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Elon drops opener to UNC 100-69

Elon University’s women's basketball team (0-1) was unable to start the reign of Schar Center in style, dropping their first game of the regular season 100-69 to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1-0) on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Referenda and Bonds Live Blog

North Carolina House District 64 Live Blog

The incumbent for North Carolina House District 64 is Dennis Riddell (R). He wants to continue to improve the economy by supporting local businesses and agriculture. His opposition, Elliot Lynch (D), also wants to better education through funding, says he stands by the elderly and wants accessible healthcare. 

North Carolina 6th Congressional District Live Blog

Incumbent Mark Walker and Ryan Watts are competing to represent North Carolina’s 6th district in the U.S. House.

Elon native killed in car accident in Ohio

Elon native, Elizabeth Hursey, 18, died on Friday, Nov. 2, following injuries from a fatal auto accident in Meigs County, Ohio. 

LIVE UPDATES: Race-by-Race results of Alamance County elections

A running list of live results of local elections.

North Carolina House District 63 Live Blog

The following is a live blog with updates for the North Carolina House District 63 race. Incumbent Stephen Ross '73 (R) and Erica McAdoo (D) are up against each other. 

North Carolina Senate District 24 Live Blog

The following is a live blog on the election for North Carolina Senate District 24. J.D. Wooten, democratic opponent in the North Carolina Senate is running with priorities of equality, education, healthcare and redistricting. North Carolina Senate Republican incumbent Rick Gunn is focused on agriculture, education and the right for parents to choose education options for their children.

Legacies and legends: Women's basketball preps for match-up with UNC

The year is 1994. Bill Clinton is president of the United States, Forrest Gump is tugging heartstrings in theaters and current Elon University women’s basketball head coach Charlotte Smith is playing for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

New technology to Elon Dining debuted during upstairs McEwen soft opening

At the soft opening for upstairs McEwen, Pei Wei restaurant debuted new technology.  It’s a common practice among restaurants without wait staff, but new to Elon’s dining scene.

The battle for the 6th Congressional District

Mark Walker, a Baptist minister who has held office since 2015, is being challenged by 28-year-old Ryan Watts, a UNC business school grad who says it’s time for a change in leadership.

Elon cracks top five in Coaches Poll

Elon University football (6-2, 4-1) is now no. 5 in the FCS Coaches Poll and No. 8 in the STATS Top-25 poll following a 24-21 win over the University of Rhode Island this past weekend. 

Everything you need to know before voting in Alamance County Tuesday

What Elon students need to know before casting their ballots on Nov. 6.

Homecoming concert sells out Schar Center

Jesse McCartney, Sean Kingston and Quinn XCII performed at Schar Center for the Homecoming 2018 concert hosted by the Student Union Board. 

Elon Eats: Frida Sabor y Color offering authentic dishes minutes away

Just a nine-minute drive away, family-owned Frida Sabor y Color is the answer Elon students have needed for their spicy Mexican food cravings. 

Cheat Sheet: Reacting to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Former war correspondent tries to make sense of murder.

ASCH: The issue not enough Americans talk about

After the Civil War, the U.S. passed the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to ensure rights to former slaves. The 15th Amendment gave them the right to vote, stating, “the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” 

Elon outlasts Rhode Island 24-21 behind Thomas' 222 rushing yards

Rushing and defensive scores picked up the slack for passing efficiency during Homecoming game.

Ping pong with President Book

In her downtime, President Connie Book bonds with students over table tennis

Men's basketball ready to defy expectations

After going 14-18 (6-12 CAA) last year, Elon University men’s basketball begins its first year playing in the Schar Center starting Oct. 30. With its collection of new young players and returning talent, the Phoenix are expected to finish eighth in the Colonial Athletic Association this season.