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Ace Speedway Hosts "Friday Night Racing" Series

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSdRy7quWso&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] You may not have seen it, but you've probably heard it.

Education in N.C.'s Midterm Elections

North Carolina students heading back to classrooms aren't the only ones with education on their mind.

First North Carolina Senate Debate

Incumbent NC senator Kay Hagan and Speaker of the House Thom Tillis faced off for the first time in a public debate in Raleigh on Sept.

Students evacuate Oaks apartment building after lightning strike

Update: As of 5 p.m. Thursday Sept. 4, Oaks E residents were allowed back into their apartments. For the three apartments that were water damaged during the lightning strike, Director of Elon Residence Life Elaine Turner said in an email that the university is working with those residents to find temporary housing.

Residence life looks to change image for the better

The 2014-2015 school year brought changes to more than just construction areas on Elon University’s campus.

Elon student starts business of polishing professional profiles

Elon sets a precedent on the importance of networking through social media. Elon sophomore Sophie Pearson and her cousin Nathalie Ford have made a business designed to help students improve their professional presence on social media sites. "She's more of the technical brained computer nerd and I am more of the creative social media wizard type of person, and we come together and make the perfect team," Pearson said. Pearson and cousin Nathalie Ford started a new business this summer called LinkedIn Experts. "Our services right now are brush ups and touch ups, like if you just want us to take a look at it and see what we can help you fix or improve on your profile, we can help make the whole thing," Pearson said. They have been working on their business plan for about three months and hope to start getting the word out in the next week.

Alive After Five brings new faces into the Town of Elon

While thousands of Elon students associate the end of summer with the return to school, many local residents enjoyed the inevitable last few days at the final Alive After Five concert series performance on August 28. Alive After Five is a community event that allows people to come to downtown Elon and enjoy food, beverages, and free entertainment.

Local police crack down on texting and driving problem

See the story that aired on Elon Local News here. "Don't text and drive." It's a warning you've probably heard before. However, in North Carolina the actual law makes things a little dicy. Enacted in December 2009, the texting and driving law says you may not manually enter multiple letters or text in the device as a means of communication, or read any electronic mail or text messages while driving. Town of Elon police chief Cliff Parker says what you can do while driving makes it hard for officers to enforce what you can't. "The way the law was written it's not an easy thing to enforce," Parker said. According to records provided to ELN by local law enforcement agencies, the Town of Elon has given five citations for texting and driving.

LEV permits create more parking spots for students

With the construction being done on campus, finding a parking spot can be difficult for students.

Elon student arrested on drug charges

Duke trumps Elon in Skrosky debut

The Rich Skrosky era opened in disappointment for Elon as Duke dominated the Phoenix in a 52-13 blowout. "They're a more talented football team than we are, there's no question about it," Elon's head football coach said.

Elon releases CAA basketball schedule

Today Elon University released the men's basketball Colonial Athletic Association schedule for the 2014-2015 season. This marks Elon's first year in the CAA, which is widely regarded as one of the top mid-major conferences in college basketball.

Off-campus robbery results in missing car

A car, keys to the car and iPad were stolen from a student's off-campus Sheridan Place apartment some time between 10:30 p.m.

Elon upgrades phoenix cards

For sophomores and upper classmen, phoenix cards are about to get an upgrade, and yes, students may get their pictures retaken. The university is moving to contactless, nonswipe cards, which first year students have already received.

Elon Board of Alderman approves plans to develop downtown Elon

The Elon Board of Alderman unanimously approved plans Tuesday night to further develop downtown Elon. The plan, now called the Downtown Elon Master Vision, is focusing on increasing retail, commercial and residential building, as well as green space and parking.

Elon introduces new sexual assault awareness program, Haven

Sexual assault is an issue on the minds of students and faculty on college campuses across the country.

The Oak House owner has deep roots with Elon

Phil Smith has been a big supporter of Elon University ever since he stepped foot under the oaks. "The easy and straightforward answer is, I love this place.

"Hands Up, Don't Shoot" campaign comes to Elon

By: Meredith Stutz and Gary Grumbach "Hands up, Don't shoot." That's the message that members of Elon's chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated hoped to spread during Tuesday morning's College Coffee to shed light on the events happening in Ferguson, Mo.

Elon's Alpha Phi Alpha chapter brings "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" event to campus

More than 700 miles from Ferguson, Mo. where 18 year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by a Ferguson Police Officer, students at Elon join the movement against social injustice.

New changes come to the Global Neighborhood as school year begins

The image of the sunrise over the new Global Neighborhood has recently sparked publicity for Elon University.