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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.

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? 

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.

NEWS 4/4/26 11:28am

Chemical spill at Koury Fieldhouse restricts area, delays lacrosse game

By Kathan Gandhi and Trista Panagakos

A chemical spill from containers used to clean athletic gear created carbon dioxide at the entrance to the Koury Fieldhouse on Saturday morning, according to Elon University spokesperson Eric Townsend.Townsend said remnants from the containers reacted with nearby pine straw and combined to create the gas. Townsend also said an odor was reported. At 9:11 a.m. on April 4, Elon Campus Security and Police told community members that there was an ongoing investigation at the Koury Fieldhouse, according to an E-Alert. An additional E-Alert, released at 10:56 a.m., explained emergency personnel were on-site assisting with clean-up efforts, and parts of Koury Fieldhouse will remain restricted. Normal activities on the athletic fields are safe to resume. 

NEWS 4/3/26 4:55pm

SGA set to appoint VP of Communications, VP of Finance

By Mia Torres

At Elon University’s Student Government Association, not every leadership role is decided by a student vote. While students recently cast ballots for executive president and vice president, two executive positions, vice president of communications and vice president of finance, are filled through an internal application and interview process.Final appointments will be announced at the first SGA business meeting of the new term on April 9, when newly elected senators will be sworn in and the new executive board will be introduced. Members of SGA say this approach ensures candidates are chosen based on experience and not popularity. 

NEWS 4/2/26 1:16pm

Elon Poll reveals former Gov. Roy Cooper leads wide name recognition advantage ahead of 2026 midterms

By Alannah Klingsporn

An Elon University Poll published April 2 found that Democratic candidate and former governor Roy Cooper holds a name recognition lead, with 70% of respondents saying they have heard about Cooper, with just 35% who have heard the same amount about his Republican opponent, Michael Whatley. 48% of registered voters viewed Cooper favorably compared to 34% who viewed him unfavorably. 25% of registered voters viewed Whatley favorably and 34% unfavorably with 41% holding a neutral opinion.

NEWS 4/2/26 8:58am

Elon University report urges institutions to lead response to AI’s growing impact

By Alice Morrissey

Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center released a report April 2 titled “Building a Human Resilience Infrastructure for the AI Age.” The report featured input from excerpts around the world, totaling 386 responses. The report’s central message is that artificial intelligence will play a much larger role in everyday life within the next decade. Experts warn that the biggest risk is not a sudden disaster, but people slowly losing control and relying too heavily on AI for decisions.

NEWS 4/1/26 5:36pm

Elon Poll finds 35% of North Carolinians approve of President Trump, over 50% oppose Iran conflict

By Miles Hayford

An Elon University poll, published April 1, found that 35% of North Carolinians approve of President Donald Trump, while 51% oppose the current U.S. military involvement in Iran. Director of the Elon Poll Jason Husser said the poll focused on big picture questions related to approval rating of the Trump Administration, the economy and current events like the war in Iran and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Husser said that they did not find broad support for escalation of the conflict in Iran.

NEWS 3/30/26 8:29pm

Gathering of friends celebrates life of Elon faculty member

By Abby Gravely

Students, colleagues, family and friends gathered in the Numen Lumen gathering space on March 30 to celebrate the life of Allison Keill, director of the Elon Curriculum Resources Center. She passed away March 25 at 50 years old following an 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. The gathering of friends began with words from University Chaplain and Dean of Multifaith Engagement Kirstin Boswell before the floor opened up for attendees to share feelings and memories.

NEWS 3/28/26 9:26pm

Crowds gather across North Carolina for third nationwide “No Kings” protests

By Kate Gray and Katrina Holtz

RALEIGH, N.C. — Thousands of people assembled around the North Carolina State Capitol Building at 1 p.m. on March 28 for the third nationwide “No Kings” protest.According to the No Kings website, there were more than 3,000 planned protests nationwide, with 79 in North Carolina alone.The demonstration was primarily organized by progressive advocacy groups Indivisible and the 50501 movement. They previously held the Hands Off protest in April 2025, and two No Kings protests in June and October 2025.

OPINIONS 3/27/26 9:35pm

OPINION: Elon’s choice of infamous consulting groups challenge the morality of its education

By Alex Nettles

The haste of Elon Day’s fundraising is over. Now is an important time to reexamine what it means to be a university using our financial ties. It seems we haven’t talked about the consulting half of the picture. The Elon-Queens merger also brought Elon University to consult with ethically dubious consulting firms, including the consulting firm that did infamous financial mapping used in a proposal to turn the bombed-out Gaza strip into a resort.

SPORTS 3/25/26 5:31pm

Basketball player’s unlikely rise follows historic scoring leap

By Kathan Gandhi

Getting to the free-throw line is a major part of graduate forward Chandler Cuthrell’s game. He has attempted the 10th most free throws per game of any player in Division I men’s basketball this season, per ESPN. He was shooting 69% from the free-throw line through his first 27 games. In his final four appearances, he only missed two. As Cuthrell sank 11 of his 12 free throws at the Schar Center on March 2, he ended his only regular season with Elon men’s basketball on an emphatic, somber note. 

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NEWS 07/18/2026 11:25am
Town of Elon encourages voluntary water conservation in response to drought conditions

The Town of Elon has announced it will implement a Stage 1 water conservation declaration as officials respond to rising temperatures and worsening drought conditions across Alamance County.During its July 8 meeting, the Elon Town Council approved a voluntary water conservation effort after the City of Burlington issued a Stage 1 water conservation declaration earlier that day.

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