Health & Wellness

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NEWS 11/2/19 9:41pm

Katherine Klinger and Derrick Luster win homecoming royalty

By Lauren Singles

Elon’s homecoming court took the field at halftime on Nov. 2 to recognize their members. During the third quarter, Seniors Katherine Klinger and Derrick Luster were announced as this year’s homecoming royalty.

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SPORTS 11/2/19 7:28pm

Phoenix fall to Tribe in 5 OT thriller

By BreShawn Holley and Caitlin Rundle

The Elon University Phoenix fell to the College of William and Mary 31-29 in five rounds of overtime, the longest the Phoenix have played in its history. The loss comes after a total of three missed field goals for the Phoenix, and seven missed field goals for the Tribe.

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NEWS 11/2/19 12:45pm

Ribbon officially cut at the new LaRose student commons with namesake in attendance

By Rebecca Potters

Elon University held a dedication ceremony for the new LaRose Student Commons on Saturday morning during Homecoming weekend. 

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SPORTS 11/2/19 11:07am

Elon cross country is racing to the finish line

By BreShawn Holley and Jimmy Fitzpatrick

The Elon University cross-country teams are looking to end the season with another NCAA Regional Championship appearance. However, before punching their ticket to Charlottesville, Virginia, they will be traveling to New Market, Virginia, for the Colonial Athletic Association Championship on Friday Nov. 15.

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NEWS 11/2/19 8:51am

Some students seek to stay on campus during Fake Break

By Emery Eisner

Elon University will be closed following J-term from January 25 to February 2, 2020 for fake break, according to Residence Life. Like Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks, students may not remain on campus in their residence halls unless they submit a formal request.

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LIFESTYLE 11/2/19 3:17am

Elon Cheerleading raises each other up

By Caitlin Rundle

While they may not be the center of attention on game day, Rhodes Stadium wouldn’t be the same without the Fire of the Carolinas marching band, the dance team or the cheer team. 

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SPORTS 11/1/19 8:57pm

PREVIEW: Elon hosts the College of William and Mary for Homecoming

By Jack Haley

The Elon University football team has not found the same success this season as they did last year. Despite that, the team sits at .500 (4-4) and has a winning record in the Colonial Athletic Association. The Phoenix will look to improve its marks when the College of William and Mary comes into town for homecoming weekend on Nov. 2. 

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LIFESTYLE 11/1/19 3:32pm

Campus-wide events promote student engagement

By Lily Blake

Elon aims to build community by hosting daily events that bring the entire campus together whether that be a cheese tasting in the Global Neighborhood or a campus-wide game of capture the flag. 

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SPORTS 11/1/19 11:48am

Elon women's soccer makes first trip to the playoffs

By Alex Reynolds

Though Elon University women’s soccer team has spent five years in the Colonial Athletic Association, the Phoenix has not had a champion come from the soccer pitch. This is the first year the door is open.

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OPINIONS 11/1/19 9:36am

HAWTHORNE: Addressing hate crimes on and off college campuses

By Hana Hawthorne

As a biracial college student who has experienced incidents of hate, I constantly ask what it will take for the school to take hate seriously. 

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NEWS 11/1/19 8:12am

ENN Radio Nov. 1, 2019

By Mackenzie Wilkes

On this week's episode of ENN Radio there's an update on the mumps and Kyra O'Connor explains how vaccination exemptions work at Elon University. Grace Morris describes what the active shooter drill in Alamance County was like and how town of Elon police and university police performed during the drill.

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NEWS 10/31/19 8:48pm

Car stuck on tracks at intersection of W Trollinger Ave. and N Williamson Ave.

By Alex Roat and Jack Norcross

A grey Toyota Prius got stuck on the train tracks between W Trollinger Ave. and N Williamson Ave. on Oct. 31. Town of Elon Police and Fire departments responded to the scene. Traffic was held and directed to use two other crossing points, one Ball Park Ave. and Church Street and another at W Trollinger Ave. and S Oak Ave.

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NEWS 10/31/19 4:16pm

Tornado watch in effect until 11 p.m. for Elon

By Jack Haley

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 27 central North Carolina counties including Alamance County. The NWS also issued a hazardous weather outlook for the same area. Both are in effect until 11 p.m. Thursday night.

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NEWS 10/31/19 12:48pm

Elon’s new freshman social initiative comes to a close

By Leila Wilhelm

A new feature of the freshman experience this year is the Well Connected Initiative, which is run by the Division of Student Life, a committee within the Office of Student Involvement.

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SPORTS 10/31/19 12:28pm

Men's basketball needs overtime to take down IUP in final exhibition

By BreShawn Holley

Elon University men’s basketball battled hard in their final exhibition game, before the regular season begins. The Phoenix hosted Indiana University of Pennsylvania at the Schar Center on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The Phoenix beat the Hawks 79-71 in overtime.

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NEWS 10/31/19 11:38am

CHEAT SHEET: Trudeau reelected as Canadian prime minister

By Jack Haley

Justin Trudeau was re-elected to a second term as Canada’s prime minister after his Liberal party won the most seats in the House of Commons with 157 of 338 seats.

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LIFESTYLE 10/31/19 8:10am

Students get the chance to dine with president Book

By Kyra O'Connor

Many students look forward to one of the hallmarks of the Elon experience: meeting President Connie Book. Now six more students can say they have done just that.

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LIFESTYLE 10/30/19 2:55pm

Elon and Burlington prep for Halloween

By Molly Healy

Halloween is one of the many events that bring the university and local community together. This year, events like Haunted Harper and Loy Village trick or treating aim to include the kids of Elon with the students. On Thursday, Mill Point will also be giving out candy to Halloween-goers.  

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LIFESTYLE 10/30/19 11:26am

Elon students to perform 'Damn Yankees'

By Miranda Ferrante

Producing a play can be daunting, but for some Elon University students, it’s a collaborative and creative process where the final product makes those behind the production proud and joyful. “Damn Yankees” is based on the novel “The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant” by Douglass Wallop. 

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NEWS 10/30/19 7:36am

Understanding vaccination exemptions at Elon

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University complies with North Carolina’s vaccine protocols, which give students vaccine exemptions for medical or religious reasons while still attending school.

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