Graysen Shirley

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NEWS 12/7/20 1:38pm

Multifaith scholars engage in research projects

By Graysen Shirley

The Multifaith Scholars Program at Elon is a two-year program in which students undertake experiential and engaged learning around multifaith issues, such as the effect of relocation on religion and Christian Identity’s influence on shaping religious beliefs. Each multifaith scholar takes part in research projects aimed toward gaining a deeper understanding of how faith has impacted the cultural experiences of religious groups.

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NEWS 11/4/20 1:08am

Democrat Ricky Hurtado projected to win North Carolina District 63 race

By Graysen Shirley

Ricky Hurtado has won the race for District 63 of the North Carolina House of Representatives. According to the North Carolina State Board of Elections dashboard, 20 out of 20 precincts are now reporting tallied votes. The NC District 63 race was a close race between the two candidates.

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NEWS 11/3/20 8:49pm

LIVE BLOG: North Carolina District 63 race

By Graysen Shirley

Democrat Ricky Hurtado is facing off against Republican incumbent Stephen Ross for a seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/23/20 3:58pm

Elon singing groups find ways adjust to pandemic

By Graysen Shirley

With the onset of the pandemic, Elon choir and a cappella groups are now adapting to new rules and regulations put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In accordance with the new regulations, singers now wear masks, practice virtually or at socially distanced rehearsals and are shifting their focus from large concerts to making new recorded music.

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LIFESTYLE 10/19/20 10:30am

Elon students start podcast on gender, sexuality

By Graysen Shirley

Junior Mac Lengyel and other students at Elon University’s Gender and LGBTQIA Center recently started the podcast SexualiTEA. The podcast focuses on discussing the intricacies of gender and sexuality along with sharing the stories of Elon students, faculty, staff and alumni.

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NEWS 10/2/20 12:39pm

Homeless shelters maintain service to communities during pandemic

By Kyra O'Connor and Graysen Shirley

Allied Churches of Alamance County’s homeless shelters have not reported a single coronavirus case. The coronavirus pandemic has posed unique problems to homeless shelters like ACAC, forcing them to reevaluate everything from how beds were arranged to what cleaning supplies could be used in the shelters and how to fundraise virtually.

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LIFESTYLE 9/28/20 2:10pm

DJ ecuatoriano comparte sus raíces en Elon

By Graysen Shirley

Si bien la música ha formado una gran parte de la cultura de Kevin Alvarado, las raíces de su familia en Ecuador también han tenido un efecto en la persona quien es hoy en día. Durante su infancia, Alvarado pasó un verano con sus abuelos en Cuenca, donde pudo sumergirse en la cultura de sus padres.

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LIFESTYLE 9/28/20 2:10pm

Ecuadorian DJ shares roots at Elon

By Graysen Shirley

While music has been a large part of Kevin Alvarado’s culture, his family’s roots in Ecuador also have impacted cultivating the person he is today. During his childhood, Alvarado spent a summer with his grandparents in Cuenca, where he was able to immerse himself in the culture of his parents. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/7/20 2:17pm

Meals on Wheels delivers hope to Alamance County senior community

By Graysen Shirley

Over 800 Meals on Wheels volunteers are traveling around Alamance County to deliver meals to seniors, families, and other individuals who are currently homebound due to the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing and isolation has created an increased need for residents to receive meals and aid.

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LIFESTYLE 8/19/20 9:11am

Elon freshman wants to bring production skills to campus

By Graysen Shirley

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.

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