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Elon Physical Plant’s snow plan
Elon University’s Physical Plant got off to a late start in preparing for this round of winter weather. Since Physical Plant’s workers were not here over the weekend they didn’t ...Full Article
Application process for tour guide positions begins
Each Spring, the Office of Admissions hires new university guides and admissions staff. Working for admissions is not only one of the top choices for student employment on campus, ...Full Article
Elon University classes cancelled due to weather
By Al Drago ELON, N.C. - All classes at Elon University have been canceled after 3:30 p.m. according to a email by Dean of Students Smith Jackson sent to students due ...Full Article
Most Valuable Managers: The men behind the scenes of Elon Men’s Basketball
At 7 a.m. every morning, most Elon students are struggling to get out of bed. But for Men’s Basketball managers Corey Roe, Jeff Cook and Mac Ryan, the day ...Full Article
Elon rallies to defeat Longwood 10-7 on the road
After trailing Longwood 3-0 early in the first half, the Elon Women’s Lacrosse team bounced back to defeat the Lancers 10-7 on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Longwood Athletic ...Full Article
Pi Kappa Phi fraternity under hazing investigation
Updated: Sunday Feb. 15 at 8:30 p.m. Elon’s Pi Kappa Phi chapter is under investigation by the Office of Student Conduct for alleged hazing, according to Dean of Students, Smith ...Full Article
Elon vigil held for students killed in Chapel Hill shooting
On Thursday Feb. 12, Elon University held a vigil to honor the three students that were killed in Chapel Hill, N.C. The vigil took place in the scared space inside of ...Full Article
Elon tuition to increase next school year
Correction: ELN originally reported that tuition was $43,170 next year. That was incorrect. Tuition will be $31,773 and the total (with room, board and fees) will be $43,170. We apologize ...Full Article
Vigil held at UNC for shooting victims
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — More than 2,000 people attended a vigil on Wednesday evening at the University of North Carolina for Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha, who ...Full Article
Elon losing streak reaches five games as Phoenix fall in Williamsburg
A long two week stretch of losing continued for the Elon Men’s Basketball team as the Phoenix fell for the fifth consecutive game, 58-77 on the road Wednesday night ...Full Article
The benefit of eating duck eggs
Breakfast might become even more nutritional by substituting a chicken egg for a duck egg. Duck eggs have a proportionally larger yolk to the egg itself. It’s higher in Omega ...Full Article
Changes coming to Elon Hillel this month
After one semester at Elon, Rabbi Becky Joseph stepped down as Director of Elon Hillel and Associate Chaplain for Jewish Life. “We were really happy to have her here, ...Full Article
Legendary North Carolina basketball coach dies at age 83
Former University of North Carolina head basketball coach, Dean Smith, died Saturday evening in Chapel Hill at age 83. “Coach Dean Smith passed away peacefully the evening of February ...Full Article
Elon tops Charleston in final seconds
The Elon Women’s Basketball team pulled out a last-minute win against College of Charleston on Sunday, Feb. 7, defeating the Cougars, 75-71. Senior Sam Coffer had the winning put-back ...Full Article
Elon Goes Undefeated on Opening Weekend
The Elon Women’s Softball team kicked off the 2015 season going undefeated at Hunt Softball Park on Saturday, Feb. 7 and Sunday, Feb. 8 The Phoenix got off to a ...Full Article
Elon Women get shut out by Wake Forest
Elon Women’s Tennis dropped their third straight match on Saturday in Winston-Salem, falling 0-7 to 61st-ranked Wake Forest in a non-conference contest. The Phoenix go to 1-4 overall with ...Full Article
Phoenix remain winless after loss to Old Dominion
The Elon Men’s Tennis team fell to Old Dominion University 7-0 on Saturday at the Folkes-Stevens Tennis Center in Norfolk, Va. This brings the 66th ranked Phoenix record to ...Full Article
Let us Breathe event encourages students to express themselves
McBride Gathering Space came to life on Tuesday, Feb. 6 when Elon students from various backgrounds came together for the event, Let Us Breathe. Let Us Breathe was a ...Full Article
Three-Pointers Propel Elon Past Towson
TOWSON, Md. — The Elon Women’s Basketball team scored a program record 15 three-point shots on its way to an 84-70 victory over Towson Thursday evening, sweeping the season ...Full Article
Elon rolls over Kennesaw State in season opener
It took just 33 seconds for the Elon Women’s Lacrosse team to score its first goal of the 2015 season. After that, the Phoenix never looked back, routing Kennesaw ...Full Article
Elon struggles early, eventually falls at JMU
HARRISONBURG, VA. — With 13:27 left in the first half and the Elon Women’s Basketball team down two, Precious Hall, the preseason CAA Player of the Year, hit a ...Full Article
Learning how to brand yourself on social media
As the spring semester begins, internship applications and deadlines are approaching fast. While cover letters and resumes are key components in your job application, student social media pages also ...Full Article
Elon falls flat in loss at UNCW
WILMINGTON N.C.- Midway through the second half of the Elon University men’s basketball team’s 82-65 loss to UNC Wilmington on Wednesday night, sophomore forward Christian Hairston stopped looking up ...Full Article
Terror attacks in Niger close to Elon student
More than one thousand students studied abroad in dozens of countries this winter term. Elon Sophomore, Keller Biswurm decided instead to spend these weeks in Niger on a missions trip. ...Full Article
SGA’s Executive Secretary Resigns
Elon Student Government Association’s Executive Secretary Matthew Crehan has resigned, citing personal issues. The resignation is effective immediately. Crehan was elected to the position of Executive Secretary in February of ...Full Article
Elon remembers Jacob Rankin Parks III ’32
To some, Jacob Rankin Parks III was a skilled hunter. To others, a loving father, brother and grandparent. Within the Elon community, Parks was known as a proud Phoenix ...Full Article
Day of Service brings students and community together
More than 60 Elon students went to the Four Seasons Mall in Greensboro for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service gathering. Elon students were accompanied by hundreds ...Full Article
International admissions counselor works to increase diversity
Hebe Fuller has been an international admissions counselor for 25 years, but it was only until 2014 that she became Elon’s Associate Dean and Director of International Admissions. “The first thing we do ...Full Article
African-American ensemble teaches equality through dance
Mckinnon Hall was filled during College Coffee with the sounds of the African-American Dance Ensemble of Durham, N.C, who performed one of many other Martin Luther King Jr. events ...Full Article
Burlington marches to commemorate Civil Rights movement
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights activists led 50-mile-long marches throughout Alabama and Washington, D.C., and Alamance County’s chapter of the NAACP led a two-mile march on Monday to continue ...Full Article
NC’s first black female talk show host on segregation
Sandra Hughes is no stranger to segregation. “I grew up knowing that I can’t sit in that seat. I can’t walk through that door. I can’t drink out of ...Full Article
Alternative Health Care Options in Burlington
It’s flu season, which means crowded waiting rooms and long lines. Monday, the Elon Health Center wasn’t too busy, but it had about a 30-minute wait for most of the ...Full Article
Artist Kip Fulbeck on the Power of Identity
Spoken word performer and filmmaker Kip Fulbeck visited Elon Jan. 15 for his event titled “Race, Sex and Tattoos.” Fulbeck is an artist, surfer, lifeguard, activist and father. He’s ...Full Article
From outside the bubble: Transitioning to Elon
While hundreds of freshmen were receiving acorns at convocation, first-year Cora Abdoo was far from being Under the Oaks. “I still have the acorn,” Abdoo said, “but instead of saying ...Full Article
Funeral arrangements made for Elon University junior Trent Stetler
The funeral for Trent Stetler, an Elon junior who died earlier this week, will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 415 East Athens Avenue, Ardmore, ...Full Article
Elon student creates clothing company
Elon student Brett Spelker founded the Bahama Llama clothing company this fall. Spelker was inspired to start the business after he and his brother went shopping at the local outlet ...Full Article
Elon community remembers junior Trent Stetler
Updated: Monday January 12th 7:15 p.m. A “Gathering of Friends” was held today in Lakeside Meeting Room, above Lakeside Dining Hall, at 5:30 p.m. for those who wished to share memories ...Full Article
Jeffrey Cook’s reaction to father being 2015 commencement speaker
Dad, political correspondent and commencement speaker. All three titles describe Elon’s 2015 Commencement speaker, Charlie Cook. But there will be one graduating student in the audience who calls him first ...Full Article
Death of Elon junior Trent Stetler
Article updated 5:50 p.m. According to an email sent Sunday Jan. 11 from Dean of Students Smith Jackson, Elon junior Trent Stetler has died. Dean Jackson’s email says the Burlington ...Full Article
Charlie Cook to give Elon’s 2015 Commencement address
Elon parent and nationally acclaimed political analyst Charlie Cook will be giving the 2015 Commencement address. Elon’s senior class, including Cook’s son, Jeff Cook, will graduate at the May 23 ceremony ...Full Article
Bryant fuels comeback as Elon beats William and Mary in CAA home opener
Down by seven with with 7:13 to go, Elon freshman Elijah Bryant went on a tear, scoring 16 points over the remaining time to spark a comeback and ignite the Alumni ...Full Article
Elon falls to Drexel in CAA home opener
After the Elon University Women’s Basketball scored a solid win at Delaware on Sunday in its Colonial Athletic Association opener, the team fell short Tuesday, Jan. 6 in its ...Full Article
Elon snaps win streak in loss at Towson
The Elon University Men’s Basketball Team saw its four-game win streak come to an immediate close as Towson jumped ahead early and held off a furious Phoenix comeback to ...Full Article
Elon rolls past Delaware for first CAA win
It was a debut to remember for the Elon University Women’s Basketball Team as it took home its inaugural game in the Colonial Athletic Association with a 60-50 win ...Full Article
Bryant, Phoenix hold off Drexel for first ever CAA win
Freshman guard Elijah Bryant shined once again, leading the Elon University men’s basketball team over the Drexel Dragons 77-67 in its inaugural Colonial Athletic Association game in Philadelphia. Bryant, ...Full Article
March for justice and racial unity in Burlington
On Tuesday Dec. 23 in Burlington, NC, local clergy and community groups marched in support of the national movement to end racial disparities. According to the press release, the ...Full Article
Jim Waggoner (’55), author of The Fighting Christians, dies at 81
By Brooke Wivagg Elon University graduate, published author and sports enthusiast Rev. James (Jim) M. Waggoner died Sunday Dec. 14 at the age of 81. Waggoner, who authored The Fighting Christians: ...Full Article
Behind the Scenes: Election 2014
Take a look behind the scenes of our coverage of the 2014 Midterm Elections.Full Article
Schar family gives largest single donation in Elon history
An email from President Leo Lambert Thursday morning announced Dwight and Martha Schar, P ’16, pledged $12 million to go towards the new School of Communications and proposed convocation ...Full Article
Campus conversation on Ferguson decision
A Campus Conversation on the Ferguson decision was held in the Lakeside meeting rooms Monday night. The Elon community was encouraged to share their thoughts on the events happening ...Full Article
Students protest Ferguson decision at luminaries ceremony
Monday night during the annual Festival of Holiday Lights celebration, better known as Luminaries, more than 60 Elon students and staff members held a silent protest of the grand ...Full Article
Battling Depression on a college campus
An American College Health Association, National College Health Assessment in 2011 study found that 30 percent of college students surveyed said they were “so depressed that it was difficult ...Full Article
“College Fix” author responds to “Freshman” vs. “First-Year” discussion
“I didn’t do anything wrong,” junior Diana Stancy said. Stancy is the author of “The College Fix” article that discusses the use of “freshman” vs. “first-year” at Elon University. ...Full Article
Next Steps for Elon’s Sigma Pi Fraternity
According to Rex Waters, Dean of Student Development, Elon University and Sigma Pi, International have both signed the return to campus agreement. Dean Waters told ELN that the agreement ...Full Article
First-year or freshman? Elon responds
Elon University has not banned the word “freshman,” and there is no university policy against using the word, according to Vice-President of University Communications Dan Anderson. Elon has been in ...Full Article
Acting class puts on original production
A class is creating an original performance, where students are getting more than just a grade. “You will laugh and you will cry,” said sophomore B.A. theater student Courtney ...Full Article
Warm Clothing for a BBQ Sandwich
A number of Elon’s religious organizations partnered with the Kernodle Center for Service Learning to sponsor a clothing drive event called BBQ for Warm Clothing on Friday. It was an ...Full Article
BFA Class of 2015 host senior showcase
Investing in the future can be expensive, and for the BFA Acting Class of 2015, casting directors and agents are not cheap. Elon’s BFA Acting Class of 2015 hosted ...Full Article
Update on the New School of Communications
Danielle Commons isn’t the only building awaiting major construction. The fundraising campaign for the new School of Communications is officially one month in, and the Dean of the School ...Full Article
Elon falls to Maine on Senior Day
Following Elon’s 24-17 loss to Maine on Saturday evening, Phoenix seniors hung around on the field for a few extra moments as they left Rhode’s Stadium for the final ...Full Article
Eddy, Sabato fuel Elon in season opener
The Elon University men’s basketball team kicked its season off with a bang Friday night as Luke Eddy and Tony Sabato led a Phoenix comeback to take down Florida ...Full Article
Administration makes new plans for building projects on campus
Expect to see more construction cones around campus. The board of trustees recently approved a project to add additional facilities to the Danieley neighborhood. The new facilities will include ...Full Article
Charter Revoked From Elon’s Sigma Pi Fraternity Chapter
According to Sigma Pi, International, the Elon University Epsilon-Theta Chapter has had its charter revoked as of Nov. 11. Eric Townsend, Director of Elon University News Bureau, says the ...Full Article
Elon Sigma Pi Fraternity Suspended for Hazing
Please see our updated information here. According to Eric Townsend, Director of Elon University News Bureau, the university has upheld the three-year suspension of Elon’s Epsilon-Theta chapter of Sigma Pi. Dean Jana ...Full Article
Gas leak causes shut down of Lakeside Dining
A gas leak reported at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, caused the shutdown of Lakeside Dining Hall. Elon Dining said all connections to the gas line were immediately cut ...Full Article
Alamance Battleground Celebrates Veterans
Preserving the past is what Alamance Battleground reenactor Bill Thompson strives to do everyday during Colonial Living History Week. Thompson has worked at the battleground for 11 years, and he started working during his junior ...Full Article
Dancing in the black box
This weekend Elon’s Department of Performing Arts held its annual dance concert, consisting of nine original choreographic works done by the students, faculty and guest artists. The event was ...Full Article
Northeastern knocks Elon out of CAA playoffs
Coming off of Rudd Field following Elon’s 2-0 defeat by Northeastern, Jason Waterman felt only one emotion: anger. Not sadness, not regret, but anger at the way he and ...Full Article
Religious Studies Dept. hosts discussion in response to controversial speaker
In response to controversial speaker, Avi Melamed, the Religious Studies Department hosted a panel discussion so that students could further the discussion. Melamed spoke at Elon on Tuesday, Oct. ...Full Article
No Shave November inspires students to raise awareness
“We really want to go above and beyond, so some of our ideas this year are to really make this year special and kind of make it a ...Full Article
LIVE Coverage: 2014 Midterm Elections
Join Elon Local News for our 2014 Midterm Election coverage from 8-10 p.m. live from both in Studio A and around the state. With reporters in Charlotte, Greensboro and ...Full Article
Student Professional Development Center kicks off ‘A Year of Service’ Initiative
The Student Professional Development Center partnered with the Kernodle Center and other organizations on campus to encourage “A Year of Service” initiative. “The idea is to encourage students to ...Full Article
Elon officer bridges age gap between police force and students
At quick glance, you might mistake her for a student; two years ago officer Hannah DeAngelo was one. “I can relate to these students’ college life, the workload,trying find ...Full Article
Clinton Speaks at Raleigh in Support of Kay Hagan
Former President Bill Clinton spoke in favor of Kay Hagan, Friday at a rally held in a high school gym in Raleigh. The former president spoke to a crowd of more ...Full Article
Govs. Romney, McCrory Rally for Tillis in Raleigh
Following a day where he rubbed elbows with Senators Lindsey Graham and John McCain, touring the garages of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson at Hendrick Motorsports, U.S. Senate ...Full Article
Students compete in TriathElon for a cause
A 250 meter swim, 12 mile bike ride and a 3.1 mile run. Elon’s first TriathELON tested the mind and body in more than one way Friday, Oct. 24. ...Full Article
Elon Softball hosts #HomeRunsForHope fundraising event
The Elon Softball team hosted another fundraising event, this time it was for cancer. The #HomeRunsForHope event, a home run derby, took place on Monday, Oct. 20 with three ...Full Article
Public transportation is coming to Alamance County
Burlington and Gibsonville are partnering up to bring a public transportation system to Alamance County. Although the Elon Board of Aldermen voted against the Burlington public transportation proposal earlier ...Full Article
Apartment complex, restaurant coming to Alamance Crossing
Burlington’s Director of Planning and Economic Development, Amy Nelson, discussed some of Alamance Crossing’s current construction and future plans. “ encourages competition amongst stores, which keeps the prices low,” ...Full Article
Elon drops fifth straight as Richmond rolls
#16 Richmond’s offense has been among the best in the FCS all season, averaging nearly 500 yards and more than 36 points a game. That was no different on ...Full Article
Hillary Clinton, Alma Adams campaign for Hagan
Marcela Hawkins and Ashley Bohle “North Carolina is not for sale.” Voters chanted this phrase Saturday at the Kay Hagan rally in the Charlotte Convention Center. With Election Day ...Full Article
Gov. Perry, McCrory and Sen. Burr rally for Tillis
Rajat Agarwal and Andrew Feather Fire Kay Hagan and fire Harry Reid. That was the main message from Thom Tillis at the Conservative Rally Friday night in in Smithfield, North ...Full Article
Elon Community Church in process of affirming homosexuality
Many churches are ecstatic about the recent legalization of same-sex marriage in North Carolina – Elon Community Church is one of them. “I am a lesbian,” said Elizabeth Rogers, ...Full Article
Student athlete continues on road to recovery after sustaining injury
Junior cross-country runner Emily Dunne had aspirations of setting both individual and school records as a freshman. But a long list of injuries sidelined her for the better part ...Full Article
Students walk to end victim blaming
Elon students gathered at Speakers Corner for the Walk Against Victim Blaming on Friday, Oct. 3. The event was put on by EFFECTS, Elon Feminists for Equality, Change and ...Full Article
North Carolina Senate candidates face off in second debate
Incumbent North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan (D) and Speaker of the House Thom Tillis (R) met for their second debate in Raleigh on Tues. Oct. 7. Hagan lead the ...Full Article
North Carolina coin show draws countrywide audience
The Greensboro Coliseum hosted the 56th annual North Carolina Numismatic Association Coin Show and Convention this past weekend. It was the third year in a row that Greensboro hosted ...Full Article
Student uses artwork as a way to establish identity
One Elon student uses art to get a new perspective on their image. Mollie Crawford, who prefers to go by “he,” does not see himself the way that most college students do. ...Full Article
Elon senior reflects on his past, looks forward to the future
Desmond Harrell isn’t your typical Elon student. Harrell, a senior art major at Elon, is the first person in his family to attend college. Elon Academy helped him ease his ...Full Article
Elon releases 2014-2015 men’s basketball schedule
This morning Elon Athletics released the complete 2014-2015 men’s basketball schedule. Following an exhibition game against Emory and Henry, the Phoenix will open the season at home against Florida ...Full Article
Elon releases Women’s Basketball Schedule
Elon University released its 2014-2015 women’s basketball out of conference schedule this morning. The school released the team’s conference schedule just over two weeks ago. Following an exhibition match against ...Full Article
Death of Elon Staff Member, Bill Huff Jr.
Long-time Elon bio bus driver, William “Bill” H. Huff Jr., died Tuesday, Sept. 23, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Elon Local News talked to Huff last October. He said ...Full Article
DEVoted to Recovery
Elon tailgates are packed with barbeque, corn hole and of course school spirit. But this past tailgate was a little different. The Club Baseball tent was devoted to Elon ...Full Article
Elon Connection Spans Generations
Kerry and Stuart White both enrolled as students at Elon College 30 years ago after falling in love with the school. The Elon tradition continued last year when they ...Full Article
U.S. Senate candidate Thom Tillis visits Burlington for fundraiser
Biscuits and Politics; that was the name of the game on the morning of Sept. 20, as the Alamance County Replublican Headquarters hosted N.C. House Speaker Thom Tillis for a ...Full Article
Skrosky wins first game as Elon tops Charlotte
Following a week one blowout loss to Duke and a defeat at the hands of North Carolina A&T last weekend, Elon fans found themselves getting antsy over when first-year ...Full Article
Safety at Elon after dark
University of Virginia sophomore Hannah Graham is still missing after leaving a party by herself on Sept. 13. She was last seen around 1 a.m. For many college students, walking ...Full Article
Chris Neal gets 100th career win
Entering Friday evening’s game, Elon head women’s soccer coach Chris Neal was sitting on win number 99, but with a 2-0 victory over Gardner-Webb, Neal finally hit the century ...Full Article
Apples and Airplanes rocks Elon tailgate
Football and tailgating weren’t the only seasonal favorites welcomed at Elon this Saturday; so was Apples and Airplanes, a Raleigh-based multi-instrumental alternative modern rock band. “We love playing at Elon,”said ...Full Article
