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NEWS 9/30/22 9:20am

Power out across Elon University campus, town of Elon

By Elon News Network

According to Duke Energy, tree limbs fell on Duke Energy equipment and power lines to cause the power outage on Elon University's campus. 

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NEWS 9/30/22 7:48am

Hispanic international students seek home away from home at Elon University

By Hope Valenti

Manuela Cornick Fernández knew what she wanted to do for a living when she was 9 years old. Growing up in Costa Rica, she said musical theater wasn’t mainstream. But as her parents tucked her into bed the night after taking her to see her first musical, “Cats,” she announced her dream to be a performer. 

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NEWS 9/29/22 9:27pm

Elon community, humorists honor Jeanne and Jerry Robertson

By Ellis Chandler

The Elon University community gathered tonight to honor longtime university leaders and donors Jerry and Jeanne Robertson, who died in June and August 2021, respectively. The tribute was held on Sept. 29 in Whitley Auditorium.

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NEWS 9/29/22 6:34pm

Tribute to Jeanne and Jerry Robertson to be held Sept. 29

By Ellis Chandler

The Elon University community is gathering tonight to honor longtime university leaders and donors Jerry and Jeanne Robertson, who died in June and August 2021, respectively. The tribute is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 in Whitley Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. 

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NEWS 9/29/22 11:40am

LIVE BLOG: Tracking Ian

By Elon News Network

Check back for more updates on Elon News Network's coverage of Hurricane Ian. 

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NEWS 9/28/22 6:42pm

North Carolina declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Ian’s potential impact

By Joseph Navin

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency ahead of possible remnants from Hurricane Ian. The inclement weather has canceled and moved some Family Weekend events. 

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NEWS 9/28/22 6:24pm

Elon University cancels, moves some Family Weekend events

By Erin Martin

Elon University is expecting nearly 2,000 families and 2 to 5 inches of rain this weekend. Hurricane Ian hit the U.S. earlier today and is expected to bring rain and possible winds to campus this weekend. 

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NEWS 9/28/22 5:17pm

Burlington’s CityGate Dream Center offers children’s bilingual literacy program

By Madison Powers

Maria Hernandez, education and resource coordinator for CityGate Dream Center — a community center based in Burlington that serves a majority Spanish-speaking population — said the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Alamance County changed the way students learn, especially those from Spanish-speaking households. 

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NEWS 9/28/22 4:20pm

Hurricane Ian continues to bring storm damage to Florida as it makes its way toward Atlantic coast

By Annemarie Bonner

The latest projection by the National Weather Service estimates Hurricane Ian will reach North Carolina by Oct. 1. Elon should expect 4 to 6 inches throughout the weekend, starting on Sept. 30 and continuing through Oct. 4, according to the National Weather Service in Raleigh. 

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NEWS 9/28/22 3:35pm

ABSS Superintendent announces “zero-tolerance” policy against violence, weapons, illegal substances

By Abigail Hobbs

Dain Butler, Alamance-Burlington School System superintendent, issued a one-minute video announcing a zero-tolerance policy for possession of weapons, assault on staff and adults, gang related fights and possession and distribution of illegal substances.

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NEWS 9/28/22 11:07am

Town of Elon restaurants prepare for Family Weekend

By Sydney Spencer

Elon University’s annual family weekend begins Sept. 30, drawing people from all over the country to campus. According to a spokesman from the Family Weekend Committee, 1,989 families are registered to attend this weekend’s festivities, and local businesses are preparing for the busy time ahead. 

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NEWS 9/28/22 8:00am

Debate sparked after book removed from ABSS shelves

By Margaret Faust

Pornographic, pedophilia, discriminatory, helpful and a resource. These were all words used by attendees of the Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education meeting on Sept. 26 to debate “Gender Queer: A Memoir” by Maia Kobabe and the book’s place in ABSS school libraries. 

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NEWS 9/27/22 5:13pm

Burlington man arrested in East Haggard Avenue shooting

By Miranda Ferrante

Town of Elon Police have arrested a Burlington man in connection with a  shooting at 957 E. Haggard Ave. on Sept. 17 that left him and another man hospitalized.

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NEWS 9/26/22 9:29pm

Elon community, students celebrate Jewish new year

By Cooper Lyon and Amanda Pillig

Sept. 26 is the second night of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The holiday marks the start of the High Holy Days season and is celebrated with special foods, gatherings and prayers. 

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NEWS 9/23/22 6:37pm

Elon among dozens of universities sued over website accessibility

By Erin Martin and Joseph Navin

A New York resident has included Elon University in a series of lawsuits alleging the university’s website design violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

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NEWS 9/23/22 6:31pm

Men involved in East Haggard Avenue shooting identified as Burlington residents

By Miranda Ferrante

Town of Elon police have released more information about the Sept. 17 shooting at 957 E. Haggard Ave., identifying the two men involved as Burlington residents, ages 52 and 55. No arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation remains active, according to the police department. 

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NEWS 9/22/22 7:24pm

Suspect named in Orange County homicide case

By Miranda Ferrante

A suspect has been identified in the homicide investigation of Lyric Woods, 14, and Devin Clark, 18, the Orange County’s Sheriff’s Office announced Sept. 20. 

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NEWS 9/22/22 4:33pm

Elon University School of Law announces 2022-23 speaker series

By Erin Martin

Throughout the 2022-23 academic year, three influential media figures will visit Elon University School of Law in downtown Greensboro. Each first got their start in law and are set to speak at 6:30 p.m. on their respective dates at the Carolina Theatre. Tickets will be free for guests. 

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NEWS 9/22/22 3:33pm

Elon nursing improves interactive environment for second year

By Julia Penchuk

Sophomore Maddie Xerras said she fell in love with the medical field at a young age when she would go with her father, who is a doctor, to his office. Nursing was perfect for Xerras because after only four years as an undergraduate, she could become a registered nurse — as opposed to going to medical school after college. She chose Elon because she loved the campus, the size of the school and was excited about the new nursing program. 

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NEWS 9/20/22 6:12pm

Anti-hazing speaker addresses Elon greek life during National Hazing Prevention week

By Margaret Faust

Sept. 19 to 23 is National Hazing Prevention Week. To acknowledge this, an anti-hazing speaker, Cindy Hipps, addressed greek life, club athletes and a cappella singers last night, Sept. 19, about the dangers of hazing. 

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