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Elon student struck by car

Elon University senior Olivia Hobbs was struck by a car around 8:30 a.m. Thursday while crossing at the intersection of East Trollinger Avenue and North Williamson Avenue. For reference, this is right near the Elon Post Office and the Town of Elon Police Department. 

Lack of diversity among national university presidents prompts discussion on Elon's search

Since 1889, Elon University has had eight presidents. All of them have been white men. And if you ask sophomore Shawna Harris-Lenior, president of the Elon chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, she fully expects that 128-year trend to continue when Elon names its ninth president this year. “When they say they’re looking, all I think is, ‘Oh, white men,’” she said.

Elon Eats: Under-budget Mexican restaurant serves up authentic, tasty cuisine

In the neighborhood, faculty and family living on campus

Dwight Davis celebrates fifteenth year as Belk's late night librarian

Dwight Davis, late night library specialist and computer support, marks his fifteenth year serving the Elon University community between the late-nights hours of 11:30 P.M. and 7:30 A.M. in the Carol Grotnes Belk Library.

Implications of DACA come out during panel at Elon

Elon students and professors gathered in LaRose Digital Theater Sept. 18 to discuss the effects of the repealing of DACA. Every seat in the theater was filled as the crowd eagerly waited to hear from the panelists. Dozens of students and faculty members sat on the floor, occupying any available space. 

Off the tracks at the Burlington Carousel Festival

The cheerful music surrounding the carousel seems like an easy choice. Childhood fun brought to life for all people, whether they’re under the age of five, or above the age of fifty. Brianna Estrada says the festival ride that makes her feel like a kid again is the train. She’s the assistant to John Burgess, who is the real conductor of the trips around the park.

Some Park Place residents move back in after mold issues

Eight Park Place apartments have been cleaned and approved for use, and by September 30th, all of the affected apartments will be ready to live in again, according to University Communications.

Missed Charleston Southern field goal lifts Elon to victory in home opener

The Phoenix won 19-17 in it's home opener. And in doing so,it beat a ranked Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) opponent for the second time in its last 21 tries

Volleyball cruises to victory against UNCG

Elon volleyball rallies to beat Navy

Elon community celebrates Fiesta de Independencia

Elon University’s Hispanic and Latinx community gathered Sept.15 in front of Lakeside patio to celebrate the Independence Day for five Central American countries: Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Letter to the Editor: Charlottesville panel organizers respond to ENN editorial

As organizers of Elon’s recent panel discussion on Charlottesville, we write first to express our belief that student journalism and the freedom of student expression are critical to Elon’s commitment to experiential learning and to an informed campus.

Active Citizen Series holds discussion Wednesday Night 'Listening Across the Aisle - How to Find the Truth Somewhere in Between'

Over seventy students gathered Wednesday night to consider diverse viewpoints in politics and the news. 

Elon students from Virgin Islands react to Irma

Hurricane Irma has passed, but students on campus personally affected by the storm are still trying to figure out what happened back home.  Elon University sophomore Chantrisse Howard is a St. Thomas native and first heard from her family three hours before the storm hit. Her mom told her only the windows were broken.  Another three days passed until Howard heard from her family again. 

Remembrance renewed: A new push for 9/11 memories as students born in late 90s enter college

Elon SGA sets out flags to remember the lives lost on September 11, which may be more important now more than ever

What are the oddest clubs at Elon?

The annual Organization Fair highlights clubs on campus that you might not expect to see on a college campus.

College dropouts: alternative paths to success

Traditional four-year colleges were once a must for anyone desiring career success, but the digital information age has given way to exciting new career paths that don’t require a college degree; such as media content creators, YouTube stars and web developers.

Pair of milestones help Elon volleyball maintain win streak

For upperclassmen Sydney Busa and Maddie Jaudon, stepping onto the home court in Alumni Gym is an experience they are used to. Something they are not used to doing all the time...hitting career milestones.

EDITORIAL: Students' right to free press must be protected

Freedom of speech and press are foundational rights that must be protected in order to uphold a democratic society.