News

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NEWS 3/21/20 12:31pm

Elon students can opt for pass/fail grades spring semester

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Elon University students can choose to have their spring semester classes be graded on a pass/fail scale. According to an email from Provost Aswani Volety sent to faculty and staff, this policy was developed by The Provost's Office and academic deans in consultation with the Academic Standing Committee and the Academic Council. 

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NEWS 3/20/20 7:10pm

Town of Elon declares state of emergency, plans to restrict gatherings

By Mackenzie Wilkes

In response to the coronavirus, Mayor Jerry Tolley declared a state of emergency in the town of Elon. Tolley’s declaration was made on the same day Alamance County declared a state of emergency after its first confirmed case of the virus, also known as COVID-19.

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NEWS 3/20/20 11:11am

Elon University extends online classes until April 20

By Anton L. Delgado

Elon University is extending online classes until April 20 as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus. The university is asking students, who are able, to remain off campus until then.

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NEWS 3/20/20 11:10am

Alamance County confirms its first case of the coronavirus

By Anton L. Delgado

The Alamance County Health Department has received notification of its first positive case of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

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NEWS 3/19/20 3:01pm

U.S. adults understand coronavirus symptoms, split on future impact

By Kyra O'Connor

The national survey was conducted from March 16 to 17 and included 3,270 U.S. adults. Respondents were given 25 statements regarding the coronavirus and how it will affect them and were asked if they agreed with, disagreed with or were unsure about each statement.

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NEWS 3/18/20 5:56pm

Census counting of college students continues amid coronavirus pandemic

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Even though the U.S. Census Bureau has suspended field operations for two weeks, the town of Elon still hopes university students will be counted as residents, which will increase the federal funding to the community.

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NEWS 3/17/20 5:45pm

Elon University suspends in-person classes after spring break, citing coronavirus concerns

By Anton L. Delgado

In response to the spread of the coronavirus, Elon University is suspending in-person classes until April 6. All classes will be held online beginning March 23, according to a statement from President Connie Book.

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NEWS 3/13/20 11:50am

Trout fishing, self defense and other half-semester classes go online

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Elon University is scheduled to have 32 half-semester classes kick off the week of March 23, the first day of classes following spring break. Following the university’s decision to suspend in-person classes until April 6, half-semester physical education classes will begin online.

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NEWS 3/12/20 2:30pm

Finding alternatives as hands-on courses go online

By Emery Eisner

While experiential learning may be a pillar of Elon, President Connie Book announced the move from in-person to online classes after spring break to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

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NEWS 3/12/20 9:30am

Coronavirus concerns causes Elon University to recall students studying in Europe

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Elon University is recalling most of its students studying abroad in Europe — excluding Ireland and the United Kingdom — because of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

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NEWS 3/12/20 8:00am

Study USA programs on opposite coasts address coronavirus concerns differently

By Christian Galvano

According to Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, which partners with Elon University’s Study USA program, classes are canceled until March 17 and online instruction will take place from March 19 to April 3. However, the 24 students in Los Angeles plan to continue in-person classes and internships.

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NEWS 3/12/20 6:00am

Best practices to prevent spreading the coronavirus

By Grace Morris

As Elon University takes precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, Dr. Ginette Archinal, medical director of student health and university physician, gives advice to community members about staying healthy.

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NEWS 3/11/20 9:09pm

Disinfectant products in Burlington stores are out of stock or running low

By Alex Roat

Hand sanitizer, face masks, hand soap, latex gloves, disinfectant wipes and sprays are among the items running out of stock across stores in Burlington. Due to high demand and shortage of supplies, Target and CVS has placed limits on how many items can be purchased at a time.

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NEWS 3/11/20 6:27pm

Coronavirus precaution faculty and staff prepare for transition to online classes

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Classes will be moving online for two weeks following Spring Break because of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. According to Christopher Waters, associate vice president of information technology and chief information officer, the office is working to equip professors with the ability to teach online. He said Information Technology will be open to assist professors.

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NEWS 3/11/20 2:29pm

Students participating in Semester at Sea disembark early

By Isabella Seman

Elon University students traveling participating in Semester at Sea will be disembarking early on Wednesday, March 25 in Cape Town, South Africa because of the increased threat of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

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NEWS 3/10/20 10:13pm

Pi Kappa Phi fraternity removed from campus

By Jack Norcross

In a unanimous decision, the National Council of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity has revoked the associate chapter status of the fraternity on Elon University's campus. Since the associate chapter status at Elon University is now closed, all associate members are free to join other fraternities.

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NEWS 3/10/20 8:56pm

Remembering Julie Justice for love, friendship and storytelling

By Anton L. Delgado

Surrounded by family, Liam Justice walked to his seat hand-in-hand with his dad. Wrinkles formed around his black suit and tie as he sat down and rested his head on his father’s shoulder.

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NEWS 3/10/20 8:43pm

Friends of freshman John Varney remember him and the lessons they learned from the life he lived

By Liam Collins

The words remembering the life of freshman John Varney filled the otherwise radio-silent room even more than the people inside of it.

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NEWS 3/10/20 8:19pm

Multiple Alternative Spring Break trips canceled in fear of coronavirus

By Kyra O'Connor

Following the growing threat of the coronavirus, the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement, Elon Outdoors and Catholic Campus Ministry has confirmed the cancellation of all its alternative spring break trips to South Dakota, Costa Rica, Belize and Jamaica.

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NEWS 3/10/20 8:14pm

Process to find next Elon director of Campus Safety and Police coming to a close

By Kyra O'Connor

The police chief search committee is deciding among its final four candidates for the position of director of Campus Safety and Police.

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