NEWS 10/18/26 10:30pm

The McEwen Dining Hall sign on Jan. 12.

McEwen Dining Hall to remain closed through Monday afternoon due to gas leak

By Abigail Hines

McEwen Dining Hall will be closed through Monday morning and afternoon due to a minor gas leak outside of the building, according to an email sent by Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley. Dooley also wrote that no other buildings are impacted and that classes in the McEwen Communications Building will proceed as normal. Students are safe to be in the area but are advised to be cautious of workers. 

NEWS 10/18/26 7:21pm

Political organizations on campus gear up for Election Day

By Trista Panagakos

Students on Elon University’s campus are getting prepared for the midterm elections. Two groups on campus are trying to do their part to get students excited and interested in local and national elections. The College Democrats and College Republicans chapters at Elon have both been involved in civic engagement, bringing local candidates to campus and trying to bridge the gap for politically disengaged students at Elon. To do this, both organizations have hosted or participated in events that emphasize the upcoming election. 

NEWS 10/17/26 1:18am

Students, local residents focus on election priorities

By Evan Cooper

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, voters are reflecting on what issues are most important to them. North Carolina adults are most concerned about the national economy, according to an Elon University Poll published in September 2026. Eighty-six percent of voters said inflation and the cost of living were “very important” to them, with 73% also listing the general economy and healthcare as “very important.”

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OPINIONS 10/16/2026 12:30am
OPINION: Elon University’s Creepy Flock Cameras

Someone is standing behind McEwen Dining Hall. When you drive through downtown, they take out a notebook, jot something down, and do it again when you come back. They are there all day, all night, seven days a week. But it isn’t a person; it’s a Flock camera.

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