Letters to the Editor

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NEWS 10/11/18 9:39pm

Rains from Tropical Storm Michael drench Elon

By Anton L. Delgado

On the first full day of Fall Break, rains and winds from Tropical Storm Michael wreaked havoc on Elon University. Alamance County declared a state of emergency and was under a slew of weather alerts, including a flash flood warning and a tornado watch.

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NEWS 10/11/18 8:00am

The business of change and standing against ICE

By Cammie Behnke

The 287(g) program, a partnership initiative with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is back up for discussion, and Alamance County businesses are speaking out.

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NEWS 10/11/18 8:00am

Changes to come in the funding of religious organizations

By Grace Morris

Money might soon have an effect on how students participate in religious organizations at Elon University. 

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SPORTS 10/10/18 11:24pm

Goodrum and No. 13 UNCW take down Elon

By Nick Bisconti and Caitlin Rundle

The Elon University Phoenix (3-7-1) took on the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks (9-2-1) ranked No. 13 in the country on Wednesday night. In the on-and-off rain and intense humidity, the Phoenix were unable to break a six-game winless streak against the Seahawks who were yet to lose a game in the CAA conference, falling 2-0.

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NEWS 10/10/18 8:00am

A surprising change to the Global Neighborhood

By Hannah Massen

The Global Neighborhood’s three largest buildings will no longer go by their original letters.

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SPORTS 10/10/18 8:00am

Legit at long last: Win over JMU redefining Elon football

By Alex Hager

It’s hard to overstate how momentous Saturday’s win was for Elon. The Phoenix marched into Harrisonburg, sling and stone in hand, and toppled the FCS football Goliath that is James Madison University.

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NEWS 10/10/18 8:00am

'Her Time': Connie Book relies on history to plan for the future

By Emmanuel Morgan

Elon University President Connie Book has mentored numerous students in her career. But even as the first woman who’ll be inaugurated as an Elon president, she loves being mentored, too.  

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LIFESTYLE 10/9/18 9:31am

Burlington children’s bake sale raises $500 for Hurricane Florence relief

By Meagan Lynn

Local children raise money for victims of Hurricane Florence

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SPORTS 10/8/18 10:10pm

Elon University Football jumps to No. 5 in the nation

By Jack Haley

Elon football has moved up to No. 5 in the nation in the STATS Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Top 25 poll and No. 6 in the FCS Coaches poll.

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NEWS 10/8/18 7:42pm

Service Learning: Elon Volunteers to travel to Fayetteville for Florence relief

By Maeve Ashbrook

After Hurricane Florence hit the Carolina coast last month, Elon University students are searching for ways to help victims. Director of the Kernodle Center for Service Learning Mary Morrison organized a group of volunteers to travel to Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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SPORTS 10/7/18 6:53pm

Volleyball falls to JMU in four sets

By Caitlin Rundle

The Phoenix remains winless all-time against the Dukes, now sitting at a 0-10 career record. Senior outsider hitter Kam Terry said, “JMU is our biggest rival in the CAA, so we always come into the game really really excited, trying to get the win.”

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NEWS 10/7/18 4:31pm

Pride festival comes to Alamance County

By Nina Fleck

Alamance County's fourth-annual Pride festival gave more color to Burlington Oct. 6. Drag queens, vendors, students and community members gathered to express and show support for the LGBTQIA community.

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SPORTS 10/6/18 7:42pm

No. 9 Elon football shocks No. 2 JMU

By Alex Reynolds

Elon University football (4-1) upset defending Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) champion and No. 2-seed James Madison University (4-2) in dramatic fashion to spoil the Dukes' Parents Weekend game 27-24.

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NEWS 10/6/18 4:41pm

Biko Mandela Gray: "On Not Standing a Chance: Black Life & the Object"

 

Biko Mandela Gray speaks to Elon students for the Fall 2018 Ferris E. Reynolds philosophy lecture 

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NEWS 10/5/18 3:10pm

SGA discusses freedom of speech in first monthly town hall of 2018

By Baylor Rodman

SGA moved its town hall to downstairs Moseley in hopes of attracting more students to the discussion.

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NEWS 10/5/18 2:13pm

Listen to the inaugural edition of the ENN Radio podcast

By Alex Hager

On the first episode of ENN's new podcast, we take a look at Elon's strategic plan with reporter Victoria Traxler, hear the latest updates on McEwen Dining Hall with news director Maya Eaglin, and preview Saturday's football game at JMU with sports director Jack Haley.

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NEWS 10/5/18 1:55pm

Volleyball loses fifth straight falling to Towson

By Alex Reynolds

Elon University Volleyball (8-7) fell in four sets to the Towson Tigers (7-11) in the team’s first home CAA matchup in the Schar Center (18-25,19-25, 25-21, 23-25). With this loss, the team’s losing streak persists to five straight.

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NEWS 10/5/18 10:42am

The freshman class attends Elon's Call to Honor

By Elisabeth Bachmann

Freshmen students reflected on their values at the Call to Honor ceremony.

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NEWS 10/5/18 9:53am

Merge: Bringing local artists into the spotlight

By Grace Morris

Local artists were represented tonight in Merge, a pop-up exhibition in downtown Graham. 

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NEWS 10/4/18 6:37pm

Strength in Numbers and Allies

By Rachel Ellis

The #MeToo and Times Up Movements have repeatedly made headlines over the past year.  This week, sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh fueled the conversation once again. 

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