White trash, thug, biker. These terms and more have been used for decades to describe people with tattoos and extravagant piercings. But those days are gone and a new era is coming into dominance.
Elon University offices will close at 3 p.m. Jan. 30 to allow for preparation time ahead of the upcoming winter storm. Vice President of Student Life Jon Dooley announced the closure in an email Jan. 30 that also outlined changes to campus parking and weekend basketball schedules.
Elon’s tuition, fees, food and housing will increase by 4.93% for the 2026-27 academic year. This is the total cost of attendance — which includes tuition, fees, food and housing costs — at Elon and is an increase of about $3,240. Tuition and fees alone will increase by $2,645, which is a 5.42% increase. Currently, Elon's total cost of attendance is $65,663. Next year, the total cost of attendance will be $68,903 according to Elon's admissions website.
