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NEWS 4/22/19 4:05pm

NC governor vetoes "Born-Alive" abortion bill

By Leila Jackson and Jack Chambers

Governor of North Carolina Roy Cooper vetoes the "Born-Alive" bill. The bill would have required doctors to save the lives of infants who were born after an attempted abortion.

NEWS 4/19/19 3:22pm

Tornado Watch issued for Alamance County extended until 8 p.m.

By Christian Galvano , Mackenzie Wilkes and Baylor Rodman

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Alamance County and surrounding areas. The tornado watch is in effect from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NEWS 4/19/19 12:28pm

Flights experiencing delays due to severe weather conditions

By Jack Haley

Because of severe weather, delays are halting one of the busiest travel days of the year.

NEWS 4/18/19 8:43am

Turning the thermostat: Elon celebrates Earth Week

By Ashley Moran

This week, Elon University’s Office of Sustainability has organized "Earth Week," with events scheduled every day to involve campus in the celebration of the Earth.

NEWS 4/18/19 8:00am

Students and staff push for local train station

By Emery Eisner

Elon University students have relied on alternate forms of transportation to get to and from campus over breaks, and faculty have often commuted upwards of an hour each way to get to and from work. This is something assistant professor of philosophy Ryan Johnson would like to change.

NEWS 4/17/19 8:55pm

Elon honors pediatrician for uncovering the Flint water crisis

By Christian Galvano

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the founding donor of The Flint Child Health and Development Fund, was honored with the Elon University Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership for her activism. Attisha’s work led to the discovery of the Flint water crisis and helped start the initiative to replace lead pipes in the Michigan city.

NEWS 4/17/19 7:06pm

All That JAS rebrands

By Melissa Beck

All That JAS launched its new brand on Wednesday, April 17, following its weeklong promotion on its digital media platforms.

NEWS 4/17/19 6:59pm

David W. Orr presents on "Democracy During a Hotter Time" for Earth Week

By Leila Jackson

David W. Orr, Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics at Oberlin College, spoke at Elon University Tuesday night in McKinnon Hall on climate change and the state of democracy in the United States for Earth Week.

NEWS 4/16/19 6:27pm

Students parked in Ingold Lot must move their cars

Students and others parked in the Ingold Lot will have until 11 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, to move their car before being towed.

NEWS 4/15/19 9:36pm

Alamance Regional Medical Center accepting clothing donations for new project

By Brian Rea

In an effort to prevent patients of Alamance Regional Medical Center from leaving the hospital in paper scrubs, community members organize for clothing donations.

NEWS 4/15/19 3:51pm

Beto O'Rourke hosts speech in Greensboro

By Cammie Behnke , Maggie Brown , Mackenzie Wilkes and Jack Chambers

Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke spoke at Natty Greene's Pub and Brewing Company in downtown Greensboro. O'Rourke is among over a dozen Democratic candidates vying for the party's presidential nomination as the first primaries and debates approach.

NEWS 4/15/19 12:17pm

Miracle Child finds purpose through Elonthon

By Maeve Ashbrook

Josh Holdner, miracle child for Elonthon, shares his journey through Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center.

NEWS 4/14/19 4:26pm

Tornado watch issued in Alamance County

By Mackenzie Wilkes

A tornado watch was issued for Alamance County and surrounding areas at 2:20 p.m. and is in effect until 8 p.m.

NEWS 4/14/19 4:04pm

SUB presents comedian Ron Funches

By Kristin Chan

Best known for his unique standup comedy, Ron Funches headlined the Student Union Board’s spring comedy show on Wednesday, April 10, in Alumni Gym. Funches is the second black comedian headliner SUB has hosted.

NEWS 4/11/19 11:33pm

SGA adds more greek life representatives in new legislative year

By Maggie Brown

Student government is increasing representation in its senate in the 2019-2020 governing year by adding more senators to represent the greek community. Three senate positions were added to represent the Interfraternity Council — seven male fraternities on campus, the Panhellenic Association — nine female fraternities and sororities and the National Pan-Hellenic Council — seven historically African American fraternities and sororities at Elon University.

NEWS 4/11/19 3:16pm

Pulitzer Center photojournalist shares project, advice with students

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Twenty-three years ago, documentary photographer Allison Shelley picked up a camera professionally. Shelley, a Pulitzer Center grantee, works freelance and has her photos published in TIME Magazine, The New York Times and her latest project “We are fighters, too” in the Washington Post.

NEWS 4/10/19 10:54am

Economic experts weigh in on Alamance county potential for growth

By Kieran Ungemach

Elon University addressed economic growth and community relations in Alamance County by hosting a panel of business and infrastructure experts. Each discussed a variety of topics concerning the expansion of the county, transportation accessibility, and how small businesses can better interact in the county.

NEWS 4/9/19 9:16pm

Town of Elon investigating land north of the university

By Maggie Brown

The Town of Elon is investigating the annexation of nearly 30 acres of land north of Elon University. The property is on Shallowford Church Road and Cable Road across from Rhodes Stadium.

NEWS 4/5/19 12:42pm

Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks about Australia and Asia in the 21st century

By Jack Chambers

Starting with a traditional Aussie “G’day,” Julia Gillard, prime minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013, spoke at Elon University's Spring Convocation about her experience as the nation’s first female leader, her message for students and her outlook for Asia in the next 100 years.

NEWS 4/5/19 12:17pm

Exclusive sit-down with former Prime Minister Julia Gillard

By Baylor Rodman

The former Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard sits down with Elon News Network

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NEWS 10/14/2019 12:00pm

CHEAT SHEET: Worldwide wildfires continue affecting ecosystems

With temperatures constantly changing throughout the world, there has been an increase in wildfires, making it harder to control these continuous disasters. Each year, fires in California leave homes and the environment destroyed.

OPINIONS 10/14/2019 8:00am

BONNER: Elon needs to strengthen sustainability promotion

Not knowing much about sustainability myself, I began to wonder what it means to be sustainable on a college campus, particularly here at Elon University. From daily observations and research, it has struck me that sustainability initiatives are present; however, students might not always follow them or care enough to partake in them.

SPORTS 10/13/2019 6:47pm