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Junior pitcher Anna Dew throws a pitch at the Coastal Athletic Association softball championships on May 6. The Phoenix lost to Campbell University, 4-3. 

Elon eliminated from Coastal Athletic Association softball championship

By Kathan Gandhi

In Elon’s first game of the Coastal Athletic Association softball championship tournament, it was a battle to the finish against No. 3-seeded Campbell University. Elon returns to the tournament this year as the defending champions, after winning the CAA for the first time in program history last year. This time, the tournament is hosted at Hunt Park in Elon. 

LIFESTYLE 5/6/26 11:38pm

Elon seniors set their legacy in stone with personalized brick laying

By Mia Torres

As graduation approaches, members of the Class of 2026 are taking part in a long-standing campus tradition with a more hands-on experience. From noon to 5 p.m. on May 6, seniors gathered under the Oaks to place personalized bricks engraved with their names and graduation year. While the university has offered commemorative bricks for years, allowing students to physically lay their own bricks is a more recent addition. 

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NEWS 05/06/2026 12:16pm
New HealthEU building sees phased construction process

The new HealthEU building, recently named the Slattery Center, has reached its tallest point as it nears its anticipated grand opening in fall 2026. On the north side of the building, facing the Colonnades Neighborhood, workers have begun laying the traditional Elon red brick on the structure's outer walls. The south side has a finished structure, but no exterior walls have been added as of May 5. 

SPORTS 05/05/2026 10:49am
Elon men’s, women’s tennis sweep championship weekend

The Elon Phoenix took over championship weekend. Both Elon men’s and women’s tennis captured titles at the Colonial Athletic Association Championships on April 19, marking a program sweep defined by breakthrough moments and a shared emphasis on team energy.

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