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Elon rape trial expected to conclude this week

The trial of a September 2011 incident was scheduled to conclude today. The alleged victim, an Elon student, claims Jonathan Olson, 20, an ex-Marine and close high school friend, sexually assaulted her in her room, following a night of heavy drinking by both parties. The alleged victim testified she had blacked out on the night during Labor Day weekend 2011, during which she and a group of friends, along with Olson and two other Marines, attended a fraternity party before returning to the dormitory, where the group continued to drink.

Pat McCrory delivers inaugural address in Raleigh

Pat McCrory, the 74th governor of North Carolina, delivered his inaugural speech Jan.

Men's basketball concludes non-conference play with mixed feelings

A little up, a little down. Perhaps a good way to describe the Elon University men's basketball team. The Phoenix entered its Saturday matinee matchup with Princeton University on a two-game winning streak, but was unable to close out its non-conference slate on a good note by falling 74-64. “It hurts, because we felt like were very prepared for them and we came out and played tentative the first half,” junior guard Jack Isenbarger said.

Recapping the 2012 college football bowl season

Four months ago, thousands of young men set out on the journey that was the 2012 NCAA football season.

Movie review: 'Chungking Express' defies typical Hollywood cinema

A few days ago, I saw a film that completely mesmerized me. The amount of cinematic style, finesse and overall enjoyment I experienced while viewing it helped me come to the conclusion that it was one of my new favorite movies.

For the NHL, it's finally time...to be real

The Carolina Hurricanes National Hockey League team posted this video on the landing page for their website with the simple Twitter hashtag "#ItsTime" above it. The video shows the current team working out during the offseason, highlighting the team's newest marquee acquisition Jordan Staal, a forward and brother of team captain and center Eric Staal.

Women's basketball wins third straight SoCon game, upends Wofford

The Elon University women’s basketball team won its third consecutive game Wednesday night by defeating the Wofford Terriers 67-57. Senior forward Kelsey Evans once again led the way with 12 points and grabbing seven boards, leading balanced scoring for the Phoenix.  Aside from Evans, sophomore forward Sam Coffer had 11 points, and senior guard Ali Ford and junior guard Kelsey Harris chipped in with 10 apiece.

Analysis: Evans' hot play has women's basketball poised for run

Elon University women's basketball senior forward Kelsey Evans has had a week that has raised more than a few eyebrows. The Raleigh, N.C., native narrowly missed out on a double-double in Elon’s 65-41 blowout win Saturday against Samford with 18 points and 9 rebounds.  Two days later, Evans had a monster performance by posting 19 points and grabbing 21 rebounds as well as 5 blocks in the 70-60 win versus the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Evans’ 21 rebounds were a season high as well as a career high, and her 19 points was her second highest tally this season. Going into Monday’s game, the 6-2 frontcourt star was averaging just over 14 points a game and 9.2 rebounds per contest. Evans’ strong showing in the past two games has helped the Phoenix defeat arguably the two best team in the Southern Conference in Samford, who has gone to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments and are the two-time defending conference champions, and Chattanooga, who upset highly-ranked Tennessee earlier in the season. Evans’ senior season has already been a special one, as on December 1, she eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for her Elon career.  The 2012-2013 season has Evans averaging career highs in several categories, including: field goal percentage (46.5 percent), three-point percentage (25 percent), free throw percentage (78.8 percent) and points per game (14.5). Monday night’s performance was Evans' sixth double-double of the season, which has included an impressive stretch of games where she had three consecutive double-doubles. The four-year starter has had a memorable career sporting the maroon and gold.  Her presence and leadership both on and off the court will surely be missed. Phoenix fans will have eight more chances to see the senior forward in a home jersey.  The next chance to see her will come on January 14 when the University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes to Alumni Gym. Until then, the Phoenix faces Wofford College (5-6, 0-3) tonight at 6 attempting to improve its conference mark to 4-1.

Alexis Gray's trial continued, new date set

Alexis Gray's trial, which was scheduled for Jan. 7, was continued. She will now be tried April 10, 2013. Gray, an 18-year-old student at Penn State University, entered Elon University’s campus Nov.

Airsoft Galore

Elon University technician Wayne Thompson is the co-owner of the new store, Airsoft R Us, a local business that caters to Airsoft players.

January 7 Newscast

Kyle Bowen discusses potential of ‘digital badges’ for students seeking employment

The way we learn is changing, according to Kyle Bowen, director of informatics at Purdue University — and it might just come in the form of computer icons. “It is increasingly important to recognize learning in all of its forms,” said Bowen in a Webinar Jan 7.

Upset special: Women's basketball dumps UT-Chattanooga in overtime thriller

“We’re going to win this game." The Elon University women’s basketball team held a firm belief all night long that it was destined to defeat the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Lady Mocs, a team that came into Monday’s game with seven more wins on the season and a 17-2 advantage in the all-time series. Behind senior leaders, guard Ali Ford and forward Kelsey Evans, the Phoenix did just that, claiming a 70-60 overtime triumph Monday night in Alumni Gym. Evans had a double-double on the night, scoring 19 points and snaring 21 rebounds.

Holly's Holidays

Fears of falling off the fiscal cliff were expected to hurt holiday sales. But locally, that was not the case. The management at Holly Hill Mall in Burlington says that sales were better this holiday season than in recent years. Samantha Story, a sales associate at Fashion Express in Holly Hill Mall says she was very surprised by the holiday turn out. "They were super busy all the time, like the entire store was filled with people," Story said. The same was true at other stores. Levarrick Enoch, Manager of the Burlington Brands, said his store had a great holiday season. "This year we really ran through those numbers, almost doubled the numbers to be honest with you, so the parking lot was full every night," Enoch said. Holly Hill Mall management says the success is due to many new stores brought to the mall by new ownership.

Gubernatorial Inauguration Festivities

ELN will be reporting on the upcoming Gubernatorial and Presidential Inauguration festivities this month.

Spring Convocation for Honors Speakers

Elon Local News has learned that along with founder and Executive Director of Interfaith Youth Core Eboo Patel, several other notable religious and spiritual figures will be attending the Convocation for Honors on April 30. Along with starting the interfaith movement in Chicago, Eboo Patel also wrote the book, Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim.

‘Snowflakes for Sandy Hook’ brightens community in wake of tragedy

As classes at Elon commenced on the morning of Jan. 3, the students of Sandy Hook Elementary had their first day of school since the Dec.

Elon alumnus premieres feature-length film in Burlington

An Elon University alumnus debuted his first full-length film production this past weekend at Walter M.

Defense helps women's basketball defeat Samford

It is said that defense wins championships, and it was defense that helped the Elon Phoenix women’s basketball team earn its second win in the Southern Conference this season by defeating the Samford Bulldogs 65-41. After losing three straight tough games on the road, the Phoenix showed that it was very happy to be back in the friendly confines of Alumni Gym by defeating the team that not only ended its season last year but won its second straight conference tournament. “I’m very excited about today’s game,” Elon head coach Charlotte Smith told ElonPhoenix.com. “I’m glad we got the win and I feel like everyone played well.

Early hole dooms Elon as Princeton defeats men's basketball

Just three seconds into a non-conference men's basketball matchup between the Princeton University Tigers and Elon University Phoenix, Princeton senior forward Ian Hummer took the tip-off win by freshman forward Hans Brace to the basket for an easy lay-up.