While Baris Kesgin, political science and policy studies professor, understands the necessity of accessible class notes for students who need accommodations, he is concerned about the effectiveness of Disabilities Resources' new pilot program, Glean, a service that records and transcribes lectures, eliminating the need for volunteer note takers in classrooms that utilize Glean.
Members of the Panhellenic Association, Interfraternity Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council enjoyed local food trucks, pizza and conversation Sept. 7 during the Tri Council Welcome Back.
The College Poster Sale Company runs annual back to school poster sales at universities across the country and will be at Elon University until Sept. 9. Students can head to the Koury Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to pick up posters.
The 100-year-old building sits across the tracks next to the post office—it looks like a house, but it functions as an office building. It’s called the Faucette House, and it has been sold. The four tenants who run businesses inside the house have to move out by the beginning of October.
Since Sept. 2, the town of Elon has charged 20 students with underage drinking and 18 for open container violations.
After playing its first six matches of the season away from home, the Elon University volleyball team lost its home opener to the Duke University Blue Devils in four sets at Schar Center.
Since President Joe Biden announced his plan to provide $10,000 in debt cancellation for millions of Americans and up to $10,000 more for people with great financial need, there have been spam calls targeting people with student loans. Elon University’s Director of Information Security Gary Sheehan explained how to avoid scams, what to do if you receive a scam and ways to report these scams.
When she found herself sitting in a hospital supporting her loved ones through chemotherapy treatment, Gibsonville resident and small business owner Tina Mardis said she needed something to keep her mind and hands busy. A lifelong crafter, Mardis decided not to turn to books or games, but to her love of crafting, to help her through the dark moments.
Elon University students gathered in Alumni Gym Sept. 3 to package more than 27,000 nutritious meals to be distributed globally. This Rise Against Hunger event was sponsored by Campus Kitchen and the Kernodle Center for Civic Life.
Applications for Elon University’s Student Government Association closed on Sept. 5, officially kicking off the freshmen SGA elections. SGA elections will take place Sept. 12, and all freshmen are eligible to vote for their representatives on Phoenix Connect.
All minors are available this fall and are aimed to foster interdisciplinary studies, ranging from foreign languages to nutrition. Each minor can be applied to many interests and majors offered.
The Elon University women’s soccer team won dominantly against the University of North Carolina-Asheville Bulldogs 4-0 at Rudd Field, bringing the Phoenix back to .500 (2-2-1) and ending a three-game winless streak for the team.
The African Diaspora of Elon hosted its first event of the academic year Sept. 4, welcoming new and returning students back to campus with “Waist Beads, Culture and Community.”
The Green Party has been added to the North Carolina ballot for midterms Nov. 8 after a long fought battle against the Democrats that included lawsuits and alleged fraud.
The home opener for the Elon University men’s soccer team against the Northeastern University Huskies was a ferocious battle that featured physical play, 23 fouls, eight yellow cards and two red cards, as the Phoenix lost its Colonial Athletic Association opener 2-1.
After a storm delayed the start of the game, the Elon University football team kicked off its 2022-23 season against the Vanderbilt University Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. The Phoenix lost 42-31 in a tight battle.
Title IX serves to protect against gender discrimination in any program that receives federal funding, including schools. It was established in 1972, and a person’s right to have an abortion was established in 1973 in the ruling of the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade.
The Elon University cross country teams began their seasons with strong showings at the Elon Opener. The women’s team placed first and the men’s team second in the team competitions. With 25 points, the women’s team won the team competition in the 4k race. The men’s team finished second to Duke in the 6k race, as Elon posted 54 points.
President Joe Biden signed a sweeping bill on Aug. 16 focused on counteracting climate change, as well as Medicare and health provisions and IRS resources, through the biggest investment in U.S. history. The $740 billion package consists of $80 billion to be pumped into the IRS and around $700 billion to be used for new spending and easing deficits.
