Food from nearby
Students and community members tour local sustainable farms All photos by Professor Anthony Crider. by Marlena Chertock, April 27, 2010 In November, an […]
Author: Marlena Chertock
Marlena is a digital storyteller and poetry editor at District Lit. Her first poetry book, On that one-way trip to Mars, is available from Bottlecap Press.
Phone Applications: Made by students
Computing class programs applications for new technology Graphic by Sarah Costello. by Marlena Chertock, April 20, 2010 Don’t forget lunch at noon. At […]
No need to ask ‘Where’s Waldo’
Senior communications student creates his own version by Marlena Chertock, April 13, 2010 Waldo has been found. He is a quirky, fun-loving guy […]
“Creating magic” through directing and teaching
Performing arts professor honored with William S. Long award by Marlena Chertock, April 13, 2010 A high-pitched voice flows out under the door […]
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist encourages social activism
by Marlena Chertock, April 12, 2010 America is considered the land of equal opportunity. But in reality, chances are not always evenly spread […]
Going barefoot for a cause
Shoe company hosts day to spread awareness of children without shoes by Marlena Chertock, April 6, 2010 Untie those shoelaces, unzip those zippers […]
A safe haven
Late-night studying at Belk Library by Marlena Chertock, March 17, 2010 While your high school librarian may have always shushed students, this is […]
NPR journalist discusses Supreme Court in final Sunshine Day event in Greensboro, N.C.
NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg gave the Supreme Court justices a human quality on March 16 in the Carolina Theater in Greensboro, N.C., […]
Lawyer updates Sunshine Day attendees on N.C. open government policy
An attorney with Brooks Pierce updated Sunshine Day attendees on government transparency, saying that threats to openness in government in North Carolina […]
N.C. journalist honored for her commitment to openness in government
The managing editor of the Outer Banks Sentinel was honored at the beginning of Sunshine Day on March 16 as the Open Government Heroine […]
NC Open Government Coalition hosts event to honor sunshine laws; president thanks supporters
Hugh Stevens, the president of the North Carolina Open Government Coalition, expressed his gratitude to the various organizations that have supported the coalition […]
Documenting the waves of ownership
Student produced documentary honors efforts of former captain, wins N.C. Filmmaker award by Marlena Chertock, March 16, 2010 An Elon University student-produced documentary […]
Fossil discovered by University of Chicago professor bridges gap between fish and humans
by Marlena Chertock, March 8, 2010 A fish paleontologist and author of “Your Inner Fish: A Journey Into the 3.5 Billion-Year History of […]
Distinguished author reveals his ‘Poe-etic’ language
by Marlena Chertock, March 3, 2010 The winner of the 2008 Hugo Award for Best Novel asked the audience Wednesday night at […]
Local and touring bands rock out at Elon’s Lighthouse
by Marlena Chertock, March 2, 2010 The band played as the crowd nodded their heads and tapped their feet to the beat. Some […]
Breaking the silence
Award-winning filmmaker raises awareness of rape by Marlena Chertock, February 25, 2010 A two-time Emmy-Award winning documentarian lamented the culture of denial and […]
More than an award
Interest in international child rights leads student to volunteer abroad by Marlena Chertock, February 22, 2010 When sophomore Meagan Harrison, went to the […]
Woolworth museum honors protestors of injustice
by Marlena Chertock, February 14, 2010 History happens fast. Fifteen to 20 years after the Woolworth sit-ins, the lunch counter and store were […]
Increase of depression nationwide, Elon rates remain the same
Some people call it the silent killer. Depression has recently increased in college-aged students across the country, but the depression rates at […]
OPINION: Consequences of interference
Questioning the heart of journalistic altruism by Marlena Chertock, February 2, 2010 A journalist covering a story about an insane asylum witnesses […]