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SPORTS 7/28/15 3:40pm

Skrosky preaches efficiency at CAA Media Day

By elonlocalnews

BALTIMORE, MD - For the second time in as many seasons, Elon football is projected to finish last in the Colonial Athletic Association as the league kicked off the 2015 season at M&T Bank Stadium. After finishing the 2014 campaign 1-11 (0-8 CAA) the Phoenix is optimistic about the upcoming season. On hand were Elon head coach Rich Skrosky, junior running back B.J.

NEWS 7/28/15 11:12am

Ivana Trump stirs up political scandal for ex-husband Donald

By Kate Nichols

In the world of political warfare, there are few boundaries that will not be crossed. Just this morning, The Daily Beast proved this point with its grave allegations against current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The post initially stated that Donald’s ex-wife, Ivana, accused the business tycoon of marital rape, but she has since set the record straight. “The story is totally without merit,” Ivana said.

NEWS 7/27/15 2:18pm

Netflix to edit video offerings in August

By Lauren Phillips

Leo fans, prepare yourselves. We’re sorry to have to say this, but “Titanic” is sailing away from Netflix. Beginning August 1st, Netflix will lose several programs, the most notable of which is the epic “Titanic.” But it’ll be okay, everyone.

NEWS 7/27/15 9:41am

Seven songs to get you through this week (7/27)

By Lindsey Lanquist

Because, honestly, we need all the help we can get. (MONDAY) There are few things harder than waking up and heading to work Monday morning, but this Major Lazer banger will give you all the energy you need to get your day started. [embed]https://open.spotify.com/track/7r15j439zkGhA3KRksbwuv[/embed] (TUESDAY) Keep that beginning-of-the-week energy up with this trippy tune from Joywave and KOPPS. [embed]https://open.spotify.com/track/5mCprFWOqe0jB96v9RhLBo[/embed] (WEDNESDAY) Two things.

NEWS 7/26/15 11:27pm

Week in review: 7/20- 7/26

By Amanda Garrity

All the news you need to know from last week: J.K. Rowling released the tuition cost for Hogwarts: If you’re a Hermione Granger wannabe, you’re in luck: J.K. replied to a fan’s asking if attendance to Hogwarts is free.

NEWS 7/26/15 11:05pm

'Friends' Intro Gets a Furry Re-make

By Alyssa Potter

Forget “man’s best friend” — these rescue puppies just replaced the iconic “Friends” cast in a mock-intro of the famous television series. This video depicts baby canines, rather than the original human actors, running around in inflatable pools, playing with hoses and proving that even the most basic of summer items are so, so much cuter with a puppy — or five. Hilariously enough, Chandler Bing’s character was kept in human form — because, well, why not.

NEWS 7/26/15 4:06pm

The emotional stages of meeting your favorite celebrity

By Mary Sheehan

When you first hear your favorite celeb will be in town ... ... so you drop all your plans for that day. And as you wait in line to see them, you start to get emotional ... Then people in line with you start pushing you around to get to the front ... But then you get your first glimpse of your fave! Now you're almost ready! You’re finally meeting your favorite celebrity!

NEWS 7/26/15 11:56am

Kelly Clarkson does yet another cover (yawn)

By Lindsey Lanquist

Kelly Clarkson recently covered Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” at a concert in Toronto, and though most of the Internet is freaking out over it, we’re not. This is the third song Kelly has covered in the last week (first came Nick Jonas’ “Jealous,” then N Sync’s “Bye Bye Bye”), and while we appreciated Kelly’s surprising cover choices, this has officially gotten old. Hey, Kelly, we get it. You’re great at covers.

NEWS 7/26/15 9:41am

Kim Kardashian pushes new Twitter feature

By Kristina Lee

Usually, when we hear about Kim Kardashian, all the commotion has to do with her newest book full of pictures of her own face or her most recent scandalous photo shoot featuring her abnormally large backside.

NEWS 7/25/15 11:49am

Girl gangs = health benefits

By Lindsey Lanquist

Taylor Swift might be onto something more than simply instilling envy in the hearts of any human who looks upon her and her near-perfect girl gang and inspiring what many people have come to call “#squadgoals.” According to a recent study, not having a close group of friends in your 20s and 30s can actually be worse for you than drinking excessively or suffering from obesity.

NEWS 7/24/15 4:29pm

The arrest of Sandra Bland

By Xernay Aniwar

“Hello ma’am. We’re the Texas Highway Patrol and the reason for your stop is because you failed to signal the lane change.” This was the first piece of dialogue exchanged between Sandra Bland and State Trooper Brian Encinia.

NEWS 7/24/15 12:54pm

Elon graduate students teach a lesson

By srussell10

Even though it is summer, some are still taking the opportunity to learn on campus. Elon graduate students pursuing their master's in gifted education led the Flex Program, a week long camp for gifted kids in the community. Glenda Crawford teaches master's level education classes at Elon and is the director of the Flex Program.

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SPORTS 04/25/2026 8:08pm
Beyond the Athlete conference highlights mental health in sports

Students and community members gathered in McKinnon Hall for the first-ever Beyond the Athlete Conference. Leaders in sport spoke about the challenges that Black or African American and allied community members, identifying as women, face during and after their athletic career.

SPORTS 04/25/2026 12:25pm
Rising defensive mind joins Elon football coaching staff

Elon has hired experienced defensive coach Jalen Hairston to lead its secondary. Hairston comes to Elon after many years of success in Division II football. He joins the Phoenix coaching staff after spending the past two seasons as the defensive backs coach for the University of Maine. While there, he also served as the safeties coach and defensive passing game coordinator for the Black Bears. Before he was a coach, Hairston played three seasons with the University of Charleston from 2015-2018.

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