Hurricane Florence Coverage

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NEWS 9/15/21 7:44am

Clohan Dining Hall revives burger joint, other stations remain vegan

By Brent Chandler

Elon Dining has reintroduced the Burger Joint in Clohan Dining Hall, while keeping some plant-based options as a result of overcrowded facilities and a need for protein options. 

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SPORTS 9/14/21 11:10pm

Elon University women’s volleyball loses in straight sets against UNC

By Jacob Kisamore

Despite a fast start, Elon’s volleyball team came up short against the North Carolina Tar Heels in Chapel Hill, losing in three sets. 

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NEWS 9/14/21 9:58pm

Elon University SGA announces freshman class election results

By Graysen Shirley

Class of 2025 representatives will be sworn into their new position at the next SGA business meeting on Sept. 16.

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NEWS 9/14/21 8:09pm

SGA to announce class of 2025 election results

By Graysen Shirley

Elon University’s Student Government Association will announce results of the class of 2025 elections on Tuesday night, Sept. 14, in downstairs Moseley. A total of 552 ballots were cast during the election period. 

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NEWS 9/14/21 4:43pm

Ongoing investigation for car thefts, break-ins

By Ellis Chandler

Elon Campus police, Town of Elon police and Burlington police are currently investigating a series of property crimes both on and off campus from over the weekend. 

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OPINIONS 9/13/21 4:25pm

ELON EATS: Saigon + Combination Fried Rice = Success

By Eddie Keefe

Elon Eats is a column that reviews restaurants and food vendors in the local area.

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NEWS 9/13/21 12:07pm

The Class of 2025 campaigns for Elon University Student Government

By Kyra O'Connor

Kicking off the campaign on Sept. 6, 2021, 13 members of the class of 2025 will be campaigning for senator and class Student Government Association positions. Elections will begin Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 7 a.m. and end at 7 p.m. that day.

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NEWS 9/13/21 11:43am

Office of the Registrar, Office of Academic Advising debuts new technology for registration

By Kyra O'Connor

The Office of the Registrar and Office of Academic Advising partnered to launch a new technology system to help with academic planning and registration. 

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NEWS 9/13/21 11:15am

Elon University named #1 national university for excellence in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University is ranked No. 1 for excellence in undergraduate teaching by the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” Guide, which released rankings on Sept. 13. The university also received a No. 9 ranking in the “Most Innovative” category, tied with University of Michigan Ann Arbor, and was ranked No. 83 overall among national universities. 

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SPORTS 9/13/21 7:43am

Jon Seaton plays student, athlete and TikTok star

By Joanna Dwyer

Student athletes balance classes, extracurricular activities and their social lives, but one Elon University football player has one more responsibility on his plate — managing his social media stardom. 

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SPORTS 9/12/21 10:09am

Marc Reeves earns 100th career win in CAA opener against Delaware

By Ian Taylor

Elon University’s men’s soccer team began its Colonial Athletic Association conference campaign with a 1-0 win against the Delaware Blue Hens at Rudd Field. The game was won with a solitary goal courtesy of Elon University junior and captain Jeppe Jordoson. The victory marked Head Coach Marc Reeves’ 100th career win. 

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SPORTS 9/11/21 11:00pm

Elon football pulls out first win against Campbell, 24-23

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon University football team scraped together it’s first win of the 2021 season and first win since February of 2020, against the Campbell University Fighting Camels, 24-23.  

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SPORTS 9/11/21 8:05pm

Phoenix trail the Fighting Camels 10-7 at half

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon Phoenix finished the first half behind the Campbell University Fighting Camels, 10-7, on Sept. 11, 2021. An unproductive half by both sides led to the low score going into the second half, with the Camels scoring opportunities coming off of a blocked punt and a sack.  

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NEWS 9/11/21 10:07am

Student journalists in 2001 spark coverage for 9/11

By Nyah Phengsitthy

“We couldn’t make sense of what was happening that day,” Jennifer Parris, one of the leaders of the Pendulum team covering 9/11 at Elon University, said. “I remember going up to The Pendulum office and regrouping with all of the team like, ‘OK, what do we do now?’ As the university was announcing prayer vigils and meetings and gatherings, we just spread out and tried to cover them the best we could.”

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NEWS 9/10/21 5:33pm

Bob Byrd campaigning for economic growth and racial equity for Burlington

By Graysen Shirley

Bob Byrd served as an Alamance County Commissioner from 2014 to 2018 and is now setting his sights on a seat on the Burlington City Council this fall. He hopes his campaign will push forth efforts of economic development and inclusion within the city.

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NEWS 9/10/21 2:47pm

Study abroad programs in the Middle East after 9/11

By Madison Powers

Following 9/11, Middle Eastern study abroad opportunities at Elon and enrollment across the country grew

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NEWS 9/10/21 10:23am

Global Experience class uses 9/11 to build international perspectives

By Abigail Hobbs

As Director for Global Educational Initiatives Mark Dalhouse structures his COR 1100 class for students to build a global foundation of the world’s current events and understanding diverse communities. He hopes this course will help students to become more involved in what’s happening around them. 

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NEWS 9/10/21 7:03am

How the events of 9/11 shaped the U.S. economy

By Graysen Shirley

Steve DeLoach, Elon University professor of economics, shares his memories about 9/11 and the effect it had on the New York Stock Exchange, airline and travel industries and the overall economic recovery of the U.S during a period of decline.

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NEWS 9/10/21 12:23am

SGA town hall focuses on remembrance of 9/11, 20 years later

By Graysen Shirley

Members of Elon University’s Student Government Association met for a town hall meeting focused on the remembrance of 9/11, 20 years later, on Thursday night. Members heard from Mark Dalhouse, director for global education initiatives, and then gathered in groups to discuss their thoughts about the events on 9/11 and how they connect to current events and issues, such as the pandemic, racial equity and inclusion, and mental health of college students. 

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NEWS 9/10/21 12:17am

CHEAT SHEET: What does it mean to approve a vaccine?

By Nick Wald

Jessica Merricks, assistant professor of biology, discusses the FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine and its impact, as well as the process for vaccine approval in the United States

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