Eastern and Western Alamance High School are struggling with delayed season and practices amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Elon University students wanting to grab a drink in downtown Elon are going to have to plan for an earlier night out this fall. Statewide curfews are forcing restaurants in North Carolina to stop selling alcohol after 11 p.m. to help combat the spread of coronavirus.
When senior Peter Fortunato first picked up a camera during his internship with the Durham Bulls, it would start a years-long journey that got him to be the new interim video and graphics coordinator for the Elon University athletic department. After working for Elon Athletics - which is under a hiring freeze due to the coronavirus pandemic - for three years as an assistant to the video coordinator, he has been promoted to the leader as the new interim video and graphics coordinator.
Despite the postponement of the fall sports season, student-athletes who have an athletic scholarship at Elon University will maintain their scholarships. According to Clay Hassard, senior associate director of athletics for administration, compliance and campus relations, athletics will be following the NCAA regulations regarding sports and athletes impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Elon University President Connie Book announced the first five action steps the university will be taking to address diversity, equity and inclusion on Elon University’s campus, including the appointment of Elon’s first chief executive officer of diversity.
Elon University faculty and alumni are raising concerns over the actions of the Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the threat these actions could pose to the presidential election in the coming months. DeJoy has overseen budget cuts and temporary slowdowns in postal operations, as well as the reorganization of leadership and the removal of mailboxes and mail sorting machines.
Before Elon University postponed all fall sports via their website, the athletic community received an email from athletic director, Dave Blank. Blank broke the news to the athletes that they would not be having a season this fall, and hoped they would be able to resume come the spring of 2021.
Having never taken a videography or photography class, Maddie Shosten has still been able to make her creative visions a reality, including her production company Mei Productions.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, being closer than six feet to someone for 15 minutes or more puts you at risk for getting COVID-19. Elon University physician Dr. Ginette Archinal discusses ways to limit the spread of the virus.
Elon University President Connie Book sat down with Elon News Network to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, the university's response to the pandemic and student concerns.
Elon University’s graduates have experienced the hardships of the job market during the pandemic, considering they were sent home during the spring semester of their senior years and are now struggling to obtain employment. Elon’s Student Professional Development Center reported a 15% decrease in graduates who have accepted job offers.
The decision to hold in-person classes can be broken into several main considerations, according to Dooley. Two spheres of consideration were if academic experiences and the out-of-class experiences could still be done in a manner that maintains quality and safety.
Since starting the job, Louis DeJoy has made several changes to the U.S. Postal Service, which have sparked protests at Dejoy’s homes in D.C. and Greensboro, including the removal of mail sorting machines across the country, the elimination of employee overtime and the removal or reassignment of 23 postal executives from their positions.
For the past few weeks, the New Student Orientation team has been preparing for the class of 2024 to arrive on campus. With the regulations placed by the state and university, orientation leader Cameron McCrary said the team has had to do a lot of remodeling for the program.
Physical Plant, sustainability, dining and building staff members are taking on new roles and responsibilities during move-in and to prepare for the semester ahead during the coronavirus pandemic.
Each building in the Historic and East Neighborhoods welcomed approximately four families every half hour this morning. Move-in for the class of 2024 is off to a slow start because of coronavirus guidelines, but residents and staff are excited.
As many freshman students arrive at the Global Neighborhood, they were greeted by Orientation Leaders ready to help them move-in and music flooding the quad.
Students and families were sparse in the Danieley and Colonnades Neighborhoods for this year’s move-in compared to the hustle and bustle of past years. Students are arriving over a two day period, and in much smaller batches than previously.
It was a cloudy and quiet morning at Schar Center as Elon University freshmen drove up for their required health check-in with their families. With few cars in line and sometimes no students even in the parking lot, cars pulled up to one of 12 outdoor stations.
With an enrollment number of 1602 students, the class of 2024 is the third-largest class to have entered Elon University. Compared to last year, there are 57 fewer students on campus for fall semester. Greg Zaiser, the vice president of enrollment, said he found that notable considering the COVID-19 pandemic.
