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NEWS 9/10/26 9:32pm

Elon students honor 9/11 victims with 1,000 flags across campus

By Adam Pollard

Elon University’s Student Government Association hosted a memorial event Sept. 10 to honor 9/11 victims. Around 1,000 American flags were placed across Young Commons by different organizations, such as Greek Life and athletic groups. These flags line the perimeters of the brick pathways that stretch the Young Commons field.

NEWS 9/10/26 8:02pm

Graham couple receives community support after lightning strikes house

By Abigail Hines

Kayla Gray was driving back to Graham, North Carolina, in the middle of a thunderstorm Aug. 21 when she received a frantic call from her mom. Twenty minutes before the call, Gray said her mother, Janet, was sitting in her kitchen when she heard a loud boom that sounded like a bomb. The whole room turned bright orange, and almost immediately she smelled smoke coming from the bedroom. 

NEWS 9/9/26 4:21pm

Town of Elon, Gibsonville, Elon Campus Police assist in robbery investigation

By Mia Torres , Lily Mosbacher and Ethan Wu

There was a heavy police presence at the Citgo gas station on West Haggard Avenue in Elon around 2:40 p.m. on Sept. 9. Nine police cars were on the scene, including Town of Elon Police, Elon Campus Police and Gibsonville police. Police surrounded one vehicle, which according to Town of Elon police was tracked by a Burlington Police drone. Town of Elon police told Elon News Network the vehicle that was pulled over was tracked by a Burlington drone. That information was passed to Gibsonville and Town of Elon Police by the Burlington Police Department.

NEWS 9/5/26 8:00pm

School of Communications rebrands communication design major

By Alannah Klingsporn

Elon University's School of Communications changed its communication design major to visual communication before the 2026-27 academic year. Chair of visual communication Ben Hannam said the change comes after prospective students expressed confusion between the major and digital content management. The DCM major was introduced in fall 2025. 

NEWS 9/4/26 11:30pm

Chabad Elon hosts former IDF soldier at The Fat Frogg

By Elon News Network

Following social media criticism, Chabad Elon held a private event at The Fat Frogg with a former member of the Israel Defense Forces on Sept. 4. Chabad Elon, which is not a fully university affiliated organization, announced last week that Adi Karni, a former IDF soldier, would be coming to speak to the organization to share his experiences and give a “message of courage, resilience and Jewish pride.” The announcement sparked sharp criticism online.

NEWS 9/3/26 4:58pm

The Root Trackside to close after 15 years

By Miles Hayford

After 15 years in downtown Elon, The Root Trackside is closing Oct. 30. The restaurant announced the news via social media post Sept. 3. Elon alums Lynn Terrell ’97 and Chris Brumbaugh ’97, who own The Root, said the closing is bittersweet.

NEWS 8/27/26 11:17am

Director of bands leaves Elon University mid-summer

By Evan Cooper

After three music department staff members left Elon University during the summer, KC Carter — a drum major for Elon’s Fire of the Carolinas Marching Band — said they were concerned about the future of the band. Jonathan Poquette served as the director of bands since 2019, but he left Elon University over the summer. Poquette’s last day at Elon was July 3.

NEWS 8/26/26 6:11pm

Elon continues sustainable water practices during drought

By Alice Morrissey

Alamance County is experiencing an especially dry summer, causing several towns throughout the county to issue severe drought warnings and implement Stage 1 water conservation efforts. Although rain in recent weeks has helped ease the harsh conditions, Burlington and town of Elon officials continue to call on residents to practice responsible water use. As students at Elon University settle back on campus for the start of fall classes, the university’s office of sustainability is encouraging students to support the ongoing water conservation efforts.

NEWS 8/25/26 11:48am

Student guide explores human skills in AI age

By Kate Gray

As professors and students prepare for another semester in a higher education landscape increasingly impacted by artificial intelligence, some are turning to a new student guide to artificial intelligence. Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center recently published a Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence. Mustafa Akben, director of artificial intelligence integration at Elon University, said he sees AI as a fundamentally just system, but the way students integrate AI into their learning determines how it impacts them.

NEWS 8/24/26 6:51pm

Town of Elon prepared for annual influx of students

By Emma Perman

During a quiet summer, the town of Elon prepared to welcome about 6,000 Elon University students back to campus. According to Elon Mayor Emily Sharpe, for a town with about 6,000 permanent residents, the return of thousands of students can have an effect on everything from public services to local businesses. 

NEWS 8/22/26 1:01pm

Class of 2030 kicks back at Late Night Elon

By Alexander Siegel

Elon University’s Student Union Board hosted a Late Night Elon event on new student Move-In Day, allowing the cohort to come together. This was the first time they were invited to be together since starting their journey as Elon students.

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SPORTS 09/14/2026 9:03pm
Elon men’s tennis hires new head coach

Elon men’s tennis announced Dennis Smith as its new head coach via social media Sept. 14. Smith comes to Elon after spending four years with North Carolina State University, first as a volunteer assistant in 2022 and then as an assistant coach in 2024. 

LIFESTYLE 09/14/2026 7:57pm
Upcoming Elon Performing Arts production highlights community, resilience after 9/11

Audiences will experience an untold story of hope, resilience and the power of community when the curtain rises on Elon University’s upcoming production of “Come From Away,” the fall musical of the 2026-27 season. “Come From Away” is a musical written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein that tells the true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after U.S. airspace closed on Sept. 11, 2001. The show will run in McCrary Theatre from Oct. 30 to Nov. 7. 

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