News

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NEWS 4/4/19 8:25pm

Hightower receives honorary doctorate at Spring Convocation

By Maeve Ashbrook and Mackenzie Wilkes

Glenda Phillips Hightower, the first full-time black student to attend Elon University, received an honorary doctorate from Elon at Spring Convocation on April 4.

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NEWS 3/24/19 8:00am

SGA rules in favor of free menstrual products

By Emery Eisner

Senior Class Senator Sophie Zinn and Senior Class Treasurer Rebecca Fliegel have finally seen their vision realized after Elon University’s SGA passed legislation to provide free sanitary napkins and tampons in bathrooms around campus. 

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NEWS 3/22/19 8:00am

Elon and Alamance County communities unite in opposing a potential gas pipeline installation

By Cate McCahill

Elon University’s SGA voted to oppose a potential gas pipeline installation projected to come within six miles of Elon University’s campus. This resolution passed by a vote of 26-1-4.

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LIFESTYLE 3/21/19 4:07pm

Elon alumna to join the cast of Wicked on Broadway

By Brian Rea

From the stage of McCrary Theatre to the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway, Elon University alumna Ginna Claire Mason Moffett is preparing to defy gravity — and the odds.

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NEWS 3/20/19 11:12pm

Immigrant Realities sheds light on fear, hardships in the immigrant community

By Maggie Brown

The immigrant community has been living in fear after changes in the recent administration’s posture toward border security, according to a panel from Immigrant Realities on Wednesday, March 20.

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NEWS 3/20/19 11:18am

Mayor of Burlington seeks third term

By Mackenzie Wilkes and Baylor Rodman

Ian Baltutis, the current mayor of Burlington, announced Wednesday that he plans to hit the campaign trail again, hoping to keep his seat in office this coming November.

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NEWS 3/20/19 8:00am

Local community reacts to New Zealand tragedy

By Alexandra Schonfeld and Mackenzie Wilkes

Religious leaders from across campus came together Monday afternoon to show their support for the Muslim community in the wake of the terrorist attack in New Zealand, where a gunman killed 50 people and injured 50 more at two mosques. Nearly every seat was filled in the Numen Lumen Sacred Space to reflect, pray and support one another.

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NEWS 3/20/19 8:00am

Most fire alarms on campus are set off accidentally

By Selina Guevara

Last year, Elon Fire Department responded to 254 fire calls on campus last year. Ten were malfunctions in the system, and the rest because the alarm was set off by something else — burnt popcorn, extra crispy bacon or an especially steamy shower. 

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NEWS 3/19/19 5:33pm

Elon University files objections against union

By Maggie Brown

The university filed the objections with the National Labor Relations Board regarding the Service Employees International Union's election practices. In an email from Provost Steven House, the university rebuked the SEIU for what it viewed as aggressive outreach to potential union members and misrepresentations of the university's governance system. 

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NEWS 3/17/19 12:11pm

Award-winning journalist Hedrick Smith visits Elon University

By Emery Eisner

Over the past 50 years, journalist Hedrick Smith has forged a career investigating key issues such as the Vietnam War, the Cold War, Wall Street and more. On Thursday, March 14, he focused on investigating the role of grassroots activism in American democracy.

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NEWS 3/16/19 11:06pm

University-administered voter IDs approved by NC State Board of Elections

By Mackenzie Wilkes

The North Carolina State Board of Elections approved the use of an alternative voter identification card for Elon University students. This decision comes after Senate Bill 824 was passed, which stated that university IDs could be used as a photo ID if the card met the requirements set by state. 

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NEWS 3/15/19 9:33am

Robbery and assault involving an Elon University student reported off campus

By Jack Norcross

An Elon University student reported they were assaulted and robbed early Friday morning, according to an alert sent out to students. 

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NEWS 3/14/19 11:42pm

SGA holds its final business meeting of 2018-2019 legislative year

By Maggie Brown

SGA held its final business meeting of the 2019-2020 legislative year following its election announcements. To wrap up the year, the senate approved three special allocations and approved two pieces of legislation. One piece gave women more access to hygiene products and the other educated the body about environmental concerns in Alamance County. 

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NEWS 3/14/19 2:48pm

Elon submits request for alternative voter ID

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Elon University will not be changing all Phoenix Cards to meet the requirements for a voter identification card and has instead applied to provide an alternative ID card to students who request one.

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NEWS 3/12/19 9:02pm

Downtown Elon railroad malfunction causes delay

By Christian Galvano

Elon police have responded to a malfunction in the railroad system where it crosses downtown Elon. There was heavy traffic for about 30 minutes on North Williamson Avenue crossing onto South Williamson Avenue.

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NEWS 3/12/19 5:31pm

Majority of eligible Elon faculty vote in favor of union at university

By Maggie Brown , Hannah Nelson and Kieran Ungemach

Adjunct, limited-term and visiting Elon University faculty members voted in favor of establishing a union at Elon. Out of the 283 eligible voters, 112 voted for the union, and 68 were against.

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NEWS 3/11/19 5:49pm

Remembering Associate Professor of Art L.M. Wood

By Rachel Ellis

The Elon University community remembers Associate Professor of Art L.M. Wood, who passed away Saturday. Students and professors reflect on the time they spent with their mentor and friend.

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NEWS 3/10/19 6:49pm

Elon professor dies in sleep

By Alexandra Schonfeld

L.M. Wood, associate professor of art at Elon University, passed away in her sleep Saturday night. Her husband, David Schaeffer, who also taught courses at Elon in the art department, shared the news.

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NEWS 3/8/19 8:00am

Elon poll finds majority of NC voters see election fraud as "major problem" in the state

By Maggie Brown

A recent Elon University survey found that one in five people registered to vote in North Carolina think election fraud is a “major problem” across the state.

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NEWS 3/7/19 8:00am

Fellow's Weekend brings fresh faces to Elon's campus

By Kaitlin MacIntyre

Elon University is known for offering a number of unique programs and events to both current and prospective students. This coming weekend in March is no exception, hosting one of Elon’s most extensive programs.

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