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To mask or not to mask

Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 237, which placed regulations on masks, limited protester conduct and changed campaign donation law. HB 237, a sweeping and wide-ranging piece of legislation, stirred controversy in North Carolina with its proposed consequences for wearing masks in public and obstructing traffic during protests, as well as its loosening of rules […]

Conflict spilling over

Rising senior Nick Dilley researched the spillover effect, a psychological phenomenon defined by someone’s emotions affecting their companions. He found that co-workers were easily able to influence one another’s moods. But the spillover effect isn’t exclusive to workplace dynamics that were the focus of Dilley’s research — it also affects an undergraduate student’s academic life […]

The Oak House set to celebrate 10-year anniversary

The Oak House, a craft beer, wine and coffee house in Elon, will celebrate 10 years as a business this fall with gratitude and festive celebrations. “What we’re celebrating is how good this has been for everybody, not just us,” said Phil Smith, the founder and owner. “I just really want to thank everybody that […]

Greensboro civil rights museum’s impact hopes to inspire global recognition

Alternating blue and orange stools sit in an L-shaped formation, facing a collaged wall of newspaper clippings, menu items and kitchen sinks. This diner set-up is the cornerstone of the International Civil Rights Center & Museum (ICRCM), which houses many artifacts from the F.W. Woolworth Building, the site of the Greensboro sit-in protests. Immersed in history, visitors learn about the […]

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‘A friend, a confidant, a mentor’

The Rev. Bill Sharpe found his home in helping others. Sprawled through his life, including his time as Elon University’s first chaplain and counselor, is a constellation of those he inspired and the works he created. Sharpe died in January 2020 of cancer. Elon University created an archive of his collections in May of 2024 […]

Interning Elon senior pushes for community engagement

An internship for the town of Elon may not be the most obvious choice for Elon University senior Kai Whiteside, who is pursuing an English major with a focus in creative writing. But that’s exactly what he’s doing this summer. Elon town manager Richard Roedner said he hosts interns to give them the opportunity to comprehend […]

Hopping to Success

The Greensboro Grasshoppers have powered their way to the top of the South Atlantic League this season. They lead the South Atlantic League North in home runs, which is just one reason they’re the first-half champions and playoff-bound. As successful as the Greensboro Grasshoppers have been, players face adversity everyday. They shared the experiences they […]

A Path to success: Walk-on athletes learn to navigate the world of collegiate sports

Jesse Powell is a starting defensive back and linebacker for the Elon Football team, but his pathway was different from his fellow players on the field. Powell was a walk-on athlete who rose the ranks from receiving no scholarship to a full-ride sports and academic scholarship. The journey was difficult but impactful for Powell. “That’s […]

University expert explains the nature of integrating AI

Mustafa Akben, assistant professor of management and newly-appointed director of AI integration at Elon University, is keenly aware of the ever-changing nature of artificial intelligence. And it’s because of the technology that he has found new ways to incorporate AI into his classroom. As the New York Times reported, most of the newfound hype around […]

Feel the love: Robotic dog with sensorized fur aims to comfort

An atypical service animal may be making its way into non-animal friendly places within the next few years thanks to Elon researchers, who are working on creating robotic dogs with artificial fur. Elon University mechanical engineering major and rising senior Zoë Scherpbier and assistant professor of engineering Blake Hament have built the dogs to counter […]