Arts & Entertainment

Baseball assistant leaves, CAA commissioner to retire: Elon athletics notebook

One third of the trio is gone. Elon University associate head baseball coach Greg Starbuck has taken a position as a volunteer assistant at Clemson University, new Tigers coach Monte Lee announced Tuesday. Starbuck, 51, spent the last 17 years at Elon as the recruiting coordinator and batting and baserunning instructor. At Clemson, he'll work with hitters, infielders and catchers. The move breaks up one of the longest-tenured coaching staffs in all of Division I baseball.

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European grocery coming to Alamance

Alamance County will be the home to one of the best-known grocery stores in Europe, bringing an estimated 200 new jobs to the area. Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E.

Lily Pulitzer wants you to make your selfies as cute as your sundress

The word “preppy” no longer has to be limited to your style of clothing. Now, you can preppy-fy your selfies thanks to Lily Pulitzer’s new geofilter. The recent Target-partnered company has now taken on another partnership, teaming up with Snapchat to create their own geofilters.

Two dead just outside Elon

Police found a man and a woman dead inside their home on Walker Rd. in an apparent murder-suicide, Thursday afternoon July 2. According to Alamance County Sheriff, Terry Johnson, both victims, a husband and his wife, were found with gunshot wounds.

Promotions within the Office of the President

President Leo Lambert promoted Steven House from provost to executive vice president and provost. House's predecessor was Gerald Francis who was the university provost emeritus and executive vice president before retiring in June. "When the announcement was made I was extremely delighted and proud.

‘True Detective’ brings together true love

Chrissy Tiegen takes on Instagram censorship with topless photo

Chrissy Tiegen turned a topless photo of herself into art — in three different media, might we add — and the reason why may surprise you. The model uploaded a topless photo of herself from a recent shoot withW Magazine to Instagram on Monday, only to find it was taken down almost immediately.

Erik Dobell - 2015-06-30 11:51:31

Hello, My name is Erik and I'm part of the two man magic and mindreading show Impossibilities.

Elijah Bryant reportedly to transfer from Elon

Elijah Bryant, the 2015 Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year in men's basketball, has reportedly asked for his release from Elon's men's basketball team.

Two-vehicle car crash in Elon leaves one dead

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Lululemon once again recalls merchandise

Lululemon has, yet again, made quite the “boo-boo.” You may remember the company’s slip-up a few years ago when they were forced to recall several of their yoga pants for unveiling a little more than just workout sweat.

Breakfast for Dinner: Veggie Omelette

You're faced with a fridge full of odds and ends versus a frozen pizza and Cheetos when you get home.

Beyonce and Jay-Z are no longer entertainment’s highest-earning couple

Super couple Beyonce and Jay-Z have been entertainment’s most powerful duo for quite some time. With a combined net worth of more than $1 billion and seemingly endless successful musical ventures, the Carters have topped Forbes highest earnest celebrity couples list for the past few years. But it looks like everyone’s favorite power couple needs to step aside — or “watch the throne,” if you will — because Taylor Swift and new beau Calvin Harris are coming to claim the title as their own. Swift and Harris make a combined $146 million each year, compared to Bey and Jay’s $110.5 million.

The 'Bad Blood' video without music is, well, bad

Everyone's favorite music video just got a very awkward twist. Someone stripped the music from Taylor Swift's epic, celeb-filled "Bad Blood" video, and what's left is a bizarre collection of sighs and weapons clanking. But somehow, we don't hate it. There's something kind of charming about hearing Gigi Hadid whisper "bad blood" as the dog sitting beside her lets out a ferocious bark.

NC reacts to same-sex marriage ruling

Just three years ago, North Carolina voters approved a constitutional amendment stating that the state could not recognize or perform same-sex marriages or civil unions.

Elon establishes town fire department

Elon has officially established a town fire department as of Tuesday, June 23. This comes after the Elon Board of Aldermen passed a series of agreements and a resolution during a specially called meeting on Tuesday.

These teens just revolutionized the condom

Having safe sex just got a little bit easier — and a lot more colorful. A group of pretty badass 13- and 14-year-olds just developed the “S.T.Eye,” a condom that changes colors if it detects a sexually transmitted infection.

Summer concert series promotes "Elon scene"

Class is out and most students have returned home, but Downtown Elon is looking to keep the streets "alive" this summer. For the third time, Downtown Elon merchants are partnering with Elon Parks and Recreation to put on Alive After 5, a summer concert series. Quinn Ray, the General Manager of The Root says the goal of the event is to attract the community members and students still on campus to downtown and keep the area thriving while the university isn't in session.