The Magazine of Elon: Spoken Stories

The unstoppable Amy Wert

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:25:00 +0000

Paralyzed after a pool accident, Amy Wert G’17 is advocating for those with physical or intellectual limitations. Written by Eric Townsend. Narrated by Caroline DiFrango '23.

Huemanity of People: Spreading the love her brothers needed

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:25:00 +0000

Informed by her own personal experiences, Kiara Hunter '23 approaches public health through an anti-racist lens. Written by Devon Smith. Narrated by Hannah Teich '23.

Bound for the booth

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:25:00 +0000

Javik Blake ’23 knew Elon would give him the opportunity to broadcast early and often, allowing him to pursue his dream of working in baseball. Written by Tommy Kopetskie. Narrated by Chase Williams '23.

Animal love

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:25:00 +0000

Assistant Professor of Biology Jessica Merricks shares her research on courtship communication among animals. Written by Kelsey Armstrong. Narrated by Chase Williams '23.

To the ends of the earth

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:25:00 +0000

After traveling to Antarctica as part of National Geographic’s Grosvenor Teacher Fellows program, Vickie Obenchain '03 hopes her journey will inspire her students to follow their own dreams. Written by Alexa Boschini '10. Narrated by Hannah Teich '23.

Stepping into the future

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:25:00 +0000

An innovative research collaboration between Elon’s departments of Physical Therapy Education and Computer Science is shedding light on ways mixed, virtual and physical realities can assist patients. Written by Michael Abernethy. Narrated by Caroline DiFrango '23.

Experiencing the rhythm of history

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:42:14 +0000

Elon University Associate Professor of Journalism Richard Landesberg reflects on the impact leading the Winter Term course ‘Remembering the Holocaust’ has had on him over the years. Written and narrated by Richard Landesberg.