News

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NEWS 11/5/19 10:20pm

Baltutis wins third term as mayor of Burlington

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Ian Baltutis — an Elon University alumnus —won the mayoral election for the city of Burlington. With all precincts reporting Baltutis has won with 66.54% of the votes according to the unofficial election results from the North Carolina State Board of Elections.

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NEWS 11/5/19 9:21pm

Ray, Allison and Greene elected as Elon Aldermen

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Quinn Ray, Monti Allison and incumbent Mark Greene have won the three town of Elon Board of Aldermen seats up for election this year.

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NEWS 11/5/19 6:58pm

Experts warn this flu season could be bad

By Brian Rea

It’s November, which means the flu season is looming in the distance. And there’s concern this flu season could be bad. 

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NEWS 11/5/19 11:03am

Finding solutions: Timon McPhearson addresses Elon

By Emery Eisner

Timon McPhearson, professor of urban ecology at The New School in New York City, addressed Elon University students and faculty as well as members of the community on Nov. 4 as part of the Voices of Discovery Science Speaker Series. 

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NEWS 11/5/19 9:22am

Alamance County DA wants more rehabilitation, less incarceration in drug charges

By Liam Collins

The most recent data from the Alamance County Health Department show opioid-related deaths are nearly three times the national rate.

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NEWS 11/4/19 8:03am

The sixth sand mandala

By Liz Crouse

For the sixth year in a row, Buddhist monk Geshe Sangpo visited Elon University to construct a sand mandala for peace and healing. His visits usually last three days, and his mandala designs differ each year.

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NEWS 11/3/19 4:47pm

The Committee on Committees and its function

By Emily Prins

One of Elon University’s 40-plus committees is the aptly-named the Committee on Committees, which oversees the 15 standing committees and connects them to the Academic Council.

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NEWS 11/3/19 2:08pm

The effect of religion on environmental sustainability

By Marjorie Anne Foster

With so many different religions on Elon's campus, take a look at how sustainability plays a role in lifestyles of several different religions. 

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NEWS 11/3/19 11:42am

T-Pain featured at SUB's 2019 Homecoming Concert

By Alex Roat

T-Pain headlined at Schar Center for the Homecoming 2019 concert hosted by the Student Union Board.

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NEWS 11/2/19 9:41pm

Katherine Klinger and Derrick Luster win homecoming royalty

By Lauren Singles

Elon’s homecoming court took the field at halftime on Nov. 2 to recognize their members. During the third quarter, Seniors Katherine Klinger and Derrick Luster were announced as this year’s homecoming royalty.

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NEWS 11/2/19 12:45pm

Ribbon officially cut at the new LaRose student commons with namesake in attendance

By Rebecca Potters

Elon University held a dedication ceremony for the new LaRose Student Commons on Saturday morning during Homecoming weekend. 

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NEWS 11/2/19 8:51am

Some students seek to stay on campus during Fake Break

By Emery Eisner

Elon University will be closed following J-term from January 25 to February 2, 2020 for fake break, according to Residence Life. Like Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks, students may not remain on campus in their residence halls unless they submit a formal request.

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NEWS 11/1/19 8:12am

ENN Radio Nov. 1, 2019

By Mackenzie Wilkes

On this week's episode of ENN Radio there's an update on the mumps and Kyra O'Connor explains how vaccination exemptions work at Elon University. Grace Morris describes what the active shooter drill in Alamance County was like and how town of Elon police and university police performed during the drill.

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NEWS 10/31/19 8:48pm

Car stuck on tracks at intersection of W Trollinger Ave. and N Williamson Ave.

By Alex Roat and Jack Norcross

A grey Toyota Prius got stuck on the train tracks between W Trollinger Ave. and N Williamson Ave. on Oct. 31. Town of Elon Police and Fire departments responded to the scene. Traffic was held and directed to use two other crossing points, one Ball Park Ave. and Church Street and another at W Trollinger Ave. and S Oak Ave.

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NEWS 10/31/19 4:16pm

Tornado watch in effect until 11 p.m. for Elon

By Jack Haley

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 27 central North Carolina counties including Alamance County. The NWS also issued a hazardous weather outlook for the same area. Both are in effect until 11 p.m. Thursday night.

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NEWS 10/31/19 12:48pm

Elon’s new freshman social initiative comes to a close

By Leila Wilhelm

A new feature of the freshman experience this year is the Well Connected Initiative, which is run by the Division of Student Life, a committee within the Office of Student Involvement.

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NEWS 10/31/19 11:38am

CHEAT SHEET: Trudeau reelected as Canadian prime minister

By Jack Haley

Justin Trudeau was re-elected to a second term as Canada’s prime minister after his Liberal party won the most seats in the House of Commons with 157 of 338 seats.

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NEWS 10/30/19 7:36am

Understanding vaccination exemptions at Elon

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University complies with North Carolina’s vaccine protocols, which give students vaccine exemptions for medical or religious reasons while still attending school.

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NEWS 10/30/19 2:31am

Introducing Elon's 2019 Homecoming Court

By Hannah Massen

Elon University’s 2019 homecoming Court is comprised of 10 seniors — nine women and one man — who have been nominated to represent their organizations, class and university as a whole. Each candidate is running for the title of homecoming royal to support their chosen philanthropy.

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NEWS 10/29/19 3:16pm

Pinpointing the opioid epidemic: mother of overdose victim wants to make sure no parent feels her pain

By Liam Collins

A year and a half ago Robin Jordan found out her daughter had died of an opioid overdose. Now police in Alamance County are using computer software to help combat the problem. 

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