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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.

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.

LIFESTYLE 12/7/19 8:47am

More than just fiction

By Borghild Kvaeven

Sophomore Christy Dickman balanced a tower of books in her hands as she made her way to the checkout desk at Belk Library. She said she hoped there’s no limit to how many she can have at a time; she is always eager to pique her interest in fiction.

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.

NEWS 12/3/19 10:54pm

Keeping holiday traditions sustainable on campus

By Kyra O'Connor

Once a year, Elon University students gather around Alamance fountain, sipping hot drinks and listening to music. Santa and Mrs. Claus can be spotted posing for cameras and talking to children. The soft light from the Luminaries illuminate paths around Alamance and Moseley Student Center. Last night, the campus and town community joined to celebrate the holiday season and take in the sights of the 35th annual Festival of Holiday Lights.

LIFESTYLE 12/3/19 9:28pm

GALLERY: Festival of Lights 2019

By Elon News Network

Every year Elon community members gather outside of the Alamance Building for the annual Festival of Lights. The celebration, in part, is a way to honor donors to the school by lighting lanterns and placing them along the pathways of the university. 

LIFESTYLE 12/3/19 3:23pm

TOP PHOTOS: Nov. 22 - Dec. 2

By Elon News Network

While students were away from campus, Elon was still alive and preparing for the final push to finish the semester. Check out some of the top shots from over break and the week before including basketball games, repairs and student activities. 

NEWS 11/25/19 3:22pm

Search committee for next director of campus police finalized

By Anton L. Delgado

Elon University has started the search process for the next director of Campus Safety and Police. Dennis Franks, who currently holds the position, will be leaving at the end of December to become the chief of police in Stallings, North Carolina — approximately two hours from Elon, just south of Charlotte.

NEWS 11/25/19 8:22am

More than just a Car Club

By Miranda Ferrante

During his freshman year, junior Ayo Onasanya found himself constantly parking next to the same car but never met its driver. Weeks into his sophomore year, Onasanya spent some time at Org Fair chatting with the students behind the Elon Motorsports and Driving Club table and met his future roommate — the man he’d parked next to for a year.

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LIFESTYLE 12/16/2025 10:30am
Grief, loss support group provides comfort for Elon faculty, staff

Elon University associate chaplain Rev. Julie Tonnesen said loss and grief are universal emotions, but found that they can be difficult for faculty and staff to process while continuing their usual routines. “Even when we show up to work, that doesn’t mean that we get to put the rest of our lives on the back burner,” Tonnesen said. “Our grief comes with us. It’s not something we can just keep on a shelf at home.” In collaboration with Counseling Services, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, began offering a monthly group for faculty and staff to support those affected by loss. 

LIFESTYLE 12/14/2025 11:03am
‘Hemos olvidado la conversación’: el VIH/SIDA todavía afecta al Sur a medida que disminuye la conciencia

45 años después de los primeros casos de VIH/SIDA reportados en Estados Unidos, la lucha contra esta enfermedad está lejos de terminar, especialmente en el sur del país. Según los datos más recientes de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, el sur representó el 52% de todos los diagnósticos de VIH en Estados Unidos en 2023. "Sabemos que el VIH/SIDA ha afectado de manera desproporcionada a las personas de color y a las personas LGBTQ+ de color en este país", afirmó Jeff Bennett, profesor de estudios de comunicación en la Universidad de Vanderbilt. "Hay muchas personas que viven en zonas rurales, existe desconfianza hacia los profesionales de la salud y persiste el estigma social".

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