News

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NEWS 12/4/19 8:34am

Eight global study programs open across four continents

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Following the Egyptian revolution, which caused the close of the program, a global experience trip to Egypt is being offered again.

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NEWS 12/3/19 10:54pm

Keeping holiday traditions sustainable on campus

By Kyra O'Connor

Once a year, Elon University students gather around Alamance fountain, sipping hot drinks and listening to music. Santa and Mrs. Claus can be spotted posing for cameras and talking to children. The soft light from the Luminaries illuminate paths around Alamance and Moseley Student Center. Last night, the campus and town community joined to celebrate the holiday season and take in the sights of the 35th annual Festival of Holiday Lights.

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NEWS 11/25/19 3:22pm

Search committee for next director of campus police finalized

By Anton L. Delgado

Elon University has started the search process for the next director of Campus Safety and Police. Dennis Franks, who currently holds the position, will be leaving at the end of December to become the chief of police in Stallings, North Carolina — approximately two hours from Elon, just south of Charlotte.

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NEWS 11/25/19 8:22am

More than just a Car Club

By Miranda Ferrante

During his freshman year, junior Ayo Onasanya found himself constantly parking next to the same car but never met its driver. Weeks into his sophomore year, Onasanya spent some time at Org Fair chatting with the students behind the Elon Motorsports and Driving Club table and met his future roommate — the man he’d parked next to for a year.

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NEWS 11/23/19 8:21am

SGA adds National Pan-Hellenic Senator position this fall

By Leila Jackson

This fall, the Student Government Association added a National Pan-Hellenic Council senator position, which was filled by senior Arianne Payne. This position was added in the hope of better representing the interests of historically black sororities and fraternities at Elon University.

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NEWS 11/22/19 9:13am

Missing teen reported in Elon

By Jack Haley

Bradley was last seen wearing a dark hoodie with pink lettering, dark jeans and red sneakers according to the Sheriff's Office.

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NEWS 11/22/19 8:54am

ENN Radio Nov. 22, 2019

By Mackenzie Wilkes

On this week's episode of ENN Radio Mackenzie Wilkes talks to the new town manger of Elon. Caitlin Rundle explains who the new men's basketball head coach is and Leila Jackson gives us the rundown on new Student Government Association representation.

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NEWS 11/22/19 7:25am

Local Native Americans explore Carolina roots

By Lauren Singles

As a member of the Cherokee nation, freshman Lakota Grindstaff found a sense of community at Elon University through its year-old Native American Student Association.

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NEWS 11/21/19 2:53pm

'It helps me not be as anxious': Seeking emotional support from animals at local shelter

By Brian Rea

When students go away to college some are forced to leave their furry friends behind. Burlington Animal Services is trying to help pair animals with owners looking for affection.

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NEWS 11/20/19 10:19pm

Elon hosts panel discussing threats to free press and consequences to democracy

By Lauren Singles

Elon University held a panel on Wednesday night discussing media, democracy and the importance of understanding threats to the press. The panel touched on a variety of topics relating to journalism and the media, looking at the consequences of social networks and finding reliable sources.

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NEWS 11/20/19 7:10am

The faces of homelessness in Alamance County

By Emilia Muniz

The national homelessness crisis affects everywhere, even close to Elon University in Alamance County. These are the people trying to help combat the problem.

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NEWS 11/19/19 8:03pm

REPLAY: Elon News Network hosts live debate

 

Elon News Network’s special political coverage of The Elon Political Forum: Inside the Issues Debate.

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NEWS 11/18/19 11:35pm

Elon student's vision of community gymnastics club reaching new heights

By Brian Rea

What started as fun has turned into a life passion for Elon sophomore Ashley Barron as she and Alamance Club Gymnastics get set to compete against other college and community club programs.

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NEWS 11/18/19 8:40pm

Elon hires new town manager

By Mackenzie Wilkes

The town of Elon has a new town manager. Richard Roedner has been hired as town manger after a seven-month search, Mayor Jerry Tolley announced via press release.

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NEWS 11/18/19 5:27pm

Elon student cited for assaulting Town Police Officer

By Christian Galvano

20-year-old Elon student Thomas "T.J." Beebe was cited for assaulting an officer at the student's Oak Hill apartment, according to a Town of Elon police report.

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NEWS 11/15/19 12:29pm

ENN Radio Nov.15, 2019

By Mackenzie Wilkes

On this week's episode of ENN Radio we hear from Maria Ramirez on how IDs are being damaged when students are purchasing alcohol. Hannah Massen tells us about the ROTC student experience. Molly Healy breaks down the Student Government Association funding model and Jon Sarver gives us the rundown on the new season of Phoenix basketball.

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NEWS 11/14/19 11:32pm

New Yorker cartoonist presents “Drawing on Humor for Change”

By Kyra O'Connor

LIza Donnelly is a writer and cartoonist for the New Yorker, a resident cartoonist for CBS and a contributor for Medium, New York Times and Forbes.com. 

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NEWS 11/14/19 8:00am

What to do in an active shooter situation at Elon

By Anton L. Delgado

Elon News Network partnered with law enforcement professionals to understand the best way to respond to an active shooter situation on Elon University’s campus.

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NEWS 11/13/19 7:21am

Wings in waiting: ROTC at Elon

By Hannah Massen

With the demands of both college and armed forces training to balance, members of ROTC at Elon need to be conscious of their time management. 

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NEWS 11/12/19 11:44pm

Director of Campus Safety and Police Dennis Franks hired as chief of police in Stallings, NC

By Jack Haley

Elon University's Director of Campus Safety and Police Dennis Franks has been named the next chief of police in Stallings, North Carolina — the town announced over Facebook on Nov. 6. Franks will take the new role on Jan. 6, 2020.

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