Politics

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NEWS 10/22/21 3:16pm

CHEAT SHEET: What to know about debt ceiling and its impacts on U.S. federal government

By Gabriella Sable

Dillan Bono-Lunn, professor of political science and policy studies, discusses what the debt ceiling is and how it impacts the federal government’s operations.

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NEWS 10/22/21 12:06am

Nearly 74% of Elon University students have not yet complied with the university flu shot mandate

By Avery Sloan

Elon University's Student Government Association had a business meeting on October 21. At this meeting, senators heard an update from Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson on the current flu vaccination numbers and cases of COVID-19 on Elon University’s campus. 

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NEWS 10/18/21 11:03am

Meet the candidates running in the town of Elon elections

By Graysen Shirley

Voting is set to take place on Nov. 2 and both early and by-mail voting will be accepted. Students, faculty and staff who are registered to vote in the town of Elon are eligible to vote in the election. 

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NEWS 10/7/21 1:31pm

Ricky Hurtado speaks to the intersection between education reform and equity

By Graysen Shirley

 North Carolina House Representative Ricky Hurtado discussed the intersectionality of education reform and equity along with current challenges facing Latinx students within the public education sphere.  

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NEWS 10/6/21 5:49pm

CHEAT SHEET: The surge of Haitian migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border creates global impacts

By Graysen Shirley

Sandy Marshall, professor of geography who has taught a class at Elon focused on the U.S.-Mexico border, discusses why there has been a surge of Haitian migrants at the border and the international community’s response to this influx of migrants.

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NEWS 10/5/21 8:57pm

LIVE BLOG: Burlington City Council and mayoral candidates face off to move onto general election

By Graysen Shirley and Gabriella Sable

LIVE BLOG: Voters in Burlington headed to the polls today to cast their ballots in the primary. 

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NEWS 10/5/21 12:25am

Elon Votes! adapts during non-presidential election year

By Avery Sloan

Elon Votes! spends each election year providing car rides to the polls, assisting with voting registration and educating others on the importance of participating in an election. This year with no presidential election to prepare for and no census to think about, Elon Votes! has an entirely different focus.  

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NEWS 10/5/21 12:09am

Town of Elon Board of Aldermen reflects on retiring fire chief, discusses community projects

By Ryan Kupperman

The town of Elon Board of Aldermen held an agenda session on Oct. 4. The board focused on ongoing COVID-19 sick leave and vaccination incentive policies for surrounding counties. The board  also discussed plans to refurbish Elon University’s baseball field and develop a community space downtown — in addition to welcoming a new Elon town police officer.

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NEWS 10/4/21 9:44pm

Councilman Harold Owen seeks reelection to Burlington City Council

By Gram Brownlee

Harold Owen, incumbent first-term Burlington city council member and former Burlington city manager, has always felt drawn to public service. Seeking reelection in the fall municipal elections in Alamance County, Owen’s platform is focused primarily on Burlington’s economic growth and development, housing issues, safety and communication between the city and the public.

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NEWS 10/3/21 11:59pm

Meet the candidates running for mayor, council of Burlington

By Graysen Shirley

Residents, including Elon students, faculty and staff, who live in the municipality of Burlington are eligible to vote in both the October primary and the November general election. 

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NEWS 10/2/21 3:57pm

Marching for a choice

By Kyra O'Connor , Graysen Shirley , Joseph Navin , Gabriella Sable and Michael Wolff

Thousands of people gathered Saturday at women’s marches in Washington D.C. and across the nation to march in support of a diverse range of issues, including women’s rights, healthcare reform, reproductive rights and LGBTQIA+ rights. 

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NEWS 9/16/21 10:27pm

Class of 2025 SGA senators, appointed senators sworn in

By Kyra O'Connor

The Elon University Student Government Association met on Sept. 16, 2021 for a business meeting. During the meeting, the newly elected class of 2025 senators and members of SGA appointed to vacant senator positions were sworn in.  

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NEWS 9/14/21 9:58pm

Elon University SGA announces freshman class election results

By Graysen Shirley

Class of 2025 representatives will be sworn into their new position at the next SGA business meeting on Sept. 16.

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NEWS 9/14/21 8:09pm

SGA to announce class of 2025 election results

By Graysen Shirley

Elon University’s Student Government Association will announce results of the class of 2025 elections on Tuesday night, Sept. 14, in downstairs Moseley. A total of 552 ballots were cast during the election period. 

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NEWS 9/13/21 12:07pm

The Class of 2025 campaigns for Elon University Student Government

By Kyra O'Connor

Kicking off the campaign on Sept. 6, 2021, 13 members of the class of 2025 will be campaigning for senator and class Student Government Association positions. Elections will begin Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 7 a.m. and end at 7 p.m. that day.

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NEWS 9/10/21 5:33pm

Bob Byrd campaigning for economic growth and racial equity for Burlington

By Graysen Shirley

Bob Byrd served as an Alamance County Commissioner from 2014 to 2018 and is now setting his sights on a seat on the Burlington City Council this fall. He hopes his campaign will push forth efforts of economic development and inclusion within the city.

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NEWS 9/10/21 12:23am

SGA town hall focuses on remembrance of 9/11, 20 years later

By Graysen Shirley

Members of Elon University’s Student Government Association met for a town hall meeting focused on the remembrance of 9/11, 20 years later, on Thursday night. Members heard from Mark Dalhouse, director for global education initiatives, and then gathered in groups to discuss their thoughts about the events on 9/11 and how they connect to current events and issues, such as the pandemic, racial equity and inclusion, and mental health of college students. 

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NEWS 9/9/21 11:12pm

Town of Elon Board of Aldermen considers new location for police station

By Graysen Shirley

Toward the end of their agenda session meeting on Sept. 7, the Town of Elon’s Board of Aldermen went into a closed session to discuss a potential new land acquisition. The property will be the location for the new police station, according to Town Manager Rich Roedner. 

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NEWS 9/8/21 6:24pm

Board of Aldermen considers formation of ordinance and policy review committee

By Graysen Shirley

The town of Elon Board of Aldermen met for an agenda session on Sept. 7 to discuss the formation of an ordinance and policy review committee, changes to monthly billing for water and sewing services, financial incentives for the town’s police department and amendments to policies regarding COVID sick leave and vaccine incentives. 

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NEWS 9/2/21 11:48pm

SGA holds first business meeting of 2021-22 academic year

By Graysen Shirley

Elon University’s Student Government Association held their first business meeting of the 2021-22 academic year on September 2.

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