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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.

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 10/6/16 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 8:52am

EDITORIAL: Have thoughts about free speech at Elon? Come discuss!

 

Some researchers are saying free speech is suppressed on college campuses — an April 2016 Gallup survey that surveyed more than 3,000 college students in the nation revealed that 54 percent of students believe, “the climate on [their] campus prevents some people from saying what they believe because others might find it offensive.”  Others are saying that colleges are just becoming more inclusive — the Wall Street Journal reported on a survey of 800 college students that found 51 percent, “favored speech codes.”  But what are you saying?

NEWS 10/5/16 8:52am

NTIM: Unknowns, uncertainties and the undecided voter

By Stephanie Ntim

It is an intimidating challenge to be a young voter in this election. When I was in high school, I used to dread going to AP government because our political system seemed too complex and unpredictable. Today, I am 19 and have come to terms with the reality that I cannot be an apathetic citizen — I should vote this year. My experiences at Elon have increased my political consciousness.

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SPORTS 04/23/2026 12:22pm
Elon University dance team wins 2 national titles

The Elon dance team huddled on stage with linked arms, waiting to hear their placement in Division I pom at the 2026 National Dance Association’s College National Championships. When the announcer proclaimed Elon champions, the dancers burst into cheers, realizing they’d secured Elon’s first pom category win in program history. The next day, they became two-time national champions with a first place finish in Division I hip hop. 

NEWS 04/23/2026 10:20am
Dismissal of Leandro case concerns public school advocates

The Leandro Comprehensive Remedial Plan, a 2021 proposed public school funding plan to ensure North Carolina meets its educational standards as outlined in the state constitution, called for $5.5 billion over eight years. In Alamance County, the plan would have allocated $56.7 million to the Alamance-Burlington School System — a 38% budget increase as of 2022 — and $15.7 million to early education programs by 2028.

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