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NEWS 10/28/14 8:28pm

Stanford professor discusses political divides in United States federal legislature

By Kimberly Honiball

As election season swings into season around Elon University, a visitor from the opposite coast chose an apt time speak to students about the growing political divide in the United States. Professor Doug McAdam from Stanford University visited Elon University on Monday evening to talk about the growing political divide in the United States legislature and the current threats to democracy in America that he discuses in his recently co-authored book, “Deeply Divided America: Racial Politics and Social Movements in the Post-War Era.” “When former president Jimmy Carter said America no longer has a functioning democracy, people thought he was crazy,” McAdam said.

NEWS 10/27/14 1:08am

Public transportation is coming to Alamance County

By mrosales

Burlington and Gibsonville are partnering up to bring a public transportation system to Alamance County. Although the Elon Board of Aldermen voted against the Burlington public transportation proposal earlier this month, the new plans will still affect many in the community. "There are places that are just too far to walk," said Alamance County resident Nathan Wood.

NEWS 10/26/14 10:31pm

Elon lacks tempo in scoreless draw with James Madison

By Miles Garrett

It was a beautiful fall day for Sunday, Oct. 26’s men’s soccer matchup between the Elon University Phoenix and the James Madison University Dukes. The play of both teams, though, was rather lackluster in a 0-0 draw at Rudd Field. Coming off a big win against Duke University last Wednesday, the Phoenix struggled to generate any tempo throughout the match against a James Madison team that appeared to be inferior on paper. The Dukes dominated the Elon side of the field for a vast majority of the first half.

NEWS 10/26/14 9:36pm

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NEWS 10/25/14 10:12pm

Hillary Clinton, Alma Adams campaign for Hagan

By mhawkins7

Marcela Hawkins and Ashley Bohle "North Carolina is not for sale." Voters chanted this phrase Saturday at the Kay Hagan rally in the Charlotte Convention Center. With Election Day just 10 days away and early voting already underway, NC incumbent Senator Kay Hagan and supporters (former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and NC Congresswoman Alma Adams) addressed the crowd about the importance of being politically active. Adams, who was first to speak, encouraged voters to bring their families and friends to the polls.

NEWS 10/25/14 11:36am

Northeastern barely holds off Elon in five sets

By Tommy Hamzik

The Elon University volleyball team was on the brink of snapping a nine-game losing streak and winning its first Colonial Athletic Association match, but the Northeastern University Huskies came back alive in the fifth set to fend off the upstart Phoenix 3-2 (26-24, 25-18, 22-25, 17-25, 15-12) on Friday, Oct.

NEWS 10/25/14 10:01am

Gov. Perry, McCrory and Sen. Burr rally for Tillis

By afeather

Rajat Agarwal and Andrew Feather Fire Kay Hagan and fire Harry Reid. That was the main message from Thom Tillis at the Conservative Rally Friday night in in Smithfield, North Carolina. From Governor Rick Perry of Texas to North Carolina senior senator Richard Burr, conservatives came out to support the Republican Senate candidate as he aims to defeat Democratic Incumbent Hagan in the upcoming midterm elections. "Welcome to the Harry Reid retirement party," Burr said to the crowd of more than 3,000 people at the Central Marketing Tobacco Warehouse.

NEWS 10/22/14 5:16pm

Offensive inconsistency haunts Phoenix

By Miles Garrett

“Defense wins championships” is a saying that has always echoed throughout sports. But sometimes a little offense wins games. The Elon University football team has struggled to put points on the board in its inaugural season as members in the Colonial Athletic Association. The Phoenix offense has found it difficult to execute drives that produce touchdowns and hasn’t been able to reinforce the valiant efforts put forth by the defense.

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NEWS 12/17/2025 3:18pm
North Carolinians rate public schools poorly in new Elon Poll

As K-12 students across North Carolina prepare for their winter break, the Elon University Poll released poll data on Dec. 17 finding that most North Carolinians gave mediocre or poor grades to public schools across the state. “The states have always had deep authority on education, but there has been more federal involvement in various years,” Director of the Elon University Poll Jason Husser said. “So we thought, well, this is the time for us to really look in depth about what do people think about North Carolina schools.”

LIFESTYLE 12/16/2025 10:30am
Grief, loss support group provides comfort for Elon faculty, staff

Elon University associate chaplain Rev. Julie Tonnesen said loss and grief are universal emotions, but found that they can be difficult for faculty and staff to process while continuing their usual routines. “Even when we show up to work, that doesn’t mean that we get to put the rest of our lives on the back burner,” Tonnesen said. “Our grief comes with us. It’s not something we can just keep on a shelf at home.” In collaboration with Counseling Services, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, began offering a monthly group for faculty and staff to support those affected by loss. 

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