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North Carolina government plans to collect taxes on food, ticket sales at universities

Though Elon University and other nonprofits effectively retained their sales and property tax exemptions following North Carolina’s tax code overhaul, some institutions must now determine how to levy sales taxes on food and event tickets. Beginning Jan.

Moseley and Alumni Building Construction Update

Construction began in the summer on

Mold On Campus

While some students were greeted by orientation leaders this weekend, others were greeted by an unwelcome guest in their homes. Mold was found in some areas on campus from the Danieley Center to Mill Point. Physical Plant was on call during new student move in to deal with any problems in student's rooms, including signs of mold. Director of Physical Plant, Robert Buchholz, said that North Carolina's recent wet weather might be the cause. "The humidity is very high and you can start mildew and some mold growth that's not hazardous," Buchholz said.

Global Village Construction Update

Although construction on the Global Village continues, buildings four and five are completed. These buildings are currently housing learning communities such as the International Learning-Living community and the Spanish Learning-Living community. Regular dormitories are also located in these building and will house mostly first year students.

Is Elon The Most Beautiful College Campus?

If you've been on Facebook lately, odds are you saw an article by thebestcolleges.org listing Elon as the most beautiful college campus. The list ranks Elon above Kenyon College, Sewanee: The University of the South and Pepperdine University. Elon has been at the top of the list since 2011. "Everyone was so excited Elon was the number one most beautiful campus," Associate Professor of Computing Sciences, Dr. Megan Squire said.

First A Phoenix, Now A Raven: Aaron Mellette's New Team

Former Elon Wide Receiver Aaron Mellette was once projected as a long shot to make the Baltimore Ravens opening day roster.

Elon Businesses Closing

"We didn't have enough local business to stay open," Chris Russell owner of Town Table and College Street Taphouse, said. Both businesses closed their doors over the summer for economic reasons, even though they were hotspots just outside of Elon's campus. Though it wasn't the summer that closed the restaurant and bar, it did not help Russell.

Inclement weather causes delays in summer construction

Though most Elon University students scattered for the summer at the end of the last school year, the campus was far from quiet during the summer months.

'Little Princes' selected as 2013 common reading

If Elon University’s incoming students are adventure lovers, this year’s selection for the common reading assignment — “Little Princes”  by Conor Grennan — is sure to please. But this book isn’t just another action-packed thriller.

Faculty, staff aim for higher student success with new initiatives

Students will bring in their own excitement for Elon University’s 2013–2014 school year, but the faculty and staff are pushing for new and better strategies to ensure students are more successful and satisfied than ever before. Academic and student aid departments have been organizing fresh measures to introduce in the fall semester.

Art history, dance programs preview upcoming calendar events

With the fall semester quickly approaching, the art history and dance departments at Elon University are ready to show off what they have been preparing for all summer.

Departments of Music, Performing Arts look to engage students

Boasting one of the Princeton Review’s Top 15 college theater programs, Elon University has scheduled its fall cultural calendar, which offers numerous events within the fields of music and the performing arts. Within the Department of Music, there are more than 80 planned performances featuring faculty, guest artists and 16 different student ensembles.

History not on Elon’s side in FCS/FBS matchup

Unlike the National Football League, college football does not have preseason games. There are no exhibitions to get game experience without worrying about a win-loss record.

Dr. Danieley Welcomes New Danieley Center Residents

On Friday, August 23, Elon welcomed the largest freshman class of more than 1,450 new students with excitement and anticipation.

Elon leaders give advice at New Student Convocation

Families gathered Under the Oaks for Elon University's New Student Convocation on Saturday morning, August 24 . During convocation, first year students were able to gain knowledge from Elon University leaders. Welsford Bishopric, SGA President, told the new students to reflect on their past, but to also work toward their futures. President Leo Lambert also addressed the new students with words of advice. "Practice the arts of tolerance, understanding, and kindness during your days as an Elon student," President Lambert said. Following convocation, new students received their acorns and officially began their journey as Elon students. [div class="aligncenter"][/div]

Stark saves Elon late as Phoenix battle Pirates to 1-1 draw

Through 84 minutes on Sunday Aug. 25, the Elon University women’s soccer team had dominated the East Carolina University Pirates. That all changed with six minutes remaining in regulation, as the Pirates converted on their second corner kick of the match to all but pull the rug out from under the Phoenix, who at the time owned heavy shots and corner kick margins of 13-1 and 21-2, respectfully. That is if the Pirates could hold on. Three minutes later, the Phoenix tied the game with a goal from senior Chelsey Stark to knot the game at one.

Photo Gallery: Elon move-in day

Elon revamps dining scene upon reviewing student feedback

Have you ever felt like your feedback to Elon University’s Dining Services is just filed away in a folder, never to be seen again?

New Student Orientation makes changes for better transitions

About 1,500 new students will arrive to campus to join the Elon University community Aug. 23, and the New Student Orientation Program will be a rather enthusiastic welcome for new students.

Class of 2017 is largest, most diverse in Elon’s history

This fall, Elon University will welcome the largest and most diverse class in its history. The class contains 1,481 students, with 17 percent of those enrolled representing ethnic diversity.