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Men's basketball falls to William and Mary 84-74

Elon men's basketball lost its fourth straight game Saturday to the College of William and Mary 84-74. The Phoenix were unable to stop William and Mary's junior forward Nathan Knight, who dropped 35 points in a dominant display of power.

SGA leaders hope to represent varying backgrounds

Kenneth Brown Jr. and Lauryn Adams are two leaders on campus that are using their identity to bridge a gap among the student body.

President Book names Provost Search Committee

Therapeutic theatre: Madison Scott's story of growing up in and out of the spotlight

Elon University senior Madison Scott grew up in the spotlight, but behind the scenes lies much more to her story of grit and perseverance.

Elon First Baptist Church fights to restore connectivity with students

Elon freshman directs play about gun violence one year after Parkland shooting

On Thursday, Feb. 14, Elon University freshman Kali Clougherty, who graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, sat onstage with seven Elon actors and narrated a reading of the play "Church & State" in honor of the one-year anniversary of the shooting that killed 17 students and faculty members at her high school.

Elon students star in local production of Newsies

Elon alumna Alyssa White and freshman Logan Powers perform "Something to Believe In" from Burlington Paramount Theater's production of "Newsies."

Elon community members reflect on Parkland shooting

On this first anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, some members of the Elon community spent this morning honoring and remembering the victims and brought the campus together to reflect on the past year.

Holocaust survivor Hank Brodt shares his story with the Elon community

Students, faculty and the surrounding community gathered in Elon University's LaRose Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 13, to hear Holocaust survivor Hank Brodt share his story of survival from his time inside not one, but five Nazi concentration camps.

Damion Blake shares his perspective on the 'month for all Americans'

Though Damion Blake’s career has seen many directions, his dedication to promoting social justice and equity has remained constant.

Musical theatre students to present ‘Once on This Island’

A timely production showcasing some of the most celebrated and cherished elements of black culture will open Thursday, Feb. 14, in McCrary Theatre. Elon University’s musical theatre production of “Once on This Island” utilizes African dancing, drums and storytelling as motifs throughout the show.

Campus Voice: Centering blackness for 28 days

Buffie Longmire-Avital, associate professor of psychology and coordinator of the African and African-American Studies program at Elon University, reflects on the celebration of Black History Month.

Letter from the Editor: Don't take the leadership of a black student for granted

Being a leader is a humbling privilege, and it’s something we all chose to do. But what people don’t see is the stress these students endure in these elevated positions.

Donning of the Kente

The Donning of the Kente is a newer event, organized by several organizations, such as the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education, African and African American Studies at Elon, and the Office of Alumni Engagement.

Religious leaders express support for the movement to unionize

In support of non-tenure-track faculty, religious leaders from Durham handed President Connie Book and Provost Steven House a letter expressing the urgency to unionize. 

SGA launches pilot program for free menstrual products

In partnership with Elon Feminists for Equality, Change and Transformation, Elon University SGA has launched a pilot program that will provide free menstrual products in select bathrooms across campus.

Immigrant activist group hosts rally against local ICE raids

Siembra NC heard of at least six people in Burlington that were taken yesterday. Elon News Network has contacted ICE but could not independently confirm any detentions at this time. 

Lawsuit filed against Elon University over football concussion protocol

Former Elon University football player files a lawsuit, on behalf of all players affected from 1952 to 2010, against the university and the NCAA for negligence in protecting concussed players.

SGA Town Hall discusses inclusion, Title IX changes

SGA held its first town hall meeting of the new year in Moseley Center on Thursday. Executive President Kenneth Brown opened up a discussion about inclusivity, and how sexual assaults are handled on college campuses. 

Sorority Recruitment leaves Elon freshman inspired to help others find a community

While most of the 658 women participating in spring recruitment last week ended up in a Greek organization, others are feeling left in the dark. One student is trying to create a community for those who were dropped from recruitment.