News

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NEWS 11/4/18 7:56pm

Homecoming concert sells out Schar Center

By Maggie Brown

Jesse McCartney, Sean Kingston and Quinn XCII performed at Schar Center for the Homecoming 2018 concert hosted by the Student Union Board. 

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NEWS 11/4/18 7:00am

ASCH: The issue not enough Americans talk about

By Michael Asch

After the Civil War, the U.S. passed the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to ensure rights to former slaves. The 15th Amendment gave them the right to vote, stating, “the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” 

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LIFESTYLE 11/4/18 7:00am

Elon Eats: Frida Sabor y Color offering authentic dishes minutes away

By Charise Niarchos

Just a nine-minute drive away, family-owned Frida Sabor y Color is the answer Elon students have needed for their spicy Mexican food cravings. 

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NEWS 11/4/18 7:00am

Cheat Sheet: Reacting to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

By James Mitchell and Joe Heck

Former war correspondent tries to make sense of murder.

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SPORTS 11/3/18 7:43pm

Elon outlasts Rhode Island 24-21 behind Thomas' 222 rushing yards

By Emmanuel Morgan

Rushing and defensive scores picked up the slack for passing efficiency during Homecoming game.

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LIFESTYLE 11/3/18 8:00am

Ping pong with President Book

By Chris Morrison

In her downtime, President Connie Book bonds with students over table tennis

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SPORTS 11/3/18 8:00am

Men's basketball ready to defy expectations

By Nick Smith , Caitlin Rundle and Alex Reynolds

After going 14-18 (6-12 CAA) last year, Elon University men’s basketball begins its first year playing in the Schar Center starting Oct. 30. With its collection of new young players and returning talent, the Phoenix are expected to finish eighth in the Colonial Athletic Association this season.

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NEWS 11/3/18 8:00am

Cheat Sheet: Pipe bomb packages threaten political climate

By Victoria Traxler

After the danger, professor breaks down the bomb threats.

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SPORTS 11/2/18 9:35pm

Summers enters the winter of his Elon career

By Jack Haley

It’s the end of the Elon football journey for senior running back Malcolm Summers. The senior announced on Twitter Thursday night. After not playing the previous two games for the Phoenix, and speculation swirling on when, or if, the deep back would return; Summers closed the book officially on his career two days before Elon’s game against the University of Rhode Island.

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NEWS 11/2/18 1:24pm

Tune in to a special election edition of ENN Radio

By Alex Hager

In this week's special episode, we're joined by ENN's local politics guru Maggie Brown for a conversation about the area's biggest races and talking points. Tune in for everything you need to know before you head to the polls.

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SPORTS 11/2/18 12:00am

Heart over height: Previewing Elon's women's basketball team

By Nick Bisconti , Caitlin Rundle and Alex Reynolds

The Elon University women’s basketball team kicked off its preseason with a 58-54 victory against the Belmont Abbey College Crusaders. Though the team has started the season strong, there are still plenty of difficult matchups for the Maroon and Gold to take on.

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NEWS 11/2/18 12:00am

EDITORIAL: Don't take your right to vote for granted

 

Voting is a key part of our democracy. According to the Pew Research Center, college students are historically less likely to participate in midterm elections even though we make up a majority of voters. But who is to say that voter turnout will be different this year? 

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NEWS 11/1/18 11:06pm

Harlem Globetrotters kick off homecoming weekend with a bang

By Caitlin Rundle

On Nov. 1, Elon University welcomed the theatrical basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters, to perform on campus. The game successfully created an excited atmosphere for Homecoming weekend, and got students ready and looking forward to the rest of the activities to come. 

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NEWS 11/1/18 10:50pm

Emergency scholarship grant funds given to students affected by Hurricane Florence

By Maggie Brown

The state of North Carolina is providing scholarship grant funds to students who experienced financial hardship related to damage and destruction from Hurricane Florence, according to Elon University Office of Financial Planning. 

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LIFESTYLE 11/1/18 4:59pm

Mill Point residents host a trick-or-treat party with families from the Elon community

By Selina Guevara and Michael Asch

"I miss being a kid and trick or treating, so it’s a really cool thing to be able to do as a college student."

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SPORTS 11/1/18 11:11am

Elon football sits at No. 5 in mid-season poll

By Jack Haley

Elon University’s football team clocked in at No. 5 (5-2, 3-1) in the first, and only top-10 ranking the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee will release until the final playoff bracket becomes available at the end of the season.

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NEWS 11/1/18 8:00am

Students participate in midterms by absentee ballot

By Kaitlin MacIntyre

Voting is a way for the people to express their individual voices in government. With the upcoming midterm elections, students are finding themselves drawn to the voting booths.

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LIFESTYLE 11/1/18 8:00am

Elon homecoming court nominees announced

By Hannah Massen

This year, Elon University’s Homecoming will be celebrated with a diverse Homecoming Court of seniors, each as unique as they are committed to their cause. A group of 20 students — five males and 12 females — have been nominated to represent their organizations, class and Elon as a whole as members of the court.

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LIFESTYLE 11/1/18 8:00am

Elon Watches: Turner Theatre screens mix of films fit for every mood

By Maria Barreto

Turner Theatre shows a range of films to suit everyone's taste. 

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NEWS 10/31/18 3:20pm

Greensboro temple holds a crowded, emotional vigil for Jewish community

By Selina Guevara and Rachel Ellis

  The vigil included traditional Jewish prayers and songs, as well as blessings and teachings from Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist faiths. Strangers held hands, prayed together, joined each other in song, and embraced each other throughout the night. 

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