News

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NEWS 11/10/19 4:26pm

Elon Catholic Campus Ministry reaches 30 years of service

By Liz Crouse

On its 30th anniversary, the Catholic Campus Ministry celebrated Sunday mass during Homecoming Weekend in Holt Chapel, later welcoming alumni to Holland House, with its signature life-size cutout of Pope Francis greeting guests and community members.

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NEWS 11/10/19 7:11am

Agnosticism at Elon University

By Elliott Rivette

Agnosticism is on the rise among Elon University students this year, mirroring religious tradition trends across the country.

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NEWS 11/8/19 6:36pm

Student Government holds final town hall of semester to discuss funding model

By Molly Healy

Student Government Association held its final town hall of the semester about the new funding model for the treasurer's manual. Treasurer Amanda Yaffa and assistant comptroller Frankie Storm facilitated the forum, splitting it up into sections: Applying for Funding, Reimbursement Process and Questions.

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NEWS 11/8/19 12:52pm

ENN Radio Nov. 8, 2019

By Mackenzie Wilkes

This week's episode of ENN Radio is all about politics in Alamance County. Mackenzie Wilkes breaks down the election results for the Elon Board of Aldermen race and the city of Burlington mayoral race. Maeve Ashbrook tells us the state of the search for Elon's new town manager.

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NEWS 11/8/19 9:09am

First-generation college students presented with new programs

By Lily Blake

This year, for the first time, The Center for Access and Success at Elon University is adding support services for any first-generation college student who is not affiliated with other programs such as the Odyssey Program.

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NEWS 11/6/19 1:11pm

Remembering Elon historian George Troxler

By Kyra O'Connor

For 50 years, George Troxler served Elon University as a professor of history, dean of cultural programs, chief grand marshal and the first university historian. Troxler died on Oct. 27 at the age of 77.

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NEWS 11/6/19 8:12am

Peeling back identification

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Senior Sophia Giuffre went to Circle K to purchase a case of White Claws and a water bottle when an employee behind the counter began peeling the edges of her license. The employee thought the ID was fake.

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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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