Hurricane Florence Coverage

Thousands of miles away from home, international students on campus brace for hurricane

Several of Elon University’s international students will be remaining on campus during Hurricane Florence, which is now expected to make landfall as a Category 2 storm Friday morning.

With storm cancelling classes, plenty of time to hit the gym

Though most of campus closed down at 8 a.m. this morning, the Koury Athletic Center is still open for students to enjoy. Extending their hours to 8 p.m. tonight, many students are turning to the gym as a place to go to stave off boredom.

Burlington hotels fill up with coastal evacuees

Coastal residents escaping Hurricane Florence have been fleeing their homes and heading west for the weekend. Most hotels in the Burlington area have had an increase in customers and as the weekend approaches, reservations are even harder to get. 

From felines to equines, Elon's pet owners prepare for Hurricane Florence

With Hurricane Florence on its way, some students are wondering what to do with their pets. Sophomore Imogen Thomson and her horse Chairman are choosing to ride out the storm in Elon. 

Farmers Market vendors not deterred by storm, emptied campus

With Hurricane Florence still headed for the Carolinas most on-campus Elon students have left to head out of the storm’s path, but others in the area have decided to brave the storm. 

Lamb's Chapel prepares for storm's arrival as only shelter in Alamance County

The Lamb’s Chapel, located on 415 Roxboro Road in Haw River, opened its doors this morning at 10 a.m. for people seeking emergency shelter during the storm. The American Red Cross is operating and staffing the shelter, along with other county officials.

After evacuation request, students flee far and wide to escape hurricane

Students lugged duffel bags and suitcases through the muggy morning air Thursday, joining the thousands who heeded a request to evacuate campus ahead of Hurricane Florence’s arrival. 

From extra food to backup electricity, Elon says it's prepared for whatever Hurricane Florence may bring

In the event of a power outage, Moseley Center would became the main shelter for Elon students still on campus. About 1,400 students elected to ride out Hurricane Florence in campus housing.

11 a.m.: Hurricane Florence update

Hurricane Florence is a Category 2 storm heading toward the coast. Current National Hurricane Service projections show the storm making landfall around 8 a.m. Friday. 

Local businesses prepare for Hurricane Florence

From clearing shelves of water, pumping gas and squeezing in last-minute meals out, customers are fleeing to local businesses in preparation for Hurricane Florence. 

Elon Votes helps students cast ballots away from home

With midterm elections around the corner, students from states other than North Carolina are deciding whether or not to make their voices count here or at home.

Town of Elon declares state of emergency Thursday morning

Mayor Jerry Tolley said the town is monitoring the storm from the Emergency Operations Center

Are you at risk?

With the craze of the new school year dying down, there is one new policy being implemented that students may have overlooked: midterm grades are changing.

Growing Payne: women's soccer coach brings winning ways to Elon

Elon University announced Feb. 24, 2018 that Payne would be stepping in to fill the role of head coach. Now it's time to see if he can continue his tradition of winning with Elon.

Controversy surrounding removal of NRA flag from Smith Hall

As the conversation surrounding gun rights and safety headlines conversations in the national political climate, this debate is also playing out on Elon’s campus, as the bright red National Rifle Association flag hanging outside Smith Hall was removed by Residence Life last week. 

FLECK: A column about an op-ed

President Trump called the ghostwriter “gutless.” He shamed “the failing New York Times” and other media outlets, as he has done so many times, on principle of being news organizations. In addressing the Op-Ed, he assured his crowd that the media would have nothing to write about in the coming years.  Let me tell you that he couldn’t be more wrong.

PREVIEW: Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Festival

Hispanic Heritage month celebrates the long history of Latinx and Hispanic Americans in North America and their heritage. 

Elon sophomore concerned for home in Wilmington as Florence bears down on NC coast

Some Elon University students have already evacuated campus, but for others, heading home is not an option.

The American Red Cross Piedmont Triad Chapter will Open a Shelter in Alamance County

Elon Eats: MaGerks bar and restaurant opens its doors for soft opening

The long-awaited Magurks, bar and restaurant, opened its doors with a soft opening over the weekend, filling the space that West End left behind.