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By ENN Radio
ENN RadioOct 05, 2018
Dating, disclosing sexually transmitted infections on Elon University’s campus
Elon Student Health Services diagnose hundreds of sexually transmitted infections every school year. The most common ones are chlamydia and genital herpes. Approximately 70%vof people who test positive for herpes request a follow-up in-person visit to talk about all sorts of things, including how to tell sexual partners and friends about their infection. ENN radio’s Margaret Faust has one student’s story. This story includes mention of sexual assault.
Elon professor and Iraqi native wants to return home
He's a father, artist, journalist, and professor. Ahmed Fadaam immigrated to the U.S. after receiving death threats for his reporting during the Iraq war. He dreams of moving back to Iraq 20 years after U.S. invaded his home country. Listen to how his family celebrates Ramadan in their new home. Reporting done by Margaret Faust.
The Power of the Personal Story
This week, ENN Radio host Claire Schoenfeld sat down with Managing Editor of elonnewsnetwork.com Miranda Ferrante to talk about her experience in ENN and her passion for storytelling.
Thistle Ridge and Elon's Music Scene
This week, ENN Radio host Claire Schoenfeld sat down with Lifestyle Editor Betsy Schlehuber to talk about her story "Elon University-based band, Thistle Ridge, has plans for original music, forming community."
Womens' contributions to history acknowledged across Alamance-Burlington School System
ABSS students and district leaders emphasize female trailblazers during Women's History Month. Margaret Faust talked to 5th grader Dasia Roberson, ABSS Board or Education Chair Sandy Ellington-Graves, and Chief Academic Officer Revonda Johnson about what this month means to them.
The Pilgrim's Progress
This week ENN Radio host Claire Schoenfeld sat down with ENN faculty advisor and two-time Emmy award winner Israel Balderas to talk about his journey from journalism to law to academia, sharing the challenges he's faced, lessons he's learned, and what wisdom he hopes to instill in his students.
Elon University students assist with Turkey and Syria earthquake relief
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria Feb. 20th. This comes after an earthquake hit both countries at the beginning of February. Margaret Faust talked to local organizations, including one on Elon University's campus, who are fundraising for an area that has faced two natural disasters in two weeks.
Digging into Design
This week ENN Radio host Claire Schoenfeld sat down with Pendulum Design Cheif Caroline Mitchell to talk about her process and inspiration for designing both in and outside of the newsroom.
To ENN & Beyond
This week ENN Radio host Claire Schoenfeld sat down with Executive Producer of Elon Local News Ellis Chandler to talk about her history with Elon News Network and her future as a journalist.
Homecoming and a Look Into ENN Sports
This week ENN Radio host Claire Schoenfeld sat down with ENN Sports Director Mason Willett to talk about Homecoming, the fall sports, and goals for ENN sports coverage.
Candidate Profiles and Midterm Elections
This week ENN Radio host Claire Schoenfeld sat down with ENN Politics Editor Avery Sloan to talk about candidate coverage, the upcoming midterm elections and Elon University being a voting location.
Inside the "New Member Experience" at ENN
This week ENN Radio host Claire Schoenfeld sat down with ENN Reporter Sarah Moore to talk about her experience as a new member of Elon News Network.
The night shift at Belk Library
This week ENN Reporter Claire Schoenfeld sat down with Enterprise Story Coordinator Ryan Kupperman to talk about his story "Get to know the overnight Elon University staff."
Russia-Ukraine conflict, inflation and mask mandates
This week on ENN Radio: Russia invades Ukraine; price increases in Alamance County reflect global inflation; the Alamance Burlington School System lifts mask mandates.
Black History Month Edition
This week on ENN Radio: The US supreme court to hear a challenge to race in college admissions. Elon Men’s Basketball player Hunter Macintosh fights back against racism. Burlington residents look for black spaces.
Teaching in the age of social media and a breakdown of gerrymandering
On this week's episode host Anna Terry talks with ENN reporter Hope Valenti about how Elon professors are navigating the drawbacks of social media and Executive Director Kyra O'Connor talks with Elon Political Science Professor Thomas Kerr to learn more about gerrymandering.
The pandemic's impact on staffing
Welcome back to ENN Radio. On this week of ENN Radio Anna Terry talked to executive director Kyra O'Connor about the pandemic's impact on staffing in Alamance County.
Looking back a year later: March to the Polls on Oct. 31, 2020
This week on ENN Radio, reporter Kyra O’Connor speaks with Elon News Network alumni on how covering the march impacted them as journalists.
Sept. 24: Design and dancing
This week on ENN Radio, reporter Kyra O’Connor chats with Elon News Network's Design Chief Emma Farrell about the role of designs in the Pendulum and highlights the first annual Hispanic Heritage Month Festival in Alamance County.
Diving into the endowment and data
This week on ENN Radio, reporter Kyra O’Connor unpacks the endowment, and Elon News Network’s Analytics Director Ben Muse talks about the role of data in news.
20 Years Later: A look at 9/11 today
This week on ENN Radio, reporter Kyra O’Connor discusses the 9/11 edition of the Pendulum, commemorating 20 years since Sept. 11, 2001.
From census data to sports, welcome back to ENN Radio
This week on ENN Radio, reporter Kyra O’Connor discusses the latest census data release and the fall sports preview.
Class of 2021: From Convocation to Commencement
On the last episode of ENN Radio of the semester, Anna Terry takes a look at the past academic year for Elon University seniors. Miranda Ferrante joins Anna Terry to discuss the college journey from convocation to commencement of three Elon seniors.
'Unlearn' captures racism in Alamance County
On this week's episode of ENN Radio, Anna Terry speaks with Design Chief Nyah Phengsitthy about a local documentary “Unlearn: The Consequences of Racism," that tells the story of racism in Alamance County.
Elon's reliance on sales taxes
This week host Anna Terry sits down with executive director Mackenzie Wilkes to discuss the town of Elon's reliance on sales taxes due to the lack of property taxes from large non-profits like Elon University and Twin Lakes Retirement Community.
Elon women's soccer makes program history
On this week's episode of ENN Radio Claire Schoenfeld speaks with Sports Director Annemarie Bonner on women's soccer's CAA championship win ahead of the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Asian residents, businesses grapple with pandemic discrimination
On this week's episode of ENN Radio Cailey Cetani talks to reporter Sam Hess about the experience of some Asian residents and one business during the coronavirus pandemic.
A lawsuit against the Graham Confederate statue
On this week's episode host Anna Terry talks to ENN reporter Jinger Callwood about the lawsuit Alamance Country is facing over the Graham Confederate statue.
The underrepresentation of female coaches
This week on ENN Radio Anna Terry talks to the managing editor of The Pendulum, Grace Terry about the underrepresentation of women coaches at Elon and in the NCAA as a whole.
Professor mental health suffers during pandemic
On this week's episode of ENN Radio Anna Terry speaks with reporter Kira Silbergeld on how Elon University faculty members are dealing with mental health challenges during the coronavirus pandemic.
Food insecurity in North Carolina amid the coronavirus pandemic
In this week's episode of ENN Radio Anna Terry talks with reporter Cate McCahill about the strain the coronavirus pandemic has taken on food banks and pantries in Alamance County and across North Carolina.
Elon Law students push to remove portrait of former Greensboro Mayor
This week on ENN Radio Anna Terry talks to reporter Emery Eisner on the portrait of former Greensboro Mayor Jim Melvin that hangs in Elon Law. Students are calling for the removal of the portrait given Melvins comments made about the 1979 Greensboro Massacre.
Study abroad and the pandemic
This week Anna Terry speaks with ENN reporters Cate McCahill and Caroline Donahue about the experiences of Elon University students who are studying abroad amid the pandemic.
Elon students use art to uplift Black voices
In this week's episode of ENN Radio, Anna Terry speaks with Sophie Rosenthal to discuss Elon freshman Mal Turnipseed's poem, "The Art of Code-Switching." Terry also talked to Jinger Callwood about Elon sophomore Soniyah Robinson's clothing company, Boundless Blackness.
Elon's 2021 commencement ceremony
On this week's episode of ENN Radio Anna Terry talks to ENN reporter Jacob Kisamore about the university's plans for the 2021 commencement ceremony. Lifestyle editor Miranda Ferrante also shares details on how performing arts students reacted to the announcement of Tony award nominee Daniel J. Watts '4 as commencement speaker.
North Carolina's vaccine distribution and Elon University
On this week's episode of ENN Radio, Anna Terry talks to enterprise story coordinator Kyra O'Connor about how Elon University aims to administer the COVID-19 vaccines to faculty, staff and students. She also talks to reporter Cailey Cetani about student teachers getting the vaccine.
Faith in the pandemic
In this week's episode of ENN Radio, Anna Terry speaks with Mackenzie Wilkes on how faith leaders and worshipers are navigating faith and spirituality during the pandemic. Hear how people's faith has guided them through the hardships of life and the pandemic on the last episode of the fall semester.
Elon businesses prepare for Thanksgiving break, student departure
This week, Anna Terry and Quinn Corrigan talk about how two downtown Elon businesses are preparing for Thanksgiving break. With the break, students aren't set to return to campus for classes until January 2021.
The show goes on for the fall musical
This week Anna Terry talks to reporter Cailey Cetani about how Elon University's Performing Arts Department is taking the fall musical to the screen as they adapt production to the coronavirus pandemic.
Early voting in Alamance County, North Carolina
On this week's episode of ENN Radio Anna Terry, in conversation with reporter Kieran Ungemach, tells you what to expect at the polls for early voting. With early voting in full swing in North Carolina, hear from students and election officials about what in-person early voting has been like in Alamance County and across the state.
Mental health in quarantine
This week Anna Terry talks to students who have been in quarantine for the coronavirus and what the mental health impact has been for them. A counseling professional discusses what impact she's seen in patients.
Alamance County homeless shelter continues to serve
This week, Anna Terry speaks with reporter Graysen Shirley on how Allied Churches of Alamance County has adapted its homeless shelter amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Elon continues inclusivity efforts for the Latinx community
This week Anna Terry talked to reporter Hannah Massen about how Elon University is increasing inclusivity efforts for the Latinx and Hispanic community and how some students are finding a place on campus.
One month of classes amid a pandemic
On Saturday, it will be one month since Elon University began in-person classes. Anna Terry talks to reporters on what we know about the university's coronavirus response so far.
Diversity and inclusion in Elon Athletics
Anna Terry talks with Sports Director Caitlin Rundle and reporter Miranda Ferrante about the experience of Black athletes at Elon University and what Elon athletics is doing to support Black athletes during the current movement against racial injustice.
Breaking down the Board of Trustees
This week Anna Terry talks to Enterprise Story Coordinator Kyra O'Connor about what Elon University's Board of Trustees does and the concerns surrounding trustee Louis DeJoy.
Disparity in COVID-19 cases
The Latino community in Alamance County is being impacted by COVID-19 at disproportionate rates compared to other races and ethnicities. Mackenzie Wilkes spoke to some people in the community about why that is the case.
The return to in-person classes
Elon University has resumed in-person classes for the fall semester. Mackenzie Wilkes talks with Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley on the decision to return to campus amid student concerns on health and safety.
SGA Election Results, Alamance County Elections and Spring Sports
On this week's episode, we hear from SGA student body president-elect Robbie Miley. Hear who's moving on to the general election for Alamance County Commissioner. We also talk spring sports with Alex Reynold's and how the men's basketball team is faring ahead of the CAA tournament.
Elon and the coronavirus, SGA Elections and the latest Elon Poll
In this week's episode of ENN Radio, we dive into the suspension of Elon's abroad program in Italy due to the coronavirus. We hear from the candidates for student body president in the Student Government Association spring election. And we talk the latest Elon Poll.