Joseph Navin

Joseph Navin '24 is a Staff Photographer and Staff Writer for Elon News Network. Navin is majoring in Journalism and is minoring in Political Science and Photography at Elon University. When not working for ENN, Navin writes for NASASpaceflight.com where he is a News Writer. Navin enjoys taking photographs and writing news stories about the local community here in Alamance County and the aerospace industry.  

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NEWS 1/31/23 12:22pm

Elon University hosts Commemorative College Coffee

By Joseph Navin

Elon University held a Commemorative College Coffee Jan. 31, 2023, as part of programming to remember the rebuilding of the institution since the fire in 1923 that destroyed most of Elon’s main campus. 

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NEWS 9/28/22 6:42pm

North Carolina declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Ian’s potential impact

By Joseph Navin

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency ahead of possible remnants from Hurricane Ian. The inclement weather has canceled and moved some Family Weekend events. 

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NEWS 9/23/22 6:37pm

Elon among dozens of universities sued over website accessibility

By Joseph Navin and Erin Martin

A New York resident has included Elon University in a series of lawsuits alleging the university’s website design violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

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SPORTS 9/20/22 11:25pm

Elon University women’s golf wins Elon Invitational

By Joseph Navin

Elon University women’s golf hosted its third Elon Invitational Sept. 19 to 20 at Alamance Country Club. 

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NEWS 9/9/22 2:14pm

Central North Carolina prepares to commemorate 9/11

By Joseph Navin

Sunday, Sept. 11 is the 21st anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. The anniversary is known as Patriot Day. Both Graham and Greensboro will host remembrance events Sept. 10. 

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NEWS 6/1/22 6:19pm

NC Senate passes bill to ban instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity in grades K-3

By Joseph Navin

Teachers could be banned from teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity to students in kindergarten through third grades after a bill was passed by the North Carolina State Senate on June 1. House Bill 755, also known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” passed with a vote of 28 for and 18 against. Now, the bill will go to the State House of Representatives.

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LIFESTYLE 5/20/22 1:07pm

A look into Elon University commencement setup

By Joseph Navin

During the week prior to the both undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies, contractors and staff from Elon University prepared numerous venues for ceremonies. A majority of the preparations inside Elon University’s Schar Center, the venue for the undergraduate graduation ceremony, began on Friday, May 13. 

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NEWS 2/21/22 1:06pm

CHEAT SHEET: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis

By Joseph Navin

Jason Kirk provided historical context on this ongoing situation and is an expert in international relations and politics relating to India and is a professor of political science and policy studies at Elon University. Kirk discusses the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. 

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NEWS 1/27/22 5:23pm

Boom Supersonic selects Greensboro as site of aircraft manufacturing facility

By Joseph Navin

The manufacturing facility will consist of the final assembly line test facility, along with an aircraft delivery center for customers. The factory is being built for their supersonic airliner called the Overture.  

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NEWS 1/20/22 9:23am

Construction of Elon University Innovation Quad nears finish

By Joseph Navin

Construction on Elon University’s future Innovation Quad is in its final months prior to the set completion date of June 1. The Innovation Quad will be open for classes at the start of the fall 2022 semester.  

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LIFESTYLE 12/20/21 11:53pm

BEST OF: Fountain

By Joseph Navin

Best Of is an annual publication by Elon News Network that surveys students, faculty, staff and the general community on their favorite dining, entertainment outlets, academics and more.   

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NEWS 11/2/21 5:33pm

Town of Elon ranked second safest city in North Carolina

By Joseph Navin

SafeWise has ranked the town of Elon as the second safest city in North Carolina, behind Holly Springs, according to their annual report for 2021.

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NEWS 10/22/21 1:42pm

Elon University poll finds support for additional COVID-19 booster shots among North Carolina adults

By Joseph Navin

The poll found that 92% of individuals who got a vaccination are “glad they did,” while 65% of individuals say they have already taken the booster shot or are planning to once it is available. 

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NEWS 10/2/21 3:57pm

Marching for a choice

By Kyra O'Connor , Graysen Shirley , Joseph Navin , Gabriella Sable and Michael Wolff

Thousands of people gathered Saturday at women’s marches in Washington D.C. and across the nation to march in support of a diverse range of issues, including women’s rights, healthcare reform, reproductive rights and LGBTQIA+ rights. 

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NEWS 9/16/21 4:58pm

Elon University Vice President Emerita dies

By Joseph Navin

Vice President Emerita Jo Watts Williams died at the age of 92 at her home in Burlington today. Her death comes two months after the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education was named in her honor. 

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NEWS 3/18/21 10:52am

SGA 2021 ELECTIONS: Finance board, academic senator candidates

By Kieran Ungemach and Joseph Navin

The Elon Student Government Association is having its spring 2021 elections on March 18 and 19. Students will be able to vote for members of the executive board, as well as their class representatives, members of the finance board and academic senators. 

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NEWS 3/17/21 11:56pm

SGA 2021 ELECTIONS: Candidates for class of 2024

By Kieran Ungemach and Joseph Navin

The Elon Student Government Association is having its spring 2021 elections on March 18 and 19 via PhoenixConnect. Students will be able to vote for members of the executive board, as well as their class representatives and members of the finance board. 

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NEWS 3/17/21 11:16pm

SGA 2021 ELECTIONS: Candidates for class of 2023

By Kieran Ungemach and Joseph Navin

The Elon Student Government Association is having its spring 2021 elections on March 18 and 19. Students will be able to vote for members of the executive board, as well as their class representatives and members of the finance board. 

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NEWS 3/17/21 10:50pm

SGA 2021 ELECTIONS: Candidates for class of 2022

By Kieran Ungemach and Joseph Navin

The Elon Student Government Association is having its spring 2021 elections on March 18 and 19 via PhoenixConnect. Students will be able to vote for members of the executive board, as well as their class representatives and members of the finance board. 

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NEWS 3/12/21 4:58pm

Ricky Hurtado and Amy Galey join panel hosted by Elon University

By Joseph Navin

NC State Senator Amy Galey (R-24) and State Representative Ricky Hurtado (D-63) joined a panel hosted by Elon University discussing their new roles in the General Assembly. The panel is a part of the Active Citizen Series. Galey represents a portion of Alamance County in the state senate and Hurtado represents a portion of the county in the state house.

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