The News Report Sept. 11, 2011

Train gate malfunction causes traffic disruption downtown Elon

Traffic on South Williamson Avenue and East Trollinger Avenue has been disrupted on the evening of May 16 due to a railway line malfunction. Police officers on scene, who declined to give their names, have blocked traffic from crossing the tracks and said the train company is on the way to fix the problem u2014 though the issue and how long it will take to fix is still unclear. As of 11 p.m. on May 16, there is no traffic disruption and South Williamson is no longer blocked off. 

Elon University delays freshman parking program, permit prices still set to increase

The project to move all freshman parking to lots near the Danieley and Francis Centers was delayed from starting in the fall to the 2025-26 school year due to an updated construction timeline. Yet, parking permit prices will still increase from $160 to $225 in fall 2024 — except for Global Neighborhood permits which will double from $50 to $100. According to Chief of Campus Police and Safety Joe LeMire, the price increase in student parking permits is a “market increase.” Mill Point residents also saw parking increase from free to a $160 permit beginning in fall 2023. 

Seniors launch educational campaign on pedestrian safety at Elon University

Elon Poll finds Americans fear abuse of AI in 2024 presidential election

Rainfall causes road damage on East Haggard Ave

Elon University expands scope of sustainability initiatives to Kentucky

Elon welcomes Alpha Epsilon Phi as 10th sorority chapter