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New HealthEU building sees phased construction process

By Abigail Hines

The new HealthEU building, recently named the Slattery Center, has reached its tallest point as it nears its anticipated grand opening in fall 2026. On the north side of the building, facing the Colonnades Neighborhood, workers have begun laying the traditional Elon red brick on the structure's outer walls. The south side has a finished structure, but no exterior walls have been added as of May 5. 

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SPORTS 5/5/26 10:49am

Elon men’s, women’s tennis sweep championship weekend

By Kathan Gandhi

The Elon Phoenix took over championship weekend. Both Elon men’s and women’s tennis captured titles at the Colonial Athletic Association Championships on April 19, marking a program sweep defined by breakthrough moments and a shared emphasis on team energy.

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NEWS 5/5/26 9:34am

County commissioners shape Alamance beyond meeting rooms

By Lily Mosbacher

With landfill debates and local boards, the Alamance County board of commissioners makes decisions that shape policies affecting residents across the county. The board is made up of five elected officials: Chair Kelly Allen, Vice Chair Steve Carter, Ed Priola, Sam Powell and Pamela Thompson. Commissioners are elected to four-year terms, with seats appearing on the ballot during general election cycles.

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NEWS 5/4/26 11:09pm

North Carolina must produce more degrees in key industries to address shortfall, report finds

By Miles Hayford

Despite nationwide concerns over the job market, North Carolina’s economy has remained strong, and requires 5,000 to 10,000 more degrees each year from North Carolina universities, according to a report from the University of North Carolina System. 

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NEWS 5/4/26 11:00am

NC Advisory Council on Cannabis shows need for regulated market

By Abigail Hines

A report from The North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis’s recommends to lawmakers the legalization of marijuana, allowing adults to legally purchase, possess and use cannabis through state-licensed retail outlets. 

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NEWS 5/3/26 4:12pm

New neuroscience, digital content management majors gain early momentum in first year

By Mia Torres

After just one year of being launched, the newest majors at Elon University, neuroscience and digital content management, are already gaining traction among students and faculty. They reflect both long-standing interest and rapidly changing industries. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/3/26 12:45pm

Alamance County Rescue Unit celebrates 70 years of service

By Alexander Siegel

2026 marks 70 years of service for the Alamance County Rescue Unit. Founded in 1955, the unit is the primary and rescue provider for Alamance County and its municipalities. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/2/26 4:12pm

Elon Odyssey seniors honored at celebration ahead of graduation

By Kathan Gandhi

At Elon University, the journey for senior Odyssey scholars came full circle May 2. Elon’s Odyssey Program — which offers scholarships and expanded opportunities to high-achieving Elon students with high financial need — hosted its annual senior celebration in LaRose Student Commons. 

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NEWS 5/2/26 1:01pm

Concerns rise over Haw River bacterial contamination

By Kathan Gandhi

Along a stretch of the Haw River known for tubing, swimming and quiet afternoons on the water, a different kind of presence has drawn concern in recent months. It’s one that residents say they can smell before they see.

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NEWS 5/1/26 10:19pm

Educators march through downtown Raleigh to demand action

By Emma Perman and Elissa Leka

The front lawn of the North Carolina Legislative Building in downtown Raleigh on May 1 was filled with the voices of frustrated educators and their supporters. The North Carolina Association of Educators held a rally at Halifax Mall, bringing together representatives from 18 school districts across the state, including Alamance County. Attendees said they came to advocate for increased funding for public schools and to push lawmakers to pass a long-delayed state budget. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/1/26 9:31pm

Elon Community Garden hosts annual Strawberry Festival

By Alannah Klingsporn

Elon Community Garden hosted its annual Strawberry Festival on May 1. Students and community members were able to enjoy lemonade, ice cream and live music and more activities. Students and attendees were able to adopt a plant, a tradition for the festival, and also got to enjoy balloon flowers, a strawberry hunt and painting tote bags. Later in the festival attendees got to sit down and enjoy live music.

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LIFESTYLE 5/1/26 2:00pm

Limitless showcase brings hip-hop, R&B, community to Elon stage

By Katrina Holtz

Student performers took the stage April 30 at College Street Tap House as Limitless, Elon University’s hip-hop and R&B organization, hosted its 7th showcase. The event featured a lineup of student and local artists, combining rap, R&B and alternative sounds in what organizers describe as both a performance and a platform for creative growth.

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LIFESTYLE 4/30/26 11:12pm

Elon students stargaze to unwind, reconnect with nature

By Lily Mosbacher

Elon University’s semesterly Stargazing for Mental Health event brought together the Astronomy Club, the Office of Sustainability and campus neighborhoods to create a space centered on reflection in the outdoors. 

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NEWS 4/30/26 6:17pm

First rabies case of 2026 in Alamance County confirmed

By Charlotte Pfabe , Mackenzie Cruz and Miles Hayford

The Alamance County Health Department confirmed the first rabies case of 2026, according to a press release April 30. The county health department wrote that the exposure happened April 29 near South Ashland Drive and Tyron Street in Burlington.

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NEWS 4/30/26 2:59pm

New Odyssey Program director to promote community learning and advocacy

By Abby Gravely

On June 1, Mat Gendle will become the director of Elon’s Odyssey Program, which offers scholarships and expanded opportunities to high-achieving Elon students with high financial need. Gendle will be the third person to step into the role within the last year, following one director’s termination and the other’s decision to leave the university to pursue her PHD. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/30/26 10:21am

CrossRoads organizes Denim Day dinner, fashion show

By Kate Gray

On April 29, over 200 attendees filled the Ramada Inn Convention Center for CrossRoads’ annual Denim Day dinner and fashion show. The event was primarily a fundraiser for CrossRoads Sexual Assault Response & Resource Center, with sponsors, raffles and on-site donations encouraged, but it also served to unite the Alamance area around sexual assault prevention.

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LIFESTYLE 4/29/26 11:39pm

Maker Takeover showcases student projects, inventions

By Abigail Hines

Over 40 projects were displayed in the Moseley Center for the annual Maker Takeover, hosted by the Maker Hub on April 29. From motorized phoenix wings to 3D printed drones, attendees roamed through table displays to see unique pieces made by Elon students. 

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NEWS 4/29/26 8:11pm

Search for inaugural dean of Elon University School of Engineering and Computing made confidential

By Miles Hayford

As the final candidates for Elon University’s inaugural dean of the new School of Engineering and Computing begin to visit campus and present to the Elon community, the search committee has made the decision to make the search confidential. 

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NEWS 4/29/26 5:14pm

Fire code violations strain university, town relations

By Elissa Leka

The town of Elon and Elon university are mending relationships and working on more effective communication following a dispute that prompted Elon University to halt all payments to the town. The rollout of a new fire inspection process revealed code violations, which the university had not addressed.

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NEWS 4/29/26 11:06am

Elon alums share first-hand reactions to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

By Charlotte Pfabe

Investigators are still working to determine the motive behind the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday evening. There were over 2,000 people at the dinner, including Elon alums. Seated on the ground level, Annemarie Bonner ‘23 said she first wasn’t sure what she had heard, but when she realized it was gunshots, the night turned into her worst nightmare. 

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