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With Trump nearing 100 days in office, latest Elon Poll takes temperature of NC voters

According to the latest Elon University Poll released on Wednesday, 49 percent of North Carolina respondents said that President Donald Trump is doing a worse job as president than President Barack Obama, while only 39 percent said Trump is outperforming his predecessor. The poll asked questions about voters' views of President Trump, his behaviors, and policies April 19-21.

Jerusalem native to bring Mediterranean cuisine to Downtown Elon

A Jerusalem native, Jamil Kadoura, came to the United States in 1978 to fulfill his American dream and learn business management. “I started as a dishwasher actually when I was a student,” Jamil Kadoura, owner of Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering in Chapel Hill said, “ I started getting promotions to assistant cook then assistant chef and sous chef.

Caroline Redd: A survivor and inspirer

Battling childhood cancer Elon sophomore Caroline Redd has known what it means to overcome difficult times since a young age.

Sexual Assault: It happens here, too

All Takeva Mitchell could think of was getting clean and showering — hoping to erase the disgust, guilt and pain she felt.

Professor incorporates technology and education

Mark Enfield, associate professor of education at Elon University, has been making waves in the educational world through his implementation of technology into local Alamance-Burlington classrooms. Enfield began his project this past March, with Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary School in Burlington.

Students build individual curriculum catered to interests

The majority of Elon students rely on predetermined major checksheets and degree audits to help them when registering for classes or working out their four-year-plan.

Students, faculty share research, experiences at Spring Undergraduate Research Forum

The Spring Undergraduate Research Forum, affectionately referred to as “SURF,” was held Tuesday at Elon University, and despite the dreary weather, students and faculty turned out in droves to see their peers' work.

ENN's international edition: stories from across campus and across the globe

Peruvian origins offer motivation for staff member

The youngest of five children, Keren Rivas was accustomed to being in school with one of her siblings and spending a lot of time with her family.

The CREDE's search for new leadership continues

When Randy Williams moved out of a leadership role for the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education (CREDE) in April 2016, a void was left in the organization’s leadership that has yet to be filled at Elon University.

French voters favor political outsiders, Prep for second round of presidential election

French voters are looking towards a final vote next Sunday, May 7th to elect their new President. It started off as an election with 11 candidates from across the political spectrum--but 4 emerged as legitimate contenders.

Women's lacrosse beats Hofstra in seniors' final game

This afternoon, the Elon University lacrosse team defeated Hofstra 15-7 at Rudd Field to celebrate the last home game for 11 seniors.

Relay for Life raises over $100,000 for American Cancer Society

On Friday, April 21st, the Elon Chapter of Colleges Against Cancer held their annual Relay for Life event in the Danieley Phoenix Activities and Recreation Center (PARC). Relay for Life is a student-led fundraisers where students form teams that compete to raise the most money for the American Cancer Society (ACS). The event began at 6 p.m.

Four years later, senior women's lacrosse players see impact left on program

Elon's seniors begin to wrap up their careers after starting the program four years ago and laying a foundation of success, trust and chemistry.

Elon football players charged with felony peeping appear in court

Two Elon University football players — Khalil Moore, 18, and Jeremiah Bridges, 19, — were both charged with a Class I felony secret peeping in preliminary hearings Monday. Their court date is set for Wednesday, May 10. 

Elon student arrested, charged in property hit and run

Elon University sophomore Nicholas Conti was arrested on Thursday on the charge of a 'hit and run.' According to Alamance Police, the incident occurred last Saturday at Kangaroo gas station where a Toyota backed into a Ford before fleeing the scene.

Elon women's soccer teams up with the Vs. Cancer Foundation to honor former teammate

The Elon University women’s soccer team took the field tonight with a different purpose. Tonight was their final spring practice match, a game against Belmont Abbey.

ROBERTS: When hosting cultural events, focus on educating

While Elon University might be working hard to increase racial and cultural diversity, as a university we still fall short of meeting the kind of racial and cultural ratio we should have if we are going to boast about our “global engagement”. Coming to Elon I knew that I wouldn’t be seeing as much diversity as I was used to, but when I found out that only 20 percent of my class identified as a person of color, I was appalled. According to a study done in 2015 by the Pew Research Center, about 35% of people in the United States identify as a person of color.

Lakeside’s ‘One World’ station sparks global dialogue

When Elon University first opened the doors of Lakeside Dining Hall in 2013, they also opened up a world of new foods and tastes with the “One World” international station. This station was originally founded by Pinky Varghese, global neighborhood director for Elon dining.

Softball tops UNCG behind three runs from freshman catcher

The Elon University softball team beat the University of North Carolina at Greensboro on Wednesday afternoon, topping the Spartans 7-2 under overcast skies at Hunt Softball Park. The Phoenix got the victory behind a four-run fifth inning, seizing on a stretch of shaky pitching from UNCG.