Articles by Owen Covington
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In My Words: Subterranean Southern Homesick Blues (And Grays)
September 15, 2017
Anthony Hatcher, associate professor of communications, writes in this column for the Elon University Writers Syndicate about the complexity of Southern heritage.
Historic venue provides backdrop for future-focused Evening for Elon in New York City
September 13, 2017
The annual gathering for Elon alumni, parents and friends drew a record crowd to a gala setting aboard the WWII-era aircraft carrier Intrepid.
Rosh Hashanah (Jewish) – Sept. 20-22
September 13, 2017
In My Words: The unstoppable force of artificial intelligence vs. the immovable object of capitalism
September 12, 2017
Professor of Sociology Tom Arcaro writes in this column for the Elon University Writers Syndicate that advances in artificial intelligence require regulation.
Elon to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
September 12, 2017
The celebration from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 is organized by Elon's El Centro de Español and focuses on the histories, cultures and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities to the United States.
Elon marks 9/11 anniversary with prayers, flag display
September 11, 2017
The campus community found a variey of ways to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. that killed thousands.
Elon to commemorate 9/11 attacks with flag display, ringing bells
September 8, 2017
The campus community is also invited to gather in the Sacred Space in the Numen Lumen Pavilion on Monday, Sept. 11, at 12:30 p.m. for prayers, readings and sharing.
The business of biodiesel: Elon students work with N.C. company to bring locally sourced biodiesel to campus
September 8, 2017
Students in courses taught by Susan Manring, associate professor of management, have been working with Biodiesel 4 Schools, an N.C. company that focuses on turning waste cooking oil into biodiesel to fuel school buses.
In My Words: It’s time to remove memorials that erase our past
September 7, 2017
Raj Andrew Ghoshal, assistant professor of sociology, writes in this column for the Elon University Writers Syndicate that Confederate monuments have failed in accurately reflecting history and as moral symbols.
Annual Phoenix Cup energy competition begins Sept. 11
September 7, 2017
The competition on campus this fall is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to win prizes for conserving energy.