Miranda Ferrante ’23 is a journalism and communication design double major with a minor in dance at Elon University. Ferrante served as the lifestyle editor at Elon News Network for two consecutive semesters where she managed a team of reporters, pitched creative story ideas and sought out ways to them in visually interesting and engaging manner. As a storyteller, Ferrante focuses on the arts and culture that surround and empower members of the Elon and surrounding Alamance County communities. When she is not reporting, Ferrante enjoys reading and watching One Tree Hill. She hopes to work at a lifestyle magazine and pursue a master’’s degree in magazine and digital storytelling after graduation. See Ferrante's best work on her online portfolio here.
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.
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.
While the idea of being attached to an identity is tied to her self-worth, junior Lauren Jacobbe said she noticed she wasn’t the only one who felt this way when she entered the performing arts department at Elon University.
Elon University’s Student Union Board announced on Sept. 22 Bea Miller will open for Bryce Vine at this year’s fall concert.
Kevin Trapani, the new executive-in-residence in the Love School of Business and CEO, hopes to bring his expertise not only to business majors, but to any student in the Elon Community.
Elon University’s Student Union Board announced Bryce Vine will headline this year’s fall concert on Friday, Oct. 8 at 8:00 p.m. in the Schar Center.
Wallace L. Chandler, who served three years as chair of the Board of Trustees and adviser to Elon presidents died Aug. 25 at the age of 94. In 1967, Chandler was elected to the board of trustees and was elected a life trustee in 2008. His service to the university spanned more than four decades.
Originally launched as the Commemoration Committee, the Committee on Elon History and Memory as of fall 2021 is chaired by Evan Gatti, associate professor of art history, who said this new name is representative of the work the group plans to continue.
On-campus jobs give students the opportunity to not only gain skills, but real world experiences. Nancy Carpenter, assistant director of career services for student employment said as part of the Student Professional Development Center, she hopes to help students make connections.
During a time of continued dialogue about racism across the country, “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You,” was selected as the 2021-22 common reading for incoming students. Written by New York Times best-selling author Jason Reynolds and historian Ibram X. Kendi, the book will serve as a starting point for conversations about racism in the United States.
Cars line East Haggard and boxes fill Historic Neighborhood while parents soak in the last few days before they say goodbye — leaving their children to start their college journeys at Elon University.
President of Elon’s Transfer Student Organization, Claire Quinlivan, said the desire to ease the transition for students sparked discussions with Director of Transfer and Special Admissions James Thurnes and Transfer Student Coordinator and Assistant Director of Academic Advising Rebecca Krylow. The conversations ultimately led to reinstating the TSO in the fall of 2020.
While the official move-in day for underclassmen comes later this week, some students are already moving in— and they’re using moving companies like Storage Scholars to help. The company was on campus Aug. 17 and will return Aug. 18 to assist students who have signed up for the service.
Almost four years ago, the class of 2021 sat Under the Oaks at New Student Convocation, gathering with their peers and families to hear words of encouragement and learn about the university’s traditions.
Fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear face masks or remain six feet apart from others in most indoor and outdoor settings, according to the Centers for Disease Control in an updated public health guidance on May 13.
Several performing arts students express their gratitude for Elon and its programs, but also believe the university can provide more financial resources and emotional support for students studying across all performing arts disciplines.
Elon University senior Katie Zinke’s first love was horses. Now, an after-school horseback riding program for low-income students in Burlington has turned into her passion project.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Triad on April 19 to discuss President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan, which calls for support for community college partnerships. Her first stop was at Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown. The college was selected due to its technical training at the Center for Advanced Manufacturing.
The sitcom, written by and starring Mark Janicello, follows the lives of divorced couple Tony and Tina Finelli and their two daughters, Lola and Lena. The personalities of the characters are based upon people in Janicello’s real life, and the show features live music and animated cartoons.
Jack Corby, the newly sworn-in executive president of the Student Government Association, plans to tackle initiatives on communication, diversity and connecting the campus community that he promised in his campaign. During his term, Corby said some of his main priorities are centered around advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and overcoming the disconnect students have felt in regard to the university’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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