Hurricane Florence Coverage

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SPORTS 10/16/22 6:24pm

Elon University women’s soccer blanks William & Mary in seniors’ last regular season game at Rudd Field

By Daniel Schulman

In its final home game of the regular season, the Elon University women’s soccer team defeated William & Mary to clinch a spot in the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. Elon has won three matches in a row and can still win the regular season championship next week. 

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SPORTS 10/15/22 7:50pm

Leah Daniel becomes Elon University’s volleyball all-time kill leader in win against Towson

By Sydney Spencer

Senior outside hitter Leah Daniel made history in Elon University volleyball’s Oct. 15 match against Towson University, as she recorded 16 kills against the Tigers to become Elon all-time kills leader. With her efforts today, she surpassed the previous record of 1,461 career kills — previously held by Velma Degree. 

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NEWS 10/14/22 10:00am

Storage Scholars to appear on Shark Tank

By Miranda Ferrante

Storage Scholars, which has partnered with Elon since 2020, was founded by Wake Forest University class of 2020 graduates Sam Chason and Matt Gronberg. 

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SPORTS 10/13/22 9:34pm

Elon University women’s soccer beats Hampton for second straight conference win

By Max Wallace

The Elon University women’s soccer team outshot Hampton 32-3 and won 2-0 for its second straight CAA win on Thursday night. Abby Fusca and Ashlee Brehio scored the Phoenix’s two goals. 

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NEWS 10/12/22 9:31pm

Elon Fire Department aided Graham in controlling mill fire

By Sarah T. Moore

The fire was declared as under control with no reported injuries of firefighters or civilians at 1:20 a.m. Oct 12. Personnel from the city of Graham Fire Department stayed on site to extinguish any hot spots that might flare up throughout the day.

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NEWS 10/12/22 2:05pm

Moseley airport shuttles return for Fall Break

By Sydney Spencer

Elon University campus will be slowing down as Fall Break begins after classes Oct. 12 and manystudents will use the break to travel off campus. And while most areas on campus are closing, the Moseley Center will stay open. 

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NEWS 10/12/22 9:00am

Elon’s Park Place seeks recommendations for Mediterranean Deli replacement

By Claire Schoenfeld and Miranda Ferrante

Mediterranean Deli, in downtown Elon, announced it was closing permanently in August, but the location has yet to be filled. 

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NEWS 10/11/22 11:05pm

New Elon University residence hall plans shared with Town of Elon council

By Kyra O'Connor

Construction plans for a new Elon University residence hall were presented to Elon Town Council at the regular meeting on Oct. 11. The council also approved a budgetary amendment and heard a presentation from the town of Elon Fire Chief Landon Massey. 

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NEWS 10/11/22 10:30pm

Leonard Harrison drops out of ABSS Board of Education race

By Avery Sloan

Leonard Harrison, one of six candidates running for a seat on the Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education, dropped out of the race during the Oct. 11 ABSS Board of Education candidate forum. The forum, cosponsored by Elon University, was moderated by Ann Bullock, dean of the Jo Watts William School of Education.

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SPORTS 10/11/22 7:51pm

Elon University men’s golf defends Phoenix Invitational title

By Jacob Kisamore

For the second consecutive season, the Elon University men’s golf team won its home tournament, as the Phoenix carded a final round score of 280 on Tuesday to win the team competition at the Phoenix Invitational by five strokes. 

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NEWS 10/11/22 7:37pm

Alamance County candidates pound the pavement ahead of midterm elections

By Kyra O'Connor

Music, food and people filled Gibsonville this weekend for the second annual Fall Festival. While some community members were there for the pumpkins and face paint, others were pounding the pavement: campaigning for the midterm elections in Alamance County. 

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NEWS 10/11/22 6:21pm

Elon University study abroad participation spikes as pandemic lessens

By Sarah T. Moore and Miranda Ferrante

After two years of interrupted travel, Elon University’s study abroad program saw an increase in participation in 2021-22, according to the Elon Experiences annual report.

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LIFESTYLE 10/11/22 1:56pm

Elon University celebrates diverse identities

By Erin Martin

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/10/22 4:19pm

Pet Therapy event comes to Elon University ahead of midterms

By Sarah T. Moore

Elon University students looking to take a break from their day with a therapeutic activity can find dogs, cats and rabbits waiting from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 on the Moseley West Lawn.

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NEWS 10/10/22 2:00pm

Billy D’s officially opens at Elon University

By Annemarie Bonner

The new retail location was originally set to open at the beginning of fall semester, but was delayed due to issues with the general contractor, according to head chef and owner William Dissen. The location  soft launched Oct. 5 and will be open until 10 p.m. today. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/10/22 8:00am

Elon Performing Arts’ fall play addresses comradery, consequences

By Sarah T. Moore

Elon University junior Jonathan Jensen made his debut as lead scenic designer in the Department of Performing Arts’ production of “Concord Floral.” The fall play will run through Oct. 11 at Roberts Studio Theatre in Arts West. 

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NEWS 10/9/22 11:00am

CHEAT SHEET: Climate change's effect on Hurricane Ian

By Avery Sloan

The Cheat Sheet is an interview with a relevant expert to explain complex topics.

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SPORTS 10/8/22 11:14pm

Elon ties William & Mary in CAA conference showdown

By Max Wallace

Colonial Athletic Association rivals clashed tonight at Rudd Field as Elon University men’s soccer hosted The Tribe of William & Mary. 

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SPORTS 10/8/22 7:08pm

Elon defense drives win over Towson

By Mason Willett

The Elon University football team came into its Oct. 8 game against Towson University on a four-game winning streak and ranked No. 14 in the Football Championship Subdivision.

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NEWS 10/7/22 11:39pm

NC Senate candidates Ted Budd, Cheri Beasley debate for first time

By Avery Sloan

NC Senate candidates Ted Budd and Cheri Beasley debated for the first time regarding issues of inflation, immigration and healthcare on Oct. 7.

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