ELON NEWS NETWORK
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Elon News Network is a student-run news organization at Elon University in Alamance County, North Carolina. The newsroom produces content on multiple platforms, including online, print, broadcast and radio.
I joined ENN within my first week on campus and passionately served until my graduation in May 2020. During these formative years of my journalism career, I held the positions of multimedia reporter, enterprise editor and managing editor. Despite the several all-nighters, many skipped classes and gray hairs that came with student news — I adored every minute of it. |
STORIES AND ARTICLES
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Low-risk sex offenders struggle to reintegrate, rely on local groups
When Dwayne Daughtry meets someone for the first time, it rarely starts with an introduction. “Every day I feel like I’m reliving my crime all over again,” Daughtry said. “When people talk to me, the first thing they want to hear about is what I did — not what I do or who I am.” In 2011, Daughtry was charged with sexual battery — the only misdemeanor that leads to being listed as a sex offender. |
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Concealed handgun carry permits increase across country, state
GRAHAM, N.C. — The routine ring of a bell sends students to buses and math teacher Richard Miller to his car. Once his wheels roll past the middle school’s grounds, Miller pulls over to unpack his trunk. Within moments, his 9-millimeter handgun is comfortably concealed by his waist. On most days, the 57-year-old drives east toward Academy Sports + Outdoors, a sporting goods discount store chain, where he works part-time. |
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The Battery Man: A student's road into the motorcycling industry
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Facing his parents, just weeks shy of turning 16, Shan Roy knew from the looks on their faces the chances of unwrapping his dream gift on his birthday were slim. “No. There is no way, it’s too dangerous.” This was the response Shan both dreaded and expected. He knew asking for a dirt bike was going to be a stretch, but it was still almost his birthday. |
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How art is helping a city step out of the shadow of Confederate Day
GRAHAM, N.C. — At the intersection of Main and Elm streets, the words “Our Confederate Soldiers” are inscribed at the base of a 30-foot-high monument. Standing at the top of the monument in front of Alamance County’s Historic Courthouse, with a rifle in hand, is a statue of a Confederate common soldier... |
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Urge to Unionize: Non-tenured faculty organize a union at Elon
In fall 2018, dozens of faculty members came together to unionize at Elon University, a private school in North Carolina. Visit Elon News Network's union coverage website to see more reporting. The following coverage breaks down the complex events that unfolded: Part I: Non-tenure-track faculty organize a union at Elon Part II: President Book responds to Elon Faculty Forward Part III: Three deans respond to union movement Part IV: SGA stays neutral regarding potential faculty union Part V: Union no longer represents two faculty ranks Part VI: How labor laws would affect a union at Elon Part VII: Certified but still controversial, debate over Elon's union continues |
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The landfall of Tropical Storm Michael at Elon
On the first full day of Fall Break, rains and winds from Tropical Storm Michael wreaked havoc on Elon University and the rest of Alamance County, which immediately declared a state of emergency. The coverage below follows the impact of the storm: Part I: Rains from Tropical Storm Michael drench Elon Part II: Moseley Center turned into a student shelter Part III: Cleaning up Michael's Mess on campus Part IV: Readjusted power line may 'be the one affecting Elon' Part V: Power at Elon has been restored |
ANCHORING
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Aired April 10, 2018: During this broadcast, Grace Morris and I discussed Pride Week, Dave Coulier, Greek Week and more.
Aired Nov. 14, 2017: During this broadcast, Alex Roat and I discussed a school shooting, Elon Poll results, sexual assault and more.
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Aired Feb. 7, 2018: During this broadcast, Stephanie Hays and I discussed Elon's Dean search, an anti-guns march, a benefit concert and more.
Aired Nov. 29, 2018: During this live-hit, I reported from a protest regarding the unionization of faculty at Elon.
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RADIO INTERVIEWS
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Aired Dec. 7, 2018: During this episode, I spoke to Alex Hager, the host of the show, about my consistent coverage of the faculty union movement.
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Aired Oct. 19, 2018: During this episode, Hager and I discussed my breaking news coverage of Hurricane Michael.
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