Crime Report

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SPORTS 4/11/26 6:48pm

Elon University baseball loses in mercy rule against William & Mary

By Sam Weiss

The weather was warm, but the Elon University baseball team’s bats were cold as the Phoenix lost 13-1 on April 11 at Latham Park against the College of William & Mary.

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NEWS 4/11/26 11:58am

Burlington rolls out system to rank stormwater projects citywide

By Lily Mosbacher

For years, Burlington residents seeking help with flooding or stormwater issues relied on a system that was often first-come, first-served. Now, that approach is changing. The Burlington City Council adopted a shift in how it decides which stormwater-related projects receive funding on March 3. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/10/26 9:32pm

Color, culture, community collide at Elon’s Holi festival

By Lily Mosbacher

An annual Elon tradition mixed vibrant powder with the blooming flowers as the community celebrated Holi on April 10, the Hindu festival of colors. In Hindu tradition, the festival marks the arrival of spring, and at Elon, that celebration came alive as bursts of color, music, and kites filled the Phi Beta Kappa Commons throughout the afternoon.

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NEWS 4/10/26 9:44am

Elon University's new SGA executive council details goals for 2026-27 term

By Kate Gray

Elon University’s Student Government Association appointed its vice presidents of communication and finance and elected the speaker of the senate at its first business meeting of the 26-27 term on April 9. 

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NEWS 4/10/26 8:52am

NC General Assembly pushes to limit property tax rates for local governments

By Charlotte Pfabe

The North Carolina General Assembly is considering a constitutional amendment that would limit the amount local governments can increase their property tax revenues annually. The House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform hopes to add the amendment to the ballot this fall. 

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NEWS 4/9/26 10:59pm

Dystopia to hope: New York Times columnist urges a shift in public mindset

By Emma Perman

Dystopian worlds have defined modern culture, through survival dramas like Squid Game to zombie-filled television shows. Some of today’s most popular stories imagine societies collapsed and filled with distrust and scarcity. Negative narratives have set themselves in everyday life. The same outlook appears in public opinion, according to New York Times journalist and best selling author Frank Bruni. Bruni delivered the James P. Elder Lecture on April 9 in Whitley Auditorium at Elon University. He talked about how pessimism has shaped Americans’ views of the country and their role within it, themes all relevant in his book “The Age of Grievance.”

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NEWS 4/9/26 6:43pm

Arrest made in connection to April 5 assault in Mill Point neighborhood

By Nolan Williams

Elon University officials announced April 9 that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the April 5 assault in the Mill Point neighborhood, according to a campuswide email. Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley wrote in the email that an individual, who is not affiliated with the university, was taken into custody with assistance from the Gibsonville Police Department. 

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SPORTS 4/9/26 2:54pm

Elon’s No. 2 singles player embraces new mindset for sophomore season

By Benjamin Berfield

When sophomore men’s tennis player Rafael Ymer arrived at Elon last year, toward the end of January, he admitted that it took a little time to adjust to a new setting. He was coming from Stockholm, Sweden, by himself and would be playing tennis away from home for the first time. 

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NEWS 4/9/26 1:36pm

Mebane 2045 Comprehensive Plan guides growth management

By Kate Gray

The Mebane 2045 Comprehensive Plan, a 20-year vision guiding policy relating to infrastructure and land use for the city of Mebane, is influencing city council decisions just four months after its adoption. At a budget work session March 12, the Planning and Zoning department named specific goals to update the Cameron Lane Thoroughfare Plan, evaluate a circulator bus route piloted by Orange County and research amendments to the Mebane Unified Development Ordinance — all potential projects named in Mebane 2045.

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NEWS 4/9/26 8:19am

Search continues for Elon's next chief of campus safety, police

By Fiona McAllister

The search for Elon University’s new chief of campus safety and police is underway. Associate Provost for Academic Inclusive Excellence Naeemah Clark, who is on the search committee, said that they are aiming to fill this position before next semester starts.

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NEWS 4/8/26 5:26pm

Elon's AI poster competition sparks conversations across campus

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Elon sophomore Jesse Price was scrolling on Instagram when he saw something that caught his eye. It was a promotion for the university’s first “Make Your Mark: AI Poster Competition,” which was hosted by Elon AI, the Elon School of Communications and the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/8/26 12:49pm

Janice Ratliff’s legacy lives on at Elon

By Mia Torres

For decades, Janice Ratliff touched the lives of students, faculty, and staff, creating a sense of belonging and support that many say transformed their time at Elon. She passed away recently at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of mentorship, compassion, and dedication to the campus community. 

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NEWS 4/8/26 11:18am

Elon Town Council proposes property tax increase to offset rising costs

By Emma Perman

Residents in Elon may soon see an increase in their property taxes from 35 cents to 40 cents as town officials work through the upcoming budget. Town Manager Richard Roedner has proposed a 5-cent increase in the property tax rate as part of the draft budget for the 2026 fiscal year. It comes as officials face rising costs including the town’s waste and water operations.

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SPORTS 4/7/26 7:41pm

Long-tenured Elon guard enters transfer portal

By Kathan Gandhi

Redshirt senior guard Kamryn Doty is entering the NCAA transfer portal. She announced her decision April 7 via Instagram. The Arizona native has one year of eligibility remaining. 

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OPINIONS 4/7/26 12:26pm

OPINION: AI poster competition proves Elon has entered AI psychosis

By Pat Propst

Elon University’s School of Communications and Love School of Business held the “Make Your Mark” artificial intelligence poster competition. The first of its kind on campus, the event drew the attention and ire of art and communications students. It featured a $650 prize pool and was held in three parts: a training session March 31, the competition April 2 and the award ceremony April 3. The outrage lasted the entire week. Has Elon entered an AI psychosis? 

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LIFESTYLE 4/6/26 4:03pm

Elon Music Theatre professor helps produce new Broadway show

By Karsyn Vann

Assistant Professor of Music Theatre Jacob Brent is reconnecting with the musical that launched his Broadway career. Decades after his debut in “Cats,” he is returning to the whimsical world as a member of the producing team for its newest revival, “CATS: The Jellicle Ball,” opening on Broadway April 7.

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SPORTS 4/6/26 1:53pm

Elon University forward declares for NBA draft

By Benjamin Berfield

Elon graduate forward Chandler Cuthrell has declared for the NBA Draft following the 2024-25 season. Cuthrell announced his decision on his Twitter account April 6.

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NEWS 4/5/26 10:40am

Students receive E-alert warning of assault

By Alice Morrissey

Students received an E-Alert around 4 a.m. April 5, informing them of an assault earlier that night in the Mill Point neighborhood and urging anyone with information to contact campus police.

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NEWS 4/5/26 9:34am

Elon University, Go Baby Go modify cars for children with mobility challenges

By Emma Luckman

Elon University’s Innovation Hall was filled with the high-pitched hums of electric motors and the sounds of childhood play April 4. The noises came from the first Go Baby Go program at Elon, where the community takes standard electric toy cars and adapts them for children who cannot traditionally operate one. 

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SPORTS 4/4/26 8:44pm

Women’s lacrosse overcomes early deficit, earns impressive Senior Day win

By Benjamin Berfield

The Elon women’s lacrosse team capped off their Senior Day with an impressive 9-4 win over William & Mary. In a game that was delayed by four hours from its initial start time at noon due to a chemical spill, the Phoenix furiously rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to outscore the Tribe 9-1 the rest of the way. The victory moves Elon back up to .500 at 6-6.

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