Track and Field

Men's basketball falls to in-state rival UNCW, 91-82

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington pulled away late in the second half to knock off the Elon University men’s basketball team 91-82 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play Jan.

Community Connections forum tackles welfare in Alamance County

BURLINGTON — Three weeks ago, Louis Boswell had a home. Now, jobless and all but hopeless, she lives in a cheap Burlington hotel, using her diminishing social security payments to keep herself from a life in the streets.

Drake University class analyzes campaign messages in 2016 election

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bUN-_1fPxA?rel=0&w=560&h=315] While Elon students are spending part of their winter term in Iowa to study the Iowa Caucus, students at Drake University in Des Moines are also studying this major statewide event. Drake University offers the winter term class "Strategic Messaging and the Iowa Caucus." Sophomore Evan Guest is one student participating in the class. Guest says the class goes to various political events across the state and keeps a class blog to analyze the messages of each candidate. This will be the first presidential election Guest will be able to caucus for.

Undercard debate candidates share thoughts on education

Throughout the course of the Jan. 14 Republican undercard debate, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum expressed much opposition against the Obama administration on a host of issues.

Live Blog: Republican Undercard Debate

The following is a live blog of the 6 p.m. Republican undercard debate hosted by Fox Business News at 6 p.m.

Live Blog: Republican Prime-Time Debate

The following is a live blog of the 9 p.m. Republican prime-time debate hosted by Fox Business News.

Santorum, Bush Canvas Iowa

CREDE leads discussion on racial privilege

In order to stir consciousness and highlight opposing viewpoints about the role of religion in racial issues on Elon University’s campus, The Truitt Center of Religious Life partnered with the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education to hold “Engaging in Privilege, Faith, and Love,” Tuesday, Jan.12.

Rick Santorum on Ted Cruz's "Natural Born" Issue

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Carly Fiorina greets supporters at event honoring new legislative year

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO and Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina stopped by the Iowa State Historical Building in Des Moines to attend a welcome back reception for the Iowa State legislature. While Fiorina did not give a speech at the event, she did pose for pictures with supporters while encouraging them to take part in the Caucus on February 1st. Elon Local News was able to speak with Fiorina at the event about her plans for student debt. "Well the first thing I'm going to do is get the government out of the student loans business," Fiorina said. She claimed that the federal government took over the student loan business following the passing of the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare.

Jeb Bush talks military strategy, gun rights, and college finances

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDIPawUSjcY[/embed] A firearms manufacturing warehouse is an uncommon location to host an event.

Democratic Candidate Hillary Clinton's Message to College Students

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Hillary Clinton to visit North Carolina next Tuesday

Hillary Clinton will visit North Carolina Tuesday, Jan. 19 to hold a private fundraiser in Charlotte between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the home of Amy and Philip Blumenthal.

Alumna performs dream role in 'Wicked'

Twelve years ago alumna Ginna Claire Mason ’13, saw the Broadway musical ‘Wicked’ with the original cast and immediately fell in love.

Elon community invited to attend inclusivity-themed dinner Thursday night

Elon University will host a special dinner Thursday from 5-6:30 p.m. inside the Green World at 1889 dining room to engage students, faculty and staff in a conversation about on-campus inclusivity.

Arthur Chu discusses prevalence of online harassment and sexism

Former "Jeopardy!" champion and digital media commentator Arthur Chu addressed several issues facing Internet users during a presentation Monday in Elon University's Lakeside meeting rooms.

Seven Republicans invited to main stage debate

The Fox Business Network has announced its lineups for its prime-time and undercard debates Thursday night in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Minority Issues Take Center Stage at Democratic Forum

The three major Democratic candidates took part in "The Iowa Brown & Black Forum" Monday night, presented by Fusion TV. Hosted by Drake University, Sec.

Dr. Ben Carson brings "We the People" town hall meeting to Jefferson, IA

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry2lNtcXA5s?rel=0&w=560&h=315] Presidential candidate and retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson held a town hall meeting today at Abundant Life Ministries in Jefferson, Iowa. Carson told the audience to encourage their family and friends not to specifically vote for him, but to vote for anyone on the conservative ticket. He noted having another progressive as president would be detrimental for the country's future. Carson encouraged the audience to think ahead with the future generations in mind. "We have to start thinking what are we going to do for all our children and grandchildren and all those after that" he said. Carson referenced the Bible's view on taxation while explaining his14.9% flat corporate and household tax rate. A nurse in the audience asked Carson about his plans for healthcare reform.