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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.

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.

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.

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.

NEWS 4/26/22 3:10pm

"Elon" trending on Twitter

By Baylor Rodman

The transaction, unanimously approved by the Twitter Board of Directors, is expected to close this year, subject to the approval of Twitter stockholders. Once finalized, the social platform will become a privately held company.

NEWS 4/25/22 11:18am

Understanding eating disorders in college settings

By Abigail Hobbs

Professor of psychology Ilyssa Salomon discusses her research on the prevalence of eating disorders and the proposed reason behind them. Salomon’s expertise is developmental psychology, adolescence, social media use, body image and sexual harassment.

NEWS 4/24/22 2:44pm

Elon University to lose $269,000 after venue declares bankruptcy

By Sophie Rosenthal

Including the money owed to Elon University, the center had more than $452,000 total in debts but claimed under $3,200 in assets when it filed for Chapter 7 liquidation in December 2021.

NEWS 4/22/22 3:22pm

Elon University professor receives $300,000 COVID-19 research grant

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon University professor of mathematics Hwayeon Ryu was awarded a $300,000 National Science Foundation grant in April to fund her COVID-19 research for the next three academic school years.

NEWS 4/22/22 1:54pm

Road cleared after car crash involving local law enforcement on West Haggard Avenue

By Kyra O'Connor

The traffic collision involving a Gibsonville police cruiser occurred near Fat Frogg Bar and Grill on April 22, according to the town of Elon police. The road was cleared as of 2:47 p.m.

NEWS 4/22/22 12:29pm

Elon University community turns to TikTok

By Ellis Chandler

Like many others around the world, freshman Cece Guyader has watched the war unfold through their phone screen since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. Countries with open access to social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are able to receive instant news updates about nations overseas. Now, TikTok is changing the content and context of social media — especially on how people view Russia’s war on Ukraine.

NEWS 4/21/22 12:15pm

CHEAT SHEET: Understanding the connection between climate change and pollen

By Avery Sloan

This year and in recent years, studies, like done by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, have shown that allergies have gotten worse for people and may be because of climate change.

NEWS 4/20/22 11:03am

Prices across Elon University's campus, downtown increase due to inflation

By Margaret Faust

The increase in prices is a result of the high inflation rate for the U.S., which is 8.5% in 2022 — the highest since December 1981 according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The most recent Consumer Price Index Summary from the department also reported that inflation rates have hit record 40-year highs for the fifth consecutive month. Consumer prices rose 8.5% in the last year, and take out food has even risen 6.9% in the last year.

NEWS 4/19/22 3:32pm

Health E Start study continues baseline testing in spring

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Conducted by principal investigator Simon Higgins, the study explores the lifestyle and environment changes that affect heart disease risk factors such as blood pressure, artery health, body composition, blood sugar and cholesterol in young adults who are entering college.

NEWS 4/19/22 10:59am

National Alcohol Awareness Month brings focus to Alamance County

By Sophie Rosenthal

Melissa Enoch has been working with alcohol awareness for almost 28 years, but her role is more vital now than ever. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse published a study in March finding that alcohol was an underlying or contributing cause in 25.5% more deaths nationally in 2020 compared to 2019.

NEWS 4/15/22 10:27am

Q&A with Elon University SPDC Director Brooke Buffington

By Ashlyn DeLoughy and Ellis Chandler

As the director of the Student Professional Development Center, Brooke Buffington helps students with all aspects of their professional development. Ranging from career advisors to employer relations, Buffington and the SPDC team help bring job opportunities to campus and connect students with those hiring.

NEWS 4/14/22 10:26pm

Elon University club saves lives with a swab

By Chloe Franklin

The Gift of Life is an organization on Elon University's campus that saves lives with a swab. Last night they partnered with the Black Student Union to encourage students of color to join the bone marrow registry.

NEWS 4/14/22 10:11pm

Travel mask mandate stays in place until May 3

By Erin Martin

The mandate applies to all people that are traveling by public transportation, airplane, or ride share services through May 3.

NEWS 4/14/22 9:37pm

Elon University housing troubles leave students frustrated

By Annemarie Bonner

Residence Life has still not responding to Elon News Network’s numerous requests for comment this morning. This comes after students and parents expressed frustration about the housing selection process for next year.

NEWS 4/12/22 1:16am

ELN: Elon University Board of Trustees visits campus

By Baylor Rodman and Ellis Chandler

Tonight on Elon Local News, our Chloe Franklin and Jenna Manderioli sit down live with Elon University's dance team to talk about their historic win, hear from University Physician Ginette Archinal as spring sickness spreads across campus and look into student frustration with study abroad registration.

NEWS 4/12/22 1:12am

ELN: Nearly 50 days into Russia's invasion of Ukraine

By Haley Phelps

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Skateboarders work toward approval of skate park

For three hours, skateboarders took to the pavement of Beth Schmidt Park — setting up ramps and rails to get some tricks in on a rainy Sunday. But they are all waiting for one thing: a skate park.It has been years in the making, but chairman of the Elon Skate Coalition Scott Ingalls said they hope to break ground on the skatepark this year — either late summer or early fall. Ingalls said that donations help the skate committee and overall funding of the skatepark.

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