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ENN Radio

Go behind the headlines with Elon News Network, talking to reporters and newsmakers about the biggest stories at Elon University and the surrounding community.
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ENN Radio: Discarded ballots, Easter Monday and ABSS

This week, ENN Radio host Monika Jurevicius talks about how ballots in local elections are being removed in NC, Burlington's newest police force member, students upset about Easter Monday at Elon University, and the search for a new member for the ABSS board. ENN Radio gives you the stories behind the headlines every Thursday. For more on the stories in our show, head to ⁠elonnewsnetwork.com⁠ or grab The Pendulum from any areas around you. Producer: Monika Jurevicius Social editor: Trista Panaga...

Apr 17, 202510 min

Thousands Gather in Raleigh for 'Hands Off' Protest

Over 10,000 people gathered in Raleigh to protest the Trump administration. Protests were organized by an the organization "Hands Off." Over 30 locations in North Carolina joined the nationwide protest to end what they call an "authoritarian overreach" by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. ENN Radio Producer Monika Jurevicius has more. .

Apr 08, 20252 min

'My biggest concern is for the students': ABSS financial shortages, CAA men's basketball, and Native American environmental concerns

This week, ENN Radio host Trista Panagakos talks about ABSS financial shortages that are transportation to schools, the CAA's men's tournament that happened in Washington D.C. this past weekend, and the Elon University nursing program receiving accreditation. ENN Radio gives you the stories behind the headlines every Thursday. For more on the stories in our show, head to elonnewsnetwork.com or grab The Pendulum from any areas around you. Producer: Monika Jurevicius...

Mar 13, 20256 min

'We had the product that kept our promise': Designer shoes, Immigration, and finding a cure to cancer

This week, ENN Radio host Monika Jurevicius highlights DEI and immigration concerns in and around campus, fundraising to find a cure for cancer at Relay for Life, and loved local businesses leaving their locations. This week, ENN Radio host Monika Jurevicius highlights the spread of bird flu in the U.S. and local favorite Persnickety Books moving locations. News Director Anjolina Fantaroni sat down with Stuart Weitzman, a renowned footwear designer who has built a reputation for designing shoes ...

Mar 06, 202519 min

'This virus has been very relentless': Bird flu virus hits NC, Persnickety Books move, the search for a new dean of students starts

This week, ENN Radio host Monika Jurevicius highlights the spread of bird flu in the U.S. and local favorite Persnickety Books moving locations. Assistant managing editor of elonnewsnetwork.com Nia Bedard sat down with associate vice president for Student Life and dean of students Jana Lynn Patterson to talk about her retirement after 39 years with Elon and the search for someone to take her place by Sept. 2026.

Feb 20, 202513 min

Tiny Shelf hosts student performers to celebrate Black History Month

Belk Library turned into a stage to celebrate Black musicians with student performers on Feb. 7 at its Tiny Shelf concert series. This was the second event in the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education’s Black History Month calendar, following the Black History Month Kickoff. Four groups were featured during the event, along with the CREDE testing audience members on Grammy Trivia focusing on Black musicians during transitions. The Tiny Shelf concert, inspired by NPR's Tiny Desk seri...

Feb 09, 20254 min

‘We choose to be happy’: Black History Month Kickoff, DEI concerns amid new presidency and tuition increases

Elon News Network's weekly podcast ENN Radio gives you the stories behind the headlines. This week, ENN Radio host Monika Jurevicius highlights the town of Elon's estimated $7.6 million Haggard Avenue Corridor Plan, DEI concerns at the university and local levels, and the events kicking off Black History Month. Assistant managing editor of elonnewsnetwork.com Nia Bedard sat down with Elon's chief financial officer to talk about tuition increases for the 2025-2026 school year.

Feb 06, 20259 min

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.

May 10, 20235 min

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.

Apr 06, 202317 min

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.

Mar 24, 202332 min

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."

Mar 10, 202318 min

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.

Feb 24, 202333 min

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.

Feb 21, 20232 min

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.

Feb 10, 202311 min

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.

Nov 18, 202218 min

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.

Nov 04, 202213 min

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.

Oct 21, 202212 min

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.

Oct 07, 202212 min

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."

Sep 23, 202211 min

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.

Feb 18, 202219 min

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.

Feb 11, 202216 min

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.

Feb 04, 202210 min

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.

Sep 24, 202112 min

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.

Sep 17, 202115 min

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.

Sep 11, 202111 min
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