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Elon Community Garden hosts 11th annual Strawberry Festival

The Elon University community is invited to enjoy free strawberry treats and plants for sale at the 11th annual Elon Community Garden Strawberry Festival from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at the Elon Community Garden located behind the Sklut Hillel Center.

SGA fall 2019 candidates will not be allowed to hang posters, flyers

The fall 2019 elections will now be paperless, according to legislation passed by SGA Thursday, May 2. 

Women's Track and Field looks to claim first conference title in two years

With the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Women’s Track and Field Championships set to kick off this Friday, the Phoenix will be looking for a shot at redemption. The championship for Women’s Track and Field will be held at Elon University for the first time since 2016. Coincidentally, that was also the last time the Phoenix took home the CAA title.

NC educators, supporters rally in Raleigh

North Carolina educators, school staff and supporters gathered at the Red4Ed NC march and rally in the state capital. They marched to the legislative building to advocate for raising wages, mental and physical health, benefits and degree compensation.

Yom Hashoa shines awareness on anti-semitism

Students, faculty, and staff gathered around the Moseley Center on Wednesday to read the names of those who died during the Holocaust in honor of Yom Hashoah.

PHOTO GALLERY: North Carolina teachers march, rally in Raleigh

Student arrested with shotgun in Danieley Center

Sophomore Kevin Li was arrested Wednesday morning for having a shotgun in his dorm. Court documents show that bond for Li was set at $20,000.

First Latino-based fraternity established at Elon

Sophomore Kevin Alvarado knew the first day he stepped on Elon University’s campus as a student that he wanted to establish a Latino-based fraternity. He knew founding an organization at Elon wasn’t going to be easy or happen automatically. But he knew giving the Latinx community more representation in Elon’s greek life mattered.

Student innovation takes over Moseley

This year’s Maker Takeover will feature a variety of innovative projects created in Elon University’s Maker Hub. The Hub’s tagline, “Everyone is a Maker,” will be demonstrated through presentations, showcases and interactive tutorials.

N.C. House Bill could increase ICE presence in local communities

The North Carolina House passed a bill this month that would require county sheriffs' departments to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Currently, sheriffs' departments have the authority to decide whether or not to work with ICE when they receive immigrants.

Elon men's tennis will play University of Georgia in NCAA tournament

Elon University's men’s tennis team will play the University of Georgia in the NCAA Tournament, which kicks off this weekend. The team hosted a watch party in Schar Center Monday night, eagerly awaiting the reveal of their opponent.

Football compete in final spring scrimmage

The football team ends their spring season with a scrimmage on Rudd Field.

Survivors speak out at Take Back the Night

Take Back the Night is an event hosted once a semester by the Gender and LGBTQIA Center (GLC) in partnership with the Iota Psi chapter of Alpha Chi Omega and other student organizations, according to Becca Bishopric Patterson, assistant director of the GLC. Students have the option to speak about their experiences in a designated safe space.

Oli Udoh Drafted 193 Overall by Minnesota Vikings

Udoh is the first Elon football player to be drafted since 2013 and the 12th player in Elon history to be drafted.

North Carolina paramedic, fire engineer serves community from behind the wheel of first response vehicles

Paul McNabb is a third-generation firefighter — now, fire engineer — and a first-generation paramedic. His family history and 11 years as a first responder allow him to provide insight into different high (and low) pressure scenarios — and the climate surrounding the people who navigate them.

GALANTE: Support first-generation college students at Elon

As the daughter of an "illegal" immigrant and a landscaper, Nicole Galante will defy the odds by becoming the first in her family to graduate from college come May.  

Elon University Holi celebration postponed again

Elon University’s Holi celebration — originally set for Friday, April 5 — has been postponed again until Friday, May 3, at 4 p.m. due to inclement weather concerns, according to Carrie Seigler, multifaith coordinator for Elon's Truitt Center.

SGA Town Hall addresses relationship between student, town residents

The April 2019 SGA Town Hall centered around safety and ways Elon University students and town residents can better co-exist. 

Food for thought: The story behind Greensboro’s immigrant-owned restaurants

With a diverse background and larger than average immigrant population, the city of Greensboro is peppered with several immigrant-owned restaurants. 

Navigating obstacles: An Elon student's unique hobby

For some, "American Ninja Warrior" may just be an entertaining television show. But for one Elon student, it’s a passion.