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The path to your goals may be messy. That is OK.

Here at Elon University, we love plans. We enter appointments, classes and even social events into our Google Calendars religiously, we freak out over our four-year plans when we’re just freshmen and we schedule our classes to work around other pre-scheduled things. If these carefully drawn-out plans change, we of course get stressed, and some of us often feel like our lives are falling apart. Dramatic, yes, but still the reality for so many of us who are wrapped in this pervasive culture of schedules. 

RYAN: If your feminism isn't intersectional, it isn't helpful

RYAN: Homophobia is still alive and well — we cannot look away

RYAN: Mental illness affects everyone — let's take it seriously

We all need to do more talking and a lot more listening. 

New alumni network brings Latinx and Hispanic community members together

Homecoming Weekend brings hundreds of alumni back to Elon University to visit the campus they once called home. This year, a new alumni group is making their debut: the Elon Latinx Hispanic Alumni Network (ELHAN). 

Grading the greek effect: The effects of Greek affiliation on academic performance

A Duke University study shows a decline in GPA for students who join fraternities and sororities, but the study’s applicability to Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) at Elon University is complicated.

Lakeside’s ‘One World’ station sparks global dialogue

When Elon University first opened the doors of Lakeside Dining Hall in 2013, they also opened up a world of new foods and tastes with the “One World” international station. This station was originally founded by Pinky Varghese, global neighborhood director for Elon dining.

RYAN: Study abroad should focus on listening, not seeing

As I boarded a plane to Amsterdam last August, I remember thinking about all of the amazing places and things I was going to see in the next four months. Once the plane was in the air, I opened my new, orange notebook and scribbled a list of museums, landmarks and countries I wanted to see.

RYAN: Leadership exists outside of elected positions

I remember one of the first times someone called me a leader.

Elon students join in solidarity for gender equality

On Wednesday, many Elon University students, faculty and staff participated in A Day Without a Woman, a national strike to show value of women in the U.S. socio-economic system. To participate in the strike, women were encouraged to take the day off from work, avoid shopping except for at minority- or locally-owned businesses and wear red in solidarity.

Elon construction causes negative environmental effects

As Elon University continues to expand its campus, trees are being cut down to make room for new buildings and facilities.

Elon Eats: Warm atmosphere at Filament Coffee and Tea

Something about the twinkling lights across the ceiling and local art hanging from the walls make Filament Coffee + Tea feel like home.

RYAN: There is a difference between change and growth

“You’ve changed so much!”

RYAN: Marginalized groups are not here to educate you

Ever since President Donald Trump’s inauguration last week, my Facebook feed has been filled with post after post about our new president, various social justice marches and politics in general. I’ve read multiple comment threads on my friends’ posts and watched debates and arguments unfold on my computer screen.

RYAN: Where I'm 'really' from is here

I was sitting by myself outside of Freshii waiting for a friend when a guy sat down across from me. Clearly not interested in talking to anyone, I continued scrolling through Instagram on my phone. He stared at me as his friends watched and laughed.