News

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NEWS 10/14/22 10:00am

Storage Scholars to appear on Shark Tank

By Miranda Ferrante

Storage Scholars, which has partnered with Elon since 2020, was founded by Wake Forest University class of 2020 graduates Sam Chason and Matt Gronberg. 

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NEWS 10/12/22 9:31pm

Elon Fire Department aided Graham in controlling mill fire

By Sarah Moore

The fire was declared as under control with no reported injuries of firefighters or civilians at 1:20 a.m. Oct 12. Personnel from the city of Graham Fire Department stayed on site to extinguish any hot spots that might flare up throughout the day.

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NEWS 10/12/22 2:05pm

Moseley airport shuttles return for Fall Break

By Sydney Spencer

Elon University campus will be slowing down as Fall Break begins after classes Oct. 12 and manystudents will use the break to travel off campus. And while most areas on campus are closing, the Moseley Center will stay open. 

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NEWS 10/12/22 9:00am

Elon’s Park Place seeks recommendations for Mediterranean Deli replacement

By Miranda Ferrante and Claire Schoenfeld

Mediterranean Deli, in downtown Elon, announced it was closing permanently in August, but the location has yet to be filled. 

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NEWS 10/11/22 6:21pm

Elon University study abroad participation spikes as pandemic lessens

By Miranda Ferrante and Sarah Moore

After two years of interrupted travel, Elon University’s study abroad program saw an increase in participation in 2021-22, according to the Elon Experiences annual report.

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NEWS 10/10/22 2:00pm

Billy D’s officially opens at Elon University

By Annemarie Bonner

The new retail location was originally set to open at the beginning of fall semester, but was delayed due to issues with the general contractor, according to head chef and owner William Dissen. The location  soft launched Oct. 5 and will be open until 10 p.m. today. 

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NEWS 10/7/22 11:39pm

NC Senate candidates Ted Budd, Cheri Beasley debate for first time

By Avery Sloan

NC Senate candidates Ted Budd and Cheri Beasley debated for the first time regarding issues of inflation, immigration and healthcare on Oct. 7.

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NEWS 10/7/22 10:13pm

Elon resident reports scam

By Sydney Spencer

Town of Elon Police Department determine anonymous note, found and reported on an Elon resident’s front porch, as a scam.

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NEWS 10/7/22 1:24pm

Elon University, union agree on first contract

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon University and the adjunct faculty union agreed on their first contract for adjunct, part-time, limited-term and visiting faculty, which increases pay and adds additional job security as of fall 2022.

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NEWS 10/7/22 1:07pm

Title IX coordinator contextualizes increase in sexual assault reporting

By Chloe Franklin

Molly Zlock joined Elon Local News Oct. 3 to discuss the 2021 Fire and Safety report, sexual assault education and goals for the future. 

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NEWS 10/7/22 10:59am

Elon campus police shares plans for sensitive crimes team

By Chloe Franklin

Chief of Campus Police Joe LeMire joined Elon Local News Oct. 3 to discuss the report, takeaways and building trust between officers and the campus community. 

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NEWS 10/6/22 6:29pm

Third provost candidate presents at Elon University

By Avery Sloan

Robert Aguirre, the third and final provost candidate, presented to Elon University students, faculty and staff Oct. 6. He focused on his work as the dean of the College of Arts and Letters at James Madison University, and how that fits in with Elon’s strategic plan. 

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NEWS 10/6/22 8:13am

Tai Verdes to headline Elon SUB's fall concert

By Kyra O'Connor

Tai Verdes will perform at Elon University SUB's fall concert Nov. 2.  

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NEWS 10/5/22 6:42pm

Second candidate for provost presents at Elon University

By Abigail Hobbs

Students and members of the Elon University community had their second opportunity to meet one of three candidates for the next provost and vice president for academic affairs. 

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NEWS 10/5/22 3:47pm

Juvenile detained in Orange County homicide case

By Ellis Chandler

A juvenile has been detained in connection with the murders of Devin Clark and Lyric Woods. 

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NEWS 10/5/22 1:55pm

Billy D’s holds soft opening at Elon University

By Erin Martin

Forty-three days later than anticipated, Billy D’s Fried Chicken has opened. It was originally set to open within the fall semester, but was delayed due to issues with the general contractor, according to head chef and owner William Dissen.

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NEWS 10/5/22 8:00am

Ian's interruption: Elon students, families work around storm

By Sophie Rosenthal

Hurricane Ian put a damper on the first day of Family Weekend for over 1,000 families at Elon University. In its course, Hurricane Ian rolled over central Florida and downgraded to a post-tropical depression. It regained strength again before hitting South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane, and before Ian made landfall in North Carolina, the town of Elon was already seeing its effects. 

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NEWS 10/4/22 6:57pm

First candidate for provost presents at Elon University

By Avery Sloan

Students and members of the Elon University community had the first opportunity to meet the first of three candidates for the next provost and vice president for academic affairs.

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NEWS 10/4/22 1:43pm

Hispanic Heritage Month books on display at Elon’s Belk Library

By Fiona McAllister

Elon University’s Carol Grotnes Belk Library often displays books that reflect current events. As Hispanic Heritage Month continues, the books on display highlight Hispanic and Latino authors.

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NEWS 10/4/22 10:36am

Elon University School of Law to host webinar on election security

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University School of Law in Greensboro will host a global webinar on election security Oct. 19. 

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