Omar Kayali

Omar Kayali was born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma, and now lives with his family in McLean, Virginia. There, he’s a member of his high school’s newsmagazine staff. Following his stints as opinions editor and online editor for the publication, he will serve as editor-in-chief of the magazine’s website for the 2022-2023 academic year. He looks forward to sharing his passion for technology and coding, while also expanding his journalism skills.

Elon launches new college access program for local high schoolers

This year marks the first year of Freedom Scholars, Elon University’s new program for high schoolers in the Alamance-Burlington school system. From June 19 to July 2, rising high school seniors in the area are attending classes focused on philosophy, democracy and leadership. The goal of the program is to help the students impact their […]

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Elon students research impact of mentorship on Black college athletes

An Elon student is studying the effects of mentorship on Black student-athletes and how it impacts their lives, both academically Rising junior Danielle Dyer dug into the research after being told about the study by professors Eric Hall and Caroline Ketcham. The project relates to a grant from the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics meant […]

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