a career counselor in June, and now, she is taking on a new leadership role with the Hispanic National Bar Association, the country’s largest professional organization representing and advocating on behalf of Hispanic attorneys. 

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NEWS 10/17/22 9:45pm

Elon University’s Active Minds hosts walk for suicide prevention

By Fiona McAllister

 In collaboration with Alpha Omicron Pi, the Walk for Suicide Prevention was organized to increase mental health awareness throughout the Elon community and featured tables hosted by various organizations and local businesses. Along with Active Minds, which raised nearly $1,500, AOII, Smitty’s Ice Cream, Phoenix Free, Counseling Services and Nate’s Cookies had tables at the walk to show their support for mental health awareness. 

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NEWS 10/17/22 6:11pm

Biden officially launches student loan forgiveness application

By Miranda Ferrante

President Joe Biden announced the official launch of the federal application for Americans seeking student loan forgiveness Oct. 17. 

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NEWS 10/17/22 5:04pm

Elon campus police to test outdoor alarm system

By Claire Schoenfeld

Elon University Campus Safety and Police is set to conduct a test of the outdoor alarm system and the emergency alert systems at 9:45 a.m. Oct. 18. 

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NEWS 10/14/22 10:00am

Storage Scholars to appear on Shark Tank

By Miranda Ferrante

Storage Scholars, which has partnered with Elon since 2020, was founded by Wake Forest University class of 2020 graduates Sam Chason and Matt Gronberg. 

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NEWS 10/12/22 9:31pm

Elon Fire Department aided Graham in controlling mill fire

By Sarah T. Moore

The fire was declared as under control with no reported injuries of firefighters or civilians at 1:20 a.m. Oct 12. Personnel from the city of Graham Fire Department stayed on site to extinguish any hot spots that might flare up throughout the day.

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NEWS 10/12/22 2:05pm

Moseley airport shuttles return for Fall Break

By Sydney Spencer

Elon University campus will be slowing down as Fall Break begins after classes Oct. 12 and manystudents will use the break to travel off campus. And while most areas on campus are closing, the Moseley Center will stay open. 

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NEWS 10/12/22 9:00am

Elon’s Park Place seeks recommendations for Mediterranean Deli replacement

By Claire Schoenfeld and Miranda Ferrante

Mediterranean Deli, in downtown Elon, announced it was closing permanently in August, but the location has yet to be filled. 

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NEWS 10/11/22 6:21pm

Elon University study abroad participation spikes as pandemic lessens

By Sarah T. Moore and Miranda Ferrante

After two years of interrupted travel, Elon University’s study abroad program saw an increase in participation in 2021-22, according to the Elon Experiences annual report.

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NEWS 10/10/22 2:00pm

Billy D’s officially opens at Elon University

By Annemarie Bonner

The new retail location was originally set to open at the beginning of fall semester, but was delayed due to issues with the general contractor, according to head chef and owner William Dissen. The location  soft launched Oct. 5 and will be open until 10 p.m. today. 

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NEWS 10/7/22 11:39pm

NC Senate candidates Ted Budd, Cheri Beasley debate for first time

By Avery Sloan

NC Senate candidates Ted Budd and Cheri Beasley debated for the first time regarding issues of inflation, immigration and healthcare on Oct. 7.

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NEWS 10/7/22 10:13pm

Elon resident reports scam

By Sydney Spencer

Town of Elon Police Department determine anonymous note, found and reported on an Elon resident’s front porch, as a scam.

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NEWS 10/7/22 1:24pm

Elon University, union agree on first contract

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon University and the adjunct faculty union agreed on their first contract for adjunct, part-time, limited-term and visiting faculty, which increases pay and adds additional job security as of fall 2022.

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NEWS 10/7/22 1:07pm

Title IX coordinator contextualizes increase in sexual assault reporting

By Chloe Franklin

Molly Zlock joined Elon Local News Oct. 3 to discuss the 2021 Fire and Safety report, sexual assault education and goals for the future. 

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NEWS 10/7/22 10:59am

Elon campus police shares plans for sensitive crimes team

By Chloe Franklin

Chief of Campus Police Joe LeMire joined Elon Local News Oct. 3 to discuss the report, takeaways and building trust between officers and the campus community. 

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NEWS 10/6/22 6:29pm

Third provost candidate presents at Elon University

By Avery Sloan

Robert Aguirre, the third and final provost candidate, presented to Elon University students, faculty and staff Oct. 6. He focused on his work as the dean of the College of Arts and Letters at James Madison University, and how that fits in with Elon’s strategic plan. 

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