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NEWS 8/22/22 9:44pm

School supplies ready for pickup as Classroom Collection Campaign ends

By Margaret Faust

Alamance-Burlington School System social workers and families in need can come pick up school supplies and hygiene products before school starts next week. All of the items were donated through the sixth annual Classroom Collection Campaign hosted in conjunction with ABSS and the Alamance Chamber. 

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NEWS 8/22/22 1:21pm

Class of 2026 reflects on Elon University’s honor code in annual ceremony

By Haley Phelps

The class of 2026 gathered in Alumni Gym Aug. 22 for the annual Call to Honor ceremony, where it reflected on the four pillars of Elon University’s honor code — honesty, integrity, responsibility and respect. 

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NEWS 8/21/22 3:34pm

Elon University President Connie Book discusses tuition increase, campus growth

By Chloe Franklin

Elon University President Connie Book sat down with Elon News Network before the beginning of the academic year to discuss a number of topics including monkeypox, diversity efforts and the university’s plans for expansion.  

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NEWS 8/21/22 1:44pm

Elon University engineers find home sweet home

By Ryan Kupperman

Students in the fall 2021 Engineering Design for Service class watched through the window of their McMichael classroom as the first brick was laid for Elon’s new Innovation Quad. 

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NEWS 8/20/22 1:12pm

Elon University’s New Student Convocation signals start of academic careers

By Miranda Ferrante and Ellis Chandler

More than 1,700 students from the class of 2026 and more than 100 transfer students passed by the old Main Bell in the Alamance Building Aug. 20, marking the beginning of New Student Convocation and their academic careers at Elon.

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NEWS 8/20/22 12:19pm

Harris Teeter offers 20 cents off fuel to welcome college students, families over move-in weekend

By Kyra O'Connor

The promotion, announced Aug. 20, includes select Harris Teeters near Duke University, East Carolina University, University of North Carolina Charlotte, Appalachian State University, Davidson College and Elon University all offering the promotion. 

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NEWS 8/20/22 11:33am

Alamance County identifies first case of monkeypox

By Ellis Chandler

Alamance County has identified its first case of monkeypox, according to the Alamance County Health Department.

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NEWS 8/19/22 12:18pm

Elon University international students wrap up orientation

By Chloe Franklin

Incoming international students attended the International Student Orientation closing breakfast in Global Commons today, Aug. 19 to mark the end of international orientation and the beginning of their semester at Elon. 

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NEWS 8/19/22 12:08pm

Historic Neighborhood residents excited to create original experiences

By Jules Martin

Lizzie Strouse is no stranger to Elon's campus. Her two older sisters, classes of 2022 and 2024, are also members of the Elon community. As the third Strouse sister to pursue her four years here, she said she’s excited to create her own experience.

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NEWS 8/18/22 7:07pm

Q&A with Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University announced it will extend and expand its partnership with TimelyCare, the virtual telehealth portal that provides students with free 24-hour access to medical and mental health hotlines, into the 2022-23 academic year on Aug. 11.  

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NEWS 8/18/22 4:40pm

Elon University announces plans for possible rain on Convocation

By Miranda Ferrante

With the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning in the forecast during New Student Convocation on Aug. 20, Elon University will announce at 6 a.m. Saturday morning if the event will be moved to a rain location. 

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NEWS 8/18/22 2:54pm

Mediterranean Deli closes permanently

By Miranda Ferrante

Mediterranean Deli, in downtown Elon, posted a sign on its door announcing the permanent closure of this location after four years. 

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NEWS 8/18/22 11:07am

Colonnades Neighborhood, Danieley Center welcome Elon University class of 2026

By Avery Sloan

With Clohan dining hall and the Fountain Market as its nearest dining options, the Colonnades Neighborhood values sustainability. It is also home to the Koury Business Center. The Danieley Center neighborhood may seem far from the heart of campus, but that doesn’t count it out. Danieley can be found past the Colonnades Neighborhood, and it is made up of apartment and flat style residence halls.

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NEWS 8/18/22 11:07am

Elon University freshmen move-in at East Neighborhood

By Ryan Kupperman

Built in 2018, East Neighborhood is Elon’s newest student neighborhood. With three residence halls, the neighborhood is the host of four LLCs: PAIDEIA, service, honors pavilion and the Elon College fellows. Like Historic, East is made up mostly of freshmen students. East is located just past the Academic Village, next to the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center. 

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NEWS 8/18/22 11:07am

Class of 2026 arrives in Elon University's Historic Neighborhood

By Miranda Ferrante

At the core of Elon’s original campus, Historic Neighborhood connects the university with its beginnings. The neighborhood has six residence halls, mostly filled with freshmen. It is located near Academic Village and The McEwen School of Communications, as well as Downtown Elon. Neighborhood amenities include the McEwen Dining Hall and LaRose Commons. There are three Living Learning Communities: communications, sports management and outdoor learning. The neighborhood’s theme is Elon traditions and history. 

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NEWS 8/18/22 11:05am

Elon University class of 2026 arrives in Global Neighborhood

By Chloe Franklin and Margaret Faust

Adjacent to Lake Mary Nell and the Loy Center is the Global Neighborhood. This neighborhood is full of LLCs — ASHES, African diaspora, creative arts, international, performing arts and polyglot — all located within its five residence halls. These buildings surround Global Commons, a beloved study spot and classroom space on campus. Global also neighbors Lakeside Dining Hall, where a different culture’s cuisine is served each week. The neighborhood is made up of primarily freshmen and sophomores. 

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NEWS 8/18/22 11:05am

Elon University freshmen make first stop at Schar Center

By Annemarie Bonner

Every 15 minutes, the sounds of Elon University’s band, cheers from faculty and staff and greetings from President Connie Book fill the Schar Center parking lot, welcoming a new group of freshmen to move-in day.

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NEWS 8/18/22 10:23am

Programming for Elon University’s 2022 New Student Orientation will focus on community

By Miranda Ferrante

Director of New Student Programs Emily Krechel said after two years of modified programming, she is using the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to focus further on building a sense of community through orientation. 

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NEWS 8/18/22 1:21am

Welcoming the class of 2026

By Elon News Network

Click here to learn about Elon University move-in day for the class of 2026.

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NEWS 8/17/22 10:11pm

Elon University parking lots blocked, roads closed for move-in 2022

By Ellis Chandler

Students with a car on campus in the following lots must move their car by Thursday, Aug. 18 at 8:30 p.m. due to families arriving to campus on Friday, Aug. 19 for move-in. Any unauthorized cars in these lots on Friday may be ticketed and/or towed. 

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