Annemarie Bonner

Annemarie Bonner '23 is studying Journalism, with a minor in Psychology. She is a multimedia journalist for Elon News Network, in which she produces content for all three Elon News Network mediums. Bonner has found a passion for mental health stories, but also enjoys reporting on general news. When she is not reporting, Bonner works with Elonthon Dance Marathon, works at the Moseley Front Desk, and enjoys spending time with her family. One day, Annemarie hopes to be a professional journalist and pursue news in a local community. 

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Recent Articles

NEWS 12/8/22 9:42am

Defining the layers of the drug epidemic in Alamance County

By Annemarie Bonner

After 18 years in active addiction, Todd Perry surrendered. Numerous arrests, a Driving While Impaired charge, and an overdose all led him to Residential Treatment Services of Alamance in 2018. 

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NEWS 11/8/22 11:30pm

Terry Johnson reelected as Alamance County Sheriff

By Annemarie Bonner

Republican incumbent Terry Johnson won his first contested sheriff’s race in 12 years. Johnson has run an uncontested race for the past three election cycles.  

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NEWS 11/7/22 5:13pm

Elon University students navigate voting absentee while abroad

By Annemarie Bonner

When Elon University junior Caroline DiPesa was growing up, her mother worked at their local polling place in Massachusetts. From a young age, DiPesa said she understood the importance of voting. 

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NEWS 11/7/22 4:52pm

Mebane teen named suspect in murders of Devin Clark, Lyric Woods

By Annemarie Bonner

In a Monday afternoon press conference, the Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed Issiah Ross, 17, will be tried as an adult for the Sept. 18 murders of two teenagers after Ross’ attorneys did not appeal to try him as a juvenile. 

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NEWS 11/4/22 7:43am

Behind the badge: A look into Burlington Police Department’s role in reform, officer training

By Annemarie Bonner

Lt. Shelly Katkowski puts on her police uniform, straps a gun to her waist and heads to the Burlington Police Department. But when she takes off the widely recognizable outfit each day, she keeps her occupation close to her chest. 

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NEWS 10/28/22 9:33am

Elon student navigates sobriety on campus

By Annemarie Bonner

Junior Syd Danziger vividly remembers the day they decided to stop drinking alcohol, only a few months before they started school at Elon University in fall 2020. 

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NEWS 10/19/22 11:53pm

Campaigning for County Commissioner: Craig Turner hopes to improve retention rates, lower taxes and increase funding for schools

By Annemarie Bonner

Local attorney Craig Turner is putting his name on the ballot for Alamance County Board of Commissioners. The Alamance County native is running for reelection as a Republican.

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NEWS 10/10/22 2:00pm

Billy D’s officially opens at Elon University

By Annemarie Bonner

The new retail location was originally set to open at the beginning of fall semester, but was delayed due to issues with the general contractor, according to head chef and owner William Dissen. The location  soft launched Oct. 5 and will be open until 10 p.m. today. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/1/22 8:55pm

Rockapella show sets the stage during Elon Family Weekend

By Annemarie Bonner

Lillian Argabrite, an Elon University freshman, and her younger sister Caroline sat in the front row at the first show of the annual Rockapella concert tonight in Alumni Gym.

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NEWS 9/28/22 4:20pm

Hurricane Ian continues to bring storm damage to Florida as it makes its way toward Atlantic coast

By Annemarie Bonner

The latest projection by the National Weather Service estimates Hurricane Ian will reach North Carolina by Oct. 1. Elon should expect 4 to 6 inches throughout the weekend, starting on Sept. 30 and continuing through Oct. 4, according to the National Weather Service in Raleigh. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/23/22 10:04pm

Phoenix 4th Friday brings business to downtown Burlington

By Annemarie Bonner

In downtown Burlington’s Historic Depot, there was a bustling scene with live music, a K-9 demonstration and more for the annual Phoenix Fourth Friday event, held in collaboration between the City of Burlington’s Recreation and Parks Department and Burlington Downtown Corporation. 

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NEWS 9/19/22 1:44pm

Town of Elon Police continue shooting investigation on East Haggard Avenue

By Annemarie Bonner and Miranda Ferrante

The Town of Elon Police Department is investigating a shooting Sept. 17 at 957 East Haggard Ave. 

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NEWS 9/12/22 11:39am

Elon University hosts first booster clinic of 2022-23 academic year

By Annemarie Bonner

Elon University will host a booster clinic Sept. 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. in Alumni Gym. Students can sign up to get a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. In order to get a booster shot, it must be at least two months since the last vaccine dose or booster. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/8/22 9:08am

Street art blooms in downtown Elon

By Annemarie Bonner

When public artist Mary Ryan wakes up early in the morning during a project week, she gathers her supplies, puts on her paint-covered shoes and says goodbye to her husband before heading off to paint alone for eight hours — this week, in downtown Elon. 

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NEWS 9/7/22 7:00am

38 students receive citations from town of Elon police

By Annemarie Bonner

Since Sept. 2, the town of Elon has charged 20 students with underage drinking and 18 for open container violations. 

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NEWS 9/6/22 6:13pm

How to avoid student loan relief scams

By Annemarie Bonner

Since President Joe Biden announced his plan to provide $10,000 in debt cancellation for millions of Americans and up to $10,000 more for people with great financial need, there have been spam calls targeting people with student loans. Elon University’s Director of Information Security Gary Sheehan explained how to avoid scams, what to do if you receive a scam and ways to report these scams. 

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NEWS 8/28/22 7:56pm

Answering questions about Elon campus safety

By Annemarie Bonner

Campus Police Chief Joe LeMire discussed safety for the school year, changes made to the department and the biggest concerns for the new academic year.

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LIFESTYLE 8/23/22 2:57pm

Classes commence at Elon University

By Annemarie Bonner

It’s the first day of classes at Elon University. For some, attending class on a college campus is new — for others, it’s a day they’re familiar with. 

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NEWS 8/18/22 11:05am

Elon University freshmen make first stop at Schar Center

By Annemarie Bonner

Every 15 minutes, the sounds of Elon University’s band, cheers from faculty and staff and greetings from President Connie Book fill the Schar Center parking lot, welcoming a new group of freshmen to move-in day.

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NEWS 5/5/22 2:34pm

Elon University tutoring services feel lasting effects of pandemic

By Annemarie Bonner

An April 2022 study by McKinsey and Company, a global management consulting company, found that students across the globe are eight months behind where they would have been academically without the pandemic. Analyzing this study, Danielle DaSilva, a calculus tutor at Elon University, said she’s worried about what the future could look like for incoming students. 

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