News

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NEWS 10/12/19 12:00pm

A university-wide commitment to carbon neutrality

By Quinn Corrigan

The Office of Sustainability’s next goal for Elon University is to achieve carbon neutrality. This goal comes out of Elon’s Climate Action Plan, which aims to see neutral carbon dioxide emissions by the university by the year 2037.

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NEWS 10/11/19 8:24am

Thinking like a lawyer: Preet Bharara addresses Elon Law

By Emery Eisner

Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, spoke to Elon University School of Law students and faculty as well as members of the Greensboro community Thursday night. Bharara’s talk, part of the Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series hosted at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro, centered around his legal experience, and how it informs his day-to-day life. 

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NEWS 10/11/19 8:00am

National movement gets support from Sierra Student Coalition

By Molly Healy

Among the bustling College Coffee crowd sits a bare table with two students and a few papers laid out. The students are a part of the Sierra Student Coalition, a group of Elon students motivated to bring awareness to environmental issues through discussion, activism and service. 

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NEWS 10/11/19 8:00am

Sierra Student Coalition promotes local engagement

By Elliott Rivette

The Sierra Student Coalition at Elon University works to forge a better relationship between people and the environment. The Sierra Student Coalition is part of the larger non-profit environmental organization, Sierra Club, which has operated in the U.S. since 1892.

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NEWS 10/10/19 3:00pm

Sustainability survey shapes future campus initiatives

By Emilia Muniz

The results of a sustainability survey assessing attitudes and behaviors of Elon University students, faculty and staff, guide the design of future goals for the Office of Sustainability.

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NEWS 10/10/19 1:03pm

New Town of Elon Police sergeants making history

By Brian Rea

Two Elon Police sergeants are in the first weeks of new jobs after a historic promotion. Sgt. Ditra Graves and Kenrick King are the first African-American sergeants in the department’s history. 

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NEWS 10/10/19 8:00am

Elon launches textile recycling program

By Mackenzie Wilkes

A new textile recycling program has been launched by Elon University’s Office of Sustainability. The recycling initiative allows Elon community members to recycle clothing, carpets, bedspreads and other fabric-like items.

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NEWS 10/9/19 12:00pm

The Inn at Elon's unique mission

By Lauren Singles

Starting in early October, the university has begun taking reservations to fill Elon University’s new hotel for next year. Raising money for financial aid is the main mission for The Inn at Elon, which is currently under construction.

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NEWS 10/8/19 1:32pm

Title IX pioneer speaks at Elon

By Kyra O'Connor

Pino-Silva was one of the first people to file a Title Ⅸ complaint, sparking a nationwide movement in 2013. Since then, she has co-authored the book "We Believe You: Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault Speak Out" and starred in the documentary "The Hunting Ground." 

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NEWS 10/7/19 8:50pm

National Weather Service classifies Alamance County farms in moderate drought

By Liam Collins

The long stretch of hot, dry weather from the last several months is shriveling up income for Alamance County farmers.

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NEWS 10/6/19 9:01pm

The Burlington mayoral election explained

By Mackenzie Wilkes

There are three candidates vying for votes in the primary municipal election, which will be held this Tuesday, Oct. 8. The mayoral office for the City of Burlington will be on the ballot. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.

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NEWS 10/6/19 8:00am

CHEAT SHEET: The effects of the EPA rolling back the Clean Water Act

By Kaitlyn Vigeant

The Trump Administration finalized the repeal of the 2015 clean water regulation under the Clean Water Act, known as the “Waters of the United States” rule.

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LIFESTYLE 10/6/19 1:27am

OAKtober Fest

By Lauren Singles

Elon’s Student Union Board hosted a new fall festival Saturday night. The festival, titled ‘OAKtober Fest’ after the German ‘Oktoberfest’, featured live music, food, pumpkin painting, and s’mores. 

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NEWS 10/5/19 8:00am

Creating excellence in inclusivity at Elon

By Kyra O'Connor

A new center and three new positions on campus have been launched this year, in accordance with the upcoming 2020-2030 Strategic Plan draft, to improve inclusive excellence at Elon University.

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NEWS 10/4/19 2:31pm

Former Elon University professor arrested and charged with trafficking minors for sex in New York

By Anton L. Delgado

Peter Kiwitt, former Elon University School of Communications assistant professor and adviser to Cinelon Productions was arrested and charged in Rochester, New York with sex trafficking of a minor, sex trafficking of a minor using force, fraud, and coercion, and possession of child pornography.

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NEWS 10/4/19 11:26am

ENN Radio Oct. 4, 2019

By Mackenzie Wilkes

In this week's episode reporter Maeve Ashbrook talks the strategic plan and the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Elon Elementary school building.There's a new face working full time at the Elon Fire Department helping to keep the station up and running.Two more cases of the mumps confirmed on campus, and how one woman stands out on the club hockey team.

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NEWS 10/4/19 8:00am

Understanding Kappa Sigma’s dismissal from campus

By Jack Norcross

Without recognition from Kappa Sigma nationals, Elon University could no longer recognize this chapter as a registered on-campus organization.

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NEWS 10/3/19 10:17pm

Alamance County Republican Women talk Trump, America

By Christian Galvano and Lauren Singles

The Alamance county GOP headquarters is filled with colorful lawn signs, ‘Make America Great Again’ posters and for tonight’s event: pink 'Women for Trump' apparel all spread out across tables. 

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NEWS 10/3/19 7:54pm

Former employee files discrimination lawsuit against county ABC liquor stores

By Anton L. Delgado

A former female sales clerk of the Alcoholic Beverage Control is suing the Alamance Municipal ABC Board for wrongful termination and sexual discrimination. Among the pattern of behavior listed in the lawsuit are allegations that a male co-worker of the store would photograph customers — specifically female students from Elon University.

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NEWS 10/3/19 12:00pm

A new face joins Elon's fire station

By Leila Wilhelm

Firefighters put themselves at risk every day to protect the people in their community. What most fail to see is the behind the scenes work of talented professionals like Josh Warren, a recently hired engineer at the Elon Fire Department.

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