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NEWS 4/10/20 12:37pm

Elon University SGA’s new council goes virtual, passes amendments, updates on the coronavirus

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Elon University's Student Government Association virtually held its first meeting with the newly sworn-in executive council and new senate members via WebEx. The business meeting was held virtually as in-person classes are suspended for the remainder of the semester amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

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NEWS 4/10/20 12:31pm

International students endure global pandemic away from family

By Brian Rea

Kimheng Larch and Winnie Yang are two of the 64 visa-holding international students at Elon remaining in the U.S., according to Kristen Aquilino, associate director of international student services. That includes on-campus, in North Carolina and other states across the country. There are a total of 134 undergraduate international students currently enrolled at Elon, according to the university fact book.

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NEWS 4/9/20 9:34pm

Donation page created by Alderwoman Emily Sharpe aims to help hurting small business in Elon

By Liam Collins

The empty sidewalks of downtown Elon have been filling the mind of Elon Town Alderwoman Emily Sharpe. Since Elon University moved to virtual classes for the rest of the spring semester, and Gov. Roy Cooper issued a statewide stay-at-home order last month, local businesses have been hurting.

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NEWS 4/9/20 8:03pm

Online learning forces educators to reckon with inequalities in tech resources

By Emery Eisner

North Carolina schools are closing their campuses through the end of the 2019-20 school year following the outbreak of the coronavirus. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued a shelter-in-place order for the entire state until April 30, in addition to a previous order for K-12 schools to remain closed through May. 

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NEWS 4/8/20 11:33pm

New Elon pandemic leave and remote work policies instituted for student workers

By Emery Eisner

Student employees can continue to work from home or receive financial compensation through the new remote work and pandemic leave policies, written in response to the coronavirus as Elon University’s classes will remain online through the end of the spring semester.

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NEWS 4/8/20 3:33pm

Study abroad students at Elon struggle with shift to online class formats

By Amanda Gibson

Students from Elon University have been moving home and adjusting to a new normal during unprecedented times. Some students are upset, feeling that a semester of college was robbed from them, while others are battling the frustration of being brought home from abroad. 

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NEWS 4/5/20 9:07am

Former SGA Executive President reflects on his service cut short

By Maeve Ashbrook

Former SGA Executive President and Elon University senior Jack Johnson saw his time in office and time at Elon cut short due to precautions against the coronavirus pandemic. 

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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 2:07pm

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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NEWS 3/13/20 11:50am

Trout fishing, self defense and other half-semester classes go online

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Elon University is scheduled to have 32 half-semester classes kick off the week of March 23, the first day of classes following spring break. Following the university’s decision to suspend in-person classes until April 6, half-semester physical education classes will begin online.

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