Hurricane Florence Coverage

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SPORTS 10/27/22 10:17pm

Elon University women’s soccer team suffers CAA quarterfinal loss against Towson

By Luke Jackson

Despite scoring a goal to pull within one in the closing minutes, the Elon University women’s soccer team could not find an equalizer, as the Phoenix suffered a season-ending 2-1 loss to Towson in the quarterfinals of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/27/22 8:20pm

Elon GLC hosts Fall Pride Fest

By Betsy Schlehuber

Elon’s Gender and LGBTQIA Center hosted Fall Pride Fest Oct. 27, where students and the local community could learn and celebrate various identities, play games and hang out with friends. The GLC plans to host a Spring Pride Fest next semester.

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LIFESTYLE 10/27/22 10:41am

Social House to open Elon SUB's fall concert

By Miranda Ferrante

Musical duo Social House will open the Elon University Student Union Board fall concert Nov. 2. To see both Social House and Verdes at Elon, students can purchase tickets for $10 until 11:59 p.m. Nov. 1 through the Elon ticketing site. Those looking to pay with Phoenix Cash can go to the Student Involvement Office in Moseley Center 205. 

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NEWS 10/27/22 10:13am

New polling location opens at Elon University's South Gym

By Margaret Faust

For the first time, there is an early voting location in the town of Elon. Elon University’s South Gym was added as a polling place by the Alamance County Board of Elections in July. Now, voters registered in Alamance County can cast their votes on campus. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/26/22 11:40pm

Elon University’s Greek Week continues with strong philanthropic focus

By Elon News Network

The third day of Greek Week was Philanthropy Day, and members of the fraternity and sorority community selected Habitat for Humanity as the week’s philanthropy. Kappa Delta raised the most money and totaled $15,313. At the end of Day 3, Team 5 surpassed Team 1 in the standings to take the lead.

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LIFESTYLE 10/26/22 4:31pm

Elon GLC, community celebrates Asexual Awareness Week

By Betsy Schlehuber

Oct. 23 to Oct 29 markes the 12th annual Asexual Awareness Week, or “Ace Week.” During this autumn week, the asexual community puts together a campaign for asexual awareness both online and in local communities.

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SPORTS 10/26/22 12:12pm

Top college football recruit tackles challenges on and off the field

By Mason Willett

With 23 scholarship offers and a state championship under his belt, Hugh M. Cummings High School junior and running back Jonathan Paylor has emerged as the second-best player in North Carolina and 34th-best in the country for the Class of 2024. 

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NEWS 10/26/22 10:59am

Town of Elon council approves new residence hall

By Kyra O'Connor

Beginning in June 2023, Elon University will be home to an additional residence hall in East Neighborhood. The new building will have 90 beds as well as a common area for students located at the front of the building. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/25/22 11:00pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Elon University’s Truitt Center hosts Diwali celebration

By Elon News Network

Hosted by the Truitt Center and co-sponsored by EMPRESS and the Surtal Bollywood dance team, the Diwali celebration at Elon University included henna, food, a dance performance by the Surtal and sparklers. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/25/22 10:54pm

Elon University’s Greek Week continues with field day competition

By Sarah T. Moore

The second day of Greek Week featured a field day on the Phi Beta Kappa Commons. Affiliated students had opportunities to earn points for their team by participating in events or showing up in support. Team 2 was the only team that moved up in the rankings on Tuesday. 

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NEWS 10/25/22 12:10pm

OnTrack to undergo updates Nov. 1

By Sydney Spencer

OnTrack will be undergoing reconstruction to have a more streamlined look and feel for users, according to Elon University’s Office of Information Technology. 

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SPORTS 10/25/22 7:30am

Jon Seaton signs deal with Outback Steakhouse

By Mason Willett

Elon University football walk-on Jon Seaton signed a major name, image and likeness deal with Outback Steakhouse. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/25/22 12:23am

Greek Week, Dance returns to Elon University fraternity, sorority life

By Elon News Network

Through Oct. 28, 16 greek organizations will participate in contests and fundraising efforts as a way to unify the greek community. This year’s theme is “back and better than ever.” 

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NEWS 10/24/22 10:29pm

Elon campus police kicks off neighborhood office hours

By Haley Phelps

Elon University Campus Safety and Police is in the early weeks of its new program, Campus Safety Office Hours, taking place in each residential neighborhood. 

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NEWS 10/24/22 10:16pm

Town of Elon welcomes new police officers, discusses Link Transit

By Kyra O'Connor

The town of Elon welcomed two new police officers, discussed the addition of Link Transit to the town and approved development plans for Elon University’s campus at the Oct. 24 work session. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/24/22 11:29am

PHOTO GALLERY: North Carolina State Fair

By Sarah T. Moore

The 2022 North Carolina State Fair ran from Oct. 13 to Oct. 23 and welcomed over 854,368 visitors, according to the fair’s attendance records as of Oct. 23. Though the fair is yet to reach its pre-pandemic attendance levels, the number of visitors has increased since last year. 

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SPORTS 10/23/22 8:10pm

Elon University volleyball avoids weekend sweep by defeating College of Charleston

By Sydney Spencer

The Elon University volleyball team returned to Schar Center today to avoid a sweep at home after losing 3-1 on Oct. 22 to the College of Charleston. The Phoenix defeated the Cougars 3-2 in an intense, back and forth five-set battle. 

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SPORTS 10/22/22 11:22pm

Elon University men's soccer fights past College of Charleston

By Matthew Farina

Elon’s seven-man senior class stepped up for the Elon University men’s soccer team on Senior Day, as three seniors netted goals to propel the Phoenix past College of Charleston in a crucial 3-2 conference victory. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/22/22 1:36pm

Student improv group performs for Elon Community

By Sarah T. Moore

Elon University senior Ross Brunschwig joined Instant Laughter his freshman year after hearing about the improv troupe from several upperclassmen who encouraged him to audition.

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SPORTS 10/21/22 3:41pm

Elon dance team buzzing about performance at Charlotte Hornets season opener

By Miranda Ferrante

The team will perform at the Charlotte Hornets’ season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans just before the start of the game at 7 p.m. 

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