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NEWS 2/20/26 11:30am

State Senate primary threatens to topple North Carolina’s political hierarchy

By Miles Hayford

Over his 26 years in the North Carolina State Senate, Sen. Phil Berger has carved out significant influence, and since becoming the Senate leader in 2011, he has been one of the most powerful political players in the state. But Berger’s grip on the state’s Republican Party is now at risk of tumbling away due to a popular, cowboy hat-wearing sheriff from Rockingham County. Sam Page, who has been the sheriff of Rockingham County since 1998, is running against Berger for State Senate District 26, which includes Rockingham County and parts of Guilford County.

LIFESTYLE 2/19/26 3:45pm

NC walking challenges and groups fuel health, wellness

By Monika Jurevicius

For the past 12 years, the Elon faculty/staff walking challenge has provided a space for Elon employees to stay active and create connections around campus. There has been a spring walking challenge for the past two years, with this spring’s theme being “Elon Olympics Walking Challenge: Race for the Gold.” 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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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NEWS 03/30/2026 8:29pm
Gathering of friends celebrates life of Elon faculty member

Students, colleagues, family and friends gathered in the Numen Lumen gathering space on March 30 to celebrate the life of Allison Keill, director of the Elon Curriculum Resources Center. She passed away March 25 at 50 years old following an 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. The gathering of friends began with words from University Chaplain and Dean of Multifaith Engagement Kirstin Boswell before the floor opened up for attendees to share feelings and memories.

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