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LIFESTYLE 9/13/26 4:06pm

‘Fun, fashion and fundraising, baby’: Local fashion show supports breast cancer nonprofit

By Amelia Metz

What began as a plan for a simple profit share at a Gibsonville boutique grew into something much larger. After some brainstorming, the owner of Pink Lola said her passion for fashion gave the team an answer: a runway show benefiting Little Pink Houses of Hope. Pink Lola hosted the fashion show Sept. 12, bringing together models, local businesses and community members to raise money for the Burlington-based nonprofit. 

SPORTS 9/12/26 9:32pm

Elon women’s volleyball gets back on winning track

By Amayah Rogers

Elon women’s volleyball team beat the University of South Carolina Upstate Spartans 3-1 at Schar Center — closing out a three-game homestand. The Phoenix were hoping to get back into their winning ways after falling to Appalachian State University and Davidson College earlier in the week. Head coach Matt Troy said he wanted his team to start stronger than in the previous games. Junior Anna Sewell got the Phoenix going in the first set as she slammed the ball past two defenders to get Elon on the board, grabbing an early 3-1 lead. As the set continued, the Spartans went on a 4-point run after an Elon ball crashed into the net. 

LIFESTYLE 9/12/26 3:21pm

Graham community gathers for annual 9/11 commemorative 5K

By Joe Michaeli

Nearly 500 runners and walkers gathered behind the Graham Fire Station on Sept. 12 for the city’s sixth annual 9/11 Commemorative 5K, honoring the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The event included a 5K run and walk, a noncompetitive one-mile course, the First Responders Team Cup and a new Community Team Cup. Attendees could also participate in a blood drive, visit first responder vehicles and take part in a range of other activities.

NEWS 9/10/26 9:32pm

Elon students honor 9/11 victims with 1,000 flags across campus

By Adam Pollard

Elon University’s Student Government Association hosted a memorial event Sept. 10 to honor 9/11 victims. Around 1,000 American flags were placed across Young Commons by different organizations, such as Greek Life and athletic groups. These flags line the perimeters of the brick pathways that stretch the Young Commons field.

NEWS 9/10/26 8:02pm

Graham couple receives community support after lightning strikes house

By Abigail Hines

Kayla Gray was driving back to Graham, North Carolina, in the middle of a thunderstorm Aug. 21 when she received a frantic call from her mom. Twenty minutes before the call, Gray said her mother, Janet, was sitting in her kitchen when she heard a loud boom that sounded like a bomb. The whole room turned bright orange, and almost immediately she smelled smoke coming from the bedroom. 

LIFESTYLE 9/10/26 10:44am

Elon groups promote safe consumption with mocktail event

By Brinna Hayes

Students and faculty spanning across age groups, workforce positions and experiences joined together Sept. 9 to enjoy mocktail drinks around the patio of Lakeside Dining. SPARKS, or Students Promoting Awareness, Responsibility, Knowledge and Success, joined Peer Educators, Phoenix Free and Elon Dining to host the event. Phoenix Free supports students who want to be substance-free or have had negative substance experiences in the past.

NEWS 9/9/26 4:21pm

Town of Elon, Gibsonville, Elon Campus Police assist in robbery investigation

By Mia Torres , Lily Mosbacher and Ethan Wu

There was a heavy police presence at the Citgo gas station on West Haggard Avenue in Elon around 2:40 p.m. on Sept. 9. Nine police cars were on the scene, including Town of Elon Police, Elon Campus Police and Gibsonville police. Police surrounded one vehicle, which according to Town of Elon police was tracked by a Burlington Police drone. Town of Elon police told Elon News Network the vehicle that was pulled over was tracked by a Burlington drone. That information was passed to Gibsonville and Town of Elon Police by the Burlington Police Department.

SPORTS 9/8/26 11:53pm

Elon women’s volleyball falls to App State

By Addison Hinson

Elon women’s volleyball fell to Appalachian State University, 1-3, in a hard-fought game where the Phoenix showed a lot of heart. Elon started off with a strong showing, but the Mountaineers matched their efforts, forcing the Phoenix to dig deep and respond. Elon next plays Davidson College at home at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in Schar Center. 

SPORTS 9/7/26 4:42pm

Varsity girls flag football takes root in Alamance County

By Kathan Gandhi

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s board of directors voted to approve girls flag football as an official high school sport over the summer, capping a rapid rise for the sport over the last two years. According to Eastern Alamance Athletic Director Brad Costa, the push began around the summer of 2024. ADs from the county met with representatives from the Carolina Panthers, who have invested over $2.5 million into growing the sport statewide over the last four years. 

NEWS 9/6/26 1:33pm

Alamance County keeps Sunday voting amid statewide changes

By Lily Mosbacher

With fewer than 50 days until early voting sites open their doors, several North Carolina counties are dropping Sunday voting from their schedules. The statewide shift comes as North Carolina prepares for the 2026 midterm election, with in-person early voting scheduled from Oct. 15 through Oct. 31.

NEWS 9/5/26 8:00pm

School of Communications rebrands communication design major

By Alannah Klingsporn

Elon University's School of Communications changed its communication design major to visual communication before the 2026-27 academic year. Chair of visual communication Ben Hannam said the change comes after prospective students expressed confusion between the major and digital content management. The DCM major was introduced in fall 2025. 

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LIFESTYLE 09/19/2026 1:00pm
Memories of cooking with family spark hands-on cooking class

Every Thursday morning in Colombia, the Montoya Posada family would gather in their grandma’s house. Over 20 people spending their time together and most importantly, cooking lunch. She said those memories are what inspired her to start El Centro’s in-person cooking classes called “Vamos a la Cocina,” meaning “Let’s go to the kitchen.”

LIFESTYLE 09/19/2026 11:25am
More than one identity: What it means to be Latine in the South

Senior Bella Espinoza is from Athens, Tennessee, has fair skin, red hair and talks with a southern twang. Most people, she says, when they meet her, don’t believe that she is half Mexican. Espinoza said she wanted to embrace her Mexican side, but she was raised not knowing a lot about her Latine heritage, and growing up in rural Tennessee made it even harder to find a community that could teach her more about it.

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