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Nation Labor Relations Board officer recommends overruling university objection to new union

On Monday, May 13, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) officer made the recommendation to the NLRB Regional Officer to overrule an objection filed by Elon University against the Service Employees International Union, Workers United Southern Region (SEIU)-backed push for non-tenure-track faculty members to unionize at Elon. The university and SEIU will have one week to respond to the recommendation. 

Hudson speaks at first provost candidate presentation

On Thursday afternoon, Elizabeth Hudson addressed a crowded McKinnon Hall filled with staff, faculty answering how she would leverage opportunities here at Elon to approach challenges that higher education faces in the 21st century.

Failing to report ethnicity on arrest forms is a problem for Latino Americans, research shows

Lucia Jervis, a senior at Elon University from Ecuador, said she never thought of herself as White until she came to Elon. But when she was filling out basic paper to apply to college in the United States, she had to place herself into a category.

Graham couple wanted for sex trafficking found in Virginia

Police are investigating a case of sex trafficking and kidnapping in Graham. 

CHEAT SHEET: Everything you need to know about Brexit

Brexit, the term for the “British Exit,” refers to the U.K.’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) that was voted on June 23, 2016. Safia Swimelar, associate professor of political science and policy studies, discusses the implications of the U.K.’s decision to leave the EU.

Provost search committee announces four potential candidates

Elizabeth Hudson, Aswani Volety, Deborah D. Ricker and Jason W. Osborne have been announced as finalists to become the next Elon University provost. All four candidates will be on campus this month for interviews and opportunities to engage with the community.

Elon is set to join the Common Application

While the Common App has not officially confirmed all the schools in the 2019-2020 year’s class, Elon has decided to become a member of the Common App for the upcoming application season.

NC law would require rideshares to have an illuminated sign

The illuminated sign on a car showing an Uber or Lyft driver arriving is thought to make ride-sharing services safer, according to John Bell, house majority leader of the North Carolina General Assembly. He is sponsoring a law that would require ride-sharing cars to have a “consistent and distinctive illuminated sign.”

Elon Community Garden hosts 11th annual Strawberry Festival

The Elon University community is invited to enjoy free strawberry treats and plants for sale at the 11th annual Elon Community Garden Strawberry Festival from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at the Elon Community Garden located behind the Sklut Hillel Center.

SGA fall 2019 candidates will not be allowed to hang posters, flyers

The fall 2019 elections will now be paperless, according to legislation passed by SGA Thursday, May 2. 

NC educators, supporters rally in Raleigh

North Carolina educators, school staff and supporters gathered at the Red4Ed NC march and rally in the state capital. They marched to the legislative building to advocate for raising wages, mental and physical health, benefits and degree compensation.

Yom Hashoa shines awareness on anti-semitism

Students, faculty, and staff gathered around the Moseley Center on Wednesday to read the names of those who died during the Holocaust in honor of Yom Hashoah.

PHOTO GALLERY: North Carolina teachers march, rally in Raleigh

Student arrested with shotgun in Danieley Center

Sophomore Kevin Li was arrested Wednesday morning for having a shotgun in his dorm. Court documents show that bond for Li was set at $20,000.

N.C. House Bill could increase ICE presence in local communities

The North Carolina House passed a bill this month that would require county sheriffs' departments to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Currently, sheriffs' departments have the authority to decide whether or not to work with ICE when they receive immigrants.

North Carolina paramedic, fire engineer serves community from behind the wheel of first response vehicles

Paul McNabb is a third-generation firefighter — now, fire engineer — and a first-generation paramedic. His family history and 11 years as a first responder allow him to provide insight into different high (and low) pressure scenarios — and the climate surrounding the people who navigate them.

Elon University Holi celebration postponed again

Elon University’s Holi celebration — originally set for Friday, April 5 — has been postponed again until Friday, May 3, at 4 p.m. due to inclement weather concerns, according to Carrie Seigler, multifaith coordinator for Elon's Truitt Center.

SGA Town Hall addresses relationship between student, town residents

The April 2019 SGA Town Hall centered around safety and ways Elon University students and town residents can better co-exist. 

Burglary, shooting reported near campus

A burglary turned shooting took place in the early hours of April 24. No students were involved in the incident. 

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern visits Elon as keynote speaker at Sport Management Symposium

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern previously testified against the legalization of sports betting, but since leaving his role, he has grown to accept betting as a future for the industry. He visited Elon University as the keynote speaker at the university's first Sport Management Symposium on Tuesday, April 23, in Turner Theatre.