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PREVIEW: Elon vs. UNC

Elon University men’s basketball kicks off their inaugural season in Schar Center this year. To ring in the special occasion Elon brought in the No. 8 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Tar Heels to break in Schar Center. No matter how uneven the game may seem on paper, they play every game for a reason. 

CAMPUS VOICE - LETSINGER: We need more socioeconomic diversity at Elon University

College administrations love claiming they want people of all socioeconomic backgrounds to attend their schools. This makes sense as overall trends show affordability has become increasingly important to those searching for their perfect higher education institution. This also leads to many universities adding affordability to their lists of attributes.

Carolina on my mind: Inside of the process of scheduling UNC for Elon's home opener

One of Elon University’s major components of its strategic plan began its journey on Oct. 21, 2016. Surrounded by members of the board of trustees, then-University President Leo Lambert broke ground on the new 5,100-seat, 160,000-square foot Schar Center.

Elon Watches: Turner Theatre revisits the past and looks toward the future

 Since opening in December 2016, Turner Theatre has provided Elon University with an on-campus movie theater experience available to all students, faculty, staff and families. 

Elon University Police to start enforcing jaywalking

Elon University Campus Safety and Police said it will place more of an emphasis on driving and pedestrian safety starting Nov. 12, according to an email sent to faculty and staff.

Getting to know the Homecoming Royalty

Surrounded by cheering fans and the bright lights of Rhodes Stadium, seniors Hope Koene and Tres McMichael were crowned Elon University’s 2018 Homecoming Royalty.

Alamance County Board of Commissioners Live Blog

NC House District 63 is too close to call, McAdoo says she has 'not conceded'

The N.C. House 63rd District is too close for Elon News Network to call on Nov. 6. Democratic candidate Erica McAdoo is a close behind Republican incumbent Stephen Ross '73. 

Elon drops opener to UNC 100-69

Elon University’s women's basketball team (0-1) was unable to start the reign of Schar Center in style, dropping their first game of the regular season 100-69 to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1-0) on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Referenda and Bonds Live Blog

North Carolina House District 64 Live Blog

The incumbent for North Carolina House District 64 is Dennis Riddell (R). He wants to continue to improve the economy by supporting local businesses and agriculture. His opposition, Elliot Lynch (D), also wants to better education through funding, says he stands by the elderly and wants accessible healthcare. 

North Carolina 6th Congressional District Live Blog

Incumbent Mark Walker and Ryan Watts are competing to represent North Carolina’s 6th district in the U.S. House.

Elon native killed in car accident in Ohio

Elon native, Elizabeth Hursey, 18, died on Friday, Nov. 2, following injuries from a fatal auto accident in Meigs County, Ohio. 

LIVE UPDATES: Race-by-Race results of Alamance County elections

A running list of live results of local elections.

North Carolina House District 63 Live Blog

The following is a live blog with updates for the North Carolina House District 63 race. Incumbent Stephen Ross '73 (R) and Erica McAdoo (D) are up against each other. 

North Carolina Senate District 24 Live Blog

The following is a live blog on the election for North Carolina Senate District 24. J.D. Wooten, democratic opponent in the North Carolina Senate is running with priorities of equality, education, healthcare and redistricting. North Carolina Senate Republican incumbent Rick Gunn is focused on agriculture, education and the right for parents to choose education options for their children.

Legacies and legends: Women's basketball preps for match-up with UNC

The year is 1994. Bill Clinton is president of the United States, Forrest Gump is tugging heartstrings in theaters and current Elon University women’s basketball head coach Charlotte Smith is playing for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

New technology to Elon Dining debuted during upstairs McEwen soft opening

At the soft opening for upstairs McEwen, Pei Wei restaurant debuted new technology.  It’s a common practice among restaurants without wait staff, but new to Elon’s dining scene.

The battle for the 6th Congressional District

Mark Walker, a Baptist minister who has held office since 2015, is being challenged by 28-year-old Ryan Watts, a UNC business school grad who says it’s time for a change in leadership.

Elon cracks top five in Coaches Poll

Elon University football (6-2, 4-1) is now no. 5 in the FCS Coaches Poll and No. 8 in the STATS Top-25 poll following a 24-21 win over the University of Rhode Island this past weekend.