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NEWS 9/16/19 8:19pm

Duke professor talks about ancient revolts, importance of them in the modern context

By Lauren Singles

On Monday, Sept. 16, the Center for the Arts hosted Mary T. Boatwright, a classical studies professor at Duke University to talk about her work regarding first and second century era Jewish revolts against the Roman Empire.

NEWS 9/16/19 8:17pm

University health experts urge students to stop vaping

By Brian Rea

The CDC said there have been 380 confirmed cases of lung illness in the country. And there have been 28 cases in North Carolina alone, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

NEWS 9/15/19 8:00am

Understanding Elon's new degree audit

By Hannah Massen

According to University Registrar Rodney Parks, the new degree audit system will transfer students’ comprehensive four-year graduation plans onto OnTrack.

NEWS 9/15/19 8:00am

NC MedAssist: Dispensing hope to the hopeless

By Elliott Rivette

CHARLOTTE — Yvonne Lunsford is a North Carolina resident from Cumberland County who suffered a heart attack this January. Recounting the crisis, Lunsford said she woke up with excruciating pain in her chest. Soon after, her arm began to ache all the way to her fingertips.

NEWS 9/13/19 11:02pm

Gaspard & Dancers perform at Elon

By Clare Grant

Friday evening, Gaspard and Dancers put on a show in the McCrary Theater as part of the Elon University Lyceum Series.

NEWS 9/13/19 8:49am

After 20 years on the road, late nights with Safe Rides ends

By Quinn Corrigan

A shrinking staff is what senior Jonathan Connolly has seen throughout his four years volunteering for Safe Rides, a volunteer-based student-run organization that provides free late-night transportation to Elon University students.

NEWS 9/12/19 10:00am

Elon faculty pushes to reopen the historic train depot

By Emery Eisner

Elon’s train depot may have closed in 1961, but the connection shared between the railroad and the university still remains. Now, almost 60 years later, more and more members of the Elon community advocate to reopen the depot in what is sometimes known as the Elon Train Committee.

NEWS 9/11/19 9:43pm

Local community calls for change to Muslim portrayal in media

By Brian Rea

On the 18th anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, members of the Burlington Masjid and Elon communities came together for one goal: to bridge two communities together.

NEWS 9/11/19 2:22pm

Elon professor talks genetic sequencing services at the Alamance County Science Cafe

By Hannah Massen

Dave Parker, biology professor and laboratory coordinator at Elon University, discussed his experience with commercial genetic sequencing services at the Alamance County Science Cafe, held at the Fat Frog Bar and Grill on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

NEWS 9/11/19 12:00pm

CHEAT SHEET: A nation's turning point

By Grace Morris

On Sept. 11, 2001, members of the terrorist group al-Qaida conducted four attacks resulting in the death of almost 3,000 people and the injury of over 6,000 others.

NEWS 9/11/19 12:00am

Eighteen years later: Remembering 9/11

By Kyra O'Connor

Wednesday, Sept. 11 is the 18th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. While many Americans can recall where they were on the day, there is a new generation of adults who were not alive for the event. The Class of 2023 is the first class to have students who may not have been born before the attacks took place.

NEWS 9/9/19 10:32pm

Trump endorses Dan Bishop for NC 09 at Fayetteville rally

By Mackenzie Wilkes

President Donald Trump held a campaign event in North Carolina to endorse Dan Bishop for Congress ahead of the special election on Tuesday.

NEWS 9/9/19 8:29pm

Estonian ambassador visits Elon

By Lauren Singles

Jonatan Vseviov, Estonian Ambassador to the United States, spoke at Turner Theatre on Monday Sept. 9.

NEWS 9/9/19 8:00am

Trump makes visit to Fayetteville, NC

By Molly Healy

President Donald Trump will be in North Carolina for his seventh visit to the state since winning the presidency in November 2016. The rally is taking place in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Monday, Sept. 9 — just one day before the special congressional election for the state’s ninth district.

NEWS 9/9/19 12:02am

Elon University ranked No. 84 university in the nation by U.S. News & World Report

By Jack Haley

Elon University was ranked No. 84 overall and No. 51 among private institutions by the U.S. News & World Report in its first year being considered a “National University.”

NEWS 9/8/19 6:24am

Elon alumnus Chris Edwards remembered by faculty and friends

By Jack Norcross

The gathering of about 50 brought together people from all aspects of Edward’s five years on-campus including his work with the school of communications, the marching band and safe rides to name a few.

NEWS 9/7/19 2:08pm

Local group holds a demonstration outside Elon Community Church

By Mackenzie Wilkes

A group of individuals are gathered outside of Elon Community Church at the corner of Haggard Avenue and North Williamson Avenue.

NEWS 9/6/19 7:22pm

Severe weather, inclusion and the football season on ENN Radio for Sept. 6, 2019

By Mackenzie Wilkes

On this week's episode of ENN Radio: an update on Hurricane Dorian and how students are feeling its impact. Elon Community Church's step toward inclusion. And a rundown on how the Elon Phoenix is soaring into football's home opener.

NEWS 9/6/19 8:00am