Hurricane Florence Coverage

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NEWS 10/10/19 3:00pm

Sustainability survey shapes future campus initiatives

By Emilia Muniz

The results of a sustainability survey assessing attitudes and behaviors of Elon University students, faculty and staff, guide the design of future goals for the Office of Sustainability.

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NEWS 10/10/19 1:03pm

New Town of Elon Police sergeants making history

By Brian Rea

Two Elon Police sergeants are in the first weeks of new jobs after a historic promotion. Sgt. Ditra Graves and Kenrick King are the first African-American sergeants in the department’s history. 

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NEWS 10/10/19 11:21am

Philosollamas club discusses bringing train stop to Elon

By Maeve Ashbrook

Assistant Professor of Philosophy Lauren Guilmette said the decision to bring a train stop to Elon will depend on whether or not students care. However, members of the Philosollamas club already do. The club met Wednesday night to discuss the positive impacts a train stop could bring to Elon University. 

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NEWS 10/10/19 8:00am

Elon launches textile recycling program

By Mackenzie Wilkes

A new textile recycling program has been launched by Elon University’s Office of Sustainability. The recycling initiative allows Elon community members to recycle clothing, carpets, bedspreads and other fabric-like items.

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NEWS 10/10/19 12:29am

Car damaged by gunfire outside of Elon's Chabad House

By Elon News Network

Reports of a vehicle being damaged by a gunshot outside of the Chabad House at 107 Truitt Drive were reported sometime between 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Vice President of Student Life Jon Dooley said in a campus-wide email sent on Thursday night.

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NEWS 10/10/19 12:00am

Referrals and arrests at Elon rise from past years

By Anton L. Delgado

Arrests and referrals for drug and liquor related violations jumped at Elon University from 2016 to 2018. Elon is the only school among its peer institutions to see a percentage increase in all four drug and liquor categories, according to data from campus police departments, published in federally required reports.

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SPORTS 10/9/19 3:00pm

Transfer cross country runner unlocks her potential

By Jimmy Fitzpatrick

Though senior Scolasticah Kemei's run through the competition has seemed effortless, her path to get to this point was anything but that.

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LIFESTYLE 10/9/19 1:11pm

Hispanic Heritage Month open mic night held at Oak House

By Carmencita Rosales

Elon University students who identify as Hispanic/Latinx recited poetry, sang and performed comedy during Voces Latinas, a Hispanic Heritage Month Open Mic Night, at Oak House on Oct. 8th. The event was hosted by El Centro of Espanol and the Latinx-Hispanic Union. 

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NEWS 10/9/19 12:00pm

The Inn at Elon's unique mission

By Lauren Singles

Starting in early October, the university has begun taking reservations to fill Elon University’s new hotel for next year. Raising money for financial aid is the main mission for The Inn at Elon, which is currently under construction.

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NEWS 10/9/19 8:00am

Local Farm doing its part to fight hunger in the area

By Hannah Massen

The 720 acres of woods, fields, streams and pastures of Guilford County Farm border one of North Carolina’s 349 food deserts, where some low-income families lack access to sustainable nutrition. However, Guilford County officials and community members are working to change that by donating fresh produce.

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NEWS 10/8/19 9:20pm

Baltutis and Cook to face off in the general election

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Ian Baltutis and Joey Cook Sr have won the Burlington primary election for mayor. The two candidates move to the general election Nov. 5 where voters will elect the new mayor for the City of Burlington.

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LIFESTYLE 10/8/19 1:50pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Biennial Studio art faculty exhibition

By Audrey Raphaels

On Oct. 7, art faculty had the opportunity to showcase their artwork. Gallery 406 holds the exhibition every two years to show the diversity of aspects the faculty cover in their work.

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NEWS 10/8/19 1:32pm

Title IX pioneer speaks at Elon

By Kyra O'Connor

Pino-Silva was one of the first people to file a Title Ⅸ complaint, sparking a nationwide movement in 2013. Since then, she has co-authored the book "We Believe You: Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault Speak Out" and starred in the documentary "The Hunting Ground." 

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NEWS 10/7/19 8:50pm

National Weather Service classifies Alamance County farms in moderate drought

By Liam Collins

The long stretch of hot, dry weather from the last several months is shriveling up income for Alamance County farmers.

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LIFESTYLE 10/7/19 7:26pm

Solstitium Yoga Festival pushes students to focus on mental health

 

Phi Beta Kappa Commons was home to the fourth annual yoga festival, Solsitium, where the yoga club hosts an outdoor yoga practice, meditation and has giveaways. 

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NEWS 10/7/19 8:00am

BONNER: Student organizations need to keep talking about sex

By Annemarie Bonner

At Elon University, there are many resources to promote sexual health and well-being, all of which can be found on Elon’s website under Student Health and Wellness. These resources are extremely helpful to college students, but as freshmen, we’re only made aware of some of these resources.

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NEWS 10/6/19 9:01pm

The Burlington mayoral election explained

By Mackenzie Wilkes

There are three candidates vying for votes in the primary municipal election, which will be held this Tuesday, Oct. 8. The mayoral office for the City of Burlington will be on the ballot. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.

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NEWS 10/6/19 7:29pm

Alamance County Crop Hunger Walk celebrates 50 years

By Maeve Ashbrook

It was chilly on Saturday October 6, but not chilly enough to stop over 150 walkers raising money to end hunger in Alamance County. The Alamance County Crop Hunger Walk hosted their 50th annual 5K walk some walking, some running, and some staying behind to offer support.

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SPORTS 10/6/19 12:00pm

Club hockey's one female player is turning heads for all the right reasons

By Amanda Gibson

Standing at 5 feet and 4 inches on the ice, sophomore Grace Moroney’s blonde ponytail is seen as she skates down the rink, which comes as a surprise to some fans. 

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NEWS 10/6/19 8:00am

CHEAT SHEET: The effects of the EPA rolling back the Clean Water Act

By Kaitlyn Vigeant

The Trump Administration finalized the repeal of the 2015 clean water regulation under the Clean Water Act, known as the “Waters of the United States” rule.

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