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LIVE UPDATES: Full coverage of President Connie Book's inauguration

On Oct. 18, Connie Book will be ceremonially inaugurated as Elon University 's ninth president. Elon News Network will have continuous updates throughout the weekend. 

Tibetan monk visits Elon's campus to construct a sand mandala

In the Buddhist religion, sand mandalas represent peace and creation. This week, the Elon University community will once again be able to experience a sand mandala for themselves. 

Behind the Screen: Understanding Turner Theatre selections

Since opening in December 2016, Turner Theatre has brought a wide variety of films for Elon University students, faculty and staff to enjoy in the comfort of their own campus. All anyone needs is a Phoenix Card and some free time to settle into comfortable seats in Schar Hall for a cinematic experience.

Ballads from the Barber: Elon musical theater raises goosebumps in “Sweeney Todd”

The music of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” was written by composer Stephen Sondheim. From Oct. 25 to 27 and Nov. 1 to 3 in McCrary Theatre, his score will underlie the story of a broken barber exacting bloody revenge.

New Odyssey scholarships seen as 'significant' addition for Center for Access and Success

As part of her inaugural address, President Book announces new Odyssey Program scholarships made possible on behalf of Louis DeJoy and Dr. Aldona Wos

Family-owned stand pops kettle corn for a cause

Carolina Kettle Corn donates their profits to help the school for the blind, while the owner's family gets quality bonding time doing the work.  

Football returns to the top 10

Elon University Football (5-2, 3-1) moved to No. 8 in the country in the STATS Top-25 poll and No. 6 in the FCS Coaches Poll following their win on Saturday over the University of Richmond Spiders 38-28. This is the third time this season that Elon has cracked the top 10 this season. 

Mold and mildew in Virginia dorms

Students say they are more than frustrated with the mold outbreak in Virginia. This issue started earlier in the semester, but the roommates say they didn't receive help until Fall Break. 

Groundbreaking of the Inn at Elon

As part of the inaugural events, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to commemorate the construction of the Inn at Elon.

Elon's playoff hopes end with home loss to Hofstra

The Elon Phoenix celebrated senior night by taking on Hofstra University on Saturday night under the lights. The Phoenix were unable to pull out the victory, finishing the year winless at home. Elon’s playoff hopes are gone, as they needed a win to qualify for the tournament.

Football bounces back, beats Richmond

Elon football (5-2, 3-1) got back into the win column against a struggling University of Richmond (3-5, 1-4) at Rhodes Stadium on Saturday. An unfamiliar looking Phoenix squad was able to prevail in a seesaw contest that went down to the wire.  

Elon Talks: Inauguration Edition

As part of the many events during the week of President Book's Inauguration, Elon Talks highlights the academic successes and experiences of both professors and their students to Elon University's alumni. 

PREVIEW: Elon hosts Richmond

Elon football (4-2, 2-1) is taking on University of Richmond (3-4, 1-3) on Saturday, Oct. 20 during Inauguration Weekend in front of their home fans at Rhodes Stadium. The Phoenix is clocking in before the game at No. 11 in the nation in both the FCS Coaches Poll and the STATS FCS Top-25. Elon suffered its first FCS loss of the season last week while on the road against the University of Delaware. 

SGA meeting highlights upcoming events and student resources

Amid inauguration festivities, SGA focuses on getting students to the polls, fixing community concerns and promoting the Student Inaugural Ball.

Listen in to the latest episode of ENN Radio

On this week's episode of Elon News Network's podcast, we talk to reporter Anton Delgado about his experience covering Hurricane Michael's arrival on campus. Then, exercise science professor and biomechanics expert Joyce Davis explains the medical side of the injuries that are impacting some of Elon University football's key players.

'Always becoming': Connie Book ceremonially inaugurated as Elon's ninth president

Elon's first female president focused her inaugural address on the process of building a successful community.

Here's Connie Book's full inaugural address

A full, unedited transcript of Connie Book's inaugural address

ENN Special Report: Live coverage of President Connie Book's inauguration

Charleston leaders say Book helped create change for the community

Book's former colleges say her perspective led to creation of new initiatives

Variety of perspectives, budgets, used to plan for President Book's inauguration

The university would not release the entire amount of money spent, but $20,077 was spent on the inaugural ball