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SPORTS 1/15/15 11:32pm

Second half effort not enough as Elon falls to James Madison

By mhuffman2

Poor shooting haunted the Elon Women's Basketball Team once again, as the league-leading James Madison Dukes overcame a second half run from the Phoenix to leave Alumni Gym with a 68-51 win on Thursday night. The Dukes currently sit atop the Colonial Athletic Association at 5-0 in conference play, while the Phoenix drop to 3-2 in CAA games. Elon's leading scorer, and only player to reach double digits was Shay Burnett with 10.

NEWS 1/15/15 11:13pm

Turnovers, offensive struggles haunt Phoenix in 68-51 loss to James Madison

By Miles Garrett

It was a night filled with offensive inconsistency and a struggle for points for the Elon University women’s basketball team in its Thursday night match-up against the James Madison University Dukes. The Phoenix, coming off a four-day break, could not seem to find a way to contest the offensive output put forth by the Dukes in a 68-51 loss. “The outcome of this game could have been a lot different if we cut down on turnovers.” Head coach Charlotte Smith said.

NEWS 1/15/15 8:15pm

Elon adjusts to residentially-linked courses

By Ashley Lowe

In the fall of 2014, Elon University implemented residentially-linked courses as a part of the Residential Campus Initiative in an effort to promote engaged, collaborative learning among first-year students living in similar parts of campus.

SPORTS 1/14/15 10:49pm

Shooting struggles continue as Elon falls to Charleston

By afeather

Elon, N.C. - For the second time in as many games, poor shooting and lackluster defense plagued the Elon University Men's Basketball team as the Phoenix struggled to convert offensive opportunities in a 66-50 home loss against College of Charleston on Wednesday night. Elon seemed to lack energy throughout, as Charleston put its foot on the gas early and never let up, getting its first win since Dec.

NEWS 1/14/15 1:03pm

Elon quarterback Loughery to transfer

By Tommy Hamzik

Elon University quarterback John Loughery has left the school and will transfer, team spokesman Chris Rash confirmed Wednesday. Loughery had two years of eligibility remaining after redshirting the 2012 season and serving as Mike Quinn's backup for the past two years.

NEWS 1/13/15 6:56pm

Charlie Cook scheduled to give Commencement address

By Bryan Anderson

After much anticipation, Elon University announced that political analyst Charlie Cook will deliver the 2015 Commencement address Saturday, May 23. Cook is the founder, editor and publisher of the Cook Political Report. As a political commentator, he specializes in election forecasts and political trends.

NEWS 1/13/15 8:09am

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NEWS 1/13/15 12:05am

Elon student creates clothing company

By jcurtis11

Elon student Brett Spelker founded the Bahama Llama clothing company this fall. Spelker was inspired to start the business after he and his brother went shopping at the local outlet mall. "We went to a Polo store.

NEWS 1/12/15 1:08pm

Memorial gathering for dead Elon junior set for Monday evening

By Bryan Anderson

POST LAST UPDATED: Tuesday, Jan. 13 8:05 p.m. Elon University junior Trent Stetler, an economics major and active member of the club rugby team, has died due to a suspected suicide, according to Smith Jackson, vice president for student life. In a recent interview, Jackson said he first received word of the incident Sunday morning, but did not confirm the cause or time of Stetler's death.

NEWS 1/12/15 12:41am

Jeffrey Cook's reaction to father being 2015 commencement speaker

By cbohle

Dad, political correspondent and commencement speaker. All three titles describe Elon's 2015 Commencement speaker, Charlie Cook. But there will be one graduating student in the audience who calls him first and foremost, dad. Jeffrey Cook is a senior strategic communications major who said he's thankful that his dad was chosen as this year's speaker. "I think it's going to be a great memory," said Cook.

NEWS 1/11/15 5:12pm

Death of Elon junior Trent Stetler

By lcook8

Article updated 5:50 p.m. According to an email sent Sunday Jan. 11 from Dean of Students Smith Jackson, Elon junior Trent Stetler has died. Dean Jackson's email says the Burlington police are still investigating, but say Stetler appears to have taken his own life. Elon Local News spoke to Dean Jackson Sunday night.

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NEWS 08/04/2026 9:11pm
Alamance County community members gather to protest N.C. HB 958

The Poor People’s Campaign North Carolina Division hosted a protest against N.C. House Bill 958, a bill focused on new voting regulations, in front of Elon’s Town Hall. Approximately 40 community members attended the protest, which lasted around an hour Monday evening. 

NEWS 07/30/2026 8:00am
N.C. attorney general will not sign new Duke Energy settlement

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is not joining a proposed settlement submitted by Duke Energy Carolinas, the largest electricity provider in Alamance County. Jackson acknowledged the concessions Duke Energy has made, but he was not satisfied with the proposed rates, according to a press release by the North Carolina Department of Justice.

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