Hurricane Florence Coverage

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NEWS 8/4/26 9:11pm

Alamance County community members gather to protest N.C. HB 958

By Marissa Fluno

The Poor People’s Campaign North Carolina Division hosted a protest against N.C. House Bill 958, a bill focused on new voting regulations, in front of Elon’s Town Hall. Approximately 40 community members attended the protest, which lasted around an hour Monday evening. 

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NEWS 7/30/26 8:00am

N.C. attorney general will not sign new Duke Energy settlement

By Evan Cooper

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is not joining a proposed settlement submitted by Duke Energy Carolinas, the largest electricity provider in Alamance County. Jackson acknowledged the concessions Duke Energy has made, but he was not satisfied with the proposed rates, according to a press release by the North Carolina Department of Justice.

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SPORTS 7/29/26 9:18pm

Elon men’s tennis head coach leaves program

By Kathan Gandhi

Just months after leading Elon men’s tennis to its second Coastal Athletic Association title in program history, head coach Maciek Sykut is stepping away from the program. Elon Athletics announced July 29 that Sykut will leave his position effective Aug. 31 to accept a leadership role outside of collegiate athletics.

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SPORTS 7/26/26 9:38pm

Club climbing welcomes newcomers, provides off-the-wall community

By Kathan Gandhi

Whether they're scaling 40-foot walls on ropes or tackling shorter bouldering routes, members of Elon Club Climbing say the organization is about much more than reaching the top. The club meets twice a week, traveling to climbing gyms in Greensboro and Durham, where students of all experience levels spend their evenings climbing, socializing and encouraging one another.

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NEWS 7/20/26 3:41pm

Teacher pay raises with new N.C. budget, concerns remain for staffing shortage

By Mia Torres

North Carolina teachers will receive an average salary increase under the state’s newly approved budget, a move education leaders say is a step toward strengthening the profession but not a complete solution to the state’s ongoing teacher shortage. 

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NEWS 7/18/26 11:25am

Town of Elon encourages voluntary water conservation in response to drought conditions

By Alice Morrissey

The Town of Elon has announced it will implement a Stage 1 water conservation declaration as officials respond to rising temperatures and worsening drought conditions across Alamance County.During its July 8 meeting, the Elon Town Council approved a voluntary water conservation effort after the City of Burlington issued a Stage 1 water conservation declaration earlier that day.

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NEWS 7/13/26 11:17pm

Judge dismisses former Elon University professor’s wrongful termination lawsuit

By Miles Hayford

Former Elon University professor of accounting Ray Knight’s federal lawsuit against the university has been dismissed. Knight originally filed the lawsuit Feb. 6, alleging that the university retaliated against him for whistleblowing, wrongfully denied him tenure, wrongfully terminated his employment and violated both federal whistleblower protections and North Carolina public policy.

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NEWS 7/4/26 10:16pm

New poll reveals Americans’ mixed feelings before America 250

By Mia Torres

As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a new Elon University poll found Americans are entering the milestone with both pride and uncertainty about the country’s future. The national survey found that 68% of Americans are proud to be American, but 52% believe the country is not successfully living up to its founding ideals. Nearly three-quarters of respondents also rated the overall health of American democracy as only "fair" or “poor.”

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SPORTS 6/30/26 7:44pm

Elon club fencing offers unique competitive opportunity

By Kathan Gandhi

When junior Blair Berenson attended a late-night freshman orientation event in Moseley Center on his first day at Elon, the last thing he expected was to talk about fencing. But when Berenson ran into junior Dylan O’Neill — a familiar face from the fencing league he competed in during high school — that quickly changed. 

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NEWS 6/19/26 8:35pm

Railroad work to cause intermittent crossing closures near Elon through early July

By Mia Torres

Students, faculty and staff remaining on Elon University’s campus this summer may experience travel delays as construction begins along the rail line running through the Town of Elon. In an email sent to the campus community, Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley shared information from Elon University Campus Safety and Police regarding upcoming work by Norfolk Southern.

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NEWS 6/17/26 12:10am

Elon University releases spring 2026 violations for 3 fraternities

By Elon News Network

Elon University added Alpha Epsilon Pi, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Zeta Beta Tau to its Student Organization Disciplinary Status page following the end of the spring semester. The three fraternities are members of Elon’s Interfraternity Council.

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NEWS 6/13/26 11:10am

Dem. nominee Richard Ojeda addresses rising costs at town hall

By Alice Morrissey

Mayco Bigelow Community Center in Burlington opened its doors Friday, June 12, for a speech given by U.S. House of Representatives candidate Richard Ojeda. He and his team are making a series of visits throughout the district this summer called the Congressional Town Hall Tour.

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NEWS 6/9/26 9:38pm

Elon University selects inaugural dean of new school of engineering, computing

By Miles Hayford

Elon University selected John Walz, the president emeritus of the Milwaukee School of Engineering, to serve as the inaugural dean of Elon University’s School of Engineering and Computing, Elon announced June 9.

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SPORTS 6/5/26 10:46pm

Elon hires new women’s golf head coach

By Kathan Gandhi

Elon University has hired Susan Rosenstiel as the next head coach of its women's golf program, Director of Athletics Jennifer Strawley announced June 4. Rosenstiel arrives after 23 seasons with the University of Alabama, where she most recently served as an assistant coach.

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SPORTS 6/2/26 11:58pm

Elon senior turns sports passion into fast-growing business

By Kathan Gandhi

For most college students, balancing classes, friendships and internships is enough to fill a schedule. For Elon senior Shaan Gandhi, it’s only part of the equation. Gandhi spends weekends traveling across the country, coordinating signings with some of the biggest names in sports — from Barry Sanders and Larry Bird to Allen Iverson and Stephen Curry. Through his company, SAGAutographs, Gandhi has turned a childhood hobby into a fast-growing memorabilia business.

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NEWS 5/30/26 11:53pm

Elon University campus police issues all clear after shots fired

By Miles Hayford

Elon University Campus Safety and Police issued an all-clear at 10:59 p.m. May 30 after an incident involving shots being fired on West Haggard Ave. near Central Dr., according to an Elon E-Alert. It was later clarified the incident happened near Center St., not Central Dr..

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LIFESTYLE 5/28/26 6:27pm

Class of 2026 graduates from a university in transition

By Charlotte Pfabe

Elon’s class of 2026 came to campus during a period of construction and renovation. During their four years, Elon announced a new wellness-focused student center, a university merger and a school for children with dyslexia. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/26/26 2:33pm

10 Elon professors retire from Elon University

By Elissa Leka

From juggling in class to leading students abroad, 10 Elon professors have spent decades shaping Elon University. As they head into retirement, they reflect on the moments that made it worthwhile, and what it means to leave. 

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SPORTS 5/24/26 3:55pm

From backup keeper to finance professional: Soccer star closes out Elon career

By Kathan Gandhi

For five years, goalkeeper Jackson Leavitt built his life around Elon University. The graduate student balanced late-night assignments, long road trips and years of waiting behind veteran goalkeepers before finally earning his opportunity as Elon men’s soccer’s starting goalkeeper this past season.

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LIFESTYLE 5/23/26 3:55pm

SGA leaders reflect as new executive team takes over

By Mia Torres

As the final business meeting of the Student Government Association this year came to a close, members reflected on a year of legislation, leadership transitions and the future of student organizations on campus.

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