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Good morning Elon! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

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!)

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Weather forecast:

  • 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.
   

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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)

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