Health & Wellness

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NEWS 11/11/19 8:27pm

The search for a town manager

By Mackenzie Wilkes

A seven-month search is coming to a close in the town of Elon for its next town manager. The Board of Aldermen has offered the town manager position to one of the two final candidates.

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LIFESTYLE 11/11/19 2:43pm

Tail of the Dragon attracts thrill-seekers and motorcyclists

By Oliver Fischer

FORNEYS GAP, NC - Deep in the Appalachian Mountains dwells a beast known as Tail of the Dragon. It might be named after a mythical creature, but the 318 curves packed into this 11-mile stretch of mountain road present an all too real challenge.

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NEWS 11/11/19 1:51pm

Class of 1969 celebrates half-century anniversary

By Emilia Muniz

Fifty years ago, Elon University was a very different campus than it is today. Students at the time were faced with the presence of the Vietnam War and the beginnings of nationwide anti-war movements, accompanied by the early stages of countercultures such as the hippie movement. 

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NEWS 11/11/19 9:13am

Elon 'alternative breaks' take aim at nationwide social issues

By Livi Lesch

Elon’s Alternative Break program, helps students immerse themselves in new communities through domestic and international service learning.

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NEWS 11/10/19 4:26pm

Elon Catholic Campus Ministry reaches 30 years of service

By Liz Crouse

On its 30th anniversary, the Catholic Campus Ministry celebrated Sunday mass during Homecoming Weekend in Holt Chapel, later welcoming alumni to Holland House, with its signature life-size cutout of Pope Francis greeting guests and community members.

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NEWS 11/10/19 7:11am

Agnosticism at Elon University

By Elliott Rivette

Agnosticism is on the rise among Elon University students this year, mirroring religious tradition trends across the country.

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SPORTS 11/9/19 11:17pm

Phoenix lock down Catamounts

By Alex Reynolds

Elon University's women’s basketball (1-0) downed the Western Carolina Catamounts (1-2) 68-24 in its first regular season game in Schar Center. 

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SPORTS 11/9/19 7:15pm

Black Bears Maul Phoenix

By Caitlin Rundle

Elon Football (4-6, 3-4) fell hard to the University of Maine Black Bears  (5-5, 3-3) 31-17 in its final home game. This game was also senior day and 23 seniors were commemorated before the game. 

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SPORTS 11/9/19 11:42am

Keeping family close to football

By Grace Terry

On the Friday night before an Elon University football game, the Steed family begins their eight-hour car ride to North Carolina from Alabama at about 11:30 p.m.

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LIFESTYLE 11/9/19 6:47am

Positivity and pride during homecoming weekend

By Borghild Kvaeven

Homecoming Weekend marks the yearly occasion on which graduates of Elon University return to campus. As the school expands, more and more alumni make the trip to North Carolina each fall, intrigued by the growing campus and the events planned by the school.

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SPORTS 11/8/19 10:38pm

Men's basketball's hot shooting continues as Phoenix roll past Milligan

By Alexander Rievman

Elon’s scorching start from three-point land continued as the Phoenix overwhelmed the Milligan Buffaloes (1-2) 95-54.

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NEWS 11/8/19 6:36pm

Student Government holds final town hall of semester to discuss funding model

By Molly Healy

Student Government Association held its final town hall of the semester about the new funding model for the treasurer's manual. Treasurer Amanda Yaffa and assistant comptroller Frankie Storm facilitated the forum, splitting it up into sections: Applying for Funding, Reimbursement Process and Questions.

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SPORTS 11/8/19 5:38pm

The prince of picks: Greg Liggs Jr. is pacing Elon's defense

By Alex Reynolds

October is a month filled with change for defensive back Greg Liggs Jr., a change that came in the form of inflicting fear in opposing offenses. Liggs Jr. recorded seven interceptions in three games this past month.

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LIFESTYLE 11/8/19 2:26pm

Behind the police badge

By Lauren Singles

Elon Police Department Sgts. Ditra Graves and Kendrick King are the first Black police officers promoted to sergeant in the town of Elon Police Department.

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NEWS 11/8/19 12:52pm

ENN Radio Nov. 8, 2019

By Mackenzie Wilkes

This week's episode of ENN Radio is all about politics in Alamance County. Mackenzie Wilkes breaks down the election results for the Elon Board of Aldermen race and the city of Burlington mayoral race. Maeve Ashbrook tells us the state of the search for Elon's new town manager.

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NEWS 11/8/19 9:09am

First-generation college students presented with new programs

By Lily Blake

This year, for the first time, The Center for Access and Success at Elon University is adding support services for any first-generation college student who is not affiliated with other programs such as the Odyssey Program.

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OPINIONS 11/7/19 12:40pm

BONNER: T-Pain ruined a great Homecoming performance with insulting comments online

By Annemarie Bonner

After watching T-Pain perform and reading his post-concert comments about the town of Elon, I’ve developed a negative opinion of the rapper. He took to Twitter after the concert, saying he was “bored af in Elon (whatever that is),” which caused a frenzy among students, including myself.

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NEWS 11/6/19 1:11pm

Remembering Elon historian George Troxler

By Kyra O'Connor

For 50 years, George Troxler served Elon University as a professor of history, dean of cultural programs, chief grand marshal and the first university historian. Troxler died on Oct. 27 at the age of 77.

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NEWS 11/6/19 8:12am

Peeling back identification

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Senior Sophia Giuffre went to Circle K to purchase a case of White Claws and a water bottle when an employee behind the counter began peeling the edges of her license. The employee thought the ID was fake.

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SPORTS 11/5/19 11:49pm

Elon men's basketball escapes Mars Hill

By BreShawn Holley and Colby Cook

The Mike Schrage era began in Schar Center as the men’s basketball team (1-0) defeated the Mars Hill University Mountain Lions (0-1) 90-84 in its opening game of the 2019-20 regular season. 

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