News

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NEWS 2/14/22 9:12am

CHEAT SHEET: Elon University political science professor breaks down gerrymandering

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon News Network spoke with Professor of Political Science and Policy Studies Thomas Kerr to explain gerrymandering and how it impacts North Carolina. 

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NEWS 2/13/22 11:46am

Elon University alumni work behind the scenes of Winter Olympics 2022

By Naomi Washington

For Elon alumna Ellie Whittington ʼ18, reporting on the Olympics was a childhood dream. When she found herself working for NBC Sports, that dream was finally within reach. Now, she is covering the Olympic Games in Beijing. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/12/22 12:56pm

Elon University professor of psychology discusses the effects of seasonal depression

By Abigail Hobbs

Elon News Network spoke with Elon University Professor of Psychology Bilal Ghandour about what seasonal depression is, how it can impact Elon students and advice for how to overcome it. 

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NEWS 2/10/22 2:02pm

SGA leaders set goals to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion, promote class and community unity

By Ryan Kupperman

With SGA elections approaching in March, the organization will also prepare for a new student constitution, new SGA bylaws, a new judicial process and a new advisor — once the current SGA advisor, Jana Lynn Patterson, steps down from her role in April.  

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NEWS 2/8/22 4:43pm

Alamance County employers face labor shortages, challenges as pandemic nears two years

By Kyra O'Connor

From the town of Elon government to new businesses like local grocery store Carolina Sundries, not being able to find people to fill positions is a challenge exacerbated by the pandemic.

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NEWS 2/7/22 10:14pm

Elon University alumna Hilary Corna to deliver 2022 undergraduate commencement address

By Avery Sloan

Elon’s 132nd Commencement will take place Friday, May 20, 2022.

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NEWS 2/7/22 8:48pm

Over 97% of Elon University students are booster compliant

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University reported 97% of students are in compliance with the COVID-19 booster mandate as of Feb. 8. According to Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson, the term compliant includes both students who received the booster dose of the vaccine and those who have exemptions, whether medical or religious, and deferrals. 

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NEWS 2/4/22 6:18am

CHEAT SHEET: Biologist David Parker discusses practicality of using genetically modified animal organs in human organ transplants

By Ryan Kupperman

The first successful organ transplantation between a genetically-modified pig and a human patient was recorded in January. The process of performing an organ transplant between two different species is called xenotransplantation. 

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NEWS 2/3/22 9:02pm

Elon University faculty union hopes for contracts by fall semester

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon Faculty Forward is hopeful that after bargaining this year members of the union will have contracts establishing the terms of employment of part-time, limited term and visiting faculty at Elon for the upcoming semester.

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NEWS 2/3/22 10:16am

Town of Elon police chief shares goals for town, university

By Avery Sloan

Town of Elon Police Chief Kelly Blackwelder  her main goals as police chief are to further the neighborhood coalition and attend more student-run events.  

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NEWS 1/31/22 10:45pm

Elon Law alumni named 17th Clerk of Court for the Supreme Court of North Carolina

By Kyra O'Connor

Buckner has served within the Supreme Court since his graduation, from providing legal counsel and drafting rule amendments to his role as clerk for Robert N. Hunter Jr. at the North Carolina Court of Appeals and for former Supreme Court of North Carolina Chief Justice Mark Martin.

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NEWS 1/31/22 3:40pm

Elon University student employee wage increased by $1 per hour

By Kyra O'Connor

Effective Feb. 12, Elon University student employees are now eligible to receive an hourly wage of $1 more per hour. The change comes two years after the hiring freeze that the university put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, which did not allow for any wage increases. 

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NEWS 1/27/22 5:23pm

Boom Supersonic selects Greensboro as site of aircraft manufacturing facility

By Joseph Navin

The manufacturing facility will consist of the final assembly line test facility, along with an aircraft delivery center for customers. The factory is being built for their supersonic airliner called the Overture.  

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NEWS 1/26/22 9:38pm

Elon University students adjust to Panhellenic recruitment going hybrid

By Naomi Washington

Panhellenic recruitment, or ‘rush’ as it is commonly referred to as, is Jan. 26 to Jan. 30 and will be held virtually for at least three of the five days due to coronavirus concerns on campus.  

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NEWS 1/25/22 2:05pm

Elon University mask mandate extended through spring semester

By Ryan Kupperman

The decision stems from high transmission of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. According to the Healthy Elon dashboard, as of Jan. 24, there are 18 current active cases among students and 32 active cases among employees.

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NEWS 1/25/22 10:48am

North Williamson Avenue closed due to odor investigation

By Kyra O'Connor

The roadway, which was blocked on North Williamson Avenue and on parts of Lebanon Avenue and East Haggard Avenue, re-opened as of 11:05 a.m. 

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NEWS 1/22/22 2:28pm

Elon University Jewish community heals through unity

By Caitlin Rundle

In the spirit of teaching others to tolerate each other, Minkowitz said that the Chabad center will be offering a new course called “outsmarting antisemitism” starting this spring. The course is not offered for credit through Elon but is open to all in an effort to stop acts of antisemitism before it occurs. 

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NEWS 1/20/22 6:42pm

Elon University students unaware of, confused by changes to Title IX

By Sophie Rosenthal

An email sent out during the fall semester informed students about the changes made to Elon University’s Title IX and sexual misconduct policy. Months later, many students still don’t know what the changes are, or even that changes had been made in the first place.

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NEWS 1/20/22 2:47pm

Elon University Winter Term study abroad programs combat COVID-19

By Jenna Manderioli

Each study abroad program is assessed individually based on the country’s local health conditions, restrictions, isolation requirements and on-site partners that can help facilitate the program if needed, according to the GEC.

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NEWS 1/20/22 9:34am

Campus to be closed Friday Jan. 21

By Ryan Kupperman

According to Dooley, the opening night performance of Sense and Sensibility on Friday, Jan. 21 will be canceled. Reservations are still available online, however, for the remaining January and February performances.

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