Articles by Owen Covington
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Elon Poll finds support for legalizing marijuana in N.C. for medical, recreational uses
February 11, 2021
Among the findings from the survey conducted Jan. 29-31 is that nearly two-thirds of N.C. residents support reducing penalties for marijuana possession and believe it would help the state’s economy.
Elon announces limited attendance for 2021 spring football season
February 10, 2021
Elon Athletics has extensive measures in place to promote health and safety during the football season, which begins Feb. 20 at home versus Davidson College.
February 10 update from Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley
February 10, 2021
Throughout Spring Semester, Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley is providing regular email update messages to keep students and parents informed about the efforts related to COVID-19.
Commencement updates for the classes of 2020 and 2021
February 9, 2021
The following message was sent Friday, Feb. 5, to members of the Class of 2020, the Class of 2021 and their families.
Elon Poll finds North Carolina residents increasingly favor getting COVID-19 vaccine
February 9, 2021
However, the survey of nearly 1,500 residents conducted Jan. 29-31 found many of those eligible to receive the vaccine have had trouble getting an appointment, and only 37 percent approve of how the state has handled vaccine distribution.
Broadway star Daniel J. Watts ’04 to deliver Elon’s 2021 undergraduate commencement address
February 5, 2021
Watts is Elon’s first alum to be nominated for a Tony Award, receiving praise for his breakout performance as Ike Turner in “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.”
Elon Poll finds North Carolinians divided on Trump’s responsibility for U.S. Capitol violence
February 5, 2021
The most recent survey by the Elon University Poll found that nearly 60 percent of the state’s residents believe the former president is very or somewhat responsible for the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
February 3 update from Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley
February 3, 2021
Throughout Winter Term and Spring Semester, Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley is providing regular email update messages to keep students and parents informed about the efforts related to COVID-19.
The GameStop spike: Associate Professor Adam Aiken offers insight into the stock’s viral rise and fall
February 3, 2021
Aiken, an associate professor of finance, explains many of the forces at work in the rapid spike in the video game retailer's stock price, and what the long-term implications may be.
Jessica Merricks touts safety of COVID-19 vaccine in Times-News report
February 2, 2021
Merricks, an assistant professor of biology, offered insights into the mistrust some in the Black community have in the new vaccines.