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Compared to the average Elon University student, sophomore Barang Phuk has journeyed many miles receive a proper education. The Cambodia native made her first trip to the United States about a year ago, when she arrived at Elon University as a freshman.
At age 4, Itzhak Perlman lost the use of his legs to polio. But shortly after, he began violin lessons. By age 10, he had performed with the Israel Broadcasting Orchestra — and today, he is one of the most well-known classical violinists.
The student-run production company, Weird Enough to Work Productions started by Rasheed Cheek, Negesti Kaudo, Aneesha Smith, Mia Watkins and Tony Weaver focuses on representing the often neglected African American representation in media.
When junior Jonny Deaton received his $5,000 prize from the Nukebusters Short Film Contest, he was overwhelmed.
Instagram has become a medium for posting “artsy” pictures of the beach, friends and cute animals. But it takes something special to stop a serial scroller from just passing by a picture, and for many Elon University students, that is a tasty-looking food photograph.
Shawn Humphrey, associate professor of economics at the University of Maryland, is a man of hard work, mobilizing grassroots movements on a budget and “do-gooding” in business.
Students and community members raced down East Haggard Avenue wearing capes. Children dressed as zombies ran past windows, frightening those inside. They were not filming the newest superhero movie on Elon University’s campus, but rather raising money for those who need medical assistance in Alamance County.
Vibrant and colorful flags hung from more than 20 tables in upstairs Lakeside Sept. 17, each one representing the different countries that Elon University students have been to and the places Elon students will continue to study abroad.
Eating healthy in a college setting can be a challenge. With late-night McEwen, Smitty’s and Cookout, Elon University students have many temptations to snack late and eat junk food. For others, making an extra effort to eat healthy is an important part of their lifestyle, especially for those that are vegan.
Most Saturday mornings for Elon University students are a time to relax, hang out with friends and get a mid-morning meal. While brunching is becoming the trendy meal for young adults who fill their plates with eggs Benedict, pancakes and bottomless mimosas, a slightly faster and more economical option is munching on a doughnut.
When Elon University students on a college budget head to downtown Elon to treat themselves to one of the locally owned restaurants in the small strip, they often overlook Mynt Boutique, a chic women's clothing store, for fear of bursting the bank.
Zipping down E. Haggard Avenue, a dark blue Toyota Sienna picks up a group of girls from Provence and drops them off at the Oaks Apartment complex. Minutes later, an app went off, signaling senior Noah Sakin to pick up a new group of students.
Elon Community Church is known for its weekly farmer’s market and exam week study space, but in less than a week, it will hold a unique and beloved event for students — the Dog Day Mixer.
When senior Danielle Williams joined the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) her freshman year at Elon University, she knew that she wanted to be heavily involved in the organization. By her sophomore year, she accomplished that by becoming the president of NPHC and the youngest member of the executive board.
The start of every school year sparks the same questions about dress codes: Are they unfair? Sexist? Suppressive? Already an article has been posted detailing one female high schooler’s experience in Kentucky. The girl was called out of class and into the principle’s office because her collarbone was showing, which violated dress code. Her mom had to bring in a scarf so that the student could cover her neck (yes, in this summer heat), but the outfit was still deemed unacceptable.
“Fat shaming,” or shaming people for having heavier body types, has been widely debated and discussed in recent news. Kate-Lynn Edwards, a native of Iowa, recently posted an open letter on Facebook to a girl she witnessed being bullied at a fair. The girl struggled to get on a ride as a group of girls watched, openly laughing. The smile on the girl’s face vanished, and Kate-Lynn wrote, “… I wanted to get out of my seat and reprimand [the girls] as I sat there and smiled at you instead, not taking action.”
There is a new post circulating Tumblr presenting the idea that consent can’t be sexy.
On Friday, August 28, more than 800 students came out to participate in SportsFest, Elon University’s annual field day event.
Nestled between the fast food joints and Southern comfort of Burlington lies a restaurant with ethnic charm. Opened in February 2012 with Chef Manikandarja Jeaganathan, Taaza Bistro stands out as the only Indian restaurant in the area.
Last weekend, 1,520 freshmen gathered together under the oaks in the North Carolina heat patiently waiting for their acorns. Unbeknownst to them, three freshmen would be singled out by Leo Lambert, president of Elon University.