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SPORTS 5/23/13 6:14pm

Elon Joins Colonial Athletic Association

By jbruno

Team Multimedia Reporting by: Joe Bruno, Ryan Greene, Gary Grumbach and Alex Rose. Elon University announced Thursday that it will leave the Southern Conference and join the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) beginning in the 2014-2015 school year. There are currently 1,850 students who are from the CAA footprint.

NEWS 5/22/13 5:51pm

Elon athletics jumping to Colonial Athletic Conference

By Andrew Wilson

Following the announcement early Wednesday afternoon of a news conference May 23, sources have confirmed Elon University Athletics will exit the Southern Conference for the Colonial Athletic Association. While the news conference will be held Thursday, Adam Smith of The Burlington Times-News confirmed with administration the Phoenix will make the move after learning President Leo Lambert had officially informed Southern Conference commissioner John Iamarino of the switch. The announcement comes 10 years after Elon originally joined the Southern Conference in 2003.

SPORTS 5/22/13 3:38pm

Elon To Join The Colonial Athletic Association

By jbruno

Elon Local News has confirmed with multiple sources that Elon University is leaving the Southern Conference and joining the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). The decision comes two weeks after Davidson announced they were joining the Atlantic 10 Conference.

NEWS 5/22/13 3:37pm

Furman torches Elon in tournament opener

By Andrew Wilson

Elon University senior starting pitcher Kyle Webb was a perfect 6-0 in Southern Conference play this season, making him a clear choice to start Wednesday’s SoCon tournament opener against host Furman University in Greenville, S.C. The Phoenix fell behind on runs in each of the first three innings and couldn’t recover, dropping the opener of the tournament 10-1. After a delay with one out in the top of the first inning due to lightning in the area, the game resumed after Will Muzika singled and scored on a triple to center from Greg Harrison. Chris Ohmstede put Furman up 2-0 with a one-out home run to left field in the top of the second.

NEWS 5/14/13 1:32pm

Student has special tie to Derby Winner

By kmaraghy

The Kentucky Derby saw Maryland thoroughbred Orb in its most recent winner's circle a little more than a week ago. Sophomore Dave Pons has a special tie to the racehorse that put him right at the finish line at Churchill Downs. Pons' father breeds racehorses at Merryland Farms in Hydes, Maryland.

NEWS 5/14/13 12:29pm

Students Protest Intolerance at College Coffee

By bmcgovern

(DISCLAIMER: The following article contains offensive language. This reflects the decision of Elon Local News to accurately report the protest by quoting the students involved.) Students staged a demonstration at College Coffee on Tuesday morning, protesting what they claim is intolerance and inaction at Elon University. "Your silence is acceptance," senior Jasmine Whaley said, starting the protest. In unison, the protestors yelled slurs including "faggot," "dyke," "nigger," "coon," and "feminazi." After each slur, an individual student said: "Don't accept it, speak against it." [div class="alignleft"] [/div] "You are probably more offended by the words than the culture of apathy that allows it to happen," Whaley said.

NEWS 5/13/13 4:06pm

Review: Moving Visuals lights up McCrary Theatre with artistic inspiration

By Katy Canada

The lights beamed down. Dancers strutted across the stage with the veracity of runway models. Their fashionable dresses caught the light in all the right ways. And that was just the opening number. This introductory piece from “Moving Visuals,” the Elon Dance Company Spring Concert, was entitled “Runaway.” It featured the choreography of guest artist Larry Keigwin and 14 members of the Elon Dance Company. Inspired by visual art, the spring dance concert was born from the creative interpretations of art originating in nature and the observation of different artistic periods.

NEWS 5/13/13 12:00am

Healthy habits for summer skin and hair

By Ashley McGetrick

The temperature is going up and so is the demand for that golden summer glow. But before you start slathering on the tanning oil, you are going to want to pump the brakes on your tanning schedule and start pumping out the sunscreen instead. WHY OPT FOR SUNSCREEN Getting one blistering sunburn during your youth could more than double your chances of developing the deadliest form of skin cancer later in life.

NEWS 5/13/13 12:00am

The hottest hair styles for a steamy summer

By Tatum Pederson

With summer comes heat, and with heat comes untamable hair. Luckily these five hairstyles are great for controlling summer hair while adding a great touch of elegance. The Headband Braid At red carpet events, celebrities working headband braids demand for attention.

NEWS 5/13/13 12:00am

Style your summer with cool confidence

By Vaughn Vreeland

Society is on the cusp of astronomical change: men are beginning to care what they look like. Menswear no longer resorts to the find-whatever’s-on-my-floor-that-doesn’t-smell-like-wet-dog philosophy of “Dazed and Confused.” Men’s fashion has reverted back to simpler days of sharp, bold simplicity.

NEWS 5/13/13 12:00am

Arm candy: Accessories for the fashion-forward college student

By Katy Canada

This summer, there’s a party on your arm, and guess who’s invited? Bangles, cuffs, watches, woven leather, wrap-around bracelets, and pretty much anything else you can tie around your arm. Bracelet stacking is a versatile trend that allows you to add sparkle to an outfit that lacks flair.

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NEWS 03/04/2026 12:11am
November elections loom as primary races end

As the 2026 primary elections come to an end in North Carolina, eyes are turning towards November. But for many races, the primary elections are the determining factor in the race, according to Elon University political science professor Jason Husser.

NEWS 03/03/2026 11:46pm
Alamance County Board of Elections handles election night returns

After polls closed on election night, sealed ballot bags, memory drives, and paper tapes began arriving at the Alamance County Board of Elections office, where officials prepared to count the results.At 8:05 p.m., the first election judge pulled into the parking lot. Within 10 minutes, a line stretched behind them as precinct workers waited to check in provisional ballots and hand over the materials that would determine the night’s outcome.

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