Emery Eisner

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NEWS 3/12/20 2:30pm

Finding alternatives as hands-on courses go online

By Emery Eisner

While experiential learning may be a pillar of Elon, President Connie Book announced the move from in-person to online classes after spring break to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

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NEWS 3/3/20 10:17pm

Cunningham and Tillis to face off in the general election

By Emery Eisner

With over 61% of precincts reporting, Elon News Network projects incumbent Thom Tillis as the Republican nominee and former state Senator Cal Cunningham as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. 

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NEWS 3/3/20 8:18pm

LIVE BLOG: North Carolina U.S. Senate results

By Emery Eisner

On Super Tuesday, North Carolinians are voting for a Democratic and Republican nominee in the race for U.S. Senate.

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NEWS 2/25/20 9:40pm

Presidential candidates battle for the top spot in Elon's SGA

By Emery Eisner

Juniors Brandon Veal and Robbie Miley are running for Student Government Association executive president this election season. While they both currently represent the class of 2021 as president and vice president, neither of them won their first SGA campaigns their freshmen year. 

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NEWS 2/21/20 8:54am

Student applications open for SGA’s future Finance Board

By Emery Eisner

The Student Government Association Finance Board — the committee that allocates funding to student organizations — has seven open positions for the next academic year. 

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NEWS 2/13/20 6:07pm

Mike Bloomberg visits Greensboro

By Emery Eisner

Throughout his speech, former Mayor of New York City Mike Bloomberg referenced Trump multiple times, calling him a “New York Bully.”

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NEWS 1/17/20 3:57pm

Vaping on the campaign trail

By Emery Eisner

After a slew of vaping-related illnesses led to more stringent federal regulations, some presidential candidates on the campaign trail have been pushed to confront their stances on vaping and e-cigarettes. 

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NEWS 1/17/20 3:57pm

Vaping on the campaign trail

By Emery Eisner

After a slew of vaping-related illnesses led to more stringent federal regulations, some presidential candidates on the campaign trail have been pushed to confront their stances on vaping and e-cigarettes. 

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NEWS 1/17/20 3:57pm

Vaping on the campaign trail

By Emery Eisner

After a slew of vaping-related illnesses led to more stringent federal regulations, some presidential candidates on the campaign trail have been pushed to confront their stances on vaping and e-cigarettes. 

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NEWS 1/16/20 8:26am

SGA treasurer, finance board amend treasurer’s manual

By Emery Eisner

Throughout Winter Term, Amanda Yaffa, senior and executive treasurer of Elon University’s Student Government Association, will draft changes to the treasurer’s manual with the finance board. Yaffa said she hopes to see the changes implemented in the spring semester when she said SGA will likely vote on the issue at the first or second business meeting in February.

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NEWS 1/14/20 10:59pm

Presidential candidates discuss some of college students' top issues

By Emery Eisner

At the Democratic Presidential Debate hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, presidential candidates are discussing issues important to college students, ranging from foreign policy to feminism. 

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NEWS 1/13/20 6:06pm

Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg addresses Iowans

By Emery Eisner

Presidential hopeful, Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, spoke to roughly 300 people in attendance about the issues of climate change, economic instability and gun control, among other topics. Many of Buttigieg’s talking points were related to President Donald Trump.

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NEWS 1/11/20 10:00pm

Sparking interest in young voters: Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks on issues important to college students

By Emery Eisner

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke at Berg Middle School in Newton, Iowa just 23 days before the 2020 Iowa caucuses. While he spent the majority of the town hall speaking on the issues of universal health care, voting rights and climate change, he also addressed universal child care, alleviating student debt and his issues with President Donald Trump. 

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NEWS 1/11/20 11:00am

Reminding Iowans and college students of political alternatives

By Emery Eisner

Vote Common Good, an organization promoting liberal activism during the 2020 election cycle will be taking its message across all 50 states and is looking to give a voice to college students. VCG Political Director Rob Ryerse said this is the type of outlet certain students are looking for. 

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NEWS 1/10/20 6:16pm

Former Gov. Bill Weld talks religion, policy and Trump at Des Moines summit

By Emery Eisner

Former Governor of Massachusetts and Republican presidential candidate Bill Weld spoke at the Faith, Politics and Common Good Summit about political purpose, President Donald Trump and issues such as climate change and international relations.

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NEWS 11/5/19 11:03am

Finding solutions: Timon McPhearson addresses Elon

By Emery Eisner

Timon McPhearson, professor of urban ecology at The New School in New York City, addressed Elon University students and faculty as well as members of the community on Nov. 4 as part of the Voices of Discovery Science Speaker Series. 

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NEWS 11/2/19 8:51am

Some students seek to stay on campus during Fake Break

By Emery Eisner

Elon University will be closed following J-term from January 25 to February 2, 2020 for fake break, according to Residence Life. Like Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks, students may not remain on campus in their residence halls unless they submit a formal request.

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LIFESTYLE 10/13/19 8:00am

ELON EATS: Da Vinci’s Table brings the best of Italy to Burlington

By Emery Eisner

Only nine minutes from Elon University, nestled snugly between a law office and a realtor, lies da Vinci’s Table.

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NEWS 10/11/19 8:24am

Thinking like a lawyer: Preet Bharara addresses Elon Law

By Emery Eisner

Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, spoke to Elon University School of Law students and faculty as well as members of the Greensboro community Thursday night. Bharara’s talk, part of the Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series hosted at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro, centered around his legal experience, and how it informs his day-to-day life. 

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NEWS 9/27/19 7:26pm

"Valuing Democracy": Nikki Haley addresses Fall Convocation

By Baylor Rodman and Emery Eisner

Her address comes as the opening of this year’s speaker series, the theme of which, “The Quest for Truth,” focuses on freedom of expression. 

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