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LIFESTYLE 10/11/16 10:37am

Film series to help educate community on difficult issues

By Alexandra Schonfeld

Through their partnership with Crossroads, an Elon class is helping to educate the Burlington community on important issues through film. Crossroads is a sexual assault response and resource center and child advocacy center that was established 40 years ago. With offices only minutes away from campus, Crossroads provides a 24/7 crisis hotline as well as trained advocates for victims of sexual assault. “That’s where we provide really valuable services,” said Julie Budd, volunteer and outreach coordinator for the center.

NEWS 10/11/16 8:00am

Elon Eats: Too cool for school

By K McKay

Every morning Smith wakes up at 3:30 a.m. to make it to work; he works at a dry cleaners as a machine operator.

LIFESTYLE 10/11/16 8:00am

Professors share residence halls with students

By Lucia Jervis

After a day of filled with lecturing, attending meetings and meeting with students, some professors — just like students — go back to their residential neighborhood and wind down in what they consider their home.

NEWS 10/10/16 10:06pm

Maryland journalism professor digs into Trump’s media dominance in research discussion

By Alyssa Potter

University of Maryland Professor Sarah Oates took her political expertise and dug deep into the subjects of media and politics on her latest research, which she presented at Elon on October 10.

NEWS 10/10/16 6:21pm

Elon 990 forms show financial comparisons with other universities

By Perry Elyaderani

Every year, Elon University and other tax-excluded organizations must release a tax form to the IRS by May in order to remain tax-exempt. These forms, called 990s, have to be published every year and must be made available to the public for three years. Elon News Network found Elon’s 2014 990 form and compared the school’s finances and salaries to Duke University and High Point University. Their forms are from 2013.

NEWS 10/10/16 2:22pm

Commencement 2017 will be held in Scott Plaza

By Leena Dahal

According to a letter from Jeffrey Clark, executive director of Cultural and Special Programs, commencement for December 2016 and Spring 2017 Elon University graduates will be held again in Scott Plaza —retreating from the original plan to adhere to university tradition and host commencement Under the Oaks. Commencement in May 2016 was held in Scott Plaza due to McEwen construction plans. "Returning Commencement to Under the Oaks this year would certainly require us to institute a ticket policy to limit the number of family/guests who can attend the outdoor ceremony," Clark added.

NEWS 10/10/16 11:30am

CAMPUS VOICES: An Open Letter to Donald Trump

By Gabriela Alvarez

Dear Mr. Trump, I watched the second presidential debate this past Sunday as you sparred against Secretary Clinton.

NEWS 10/10/16 8:05am

Cheat Sheet: Hurricane Matthew's impact on Haiti, the Carolinas

Hurricane Matthew has killed at least 17 people in the United States and according to North Carolina Gov. seven people have died in North Carolina.

NEWS 10/10/16 12:15am

Students gather in Moseley Center for second presidential debate

By Cammie Behnke

Hundreds of students packed in to the Moseley Student Center Sunday night for the second presidential debate. Students crowded into Moseley to watch the candidates face off again while enjoying cookies and brownies.

LIFESTYLE 10/9/16 10:20am

Freedom Sings brings musical twist to 1st Amendment

By Courtney Campbell

An eclectic group of Nashville musicians will be playing music ranging from Elvis Presley and beyond to the Black Eyed Peas Oct.

SPORTS 10/8/16 4:40pm

Last-gasp pass broken up as football loses to New Hampshire

By Alex Simon

On its final play of the night, the Elon University football team went for the win. But sophomore quarterback Daniel Thompson’s pass intended for freshman wide receiver Cole Taylor was broken up and the Phoenix lost to the University of New Hampshire 13-10 Friday night at Rhodes Stadium. “It was a good college football game — it was two good teams that put it all on the line,” said head coach Rich Skrosky.

NEWS 10/8/16 4:30pm

Flood warning issued for Alamance County

By Paul LeBlanc

A flood warning has been issued for Alamance County by the National Weather Service in Raleigh. The warning will be in effective until 4:28 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10. According to the National Weather Service, the Haw River stage was 11.6 feet on Saturday Afternoon.

NEWS 10/7/16 7:26pm

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Smith Jackson responds to concerns raised after Kathleen Parker lecture

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, The members of Elon’s EFFECT organization have raised important questions in response to this week’s appearance by syndicated columnist Kathleen Parker, who delivered the Baird Pulitzer Prize lecture.

NEWS 10/7/16 5:41pm

New Design Thinking Studio program offers alternative to traditional classes

By Alex Hager

While many Elon students worry about which courses they’ll choose during registration each semester, a new program proposes an entirely alternative different way to spend a semester.

NEWS 10/7/16 11:13am

Acorn Coffee Shop to switch back to closing at 1 a.m.

By Alex Simon

The Acorn Coffee Shop is switching back to its old hours soon, moving its closing time from its current time of 8 p.m.

NEWS 10/6/16 10:53pm

Elon News Network and SGA co-sponsor town hall discussion on free speech

By Emmanuel Morgan

Elon University’s SGA and student media organization, Elon News Network, co-sponsored a town hall dialog Thursday night addressing the issue of free speech on college campuses.

NEWS 10/6/16 11:07am

Changing the narrative with "Our Watch"

By Leena Dahal

Be it through a 2-minute video released by a passerby or a less than 30-second clip from a police vehicle’s dash cam, recordings have played a vital role in fuelling conversation— and in some cases, division — in the public on issues surrounding the shootings of black men at the hands of police. A team of Elon students — led by seniors Emmanuel Obi and Keith Davis — are striving to change the narrative with a solution: “Our Watch,” a system for the distribution of these recordings.

NEWS 10/6/16 10:56am

Michelle Obama focuses on the future at NC State rally

By Christina Elias

During First Lady Michelle Obama’s rally for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama spoke about the importance of the 2016 presidential election and how key issues will unfold over the course of the next presidency. She regularly referenced the importance of voting and told attendees how to get involved as volunteers registered students before and after the event on the behalf of the Clinton campaign.. Obama spoke at Reynolds Coliseum at North Carolina State University at 3 p.m.

NEWS 10/5/16 9:57pm

Furry animals bring comfort to campus

By Diego Pineda

Dogs, bunnies, and cats came to campus to help students destress from their daily routines and as they prepare for midterms.

NEWS 10/5/16 11:29am

Students seek to have voices heard at Kathleen Parker Baird Lecture

By Mackenzie Dunn

Outside McCrary Theater on Tuesday night, some unexpected faces greeted faculty, students and community members.

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LIFESTYLE 04/23/2026 7:46pm

‘First Daughter Suite’ creates historical fantasia for audiences

From one scene to the next everyday arguments bleed into turning a first lady into a duck and killing someone with a doll. Audiences will explore the inner lives of the first ladies and daughters of United States presidents in Elon University’s production of “First Daughter Suite.” The musical, written by Michael John Lachuisa, will be performed in Roberts Studio Theatre from May 2 to 4.

NEWS 04/23/2026 4:21pm