Hurricane Florence Coverage

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NEWS 2/18/26 5:55pm

Despite price reduction, Elon external abroad fee sparks concern among students

By Alannah Klingsporn

Starting in fall 2026, Elon University will implement a new price for its external study abroad fee. The fee, which was previously $4,700 for several years, but was reduced to a $3,500 fee, will apply to all students participating in approved affiliate semester programs, such as Semester at Sea and the Theater Academy of London. The fee is part of the billing structure for study abroad, which also includes health, safety and a sustainability fee. 

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NEWS 2/18/26 2:07pm

Danieley apartment renovations next academic year will require student relocation

By Abigail Hines

Danieley apartments A through F will see phased renovations during the 2026-2027 academic year. Director of Residence Life Kirsten Carrier said the specifics of what the upgrades will entail have not been finalized yet, but the flooring, lighting and kitchen appliances will likely be replaced. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/18/26 11:06am

Elon University Belk Library hosts African American Literature Read-In

By Elissa Leka

Students gathered at Elon University’s Belk Library on Feb. 17 to share poetry and prose with the Elon community —turning literature into an opportunity for expression during Black History Month. The event opened with a reading from assistant professor of English Dan Burns, who shared an excerpt from “The Nickel Boys”. He chose the book knowing that he was about to head over to Global Neighbourhood for a film screening of the movie adaptation. 

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NEWS 2/18/26 8:05am

Forever chemical found in well at Eli Whitney Fire Department

By Alice Morrissey

The Eli Whitney Fire Department released a press release saying that PFAS scientifically known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, were found in the water supply from its well. The discovery came after tests were conducted as part of the statewide firefighting research program passed by the legislature in 2023. As part of this program, the North Carolina Collaboratory tested water wells at 411 rural fire stations across North Carolina.

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LIFESTYLE 2/17/26 2:45pm

Local Black-owned businesses promote relationships, fill needs in community

By Abby Gravely

When clients visit Crown Slayer Salon in downtown Gibsonville, they go for more than just the hairstyles. Owner and stylist Bonita Garner works to provide everyone who sits down in her chair an outlet to talk, ask for advice or just connect. Together they form a relationship that is more than just stylist and client, but one of openness and mutual trust. 

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NEWS 2/17/26 11:20am

Brandon Enoch’s Trail for Green Level widens

By Alex Nettles

A long road led Brandon Enoch to become the town administrator of Green Level, a role assumed at the beginning of this year. He first worked in Green Level as the parks and recreation director. Now, he wants to bring the Green Level Woodland Trail, adventure tourism and a higher tax base to the town. 

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NEWS 2/17/26 8:54am

Elon University ranks 9th for on-campus technological integration

By Evan Cooper

Elon University is ranked the ninth best high-tech college campus by University Magazine, a publication that reports news about colleges and universities to inform students and prospective students. It is the highest ranking high-tech campus in the state of North Carolina, above Duke University at twelfth.

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NEWS 2/16/26 10:44pm

Ground breaks on biggest investment project in Burlington history

By Alice Morrissey

The ground officially broke Feb. 16 at the new distribution center location for Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of the grocery store chain, Food Lion. Located near the border of Alamance and Guilford counties, construction has begun on the $860 million project.

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LIFESTYLE 2/16/26 5:54pm

Elon alum details the experiences of fatherhood in children's book ‘We Love you ForAva!’

By Trista Panagakos

For Jeffrey and Corddarryl Williamson-Rose, adoption was an option they were considering months before their wedding. They debated other ways to grow their family, but after getting married in September 2022, they began the adoption process. The Williamson-Roses’ adoption journey began with a home study, a procedure where a social worker ensures the parents hoping to adopt are fit to care for and provide for a child. 

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NEWS 2/16/26 3:00pm

Online apparel store files to dissolve after Elon trademark infringement lawsuit

By Miles Hayford

Elon University has filed a federal lawsuit against a Washington-based online apparel seller, alleging that it is infringing on its trademarks. After the suit was filed by Elon on Feb. 11, the company began the process of winding down operations on Feb. 13, according to articles of dissolution filed with the Washington Secretary of State.

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NEWS 2/16/26 1:12pm

Alamance County Commissioner dies

By Megan Walsh

Alamance County Commissioner and Elon University alum John Paisley Jr. ’70, R, has died. Paisley served on the commission consecutively since 2020 and previously served in 2014.

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LIFESTYLE 2/15/26 6:30pm

Elon University Truitt Center hosts Ripple Interfaith Conference for 10th year

By Alannah Klingsporn

The Elon University Truitt Center hosted its annual weekend-long Ripple Interfaith conference from Feb.13 to Feb. 15 in Numen Lumen, where students and visitors from other colleges, such as Queens University of Charlotte and Texas Christian University, were able to participate in various activities, such as an art project and attend breakout sessions happening around Elon University’s campus. 

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NEWS 2/15/26 3:22pm

Former Elon professor files wrongful termination lawsuit against university

By Fiona McAllister

Former Elon professor of accounting Ray Knight has filed a federal lawsuit against Elon University, alleging the university retaliated against him for whistleblowing, wrongfully denied him tenure, wrongfully terminated his employment and violated both federal whistleblower protections and North Carolina public policy. The lawsuit was filed Feb. 6 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.

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LIFESTYLE 2/15/26 1:58pm

Mother, daughter continue family legacy in Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Cameko Proctor did not always know whether her daughter, Elon senior Maleah Proctor, would join Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. For both women, Maleah’s membership was more than crossing into a Divine Nine organization. It was a family legacy, passed down through generations.

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LIFESTYLE 2/14/26 6:11pm

Courses on Black history at Elon University broaden students’ perspectives

By Abigail Hines

In just three weeks in January, Elon professor of sociology Raj Ghoshal takes his students through 500 years of history, focusing on the Black freedom struggle. Ghoshal said his course, SOC 3300: The Long Civil Rights Movement, helps students recognize the longevity of the fight for civil rights. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/14/26 8:02am

Delta Sigma Theta, Omega Psi Phi Incorporated host Spread the Love

By Alannah Klingsporn

Elon’s Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated hosted their Spread the Love event Feb. 13, where students made and decorated chocolate-covered strawberries and created cards and bracelets for teddy bears.

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SPORTS 2/13/26 11:52pm

Southeast Alamance High School remains undefeated with senior night win

By Benjamin Berfield

The Southeast Alamance High School girl’s basketball team kept its undefeated season alive with a 54-44 victory over the Eastern Alamance Eagles on Senior Night. The teams entered the game having won 22 and 17 games, respectively. Throughout the first three quarters, the Eagles managed to keep pace with Southeast Alamance until the Stallions used a 12-6 fourth quarter to pull away.

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LIFESTYLE 2/13/26 6:17pm

Elon University leadership fellows connect to history during Disarming Injustice course

By Alice Morrissey

Each year, the sophomore cohort for the Elon Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows takes a trip to Alabama during the Winter Term, visiting places with deep American history and relevance, including landmarks of the Civil Rights Movement such as the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the Equal Justice Initiative Legacy Museum and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. 

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NEWS 2/13/26 2:00pm

Elon School of Communications evacuated due to mini-fridge malfunction

By Kathan Gandhi and Abby Gravely

Elon students, faculty and staff are back inside after the town of Elon Fire Department evacuated Elon University’s School of Communications for almost 40 minutes Friday afternoon following a call from campus security. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/13/26 10:17am

La memoria de las víctimas de linchamientos en el condado de Alamance permanece viva mientras una coalición educa a la comunidad

By Miles Hayford

La Alamance County Community Remembrance Coalition trabaja para educar a la comunidad local sobre las tres víctimas documentadas de linchamientos en el condado de Alamance: Wyatt Outlaw, William Puryear y John Jeffries. Loy Campbell, integrante de la coalición, dijo que entender cómo llegamos hasta aquí es esencial para encontrar una forma de vivir en una sociedad libre del terror racial.

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