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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. 

NEWS 9/4/26 11:30pm

Chabad Elon hosts former IDF soldier at The Fat Frogg

By Elon News Network

Following social media criticism, Chabad Elon held a private event at The Fat Frogg with a former member of the Israel Defense Forces on Sept. 4. Chabad Elon, which is not a fully university affiliated organization, announced last week that Adi Karni, a former IDF soldier, would be coming to speak to the organization to share his experiences and give a “message of courage, resilience and Jewish pride.” The announcement sparked sharp criticism online.

NEWS 9/3/26 4:58pm

The Root Trackside to close after 15 years

By Miles Hayford

After 15 years in downtown Elon, The Root Trackside is closing Oct. 30. The restaurant announced the news via social media post Sept. 3. Elon alums Lynn Terrell ’97 and Chris Brumbaugh ’97, who own The Root, said the closing is bittersweet.

LIFESTYLE 9/2/26 11:52pm

Students and clubs connect at Fall Organization Fair

By Evan Cooper

Students and on-campus clubs filled Young Commons for Elon University’s 2026 Fall Organization Fair. Hosted by the Office of Student Involvement, the Organization Fair is a chance for students to see the different on-campus clubs and organizations open to them at Elon.

LIFESTYLE 9/1/26 5:05pm

Student finds her community 3,000 miles away from home

By Emma Perman

For many freshmen, moving into college meant packing the practical things like clothes, toiletries and pictures of family and friends; to make an unfamiliar room feel a little more like home. For Jayne Gilchrist, that also meant making room for her childhood stuffed animal and a pair of cowboy boots. 

LIFESTYLE 8/31/26 8:51pm

Elon’s Common Reading looks beyond the basketball court

By Elissa Leka

For some students, a book about basketball might sound like an unlikely Common Reading. For Elon’s incoming class, however, poet and essayist Hanif Abdurraqib’s “There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension” could offer a different path into conversations about identity, community and belonging, as freshman begin their college journey this semester. 

LIFESTYLE 8/30/26 12:36am

Elon University’s BSU welcomes students to cookout

By Emma Luckman

Elon University’s Black Student Union came together on Phi Beta Kappa Commons to welcome new students to their Welcome B(l)ack Cookout on August 28th. They had food, games and a student DJ to fill the space. Vice President of Special Events Juliette Elise Hill said this event is a space for inclusivity and collectiveness among the Black community. 

NEWS 8/29/26 4:22pm

Gov. Stein vetoes controversial elections reform bill

By Evan Cooper

Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a sweeping elections reform bill that would reduce early voting days and expand the state auditor’s authority in elections. The legislation now heads back to the state House of Representatives. House Bill 958 includes measures to reduce early voting periods for primaries and special elections from 17 days to 10 days, allow precinct officials to be removed by county boards on the day of an election and require the state auditor to conduct post-election audits of county election systems. Stein vetoed the bill Aug. 17.

SPORTS 8/28/26 12:11am

Elon football opens season with dominant 42-7 win over Glenville State

By Kathan Gandhi

As Elon football’s Tony Trisciani ran toward a semi-shirtless group of Phoenix fans celebrating in the stands, the eight-year head coach had one final reason to smile. His team had just opened the season with a 42-7 win over Glenville State University, sending the Phoenix-faithful home — or, in this case, keeping them in the stands — celebrating.

NEWS 8/27/26 11:17am

Director of bands leaves Elon University mid-summer

By Evan Cooper

After three music department staff members left Elon University during the summer, KC Carter — a drum major for Elon’s Fire of the Carolinas Marching Band — said they were concerned about the future of the band. Jonathan Poquette served as the director of bands since 2019, but he left Elon University over the summer. Poquette’s last day at Elon was July 3.

NEWS 8/26/26 6:11pm

Elon continues sustainable water practices during drought

By Alice Morrissey

Alamance County is experiencing an especially dry summer, causing several towns throughout the county to issue severe drought warnings and implement Stage 1 water conservation efforts. Although rain in recent weeks has helped ease the harsh conditions, Burlington and town of Elon officials continue to call on residents to practice responsible water use. As students at Elon University settle back on campus for the start of fall classes, the university’s office of sustainability is encouraging students to support the ongoing water conservation efforts.

SPORTS 8/25/26 2:21pm

Elon Athletics debuts new physical Phoenix mascot

By Kathan Gandhi

Elon Athletics introduced the new physical mascot at the semester's first College Coffee on Aug. 25. The mascot — a bright red Phoenix wearing Elon's monogram "E" and shoes with flame designs — is part of the university's athletics rebrand, which was initially announced Aug. 17.

NEWS 8/25/26 11:48am

Student guide explores human skills in AI age

By Kate Gray

As professors and students prepare for another semester in a higher education landscape increasingly impacted by artificial intelligence, some are turning to a new student guide to artificial intelligence. Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center recently published a Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence. Mustafa Akben, director of artificial intelligence integration at Elon University, said he sees AI as a fundamentally just system, but the way students integrate AI into their learning determines how it impacts them.

NEWS 8/24/26 6:51pm

Town of Elon prepared for annual influx of students

By Emma Perman

During a quiet summer, the town of Elon prepared to welcome about 6,000 Elon University students back to campus. According to Elon Mayor Emily Sharpe, for a town with about 6,000 permanent residents, the return of thousands of students can have an effect on everything from public services to local businesses. 

LIFESTYLE 8/24/26 2:16pm

Elon University Music Theatre Program continues award-winning education

By Megan Walsh

Dedication to the craft, leadership and unique opportunities are just some of the features of Elon University Music Theatre, or “MT” program, that faculty and students said make their program award-winning. In May 2026, the Music Theatre program was included in a Hollywood Reporter article listing the top 25 drama schools in the world, and in August 2026, Elon was named the top school in the Princeton Review’s “Best College Theater” category. 

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SPORTS 09/19/2026 10:42pm
Phoenix football rebounds against Sacred Heart Pioneers with 24-21 win

The Elon football team kicked off their Coastal Athletic Association home opener against the Sacred Heart University Pioneers on Sept. 19, bringing the fuel at Rhodes Stadium with new energy after last week’s loss against the University of Rhode Island. On the first defensive possession of the half, the Phoenix came out strong and only allowed the Pioneers five plays. As the Phoenix offense took the field, they couldn’t get anything going, leading to a three-and-out. The Pioneers hit the ground running on their second possession, getting all the way to Elon’s 20-yard line. Despite a false start by Sacred Heart graduate offensive lineman Tim Suk, the Phoenix couldn’t get momentum, leading to a touchdown by senior wide receiver Jason Palmieri.

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.”

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