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NEWS 4/6/15 10:39pm

LiveSafe app introduced to students, promotes safety on campus

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Elon University Campus Police introduced a new app last week adding to their "toolbox" for keeping campus safe. Although LiveSafe was introduced to campus a week ago, according to Campus Safety and Police Director Dennis Franks, it has been in the works since November. Franks said several vendors were considered before LiveSafe was chosen.

NEWS 3/18/15 9:57pm

Elon student faces multiple drug charges

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Elon student Joseph Michael Centofanti, 20, was charged with two felony and two misdemeanor drug charges after Town of Elon police responded to a drug complaint on March 16th. According to court documents, the felony charges are possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana and manufacturing of marijuana.

NEWS 2/16/15 3:40pm

Many candidates for SGA positions run unopposed in upcoming election

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[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSGIz-yicXw&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] The voting process for next year's Student Government Association (SGA) representatives begins tomorrow morning, but there aren't many students in the candidate pool. Out of the nearly 40 positions students can run for, only four of those races are contested.

NEWS 11/3/14 9:35pm

Elon officer bridges age gap between police force and students

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At quick glance, you might mistake her for a student; two years ago officer Hannah DeAngelo was one. "I can relate to these students' college life, the workload,trying find a job when you get out,extracurriculars,just the day in and day out of college life" DeAngelo said. During her senior year at UNC Greensboro, DeAngelo interned with the Town of Elon Police Department, where she worked closely with university police.

NEWS 5/20/14 11:03pm

Train Kills Pedestrian in Elon

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A pedestrian was fatally struck by an eastbound train in Elon Tuesday afternoon. The victim, who has been identified as Malcolm Cornelius Sims, 22, was walking east along the railroad tracks near the intersection of Church Street and Trollinger Avenue when he was struck.

NEWS 4/1/14 3:17pm

Local town offers nature trails for visitors

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If you're looking to get off campus for the day, take a drive short to Saxapahaw, N.C. First, stop by the general store, which features a menu of local and organic foods created by owner and head chef, Jeff Barney. "We came and changed the convenience store from a hotdog roller and frozen pizzas to the menu you see here and an extensive everyday menu," Barney said. If you're looking for something a little more outdoorsy, the Haw River is just down the hill.

NEWS 2/25/14 6:54pm

Update: Town of Elon redevelopment continues

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Changes to the downtown Elon area were proposed by The Kaufman Associates, and if approved by the town aldermen, a number of off-campus student houses could be in jeopardy. Now residents of these properties are speaking out. Elon Junior P.J.

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LIFESTYLE 04/18/2024 2:30pm
Student production of ‘Pippin’ has ‘Magic to Do’ for three sold-out audiences at Elon University

After learning about Renegade Productions through a friend, Elon University freshman Jackson Bennett signed up for the student organization’s newsletter last fall. Now, on April 19 and 20, the Cinema and Television Arts major will be performing as the title role in Renegade’s spring musical, “Pippin.” While the show’s three performances are sold-out, Renegade Productions is doing a free ticket lottery that anyone can enter. The lottery winner will be drawn at 5 p.m. on April 18 and information about how to enter is on the club’s Instagram page, @elonrenegade. Performances are at 8:30 p.m. April 19 and 20 and there is a 3 p.m. performance on April 20. 

OPINIONS 04/18/2024 12:21pm
OPINION: Elon’s Mobile Order system isn’t great — here’s how

When a student orders food on Elon Dining’s mobile app from any of the nine on-campus vendors, they might notice a number indicating how long it would take for it to be ready. These can range from four minutes to over 250 minutes.  “The only thing is the time doesn’t really match up,” freshman Josie Schultz said. “Sometimes it says 36 minutes, when it’s actually 12.”  Near the mobile order pickup at Village Juice, sophomore Delaney Dickinson picked up her order. 

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