Naomi Washington

Naomi Washington ’24 is studying journalism, religious studies and political science at Elon University. Washington serves as a multimedia reporter, anchor for ELN Morning broadcast show and new member coordinator at Elon News Network. Outside of ENN, she is a Communications Fellow scholar, mentor for the SMART mentoring program in the Center for Race Ethnicity and Diversity Education and a member of Elon’s Black Student Union. Washington’s hobbies are playing soccer, going to concerts and spending time with her friends. After graduation, she hopes to work as a multimedia journalist.  See Washington’s best work on her portfolio here.

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LIFESTYLE 3/24/23 7:24pm

Elon University hosts colorful Holi celebration

By Naomi Washington

More than 100 Elon students and community members celebrated Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors Friday afternoon at Speakers Corner. Elon University sophomores Clara Watkins and Jasmine Walker are two of the five multifaith interns for the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. The cohort planned this year's Holi Celebration. This year, Holi was observed on March 8, but the university celebrated on March 24. Watkins said it gave them something to look forward to after spring break.

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LIFESTYLE 2/28/23 10:47am

The Gilded Bean Coffee Bar extends Sunday hours for customers

By Naomi Washington

The Gilded Bean Coffee Bar in Downtown Burlington will be open longer on Sundays for customers. The shop used to close at 3 p.m. but now it will stay open until 6 p.m. on Sunday. 

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NEWS 2/13/23 8:37pm

Elon University students, community celebrate NAACP Founders Day

By Naomi Washington

Alamance County has a National Association for the Advancement of Colored People youth council, a college division and an adult branch for the first time ever. The NAACP is a civil rights organization founded on Feb. 12, 1909. Their mission is to fight for racial equality for all people.

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NEWS 2/10/23 5:00pm

Elon University will offer health insurance for students in upcoming academic year

By Kyra O'Connor and Naomi Washington

Elon University Health Services will be offering health insurance for students and changing their billing process next academic school year, according to Vice President for Finance and Administration, Janet Williams. 

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NEWS 2/7/23 12:12pm

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs discusses her transition to Elon, goals for the future and tuition

By Kyra O'Connor and Naomi Washington

Elon News Network spoke with Kohn at College Coffee to discuss her transition to Elon, her plans for the future and tuition for the upcoming school year.

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NEWS 6/2/22 12:03pm

Alamance Arts introduces new executive director

By Naomi Washington

Elon University alumna and former staff member Tammy Cobb ‘87 began her role as executive director at Alamance Arts in Burlington on May 16. 

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NEWS 5/2/22 10:38pm

Looking at the future of streaming services, student employment opportunities

By Naomi Washington

Streaming services face an uncertain future, and graduating Elon University students wonder about the future of the industry. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/15/22 2:22pm

Student photographers capture graduation photos

By Naomi Washington

As Elon University seniors prepare for commencement on May 20, many are taking photos on campus to bring happy memories for years to come. Their fellow classmates are helping with those memories. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/14/22 10:21pm

Students celebrate Passover at Elon University

By Naomi Washington

Passover lasts eight days and eight nights. The Elon community is celebrating Passover this year on Saturday, the second night, at 5:30 p.m. at the Elon Community Church. Students can register for the Passover Seder on the Elon Hillel website.

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NEWS 4/4/22 10:28pm

ELN: Elonthon raised almost 40% less at first in-person event in three years

By Naomi Washington

Elonthon raised a total of $134,364 for kids at Duke Children’s Hospital this weekend. The 13.1-hour event raised 39% less than it did at its last fully in-person event in 2019. The total that year was nearly $350,000 and the event was 24 hours long. 

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SPORTS 4/2/22 7:26pm

Elon University men’s tennis earns two wins in doubleheader

By Jacob Kisamore and Naomi Washington

Elon plays its first match against a Colonial Athletic Association opponent on April 5 when the team travels to play at James Madison University. Shade said the team is working to peak for the upcoming CAA Tournament, which Elon will host beginning on April 22.  

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NEWS 3/28/22 10:55am

Elon University Student Government Association student body president candidates vie for votes

By Naomi Washington and Avery Sloan

Out of 44 seats available and 18 races for SGA, there are two contested races this spring. Last year, out of the 38 SGA elected positions, there were four vacancies and 12 uncontested positions.  

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NEWS 3/10/22 9:49am

Upcoming tuition increase pushes local Elon University students to look into commuting

By Naomi Washington

Beginning in the 2022-23 academic school year, Elon University will raise its tuition and fees, leaving some low-income students to live off-campus and commute to Elon every day. The total price, including room and board, to attend Elon next fall will be $56,127. Students who commute next year will save $13,886 by not paying room and board costs.

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NEWS 2/22/22 10:50pm

Q&A with Bryant Colson

By Naomi Washington

Bryant Colson served as the first Black Editor-In-Chief of The Pendulum and first Black SGA president.

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NEWS 2/13/22 11:46am

Elon University alumni work behind the scenes of Winter Olympics 2022

By Naomi Washington

For Elon alumna Ellie Whittington ʼ18, reporting on the Olympics was a childhood dream. When she found herself working for NBC Sports, that dream was finally within reach. Now, she is covering the Olympic Games in Beijing. 

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NEWS 1/26/22 9:38pm

Elon University students adjust to Panhellenic recruitment going hybrid

By Naomi Washington

Panhellenic recruitment, or ‘rush’ as it is commonly referred to as, is Jan. 26 to Jan. 30 and will be held virtually for at least three of the five days due to coronavirus concerns on campus.  

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LIFESTYLE 12/29/21 8:05am

BEST OF: Nail Salon

By Naomi Washington

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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LIFESTYLE 10/29/21 1:30pm

Burlington pumpkin patch sees ‘growing’ success

By Naomi Washington

Over 25,000 pumpkins were harvested for the fall season at Sophia’s Pumpkin Patch, a family-run business just eight minutes from Elon University’s campus in Burlington.  

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NEWS 10/12/21 1:01pm

Students react to second year of university’s flu vaccine mandate

By Naomi Washington

For the second year in a row, Elon will require students to get the flu shot. With two recent vaccine mandates for students at the university, some students want the flu vaccine to be voluntary and a personal choice. 

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NEWS 5/16/21 12:33pm

Meet the Lumen Scholars

By Frances O'Connor and Naomi Washington

Each year, Elon University selects a cohort of 15 rising juniors as recipients of the Numen Lumen prize, the university’s top undergraduate research award. The $20,000 grant is awarded to aid students in their undergraduate research projects. 

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