🌱 What media questions are Elon students tackling in their latest research?
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In today's newsletter:
- What media questions are Elon students tackling in their latest research?
- How a first-year student ended up running Elon’s radio station
Also on today's calendar: Norfolk State @ Elon.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 49 and low of 26 degrees.
- Wednesday: Turning out cloudy, temps: high: 52, low: 28.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 56 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Elon Comm publishes fall 2025 issue of research journal (elon.edu) — Elon University’s School of Communications has released the fall 2025 issue of its undergraduate research journal, showcasing 10 student papers on media, politics, book access, online privacy, and workplace inclusion. For Elon-area readers, it’s a window into how local undergraduates are tackling national debates through original research and faculty-mentored scholarship. 
• Sarah Jackson '27 finds their niche at WSOE (elon.edu) — A first-year student has stepped into the top leadership role at Elon University’s student-run radio station, WSOE 89.3 FM, helping raise its profile on campus and in town. Cinema and television arts major Sarah Jackson ’27 found community through DJing and music direction and now hopes to draw more students and local listeners into the station’s orbit.
📸 Around Elon
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Upcoming Events in
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Richmond Spiders at Elon Phoenix Basketball
Schar Center, 542 N Williamson Ave, Elon
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
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Norfolk State @ Elon
Schar Center , 542 N Williamson Ave , Elon
1:00 pm
Sunday December 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Southeast Alamance High School vs Southern Alamance Patriots
Southeast Alamance High School , 3400 S NC 119 Hwy , Haw River
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District Science Fair Awards
Broadview Middle School , 2229 Broadview Dr , Burlington
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Southern Alamance Patriots vs Graham Red Devils
Southern Alamance High , 631 Southern High School Rd , Graham
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Country Line and Couples Dancing
Thataways Youth Center , 1331 Overbrook Rd. , Burlington
6:30 pm -
Christmas Cookie Decorating with Treats by Tracey
Toasty Kettlyst Brewery , 106 W Main St , Gibsonville
6:30 pm -
Greensboro @ Elon
Elon Gym - Schar Center , 542 N Williamson Ave , Elon
1:00 pm -
Teen 2 Teen Video & Theatre
Thataways Youth Center , 1331 Overbrook Rd. , Burlington
7:00 pm -
Graham Historical Museum Advisory Board Monthly Meeting
Graham Historical Museum , 135 W Elm St , Graham
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Nc Wesleyan Battling Bishops vs. Elon Phoenix
Schar Center , 542 N Williamson Ave , Elon
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NC Wesleyan @ Elon
Elon Gym - Schar Center , 542 N Williamson Ave , Elon
1:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone gone to Whistle Car Express car wash today, 12/14?
I’ve had a club membership with them for about 2 years ago and despite having an older car, I’ve never experienced the damage I did today. I got out… (Nextdoor Elon) - This morning FedEx claims to have delivered a package to my front door.
The package is from Wolverine Worldwide Inc. I live in Somerton. The picture shows a single front door (black) on a brick porch. I have double… (Nextdoor Mill Pointe)
- Qdoba Mexican Eats posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Elon. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Burlington
- Burlington man accused of stealing Shrine Club parade vehicles, selling them online: Sheriff's Office (wfmynews2.com)
- Structure fire in Burlington causes $45,000 in total damages, firefighters say (wfmynews2.com)
Alamance
- Basketball Recap: Northern Guilford Beats Eastern Alamance for Their Third Straight Victory (maxpreps.com)
Graham
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