Oaks E evacuated for night following lightning strike

September 3, 2014

A Wednesday night thunderstorm caused damage to one of six residential buildings in the Oaks neighborhood when lightning hit Janie Poole Brown Hall; no injuries have been reported and Elon University is relocating all residents for the night as a precaution.

Political expert: In 2014, 'thumb on the scale' favors GOP

September 3, 2014

Charlie Cook, one of the nation’s most respected political commentators, told an Elon University audience Wednesday that historical and demographic trends favor a Republican takeover of the U.S. Senate this fall - but the GOP shouldn’t be too giddy as 2016 looks to be a blessing for Democrats.