Jacob Kisamore

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NEWS 2/9/21 11:17am

Elon University narrows down 2021 commencement plans

By Jacob Kisamore

The school has announced three potential formats for commencement: a fully virtual option with no in-person gatherings, an in-person ceremony with a limited number of guests that would be live-streamed and an in-person ceremony for students only that would be live-streamed for all others. A final decision for the format is expected to be announced no later than March 26.

NEWS 1/29/21 9:47am

Elon University commencement plans in flux

By Jacob Kisamore

According to a university spokesman, there is currently no timeline for making a decision regarding commencement for the class of 2021. But Jeff Stein, chair of the Ready & Resilient committee, said right now, the university is planning for both the possibility of commencement happening or not — for both the class of 2020 and 2021. He said it would be “foolish” of them to make a decision now, but hopes to alert students and families of a decision by March.

NEWS 11/11/20 3:52pm

Study abroad plans for Elon community put on hold

By Jacob Kisamore

There are 19 students — 13 of them undergraduates — currently participating in study abroad or study USA programs. There are seven students abroad in Germany, Rwanda, South Korea and the United Kingdom and six students completing Business Dual Degree programs in France, Germany and Spain. 

NEWS 10/26/20 10:20am

Elon to host national undergraduate research journal

By Jacob Kisamore

For the next three years, Elon University’s political science department will edit and publish the Pi Sigma Alpha Undergraduate Journal of Politics, which releases both a spring and fall issue each year. Elon will be the fourth school to host the journal since it was founded in 2001.

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NEWS 03/08/2021 10:41pm
SGA announces candidates for spring 2021 election

The Elon Student Government Association announced the candidates for the 2021 spring elections, with 32 positions on the ballots, as well as the new constitutional changes ratified by the organization. Elections will be held from March 18 to 19. 

SPORTS 03/08/2021 10:25pm
Elon advances to first-ever CAA final with win over Hofstra

The Elon men’s basketball team advanced to the Colonial Athletic Association tournament final Monday night for the first time in school history after beating 4th-seed Hofstra University in a 76-58 semifinal win. Next up for the Phoenix is a finals clash with the winner of the Drexel/Northeastern game on Tuesday at 7 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.

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