Health & Wellness

NEWS 11/8/13 12:44pm

How to ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ until Winter Break

 

It seems like just yesterday I was looking forward to Fall Break, and now it’s November. Suddenly my teachers are starting to talk about finals, I have to register for classes next semester and my mother is emailing me my plane tickets to go back home.

NEWS 11/8/13 12:11pm

Elon women's soccer searching for first SoCon finals berth on last chance

By Andrew Wilson

Ahead of the Elon women's soccer team in the semifinals of the Southern Conference Tournament against sixth-seeded Wofford is a match that poses a serious threat to Elon's tournament life, but also a resemblance of the 2012 semifinal. Last season, Elon bowed out against eighth-seeded Georgia Southern in the waning seconds of double overtime. In the match, Georgia Southern, defense kept the Elon offense at bay.

NEWS 11/7/13 5:43pm

Elon women's basketball faces tough test Thanksgiving Weekend

By Max Garland

When the calendars turn to December, the Elon University women’s basketball team will know where it stands compared to the traditional Southern Conference powers like the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Davidson College.  Elon’s team is young, as its roster contains four highly touted freshmen and just one senior.

NEWS 11/7/13 3:33pm

‘Dancing in the Black Box’ to showcase new choreography in intimate performance

By Casey Brown

For students in Elon University’s dance program, fall is synonymous with the main stage show, “Dancing in the Black Box,” which runs through Homecoming weekend this year. Jen Metcalf, this year’s director and assistant professor of dance, said Homecoming is a perfect time for the show, especially this year since it showcases work from choreographers with different connections to Elon. “We’re using faculty work up against student works,” Metcalf said.

NEWS 11/6/13 11:10pm

This Month in History: Evolution of McEwen building

By elonlocalnews

The Iris Holt McEwen building is home to the School of Communications now, but in 1968, McEwen was home to a different kind of communication. In the mid-1960s, Elon College's past library in Carlton struggled to accommodate the growing number of students, so on Nov.

NEWS 11/6/13 4:29pm

Wheel of Fortune Auditions Coming to Burlington

By jbruno

Ever want to buy a vowel? Now's your chance. The Wheel of Fortune's Wheelmobile is coming to Burlington on Saturday, November 16, and people will have the opportunity to audition for the popular game show. Fans can fill out an application, and if their name is drawn at random, they will have the opportunity to play a simulated version of Wheel of Fortune onstage for the chance to win prizes and be evaluated as a potential contestant for the broadcast version of the show. Auditions will be at Alamance Crossing from 1-5 p.m between Kohl's and Dillard's. Staff members from the Wheel of Fortune promotions team will be handing out applications one hour before each show begins.

NEWS 11/5/13 9:25pm

How to Stay Healthy in Cold Weather

By scowans

As temperatures drop and we approach cold and flu season, it's easy to get sick. Here are a few tips for keeping the cold away! Bundle Up Your parents always told you to bundle up as a kid. Wear a jacket, warm shoes, and even a hat.

NEWS 11/5/13 6:42pm

College Cooking: Cake Pops

By kmaraghy

It's already November and the holidays are right around the corner. Simple desserts are an easy and cheap cooking option for college students, and they are great for holiday parties.

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LIFESTYLE 12/20/2025 12:34pm
La clínica de atención médica local ofrece una ayuda vital a los residentes sin seguro del condado de Alamance

Valerie Epperson, residente del condado de Alamance, afirmó que no cree que estaría viva si no fuera por la Clínica Open Door del condado de Alamance, una clínica que brinda atención médica gratuita a personas sin seguro médico. “Cuando empecé a ir a la clínica, mi diabetes estaba descontrolada y comía lo que quería. Simplemente no me importaba”, dijo Epperson. “Cuando tienes a alguien que te ayuda, te mantiene alerta y te recuerda constantemente: ‘Tienes que hacer esto. Tienes que dejar de hacer aquello’”.

LIFESTYLE 12/20/2025 12:27pm
Local healthcare clinic provides lifeline to uninsured Alamance County residents

Alamance County resident Valerie Epperson said she doesn’t think she would be alive right now if it were not for the Open Door Clinic of Alamance County, a clinic that provides free healthcare to people who do not have insurance. “When I first started, my diabetes were out of control, and I was just eating anything I wanted. It’s like, I just didn’t care,” Epperson said. “When you have someone there to help you, it keeps your mind open all the time about, ‘Hey, you need to do this. You need to stop doing this.’”

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