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Town of Elon toughens its stance on noise complaints

Police officers are no longer required to give a verbal warning on their first notification when dispatched to a noise complaint under the Town of Elon Code of Ordinances. 

Remembering Associate Professor of Art L.M. Wood

The Elon University community remembers Associate Professor of Art L.M. Wood, who passed away Saturday. Students and professors reflect on the time they spent with their mentor and friend.

Elon professor dies in sleep

L.M. Wood, associate professor of art at Elon University, passed away in her sleep Saturday night. Her husband, David Schaeffer, who also taught courses at Elon in the art department, shared the news.

Downtown Burlington prepares for new brew-pub restaurant

Downtown Burlington business owners are hoping for a movement of revitalization with the upcoming opening of the Burlington Beer Works brew-pub cooperative. The restaurant is set to open in late March or early April 2019. 

Campus Voice: Jonas Brothers comeback

"S.O.S.," "Lovebug," "Year 3000," "Play My Music" and "Burnin’ Up" — the Jonas Brothers were a part of our childhood. For years, they graced their beautiful music in our souls only to break up too early and disappear. Until we saw a glimpse of light clad in prints, psychedelics and pastels. On Feb. 28 — for the first time in five years — the Jonas Brothers announced a reunion.

Phoenix falls in first round of CAA Tournament for fourth year in a row

Elon University men’s basketball fell for the fourth straight year in the first round of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament in North Charleston, South Carolina. This year, it was at the hands of the University of North Carolina Wilmington 93-86.

FIRST HALF: Elon vs. UNC Wilmington

Elon University men’s basketball trails the University of North Carolina Wilmington 46-38 at halftime in the first round of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament in North Charleston, South Carolina.

PREVIEW: Elon men's basketball at the CAA Tournament

Elon Eats: Dr. Milk

Dr. Milk is a new, locally-owned bubble tea, rolled ice cream and frozen yogurt store in Burlington.

Campus Voice: Support a pet-friendly campus

Elon lacrosse offensive struggles lead to fourth consecutive loss

Elon University women's lacrosse (2-5) fell to the University of Florida Gators (2-3) 15-5, handing the Phoenix its fourth consecutive loss of its grueling out-of-conference schedule.

Elon University women's basketball beats Hofstra 55-52

Elon University women's basketball faced off against the Hofstra University Pride on Thursday night as the Phoenix tried to break its five-game losing streak and make its last two games count. The Phoenix did come out with a win at 55-52, but it didn’t come easy.

Local high school coach returns home to join Elon football

Hal Capps has been coaching high school football in the Carolinas for over 30 years and is now making the leap to the college level. Capps is the new director of high school relations for Elon University football and is responsible for recruiting future Elon football players.

Elon poll finds majority of NC voters see election fraud as "major problem" in the state

A recent Elon University survey found that one in five people registered to vote in North Carolina think election fraud is a “major problem” across the state.

Elon Watches: Turner Theatre fills weekend slate with mediocre films

Elon to decide on providing students with voter ID

The new constitutional amendment in North Carolina allows students to use their university identification card as a photo ID to vote, but that depends on if it meets the requirements set by the state board of elections.

Fellow's Weekend brings fresh faces to Elon's campus

Elon University is known for offering a number of unique programs and events to both current and prospective students. This coming weekend in March is no exception, hosting one of Elon’s most extensive programs.

"Sextracurriculars" week to give students a fun look at sexual health

Elon University's Students Promoting Awareness, Responsibility, Knowledge and Success is hosting a series of events called “a week of sextracurriculars” that are occurring through the first week of March.

The CREDE celebrates Multiracial Awareness Week

For the first time at Elon University, the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education will be presenting Multiracial Awareness Week, providing several events to recognize students who identify as mixed race from March 4 to March 8.

Alamance County set to participate in state-wide "Tornado" Drill

Alamance County schools and government offices are set to participate in the statewide “Tornado Drill” at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6.