Mia Torres

Producer of On Air

Mia Torres ‘29 is a Communications Fellow studying journalism with minors in criminal justice and public policy. Torres serves as the producer of ENN On Air and enjoys every area of journalism but is especially passionate about long-form investigative reporting and broadcast journalism.

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NEWS 9/16/26 11:24pm

Town of Elon railroad crossing closure to begin Sept. 17

By Mia Torres , Emma Perman and Lily Mosbacher

Three town of Elon railroad crossings will be closed starting at 7 a.m. on Sept. 17 according to the town of Elon and Elon Police Department. The Gilliam Road, York Road and tentatively Oak Avenue crossings will be closed. The Gilliam Road and York Road crossings both have road closure signage as of 10:45 p.m. on Sept. 16; the Oak Avenue crossing does not.

NEWS 9/15/26 7:27pm

Elon senior earns national award for ADHD research

By Mia Torres

Research examining how college students with ADHD cope with time blindness has earned Elon University senior Ally Valentine national recognition through the Phi Kappa Phi Pioneer award. Valentine, a psychology major, was selected for the award over the summer. She said she initially applied without expecting to receive the honor and was surprised when she received an email notifying her of her selection. 

NEWS 9/9/26 4:21pm

Town of Elon, Gibsonville, Elon Campus Police assist in robbery investigation

By Mia Torres , Lily Mosbacher and Ethan Wu

There was a heavy police presence at the Citgo gas station on West Haggard Avenue in Elon around 2:40 p.m. on Sept. 9. Nine police cars were on the scene, including Town of Elon Police, Elon Campus Police and Gibsonville police. Police surrounded one vehicle, which according to Town of Elon police was tracked by a Burlington Police drone. Town of Elon police told Elon News Network the vehicle that was pulled over was tracked by a Burlington drone. That information was passed to Gibsonville and Town of Elon Police by the Burlington Police Department.

NEWS 7/4/26 10:16pm

New poll reveals Americans’ mixed feelings before America 250

By Mia Torres

As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a new Elon University poll found Americans are entering the milestone with both pride and uncertainty about the country’s future. The national survey found that 68% of Americans are proud to be American, but 52% believe the country is not successfully living up to its founding ideals. Nearly three-quarters of respondents also rated the overall health of American democracy as only "fair" or “poor.”

NEWS 6/19/26 8:35pm

Railroad work to cause intermittent crossing closures near Elon through early July

By Mia Torres

Students, faculty and staff remaining on Elon University’s campus this summer may experience travel delays as construction begins along the rail line running through the Town of Elon. In an email sent to the campus community, Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley shared information from Elon University Campus Safety and Police regarding upcoming work by Norfolk Southern.

LIFESTYLE 5/20/26 2:47pm

From landscaping to utilities, university readies campus for commencement

By Mia Torres

As commencement approaches at Elon University, behind the scenes, the landscaping, grounds, facilities and utilities teams are already deep into preparations to ensure the university looks its best for graduating students and their families. For Audrey Rose, a gardener, commencement season is both familiar and demanding. While campus upkeep is a year-round responsibility, she said the work intensifies in the weeks leading up to graduation, particularly after May 8.

LIFESTYLE 5/7/26 11:10am

Elon community honors “silent teachers” at memorial

By Mia Torres

Under the glow of light in Alumni Gym, circular tables were arranged in rows. Each one held fragments of a larger story. The Elon Anatomy Teaching Assistant Program Students and faculty gathered for the annual Human Donor Memorial on May 5, a ceremony on gratitude, reflection and remembrance for those known as “silent teachers.” 

LIFESTYLE 5/6/26 11:38pm

Elon seniors set their legacy in stone with personalized brick laying

By Mia Torres

As graduation approaches, members of the Class of 2026 are taking part in a long-standing campus tradition with a more hands-on experience. From noon to 5 p.m. on May 6, seniors gathered under the Oaks to place personalized bricks engraved with their names and graduation year. While the university has offered commemorative bricks for years, allowing students to physically lay their own bricks is a more recent addition. 

NEWS 4/27/26 11:42am

House Bill 171 continues to shape DEI efforts

By Mia Torres

Although North Carolina’s House Bill 171 was vetoed in July 2025, ongoing discussions around the legislation continue to shape how private and nonprofit institutions approach diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

LIFESTYLE 4/16/26 11:04am

Elon student tackles toxic water

By Mia Torres

Every day, millions of Americans drink water laced with chemicals that never fully leave the environment. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” these compounds are linked to cancer and other serious health risks. They are nearly impossible to remove with conventional water treatment methods.

LIFESTYLE 4/8/26 12:49pm

Janice Ratliff’s legacy lives on at Elon

By Mia Torres

For decades, Janice Ratliff touched the lives of students, faculty, and staff, creating a sense of belonging and support that many say transformed their time at Elon. She passed away recently at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of mentorship, compassion, and dedication to the campus community. 

NEWS 4/3/26 4:55pm

SGA set to appoint VP of Communications, VP of Finance

By Mia Torres

At Elon University’s Student Government Association, not every leadership role is decided by a student vote. While students recently cast ballots for executive president and vice president, two executive positions, vice president of communications and vice president of finance, are filled through an internal application and interview process.Final appointments will be announced at the first SGA business meeting of the new term on April 9, when newly elected senators will be sworn in and the new executive board will be introduced. Members of SGA say this approach ensures candidates are chosen based on experience and not popularity. 

LIFESTYLE 3/5/26 10:18am

Elon Wind Ensemble gives a preview of their Carnegie Hall performance

By Mia Torres

The Elon Wind Ensemble gave community members a preview of its upcoming performance at Carnegie Hall during a concert on campus March 4, offering audiences a first look at the music the group will perform in New York. The Wind Ensemble is a contemporary group focused on performing at the highest level possible. The concert consisted of 5 songs, just over 50 students and over 15 instruments. The show was about an hour long. 

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LIFESTYLE 09/19/2026 1:00pm
Memories of cooking with family spark hands-on cooking class

Every Thursday morning in Colombia, the Montoya Posada family would gather in their grandma’s house. Over 20 people spending their time together and most importantly, cooking lunch. She said those memories are what inspired her to start El Centro’s in-person cooking classes called “Vamos a la Cocina,” meaning “Let’s go to the kitchen.”

LIFESTYLE 09/19/2026 11:25am
More than one identity: What it means to be Latine in the South

Senior Bella Espinoza is from Athens, Tennessee, has fair skin, red hair and talks with a southern twang. Most people, she says, when they meet her, don’t believe that she is half Mexican. Espinoza said she wanted to embrace her Mexican side, but she was raised not knowing a lot about her Latine heritage, and growing up in rural Tennessee made it even harder to find a community that could teach her more about it.

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