PHOTO GALLERY: Elon University hosts Homecoming festivities
Elon University's Homecoming Week is from Oct. 31 through Nov. 5. Check back here for photos.
Elon University's Homecoming Week is from Oct. 31 through Nov. 5. Check back here for photos.
Elon University Homecoming 2022 kicked off with trick or treat in the Moseley Center today and will conclude with crowning Homecoming Royalty during the Homecoming football game. Read below for the full schedule of events.
The Gender and LGBTQIA Center, along with Late Night Elon, hosted its annual Dragstravaganza show from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Oct 29 in Alumni Gym. This was the first year Dragstravaganza was held in Alumni Gym, which has a larger capacity than the typical venue, College Street Taphouse.
“Head Over Heels” is a The Go-Go’s jukebox musical based on “The Arcadia” by Sir Philip Sydney, which creates a contrast between its Elizabethean era, Shakespeare-style dialogue and rock music score. Remaining performances in McCrary Theatre are at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and at 7:30 p.m. on both Nov. 3 and Nov. 4.
On the final day of Greek Week, Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association organizations were recognized for the week’s accomplishments at an awards ceremony on Medallion Plaza. Team 5, consisting of Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Delta and Sigma Pi, were the overall winners of Greek Week. The team also won the Philanthropy Award.
Halloween celebrations are happening all around North Carolina this weekend. From trick-or-treating events to fall family fun, Elon News Network has compiled a list of events close to Elon University’s campus and around the county.
On the fourth day of Greek Week, 16 of Elon University’s greek organizations competed in a dance competition at Schar Center.
Elon’s Gender and LGBTQIA Center hosted Fall Pride Fest Oct. 27, where students and the local community could learn and celebrate various identities, play games and hang out with friends. The GLC plans to host a Spring Pride Fest next semester.
Musical duo Social House will open the Elon University Student Union Board fall concert Nov. 2. To see both Social House and Verdes at Elon, students can purchase tickets for $10 until 11:59 p.m. Nov. 1 through the Elon ticketing site. Those looking to pay with Phoenix Cash can go to the Student Involvement Office in Moseley Center 205.
The third day of Greek Week was Philanthropy Day, and members of the fraternity and sorority community selected Habitat for Humanity as the week’s philanthropy. Kappa Delta raised the most money and totaled $15,313. At the end of Day 3, Team 5 surpassed Team 1 in the standings to take the lead.
Oct. 23 to Oct 29 markes the 12th annual Asexual Awareness Week, or “Ace Week.” During this autumn week, the asexual community puts together a campaign for asexual awareness both online and in local communities.
Hosted by the Truitt Center and co-sponsored by EMPRESS and the Surtal Bollywood dance team, the Diwali celebration at Elon University included henna, food, a dance performance by the Surtal and sparklers.
The second day of Greek Week featured a field day on the Phi Beta Kappa Commons. Affiliated students had opportunities to earn points for their team by participating in events or showing up in support. Team 2 was the only team that moved up in the rankings on Tuesday.
Through Oct. 28, 16 greek organizations will participate in contests and fundraising efforts as a way to unify the greek community. This year’s theme is “back and better than ever.”
The 2022 North Carolina State Fair ran from Oct. 13 to Oct. 23 and welcomed over 854,368 visitors, according to the fair’s attendance records as of Oct. 23. Though the fair is yet to reach its pre-pandemic attendance levels, the number of visitors has increased since last year.
Elon University senior Ross Brunschwig joined Instant Laughter his freshman year after hearing about the improv troupe from several upperclassmen who encouraged him to audition.
Dorothy Roberts, a social justice advocate and award-winning scholar, explained race, gender and social class inequalities — and their effects on reproductive rights in America — on Oct. 20 at Elon University’s Whitley Auditorium.
Elon University’s Gender & LGBTQIA Center hosted “Espresso Yo Self” to celebrate International Pronouns Day Oct. 19. Partnering with Irazu Coffee, GLC members and Elon students were able to drink coffee, socialize and learn about pronouns.
Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day.
Elon University students looking to take a break from their day with a therapeutic activity can find dogs, cats and rabbits waiting from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 on the Moseley West Lawn.