NEWS 9/4/26 11:30pm

A menorah glows outside Elon Chabad House on Truitt Drive Sept. 4.

Chabad Elon hosts former IDF soldier at The Fat Frogg

By Elon News Network

Following social media criticism, Chabad Elon held a private event at The Fat Frogg with a former member of the Israel Defense Forces on Sept. 4. Chabad Elon, which is not a fully university affiliated organization, announced last week that Adi Karni, a former IDF soldier, would be coming to speak to the organization to share his experiences and give a “message of courage, resilience and Jewish pride.” The announcement sparked sharp criticism online.

NEWS 9/3/26 4:58pm

The Root Trackside to close after 15 years

By Miles Hayford

After 15 years in downtown Elon, The Root Trackside is closing Oct. 30. The restaurant announced the news via social media post Sept. 3. Elon alums Lynn Terrell ’97 and Chris Brumbaugh ’97, who own The Root, said the closing is bittersweet.

LIFESTYLE 9/2/26 11:52pm

Students and clubs connect at Fall Organization Fair

By Evan Cooper

Students and on-campus clubs filled Young Commons for Elon University’s 2026 Fall Organization Fair. Hosted by the Office of Student Involvement, the Organization Fair is a chance for students to see the different on-campus clubs and organizations open to them at Elon.

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SPORTS 09/05/2026 12:18am
Elon men’s, women's cross country teams start season strong

After the women’s team won the CAA conference championships last year, the men’s and women’s cross country teams were ready to hit the course running. The men’s 6k and the women’s 4k races took place at the Elon Cross Country Course. The start time of the Phoenix races was pushed back due to thunder, with the women starting at 9:00 pm and the men starting at 9:30 pm. 

LIFESTYLE 09/04/2026 8:22pm
Planting for the Planet connects students to campus sustainability efforts

Students gathered Sept. 4 at the Elon Community Garden to get their hands in the soil and support the Office of Sustainability’s annual Planting for the Planet event. The event gave students an opportunity to get outside, learn more about sustainability at Elon and connect with other students who have similar interests.

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