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Local consumers, producers bear effects of rising costs, temperatures

North Carolina is a state built by tobacco and fed by the 8.1 million acres of in-state farmland, but agriculture is more an industry facing an uncertain future. The future of local agriculture is endangered from rising costs, months without substantial rain and high temperatures. According to the North Carolina State Climate Office, the state […]

Elon keeps significance of Juneteenth alive

At Elon University, Juneteenth commemorations included a guided Freedom Footprints tour that showcased Elon’s Black history from its first Black students to notable Black staff and faculty of the school. Elon’s recognition of Juneteenth extended beyond a tour, as the month is dedicated to multiple experiences for the Elon community. Shaunta Alvarez serves as Elon’s […]

Elon hosts tennis camp for 18th year

The Elon Tennis Academy combined intensive instruction with supportive coaching during a four-day camp designed to develop the skills of tennis players ages 5-18. Having operated for the past 17 years, the tennis academy uses both high-intensity practice and fun activities to develop players and create an engaging atmosphere. Elon women’s tennis head coach Elizabeth […]

Lunch counter legacy continues to inspire at Greensboro museum

Kadin Crawford In the heart of Greensboro stands a relic from the 1960s sit-in movement that hopes to serve as a beacon of human rights to this day. The International Civil Rights Center and Museum opened in 2010 to serve as an extended legacy of Greensboro’s role to end segregation in the South. The […]

Demand of being a minor league player: the cost of playing professional sports

Every year minor league baseball teams spend tens of thousands of miles on the road and over 100 games on the field, all while making 20 times less than their major league counterparts. Minor league baseball teams consistently play six games each week, with a season running from early spring to early fall. According to […]

More than just a game: why college women bet on sports

Betting among women ages 18-25 has increased by 51%, leading to economic and social changes. Betting, which has been dominated mostly by men, stereotypically creates obsessive narcissism, according to David Bockino, professor of sports management at Elon University. As Bockino explained, the exponential growth of sports betting among college women has been fueled by the […]

Elon students study brain activity during decision-making

Elon University psychology students are using electroencephalogram (EEG) technology to study brain activity during decision-making to explain why people interpret the same event in different ways. Humans constantly recall memories and events from previous experiences while considering why an event happened. But, the way individuals recall memories differs from person to person. Some rely on […]

Elon researchers study what babies’ hands reveal about the developing brain

Human brains constantly take in, process, and apply ideas, even in infancy. But, according to Sabrina Perkins, associate professor of psychology at Elon University, infant research is uniquely difficult. Working with children under the age of 2 introduces the tediousness of direct communication, increased privacy, and extended breaks. All of which leads to the lack […]

Mindfulness study creates ‘sit spots’ to boost mental health, connection to nature

Elon University faculty and students have published research focused on nature-based mindfulness and its effect on undergraduate students’ mental health. The study is characterized by “sit spots,” commonly near water or peaceful areas closest to nature that help people concentrate on their emotional well-being. Jill McSweeney, assistant professor of wellness, and Kelsey Bitting, assistant […]

Elon students are developing a virus to kill cancer

Viruses may not be the evil antagonists they are often thought to be. In fact, viruses may be the next step in cancer research. Oncolytic therapy uses viruses to destroy cancer cells. According to Alexander Roberts, a rising senior at Elon University, oncolytic therapy holds great promise for changing cancer research, although it remains under-researched. […]