Arts & Entertainment

5K run hosted at Elon to support Molly Offstein's road to recovery

The Jackson 5’s song “ABC” boomed around the intramural fields as Andy Derryberry crossed the finish line as the oldest participant at the “Show Us Your Shoes!” run. The 5K hosted on April 29, was in support of Molly Offstein, a cross country runner who during her freshman year at Elon University was hit by car while on a run last spring.

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Club baseball honors Breslin Wiley

Saturday, April 28, marked six months since junior engineering major Breslin Wiley passed away. Club baseball honored him by winning its game, retiring his jersey and planting a tree in memory of him.

Nwokeji signs with Steelers

Elon offensive lineman Ikenna Nwokeji just became the 12th Phoenix to sign a contract to the NFL when he signed on with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, April 28.

Turning the black box to a rock concert

Elon's musical theatre department performs American Idiot.

SGA gives donation of $1,000 to the Chaplain Discretionary Fund

SGA decided to give an annual donation of $1,000 to the Chaplin Discretionary Fund tonight at their weekly business meeting. The Chaplin Fund was established at Elon University to help students, faculty and staff who are in need additional support. Jana Lynn Patterson, advisor to SGA, said examples of this include sudden illness, injury, accident, food insecurity or a natural disaster. 

Hotel planned to be built on campus

Elon University has announced plans to build a hotel on campus. The tentatively named "Inn at Elon," will have 80 rooms, a restaurant and lounge, ballroom, conference rooms, a fitness room and an outdoor gathering space. 

Admissions staff member gets a special birthday surprise

Tour guides raised $1,430 to send their supervisor, Amy Woods, to her dream destination

It's never too early to chase your dreams

Junior Kate Ulveling developed her marketing skills early on. She now runs Carolina Candy, her own jewelry business. 

Syrian refugee defies the odds

Saria Samakie, a Syrian refugee, has already lived a long life at age 21. Now a freshman at Georgetown University, he was awarded the Arrupe Scholarship and speaks nationally about his experiences as an immigrant.

Speakers announced for the 2018-2019 academic year

EDITORIAL: Sugarcoating the conversation is not helping anyone

In light of the Starbucks and Syracuse University incidents, the correct word is "discrimination," not "bias" or "prejudice."

World Hijab Day in the Elon community

World Hijab Day is a day of celebrating for Muslim women by walking in their shoes for a day. Elon University is celebrating Hijab Day April 25. Students are invited to cover their heads with either a scarf or cap for the day.  

Elon admissions kept busy during tour season

An influx of visitors has kept the admissions office busy as high school seniors prepare to make their final college decisions.

Special guest speaks about sexual assault on campuses

Katie Koestner, who was featured on a Time magazine cover in 1991 for the world's first "date rape" case, spoke at Elon University last week thanks to Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

Letter from the Editor: Elon needs ENN

On a national day of student media activism, ENN's mission for the Elon community is now more vital than ever.

Federal law may increase local law enforcement's ability to racially profile Hispanics in Alamance County

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is asking the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) to rejoin the 287(g) program developing a relationship with local law enforcement which would give ACSO the authority to act as ICE’s deputies with access to a national database of undocumented people. 

Schar Center inches closer to completion

Just down North Williamson Avenue, a shiny new building awaits the day when it can open its doors and greet the community. The Schar Center, named after the family who donated the majority of money to build it, is the 5,100-seat arena that will be the new home of the Elon University women’s volleyball team and men’s and women’s basketball teams. The arena will replace the current, 1,600-seat Alumni Gym, which the teams and coaching staffs of those three Phoenix squads currently call home.

New hiking trail provides close outdoor opportunities for Elon students

Just a 10 minute drive from Elon, there’s a new trail for hikers, birdwatchers and those who just enjoy the outdoors.  The trail, named “The Breakaway Trail,” begins at the Guilford County Farm and stretches 2.2 miles across farmland, grape vineyards, woods and a creek before ending at a pond. It will celebrate its grand opening Friday, April 27.

Rochelle Ford visits campus for the first time since being named dean of the School of Communications

On April 21, Rochelle Ford brought her kids down to see their new home: Elon, North Carolina. Moving from the frigid temperatures of Syracuse, New York, Ford will replace Paul Parsons as the new dean of Elon’s School of Communications.