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NEWS 2/12/20 12:47pm

Required registration hinders local low-risk sex offenders during reintegration

By Anton L. Delgado

While the sex offender registry is intended to keep the community safe, researchers have questioned its effectiveness. Studies have found that the difficulties offenders face as a result of the registry can lead to recidivism, the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend. Left disadvantaged by the public registry and without a state-funded support structure, local offenders rely on community organizations for guidance.

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NEWS 2/12/20 12:17pm

Elon University launches its 2030 strategic plan

By Hannah Massen

Elon’s Strategic Planning Committee presented the final draft of the 2020 – 2030 strategic plan at College Coffee on Tuesday, Feb. 11. “Boldly Elon” will dictate the university’s actions and initiatives over the next decade.

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NEWS 2/6/20 9:41am

County commissioners candidates discuss education, challenges the community face

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Ahead of the March 3 primary elections in North Carolina, candidates for Alamance County commissioners answered questions on Wednesday evening at a forum in a packed McKinnon hall at Elon University. There are 12 candidates,10 of which were present at the forum.

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NEWS 2/5/20 12:43pm

One dead, one injured in shooting near Mill Point, no students involved

By Alex Roat and Grace Morris

This morning Elon Town Police responded to a shooting at 206 Pinedale Drive, about five minutes  from The Station at Mill Point, where they found two injured individuals. Jon Dooley, vice president for student life, also confirmed over email that "no students were involved in the incident."

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NEWS 2/3/20 10:10am

Television producer Leonard Dick announced as commencement speaker

By Jack Haley

Television producer and current Elon University parent Leonard Dick will be delivering the commencement speech during graduation for the class of 2020.

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NEWS 1/16/20 8:26am

SGA treasurer, finance board amend treasurer’s manual

By Emery Eisner

Throughout Winter Term, Amanda Yaffa, senior and executive treasurer of Elon University’s Student Government Association, will draft changes to the treasurer’s manual with the finance board. Yaffa said she hopes to see the changes implemented in the spring semester when she said SGA will likely vote on the issue at the first or second business meeting in February.

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NEWS 1/15/20 8:26am

Elon programs help extend education's reach

By Christian Galvano

Lashika Charles sometimes drives her daughter to Elon University on Wednesday evenings. But sometimes her mother will, depending on if Charles has enough money for gas.

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NEWS 1/14/20 8:08pm

Sonia Manzano talks Diversity, current Social Climate

By Christian Galvano

Emmy-winning actress Sonia Manzano addressed Elon University, talking about topics regarding diversity and the current social climate in McCrary theater on January 14th, 2020.  

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NEWS 1/9/20 6:37pm

Elon community protests war with Iran as the U.S. House limits war powers

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Over a dozen people marched from the Alamance Building to the Moseley Center to voice disapproval at the prospective of a war with Iran. This came on a national No War With Iran: Day of Action.

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NEWS 12/17/19 10:52am

Rep. Mark Walker announces he will not run for reelection in 2020

By Christian Galvano

In a recent statement by Mark Walker, he could move toward running for Senate when Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) retires in 2022.

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NEWS 12/11/19 5:08pm

Three Elon University students arrested on drug charges

By Jack Norcross and Grace Morris

Two freshmen and a sophomore were arrested on three drug-related charges in early December. In total, 44 pills and capsules of amphetamine were seized in addition to over 25 grams of marijuana in Global E residence hall.

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NEWS 12/10/19 9:44am

Redefining the term ‘study abroad’

By Jack Haley

As the Study USA option grows more popular, Elon University is looking into expanding current programs. 

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NEWS 12/10/19 8:54am

Majority of Elon global experiences are had by women

By Kira Silbergeld

The gender ratio between Elon University students on campus and students who go abroad are similar, according to data from the Elon University Fact Book and the Global Education Center.

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NEWS 12/9/19 4:12pm

13 total confirmed cases of mumps at Elon

By Jack Haley

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley confirmed in an email that there are two additional cases of mumps in Elon students, bringing the total to 13 for the academic year.

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NEWS 12/9/19 10:16am

International students studying abroad

By Borghild Kvaeven

Originally from Guatemala, senior Maria Rivera moved to the U.S. to attend Elon University. While she said it was a great opportunity to live in the U.S. and experience a new culture, Rivera said she wanted to expand her abroad experience and travel even farther.

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NEWS 12/8/19 6:04pm

ENN Radio Dec. 6, 2019

By Mackenzie Wilkes

On this week's episode of ENN Radio we talk to students and alumni on the Elon Faculty Union, how the men's basketball team has done in their last two games, a new store heading to Burlington and a new purchase made by the university.

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NEWS 12/8/19 2:48pm

Global engagement expands online reach

By Sarah Daly

In an effort to promote its commitment to global engagement, Elon University added a new global directory navigation tab on its website.

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NEWS 12/5/19 4:21pm

Kernodle Family plans to withhold donations in support of faculty union

By Jack Norcross , Maeve Ashbrook and Mackenzie Wilkes

The Kernodle family has decided to withhold money for future projects at Elon University unless the school supports the union, John Kernodle '05 announced at a Elon Faculty Union rally.

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NEWS 12/5/19 3:17pm

Christmas Tree shortage could cause a December disaster this holiday season

By Liam Collins

This holiday season is looking a little more bare. According to Lawrence Alvis, Co-Owner of Santa's Tree Garden in Burlington, the 2008 recession is partly to blame.

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NEWS 12/5/19 7:22am

Working to diversify the students engaging in global experiences

By Livi Lesch

For almost a decade, Elon University’s 2010-2020 strategic plan has emphasized the importance of growing the university’s global engagement program by committing to eight central themes to better Elon. Two of the goals in the plan were to double need-based financial aid and provide access to study abroad programs for 100% of the student body.

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