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Elon’s GLC fosters community through new student welcome
Freshman Alexandria Bell is one of over 140 members of the class of 2028 who is part of the LGBTQ+ community. Bell said while looking at colleges and universities, it was important to her to attend a school that was welcoming to LGBTQ+ students. “I wouldn't have gone to a...
Why Duke football's Eli Pancol was 'dang-near crying at halftime' of Blue Devils win vs Elon
DURHAM — Eli Pancol was "dang-near crying at halftime" of Duke football’s game against Elon. With the Blue Devils leading at Wallace Wade Stadium, Pancol couldn’t help but think about a 611-day journey that ended with his return to the field on Friday night. ...
Elon launches AI alumni network program, ElonGPT
When asked what services they want from their alma mater, Elon alumni overwhelmingly said they don’t need anything — but want to give back to current students. Kendra Haskins, senior director of Alumni Engagement, said Elon is launching a new AI program Sept. 16 to help students connect to Elon alumni.
EcoVillage opens 6 days later than scheduled
Updated as of 7:18 p.m. on Aug. 30 to include updated information from Elon director of Residence Life. Sophomore Kai Baker said he signed up to live in the EcoVillage Living Learning Community this year as an environmental and sustainability studies major excited to live with like-minded people. Baker did not plan to be living out of a suitcase in Danieley for the first week of classes while the EcoVillage houses are still being finished.
Volleyball Drops First Match At Wildcat Classic
DAVIDSON, N.C. – The Elon University volleyball team fell 3-0 to Davidson in the first match of the Wildcat Classic on Friday night. Elon 0, Davidson 3 (24-26, 17-25, 19-25) It was a back-and-forth battle to start the match until back-to-back kills from Sydney Love and a Wildcat error put the Phoenix up 10-7. Davidson responded with an 8-4 run to gain a 15-14 lead before Elon quickly regained their lead putting together a 6-0 run of their own. The Phoenix led 22-18, but the Wildcats came back to take the first set 26-24.
Takeaways & Touchdowns: Football Looking For Explosiveness On The Gridiron
ELON, N.C. – Explosive. Dynamic. Aggressive. Elon University football head coach Tony Trisciani believes that with a focus on playing its game, the Phoenix has what it takes to compete in the CAA. "I'm excited about seeing our guys play," Trisciani said. "A lot of work has been put...
New Elon town clerk Kathleen Patterson formally sworn in
Kathleen Patterson was formally sworn in as Elon’s town clerk earlier this week after completing her six-month “probationary” period as a municipal staff member. Monti Allison (right), Elon’s mayor pro tem, administered the oath of office to Patterson on Monday while town manager Richard Roedner (center) had the honor of holding her Bible.
Elon adopts new noise ordinance in time for first day of classes
A months-long debate over noise enforcement in Elon has come to a timely pause – if not an actual conclusion – with the approval of a new municipal noise ordinance earlier this week. Elon’s town council ultimately voted 5-to-0 for these new regulations on Monday, allowing the town’s...
Council continues to fret over lot sizes in neighborhood development zones in Elon
Elon’s town council has decided not to make any changes to the maximum lot size in one high-density zone as part of a package of newly-approved adjustments to the town’s new land development ordinance. The council ultimately set aside a staff-level proposal to nix the cap on lot...
Elon Offense Sets The Tone, Phoenix Trounces Coastal Carolina
Conway, S.C.- For the second consecutive match, the Elon Phoenix (3-0) offense struck early and often. A pair of goals from Sumner Nenninger and Colin Veltri within the first 20 minutes gave Elon the momentum they needed to see out a 3-0 win over Coastal Carolina (0-3) Thursday night. Nenninger...
ABSS teacher’s grant to build greenhouse for hands-on instruction in limbo after site is eliminated by road widening project
Alamance-Burlington school board members postponed voting to revise an existing policy that governs grant funding for special projects, in order to add language that some school board members say they hope will allow a grant that an ABSS teacher received this spring for a greenhouse project to be transferred to her new school after the original site became unviable due to a state road widening project along North Graham-Hopedale Road in Burlington.
Part of Alamance Crossing shopping center sold
A commercial real estate firm in Raleigh has purchased a 17,200 square-foot outparcel at Alamance Crossing shopping center in west Burlington that consists of approximately seven retail spaces, one of which the buyer said is currently vacant. The property is located beside Texas Roadhouse and includes a Vitamin Shoppe, Sprint...
A Call To Action Over Greensboro’s Homelessness Challenge
A Letter to the Editor Sent In by Rhino Times Reader Donna. (This is by Donna, written in the third person.) Donna, once a productive member of society, now faces the harsh reality of potential homelessness. Formerly a legal secretary and executive administrative assistant, Donna’s life took a drastic turn when health issues led her to file for disability. Her subsequent divorce left her financially destitute, with her husband squandering their resources and causing their house to go into foreclosure.
Crime Stoppers push to solve year-old homicide at Overland Heights in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers are working to solve a homicide one year after it happened. On Saturday, Crime Stoppers made a Facebook post seeking more information regarding the death of Devoughn Leon Carthen, 41. On Aug. 31, 2023 at 6:15 a.m., the Greensboro Police Department responded to an aggravated assault in the […]
Late TDs lift Southeast, Western; Williams rolls past Eastern Guilford; Southern falls
A late-game punt return gave Southeast Alamance a 21-19 victory against Eastern Alamance in Friday night’s non-league game in Mebane. Southeast went ahead for the first time earlier in the fourth quarter to set up a frantic finish. Zack Merchel threw for two touchdowns and Tyrek Samuel scored two...
Niners Finish Road Swing at UNCG
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte 49ers women's soccer concludes its three-match road trip with a 7 p.m. contest at UNCG on Sunday evening (Sept. 1). The match will be streamed live on ESPN+. SCOUTING THE SPARTANS. After going 3-0 in exhibition matches to start the year, UNCG (0-2-1) is still searching...
What Wake Forest Said After the Win over NC A&T
The Demon Deacons did what they were expected to do Thursday night. They beat up an undermanned North Carolina A&T team. It took a while to get their bearings and perform at a good level. But get their bearings, they did. So then it’s time to find out what Wake Forest said after the game, to dig into the many, many post-game thoughts.
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