Ellis Chandler

Ellis Chandler '23 is studying journalism and political science at Elon University. She was most recently a summer news intern for WYFF 4 in Greenville, South Carolina. Chandler works in all different fields at Elon News Network, from producing, directing and anchoring broadcasts of Elon Local News to copy editing the Pendulum and helping run the organization's social media accounts. As a reporter, Chandler most enjoys taking on feature stories and most recently received the 2022 Broadcast Feature Story of the Year from the Associated Collegiate Press. Outside of Elon News Network, Chandler enjoys reading and spending time with friends, and she almost always has a disposable camera with her. On campus, she is deeply involved with the Panhellenic Association. As she prepares for graduation this semester, she hopes to work as a local news producer in the Southeastern United States and eventually work in special projects. Click here to see Chandler's best work here.

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Recent Articles

NEWS 1/18/23 8:00am

Elon University’s 1923 committee launches fire anniversary programming

By Ellis Chandler

One hundred years ago, the Elon University community had no idea how fire would become so integrated into the campus community.

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NEWS 1/10/23 6:57pm

Mediterranean Deli to reopen in Elon

By Miranda Ferrante and Ellis Chandler

Mediterranean Deli plans to reopen in Elon this summer at 116 N. Williamson Ave. where Acorn Coffee Shop is currently located. 

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LIFESTYLE 12/5/22 9:00am

Elon University charters first Asian-interest sorority

By Ellis Chandler

After working for more than three years to get a bid to charter a chapter on campus, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is now officially the first Asian-interest sorority at Elon University. The organization was formerly the interest group known as EMPRESS— Elon Maintaining Pan-Asian Respect, Equity and Social Service. 

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LIFESTYLE 11/10/22 10:23am

City of Burlington preserves past through carousel reconstruction

By Ellis Chandler

The 112-year-old carousel, located at the City Park,  was last restored in the 1980s, and the new structure costs almost $3 million. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/28/22 1:32pm

2022 guide to Halloween events at Elon University, in Alamance County

By Ellis Chandler

Halloween celebrations are happening all around North Carolina this weekend. From trick-or-treating events to fall family fun, Elon News Network has compiled a list of events close to Elon University’s campus and around the county.

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NEWS 10/5/22 3:47pm

Juvenile detained in Orange County homicide case

By Ellis Chandler

A juvenile has been detained in connection with the murders of Devin Clark and Lyric Woods. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/4/22 4:32pm

Ian washes out partial fall harvest for local vendors

By Ellis Chandler

On Craven Smith’s farm in Gibsonville, hurricane preparation takes a lot of planning. There’s only so much he can do, he said, and as he cleans up debris on his property this week, he and his workers are trying to make up for lost business.

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NEWS 9/29/22 9:27pm

Elon community, humorists honor Jeanne and Jerry Robertson

By Ellis Chandler

The Elon University community gathered tonight to honor longtime university leaders and donors Jerry and Jeanne Robertson, who died in June and August 2021, respectively. The tribute was held on Sept. 29 in Whitley Auditorium.

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NEWS 9/29/22 6:34pm

Tribute to Jeanne and Jerry Robertson to be held Sept. 29

By Ellis Chandler

The Elon University community is gathering tonight to honor longtime university leaders and donors Jerry and Jeanne Robertson, who died in June and August 2021, respectively. The tribute is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 in Whitley Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/21/22 4:16pm

Graham gardener helps fight local food insecurity

By Ellis Chandler

Ashlie Thomas is planting a seed in the Graham community. After moving from South Carolina four years ago, Thomas said she began to realize that diverse food options were limited in Graham compared to surrounding cities like Greensboro, Chapel Hill and Durham. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/17/22 8:00pm

Tailgate kicks off Elon football home opener

By Ellis Chandler

Student organizations and groups such as the Elon University Dance Team, Student Union Board and Black Student Union also all hosted tailgates in the Student Zone located on Bank of America Drive. The next tailgate will be held during Family Weekend before the football game against the University of Richmond on Oct. 1. 

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LIFESTYLE 8/31/22 11:08am

All That JAS celebrates 20 years of business

By Ellis Chandler

Since opening, the store has moved locations three times and changed its inventory throughout. All That JAS started in Graybeal’s basement before moving to downtown Burlington. It relocated to the Faucette House on East Trollinger Avenue before finding its latest home at the downtown Elon location, where it’s been for over 10 years. 

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LIFESTYLE 8/27/22 3:54pm

Elon University alumni host ‘biggest challenge yet’ on campus

By Ellis Chandler

Joey Gizzi and Steven Lannum, hosts of AreYouKiddingTV, returned to Elon University to host a series of challenges where Elon students could win prizes. One of the challenges this weekend was the duo's biggest one yet and included three locations. AreYouKiddingTV is set to return to campus for more challenges and fun on Homecoming Weekend.

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NEWS 8/20/22 1:12pm

Elon University’s New Student Convocation signals start of academic careers

By Miranda Ferrante and Ellis Chandler

More than 1,700 students from the class of 2026 and more than 100 transfer students passed by the old Main Bell in the Alamance Building Aug. 20, marking the beginning of New Student Convocation and their academic careers at Elon.

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NEWS 8/20/22 11:33am

Alamance County identifies first case of monkeypox

By Ellis Chandler

Alamance County has identified its first case of monkeypox, according to the Alamance County Health Department.

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NEWS 8/17/22 10:11pm

Elon University parking lots blocked, roads closed for move-in 2022

By Ellis Chandler

Students with a car on campus in the following lots must move their car by Thursday, Aug. 18 at 8:30 p.m. due to families arriving to campus on Friday, Aug. 19 for move-in. Any unauthorized cars in these lots on Friday may be ticketed and/or towed. 

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NEWS 8/17/22 6:15pm

Judge reinstates 20-week abortion ban in North Carolina

By Ellis Chandler and Avery Sloan

U.S. District Judge William Osteen reinstated the state’s 1973 abortion ban Wednesday, three years after he ruled it unconstitutional under the federal protections of Roe V. Wade. He said the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade in June erased the justification for his 2019 injunction. 

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NEWS 8/15/22 1:38pm

President’s Address brings sense of hopefulness for Elon University’s academic year

By Ellis Chandler

Elon University President Connie Book’s is beginning this academic year with a sense of hopefulness. This morning, she delivered the President’s Address, which officially marks the beginning of the academic year. Book first spoke about meeting with Elon students leaders and preparing for the upcoming year, and she said they all found that building relationships and community was the number one factor for student success.

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LIFESTYLE 7/29/22 1:37pm

Getting to know William Dissen: a new addition to Elon Dining

By Ellis Chandler

The quick-service restaurant opened its only other location in 2018 at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. The menu features southern fried chicken sandwiches and baskets with sides such as macaroni and cheese, waffle fries and coleslaw. Billy D’s will be available as a retail option for students who have purchased a meal plan, and the Chicken Shack downstairs in McEwen Food Hall will be discontinued. 

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LIFESTYLE 6/30/22 11:09am

How to celebrate Fourth of July across North Carolina

By Ellis Chandler

Fourth of July celebrations are happening all around North Carolina this weekend. From firework displays to family fun, Elon News Network has compiled a list of events close to Elon University’s campus and throughout the state. 

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