Special Projects

Elon News Network's collection of in-depth multimedia stories.

Cracking down on REAL IDs

Cracking down on REAL IDs

May 7 deadline arrives, DMV sees longer lines for a REAL ID.

Students produce original play

Students produce original play

‘Sororophobia’ brings 2010s nostalgia to Elon’s Black Box Theatre

ESPORTS ON CAMPUS

ESPORTS ON CAMPUS

Students find community through Rocket League

A Hushed Legacy

A Hushed Legacy

Samuel Merritt’s story as a descendant of a lynching victim

I'm Not Hiding Out

'I'm Not Hiding Out'

Transitioning late in life

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Best Of 2025

A guide to Elon's campus and local community, voted on by you.

Juvenile Justice

Detaining Futures

Alamance, Guilford county juvenile detention rates reach highest in more than a decade

ENN Election Center

Election 2024 Dashboard

Elon News Network's comprehensive election guide, resources and coverage

Fall Sports Preview

Fall Sports 2024

Get a sneak peek as Elon's teams prepare for the fall season.

Move in 2024

Move in 2024

Elon University welcomes the class of 2028.

DNC

Scenes from the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Elon News Network reports live from Chicago as the Democratic Party nominates Kamala Harris for president.

Breakthrough

'This is for all of us'

Elon University students work together to cultivate community on campus through LGBTQ+ arts festival.

Greenwashing

Sustainability, Shadow of Greenwashing

How businesses and individuals are navigating climate responsibility in Alamance County.

Black History

'You're creating Black History'

Elon’s Black trailblazers inspire looks into the university archive.

Best of 2024

Best of 2024

Voted on by the Elon community: Students, staff, faculty and local residents pick their favorite aspects in and around Elon.

Tiny House

Tiny House

Elon professor and students build the first of 12 houses on Loy Farm as part of a Living Learning Community.

ABSS Mold Crisis

ABSS Mold Crisis

Following a mold outbreak and expensive remediation this summer, the Alamance-Burlington School System finds itself facing a cycle of spending.

Art Community Rebounds

Art Community Rebounds

Alamance County strives to bring together its art community in the wake of pandemic restrictions.

Folk Fest

Finding Folk

A look at the North Carolina Folk Festival and its efforts to bridge cultures, community and music.

NC By Train

NC By Train

Elon University faculty struggle to navigate new NC train schedule.

Move-in 2023

Move-in 2023

Elon University welcomes the class of 2027.

Always Dancing

Always Dancing

Ten years after his autism diagnosis, Charles and his mother work to give him ‘the best life possible.’

Extra Enforcement

Extra Enforcement

Elon University sees more parking regulation across campus.

Spring Sports 2023

Spring Sports 2023

This in-depth page explores championship redemption, athletes' careers and games ahead.

Down to Ride Bikers

Down to Ride

Following a group of bicyclists in Greensboro, chronicling the cars, crazy dogs, camaraderie and cycling.

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Best Of 2023

A guide to Elon's campus and local community, voted on by you.

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Elon News Network Election Center 2022

A guide to the Alamance County Midterm Election.

overhead view of the schar center

2022 Fall Sports Preview

Get a sneak peek as Elon's teams prepare to hit the field and court.

Orientation leader helps with move-in

Move-in 2022

Elon University welcomes the class of 2026.

Person at voting booth for the Alamance County Primary Election.

2022 Primary Election Voter Guide

A guide to voting in the Alamance County Primary Election

Construction

State of Sustainability

With growth at the forefront of Elon University's goals, some sustainability initiatives come into question.

The Mystery Machine

Burlington’s Mystery Machine

The classic cartoon car is moving to Florida where a new owner will keep it on the road.

Town of Pittsboro

Soluble Solutions

Experts and town of Pittsboro residents, officials search for solutions to upstream water pollution contaminating drinking water.

taxes

A Taxing Divide

The largest portion of the Town of Elon's budget comes from sales tax revenue due to the lack of property tax from large non-profits like Elon University and Twin Lakes Retirement Community.

coaches

Women Coaches underrepresented in Collegiate Athletics

In the last 50 years, the number of female athletes in college sports dramatically increased. However, women coaches are more underrepresented in women's college sports than they were 50 years ago.

wings

Under Their Wings

Amid fluctuating COVID-19 measures, students with autism find structure at 3 Bluebirds Farm during the pandemic.

faith

Navigating Faith in a Pandemic

Spiritual leaders and people of faith navigate their beliefs through the hardships of the pandemic and life.

Elon's Devoted Beekeeper

Elon University senior Megan Noor breaks down her beekeeping process.

Breaking Down the Board of Trustees

Elon University's 35 member Board of Trustees is the governing body of the university.

Offering Benevolence

Formerly incarcerated women find a place to live while producing and selling body care products

A Special Blend

Coffee shop in Greensboro employs people with disabilities to serve community in a cup

Life after registration

Local low-risk sex offenders rely on local organizations as state-required registration hinders reintegration

Pinpointing the opioid epidemic

Opioid-related deaths in Alamance County are nearly three times the national rate.

Surviving a school shooting

Understanding the best way to respond to an active shooter situation on Elon University's campus.

The Tail of the Dragon

The 11-mile stretch of road features 318 corners and provides the ideal challenge for thrill-seakers and motorcyclists

Concealed Carry

The amount of active concealed handgun carry permits continues to increase nationally and locally.

Rescue in transit

North Carolina paramedic, fire engineer serves community from behind the wheel of first response vehicles.

Elon's Invisible World

Campus plays host to a diverse community of wildlife, if you just know where to look

Redefining Religion

New university rabbi brings of perspectives on race, gender and sexuality.

The Urge to Unionize

Non-tenure-track faculty members are organizing for the formation of Elon's first union.

Elon Elementary

It's a year of organizing and planning in anticipation of the move to an updated facility at a safer location.

Willowbrook Park

Alamance County's newest arboretum hopes to spark children's curiosity for their environment.

Coinciding with the Confederacy

How art is helping a small city step out of the shadow of Confederate Memorial Day.

The Battery Man

Shan Roy's journey into the electric motorcycling industry.

School Shootings

How Elon is changing the way future teachers are trained

Life Without Leo

From president to professor: Leo Lambert prepares for life outside the spotlight.

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