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Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks about Australia and Asia in the 21st century

Starting with a traditional Aussie “G’day,” Julia Gillard, prime minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013, spoke at Elon University's Spring Convocation about her experience as the nation’s first female leader, her message for students and her outlook for Asia in the next 100 years.

Exclusive sit-down with former Prime Minister Julia Gillard

The former Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard sits down with Elon News Network

Hightower receives honorary doctorate at Spring Convocation

Glenda Phillips Hightower, the first full-time black student to attend Elon University, received an honorary doctorate from Elon at Spring Convocation on April 4.

Two students hit by car on East Trollinger Avenue

PHOTO GALLERY: A rare April snow shower hits Elon

With students returning to campus from Spring Break expecting to be met with sunshine and shorts weather, they were met instead with flurries and sleet that damped the blossoming campus.

SGA rules in favor of free menstrual products

Senior Class Senator Sophie Zinn and Senior Class Treasurer Rebecca Fliegel have finally seen their vision realized after Elon University’s SGA passed legislation to provide free sanitary napkins and tampons in bathrooms around campus. 

What's next for men's basketball

Matheny is leaving Elon ranked third all-time in wins as head coach, just 10 wins behind Graham “Doc” Mathis.

ASCH: The real national emergency

The president just issued his first veto, which rejected Congress’ resolution to overturn his emergency declaration to fund a wall along the southern border. The resolution was passed 59-42 in the Senate, with a dozen Republicans going against their party to vote yes. 

Elon and Alamance County communities unite in opposing a potential gas pipeline installation

Elon University’s SGA voted to oppose a potential gas pipeline installation projected to come within six miles of Elon University’s campus. This resolution passed by a vote of 26-1-4.

Elon alumna to join the cast of Wicked on Broadway

From the stage of McCrary Theatre to the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway, Elon University alumna Ginna Claire Mason Moffett is preparing to defy gravity — and the odds.

Understanding the NCAA Transfer Portal

Many fans of the Elon University Phoenix have recently been introduced to the new process of transferring after three men’s basketball players entered their names into the NCAA Transfer Portal. How does it work?

An Iris in bloom: One Elon senior's musical dreams

Jessie Iris was born in Florence, Italy, in spring 2018. Now, just a year later, he’s performing as a headliner on local stages, and his debut album “Iris” is racking up thousands of streams online. Iris isn’t a real person — he’s the musical alter ego of Elon University senior Tanner Mead. 

Immigrant Realities sheds light on fear, hardships in the immigrant community

The immigrant community has been living in fear after changes in the recent administration’s posture toward border security, according to a panel from Immigrant Realities on Wednesday, March 20.

Football hosts first Pro Day in nearly a decade

Elon University Football hosted its first Pro Day in nine years Tuesday, March 19. Six Elon seniors — offensive linemen Oli Udoh and CJ Toogood, linebackers Warren Messer and Matt Baker, running back Malcolm Summers and long snapper Nicholas Kavouklis — showcased their athletic abilities before a dozen NFL scouts.

Mayor of Burlington seeks third term

Ian Baltutis, the current mayor of Burlington, announced Wednesday that he plans to hit the campaign trail again, hoping to keep his seat in office this coming November.

Local community reacts to New Zealand tragedy

Religious leaders from across campus came together Monday afternoon to show their support for the Muslim community in the wake of the terrorist attack in New Zealand, where a gunman killed 50 people and injured 50 more at two mosques. Nearly every seat was filled in the Numen Lumen Sacred Space to reflect, pray and support one another.

Most fire alarms on campus are set off accidentally

Last year, Elon Fire Department responded to 254 fire calls on campus last year. Ten were malfunctions in the system, and the rest because the alarm was set off by something else — burnt popcorn, extra crispy bacon or an especially steamy shower. 

Elon University files objections against union

The university filed the objections with the National Labor Relations Board regarding the Service Employees International Union's election practices. In an email from Provost Steven House, the university rebuked the SEIU for what it viewed as aggressive outreach to potential union members and misrepresentations of the university's governance system. 

Elon men’s basketball coach Matt Matheny fired

Elon University men’s basketball head coach Matt Matheny has been fired following an 11-21 (7-11 in CAA) season. Matheny coached 10 years for the Phoenix — five years in the Southern Conference and five years in the Colonial Athletic Association. Matheny will leave Elon with an overall record of 151-169. This comes days after three players entered their names into the NCAA Transfer Portal with hopes to leave Elon.

Dean Ford approaches end of first year in position

One of the many well-accomplished women making history at Elon University is Rochelle Ford. Ford, who will soon be celebrating her first year as dean of the School of Communications, is the first black female to hold the role.