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NEWS 10/11/16 12:17pm

Elon, ABSS in informal talks about Elon Elementary School land

By Emmanuel Morgan

Elon University President Leo Lambert and ABSS Superintendent Bill Harrison have informally discussed a deal where the university would acquire Elon Elementary School, Harrison admitted after being accused of secrecy at an Oct. 10 Alamance-Burlington Board of Education meeting, according to the Burlington Times-News. As part of the deal, Elon would give ABSS land to build a new elementary school.

LIFESTYLE 10/11/16 10:37am

Film series to help educate community on difficult issues

By Alexandra Schonfeld

Through their partnership with Crossroads, an Elon class is helping to educate the Burlington community on important issues through film. Crossroads is a sexual assault response and resource center and child advocacy center that was established 40 years ago.  With offices only minutes away from campus, Crossroads provides a 24/7 crisis hotline as well as trained advocates for victims of sexual assault. “That’s where we provide really valuable services,” said Julie Budd, volunteer and outreach coordinator for the center.

NEWS 10/10/16 6:21pm

Elon 990 forms show financial comparisons with other universities

By Perry Elyaderani

Every year, Elon University and other tax-excluded organizations must release a tax form to the IRS by May in order to remain tax-exempt. These forms, called 990s, have to be published every year and must be made available to the public for three years. Elon News Network found Elon’s 2014 990 form and compared the school’s finances and salaries to Duke University and High Point University. Their forms are from 2013.

NEWS 10/10/16 2:22pm

Commencement 2017 will be held in Scott Plaza

By Leena Dahal

According to a letter from Jeffrey Clark, executive director of Cultural and Special Programs, commencement for December 2016 and Spring 2017 Elon University graduates will be held again in Scott Plaza —retreating from the original plan to adhere to university tradition and host commencement Under the Oaks.  Commencement in May 2016 was held in Scott Plaza due to McEwen construction plans.  "Returning Commencement to Under the Oaks this year would certainly require us to institute a ticket policy to limit the number of family/guests who can attend the outdoor ceremony," Clark added.

SPORTS 10/8/16 4:40pm

Last-gasp pass broken up as football loses to New Hampshire

By Alex Simon

On its final play of the night, the Elon University football team went for the win. But sophomore quarterback Daniel Thompson’s pass intended for freshman wide receiver Cole Taylor was broken up and the Phoenix lost to the University of New Hampshire 13-10 Friday night at Rhodes Stadium. “It was a good college football game — it was two good teams that put it all on the line,” said head coach Rich Skrosky.

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SPORTS 02/07/2026 4:59pm
Turnovers, 3-pointers lead to third straight loss for Elon

The Elon University men’s basketball team lost 82-77 to Drexel University in what is now their fifth loss in the last six games. Elon never led and now falls to a 5-7 record in the Coastal Athletic Association. Drexel, who entered the game last in conference scoring, put up 82 points in front of an energetic crowd that saw a season high 2,021 people in attendance.

NEWS 02/07/2026 1:47pm
Elon University sees registration for Scholarship Weekend increase

Elon University’s Scholarship Weekend is expected to see 1,143 applicants on campus, with 130 interviewing virtually, for the Fellows programs, Accelerated programs and the 3+1 Dual Degree program. According to Vice President for Enrollment Greg Zaiser, registration is approximately 30% higher than last year.

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