Jackie Pascale

'People are designed to learn and grow'

Angela Duckworth, The New York Times bestselling author of “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” is visiting Elon University’s campus as the featured speaker at Spring Convocation April 5. 

'Parklet' comes to downtown Elon

A small park popped up on West Lebanon Avenue in the past few weeks. It all started with a parking study, leading to an idea of bettering the pedestrian experience at Elon. 

Elon Eats: Mediterranean cuisine and culture comes to Elon

Walking into Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering in Park Place can be a little overwhelming. Here are some tried-and-true suggestions

Elon University statement on peaceful protests impacting prospective Elon students

Elon News Network requested a statement from Elon University several times regarding its stance on high school students organizing peaceful protests and how this would affect admission. Elon admissions came out with its statement this afternoon on its Facebook page and homepage on Elon's website. 

Intent & Impact: InterVarsity members discuss future of the Elon chapter

Joel Harter, University Chaplain of Protestant Life addressed Elon's chapter of InterVarsity Thursday night, and attempted to answer their questions about an InterVarsity staff member being told to not return from a sabbatical. Harter claimed silence as Elon's policy in matters of personnel issues.

Mediterranean Deli opening Feb. 28, according to owner

Jamil Kadoura is just as anxious to open the Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering in Park Place as the rest of the Elon University community is to welcome it.  “I’m really excited,” Kadoura, owner of Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering said. “I want this to be over with. It’s been like, a year and a half! We wanted to do it the right way, it’s very important to bring it in not too fast and not make mistakes.”

'We've completely lost hope.' Crest resident reacts to permanent relocation

New McEwen Dining options announced, no longer includes Chick-fil-A

New dining options were announced for McEwen Dining Hall Tuesday, Jan. 23. The dining options have expanded, but now exclude Chick-fil-A. 

Smashing the scale: Elon community comes together with a message of self-love

A strong message of self-love was shared Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the "Southern Smash" events. The message was so strong, in fact, that it literally broke weighing scales into pieces.  

Building in The Crest Apartments evacuated for "cracked and sagging concrete floor"

All residents of The Crest Apartments building 2020 were evacuated Sunday after Elon University Campus Police found a "cracked and sagging concrete floor," according to Owen Covington, director of the Elon University News Bureau.

Downtown Elon businesses compete in window display contest

Local Elon businesses are decking their windowsills with lights, tinsel and holiday puns all with the hopes of winning the best window display. 

College Cooking: Slow Cooker Series

With recipes for every autumnal occasion, the slow cooker series has you covered for cold-weather comfort food that is easy to make. 

Taking on a Broadway hit

Elon University's fall musical is bringing a classic Broadway hit to the college stage: Hello Dolly!  Audiences will not see the two months of rehearsals, learning music and choreographing every second of the show, in a two minute group number. Instead they'll hear the harmonies of the ensemble, the stomping to the beat of the chorus, and Dolly herself leading a parade. 

Damages in Smith Residence Hall discussed over Family Weekend

More than 20 students are displaced after a urinal was ripped from the wall in Smith residence hall, the all-male freshman dorm in Historic Neighborhood. The incident occurred early in the morning Sept. 30 in a communal bathroom on the first floor. Elon Physical Plant is now using intense drying and heating machines to prevent mold growth on the first floor.

On and off, short power outage across campus

Power outages spread across campus Thursday afternoon due to a cut electrical wire near East Trollinger Avenue, according to Lt. M. Brewer of the Town of Elon Police. Most South Campus locations' power should be restored at this time, excluding the Ellington Center and South Gym.  

Vigil in Numen Lumen allows Elon community to grieve and reflect after Vegas tragedy

Members of the Elon community gathered in Numen Lumen Pavilion on Monday afternoon in what was called " a time of prayer and lament" following Sunday night's mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The vigil, which was hosted by the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, allowed people to speak and voice their thoughts and feelings. Among those that spoke were Jan Fuller, university chaplain, and Joel Harter, associate chaplain for protestant life.

Elon student struck by car

Elon University senior Olivia Hobbs was struck by a car around 8:30 a.m. Thursday while crossing at the intersection of East Trollinger Avenue and North Williamson Avenue. For reference, this is right near the Elon Post Office and the Town of Elon Police Department. 

Elon Eats: Under-budget Mexican restaurant serves up authentic, tasty cuisine

Off the tracks at the Burlington Carousel Festival

The cheerful music surrounding the carousel seems like an easy choice. Childhood fun brought to life for all people, whether they’re under the age of five, or above the age of fifty. Brianna Estrada says the festival ride that makes her feel like a kid again is the train. She’s the assistant to John Burgess, who is the real conductor of the trips around the park.

More Park Place residents relocated because of mold issues

Fifty-five Park Place residents are now displaced due to mold and extreme humidity in their apartments. Only 16 students had elevated levels of mold in their apartments a week ago.