SPORTS 9/19/26 10:42pm

Elon University redshirt freshman quarterback Elijah Guttman celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against Sacred Heart University on Sept. 19 at Rhodes Stadium

Phoenix football rebounds against Sacred Heart Pioneers with 24-21 win

By Addison Hinson and Amayah Rogers

The Elon football team kicked off their Coastal Athletic Association home opener against the Sacred Heart University Pioneers on Sept. 19, bringing the fuel at Rhodes Stadium with new energy after last week’s loss against the University of Rhode Island. On the first defensive possession of the half, the Phoenix came out strong and only allowed the Pioneers five plays. As the Phoenix offense took the field, they couldn’t get anything going, leading to a three-and-out. The Pioneers hit the ground running on their second possession, getting all the way to Elon’s 20-yard line. Despite a false start by Sacred Heart graduate offensive lineman Tim Suk, the Phoenix couldn’t get momentum, leading to a touchdown by senior wide receiver Jason Palmieri.

LIFESTYLE 9/19/26 1:00pm

Memories of cooking with family spark hands-on cooking class

By Evan Cooper

Every Thursday morning in Colombia, the Montoya Posada family would gather in their grandma’s house. Over 20 people spending their time together and most importantly, cooking lunch. She said those memories are what inspired her to start El Centro’s in-person cooking classes called “Vamos a la Cocina,” meaning “Let’s go to the kitchen.”

LIFESTYLE 9/19/26 11:25am

More than one identity: What it means to be Latine in the South

By Lilly Molina

Senior Bella Espinoza is from Athens, Tennessee, has fair skin, red hair and talks with a southern twang. Most people, she says, when they meet her, don’t believe that she is half Mexican. Espinoza said she wanted to embrace her Mexican side, but she was raised not knowing a lot about her Latine heritage, and growing up in rural Tennessee made it even harder to find a community that could teach her more about it.

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NEWS 09/19/2026 9:04am
New North Carolina laws extend immigration enforcement to public servants

Two new laws are going into full effect Oct. 1 that add a new element to some public servants’ job descriptions: immigration enforcement. The North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill 496 and Senate Bill 153 in April and June, respectively. Elements of each increase interactions between Immigration and Customs Enforcement and some government agencies — specifically, Medicare providers and law enforcement. But their full provisions aren’t enforced just yet. 

LIFESTYLE 09/19/2026 12:15am
Tibet to Elon: Sand mandala represents message of balance, compassion

Elon University’s Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life welcomed a Tibetan Buddhist tradition to Elon this week through the Green Tara Sand Mandala, a three-day event focused on healing, compassion and learning about Buddhism. Tibetan Buddhist monk Geshe Sangpo crafted an intricate mandala from colorful sand in Numen Lumen Pavilion’s Sacred Space. Students, faculty and community members stopped by throughout the process to watch the design take shape. 

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