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NEWS 8/29/14 10:34pm

Elon finds positives from competitive loss to Maryland

By Tommy Hamzik

The goal wasn’t accomplished, but the Elon University volleyball definitely left Alumni Gym with a whole slew of positives to build from. The Phoenix fell in four sets (25-23, 16-25, 25-14, 25-20) to the University of Maryland in its season opener on Aug.

NEWS 8/28/14 11:04pm

Phoenix looks to move past, but not forget, last year's historic run

By Kyle Maher

It was an unprecedented season no one on last year’s Elon University men’s soccer team will forget.  The Phoenix went 13-4-1 in the regular season, including a 2-1 victory against sixth-ranked Coastal Carolina University and a comeback win over local rival University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  Elon then swept through the Southern Conference tournament, beating Wofford College 1-0 in the championship game on then-junior forward Jason Waterman’s goal in overtime.

NEWS 8/28/14 11:02pm

More in the Middle: Harris, Karle supply sharp middle blocker combo for Elon

By Tommy Hamzik

One moment of shock and disappointment for Kris Harris became a gateway to success for Ally Karle. Nearly a year after Harris had a season-ending knee injury, the Elon University volleyball team now has two capable middle blockers going into a season with almost its entire roster back and a heightened level of expectation entering the Colonial Athletic Association. Harris, a senior, is working her way back from a knee injury suffered last October to team up with sophomore Karle, who stepped in when Harris went down, to form a formidable tandem of middles at the center of the net for Elon. Power conference foes and untested waters in the CAA await Elon as the season commences, and it’ll be Harris and Karle that carry the Phoenix in its quest to develop and play to a higher standard. “They’re such strong girls, very athletic for their age,” sophomore outside hitter Kayla Agae said of Harris and Karle.

NEWS 8/28/14 11:01pm

Elon men's cross country relies on leadership

By Kate Murphy

The Elon University cross country team recently experienced some major changes in the program, but the men’s team hasn’t lost its focus. “The important thing is that we’re all still together,” said senior Ari Rothschild.

NEWS 8/28/14 11:01pm

Elon women's cross country looks to fill in the pack

By Kate Murphy

The Elon University women’s cross country team had its best season in program history last year with a ninth place finish at the NCAA Southeast Regional Championships, its highest ever.  The team is looking to improve on that ranking and make an immediate impact in the Colonial Athletic Association.

NEWS 8/28/14 2:00pm

New Study USA director hired

By Michael Papich

As any student knows, Elon University prides itself on having a large and well-attended study abroad program, with 70 percent of students leaving the country at least once in their college career.

SPORTS 8/28/14 1:07pm

Elon releases CAA basketball schedule

By afeather

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.

NEWS 8/28/14 9:50am

Elon's Mary Tendler preaches higher standard as bigger challenges approach

By Tommy Hamzik

Average just isn’t good enough anymore for Elon University volleyball coach Mary Tendler. The Phoenix was 16-17 a year ago and ranked right in the middle of the pack in both the Southern Conference standings and most league statistical categories. That’s why this year, as the team enters the much tougher Colonial Athletic Association, Tendler is encouraging her players to have higher expectations. Each player thinks of different things when it comes to expectations on and off the court.

NEWS 8/28/14 9:49am

'Lessons within Ferguson, MO.' opens communication within Elon

By kmckay3

"It just feels as if it's a bad dream for everyone." Elon student and Ferguson resident Mia Ginae Watkins remembers pacing around the house while watching news updates in disbelief with her family on August 9, when an unarmed 18-year-old African-American male named Michael Brown was fatally shot by a white police officer in Ferguson, Mo. "Behind my backyard is the main street where the riots took place," said Watkins, a third-year student.

NEWS 8/27/14 6:15pm

Local law enforcement: To protect and serve?

By The Pendulum

Recent events in Ferguson, Missouri have sent shockwaves through the nation.The growing unrest amongst the population, as a result of the fatal shooting of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown, prompted President Barack Obama to launch an investigation into the use of military equipment by police forces.

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NEWS 03/03/2026 9:49am
LIVE BLOG: 2026 primary elections in Alamance County, North Carolina

Polls across North Carolina opened at 6:30 a.m. March 3 for the 2026 midterm primary elections. In Alamance County, registered Democrats can vote for one candidate each for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives District 9 and NC Court of Appeals Judge Seat 3, and two candidates for Alamance County Board of Commissioners. 

NEWS 03/03/2026 8:00am
Election Center: Candidate profiles for the March 3 primary

Primary elections will be held March 3 in North Carolina. The Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate will be on the ballot. The winners of these races will face off in November during the general election for the open North Carolina Senate seat. Another race on the Republican ballot is Alamance County Sheriff, with incumbent Terry Johnson being challenged by two candidates. Other races for Board of County Commissioners, County Clerk of Superior Court and North Carolina Appeals Seat 1 are also on the ballot. 

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