Editorials

Chris Christie returns to Iowa with multiple campaign stops

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lryd0j5YkkE&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] New Jersey governor and Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie returned to Iowa Saturday with multiple campaign stops Christie began the day with a breakfast meet and greet at Machine Shed Restaurant in Urbandale. The Republican presidential candidate greeted supporters over breakfast while also having conversations about topics such as the economy, the military, and healthcare with some diners. Christie then traveled 45 minutes to Ames to host a town hall meeting at the Brick City Grill.

President Bill Clinton Speaks with ELN on College Issues

Elon Local News spoke to President Bill Clinton today about why college students should vote for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

Women's basketball can't stop Towson late in loss

The Elon University women’s basketball team could not stop Towson University in the fourth quarter, giving up 37 points en route to a 85-78 Colonial Athletic Association loss Friday night. With the game tied at 48 after three periods, Elon gave up eight straight points in a two-minute, 50-second stretch to fall behind by double-digits with the Tigers.

Late 3-pointer elevates men's basketball over College of Charleston

Freshman forward Tyler Seibring finished his career night with an offensive rebound and an assist, finding freshman guard Dainan Swoope for a 3-pointer to lift the Elon University men’s basketball team over Colonial Athletic Association rival College of Charleston 65-64 Saturday afternoon. Swoope’s basket from behind-the-arc with 20 seconds left meant Elon needed one final stop, which it got thanks to sophomore guard Dmitri Thompson’s efforts on the defensive end.

Town of Elon Police execute search warrant on West Trollinger Ave. for minor drug violation

Elon Town of Police executed a search warrant this afternoon at 309 W. Trollinger Ave. after uncovering possession of marijuana during a routine 8 a.m. town ordinance party trash search.

What is Conservatism?

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Elon community gathers for discussion on inclusivity

30 members of the Elon community gathered together for a CommUNITY dinner on Thursday, Jan. 14 in Green World at 1889 to exchange ideas for how to promote a more inclusive environment at Elon University.

Students attend Burst the Bubble classes aligning with their personal interests

Elon University students are taking additional courses outside the classroom during Winter Term. These courses offer no credit and provide no homework. Winter Term “Burst the Bubble” classes allow students to take non-academic courses that peak their interest.

ELN Exclusive interview with Martin O'Malley

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dIghF8QF5I[/embed] Democratic Presidental Candidate Martin O'Malley spoke with Elon Local News following a speech at the Ankeny Area Democrats Winter Banquet.

Undercard debate candidates share thoughts on education

Throughout the course of the Jan. 14 Republican undercard debate, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and former Pennsylvania Sen.

Cruz, Trump go on attack against one another at prime-time debate

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Much of the focus of the Republican prime-time debate on Jan. 14 centered around gun violence and immigration. Sen.

Cruz, Trump go on attack against one another at prime-time debate

Much of the focus of the Republican prime-time debate on Jan. 14 centered around gun violence and immigration.

Men's basketball falls to in-state rival UNCW, 91-82

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington pulled away late in the second half to knock off the Elon University men’s basketball team 91-82 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play Jan.

Community Connections forum tackles welfare in Alamance County

BURLINGTON — Three weeks ago, Louis Boswell had a home. Now, jobless and all but hopeless, she lives in a cheap Burlington hotel, using her diminishing social security payments to keep herself from a life in the streets.

Drake University class analyzes campaign messages in 2016 election

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bUN-_1fPxA?rel=0&w=560&h=315] While Elon students are spending part of their winter term in Iowa to study the Iowa Caucus, students at Drake University in Des Moines are also studying this major statewide event. Drake University offers the winter term class "Strategic Messaging and the Iowa Caucus." Sophomore Evan Guest is one student participating in the class. Guest says the class goes to various political events across the state and keeps a class blog to analyze the messages of each candidate. This will be the first presidential election Guest will be able to caucus for.

Undercard debate candidates share thoughts on education

Throughout the course of the Jan. 14 Republican undercard debate, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum expressed much opposition against the Obama administration on a host of issues.

Live Blog: Republican Undercard Debate

The following is a live blog of the 6 p.m. Republican undercard debate hosted by Fox Business News at 6 p.m.

Live Blog: Republican Prime-Time Debate

The following is a live blog of the 9 p.m. Republican prime-time debate hosted by Fox Business News.

Santorum, Bush Canvas Iowa

CREDE leads discussion on racial privilege

In order to stir consciousness and highlight opposing viewpoints about the role of religion in racial issues on Elon University’s campus, The Truitt Center of Religious Life partnered with the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education to hold “Engaging in Privilege, Faith, and Love,” Tuesday, Jan.12.