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The battle for the 6th Congressional District

Mark Walker, a Baptist minister who has held office since 2015, is being challenged by 28-year-old Ryan Watts, a UNC business school grad who says it’s time for a change in leadership.

Everything you need to know before voting in Alamance County Tuesday

What Elon students need to know before casting their ballots on Nov. 6.

Homecoming concert sells out Schar Center

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

Cheat Sheet: Reacting to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Former war correspondent tries to make sense of murder.

Cheat Sheet: Pipe bomb packages threaten political climate

After the danger, professor breaks down the bomb threats.

Tune in to a special election edition of ENN Radio

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.

Harlem Globetrotters kick off homecoming weekend with a bang

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. 

Emergency scholarship grant funds given to students affected by Hurricane Florence

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. 

Students participate in midterms by absentee ballot

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.

Greensboro temple holds a crowded, emotional vigil for Jewish community

  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. 

Historic hauntings: Investigating ghost stories on campus

Elon Volunteers celebrates 30 years of community and outreach

Senior Ashley Berman had trouble finding her place at Elon when she arrived on campus three years ago. But what started as an office manager job for Elon Volunteers turned into a community of people who have helped define her college experience. Now, as executive director for leadership and development for Elon Volunteers, Berman says the Kernodle Center has been her favorite part of her time at Elon. 

Goat yoga has fans bending over backward

At a first look, goats and yoga might seem like an unlikely mix. But Carriage House has one event that has their goats bending over backward.

SGA responds to synagogue shooting

SGA released a statement responding to the horrific acts that took place at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

Elon students reflect on shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue

Freshman Alex Farber and other members of the Elon community met in Moseley Sunday afternoon to reflect on the shooting in Pittsburgh. Several students are asking for others to stand in solidarity with them. 

SGA announces inaugural student vs. faculty/staff basketball game

This week, SGA announced the first student/faculty basketball game, an event that will debut on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. in Alumni Gym during this year’s Homecoming Week. 

Town of Elon 125th Celebration shows importance of town and university relations

 The town of Elon and Elon university are “inseparable,” President Book said at the 125th celebration of the town. 

Trump calls for unity, slams the press and speaks on border security in N.C.

President Donald Trump brought nearly 9,000 people out to Charlotte as one stop on his presidential campaign to endorse Republican representatives Mark Harris and Ted Budd. 

Elon's SGA announces events for Homecoming week

SGA has events planned for this upcoming week to kick off Homecoming weekend

Students play dodge ball for cancer research and suicide prevention

On Friday, Oct. 26, Relay for Life, partnered with the club baseball team, hosted Doge for a Cause, a fundraiser for cancer research and suicide prevention with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society and the American Suicide Prevention Society.