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LIFESTYLE 3/27/23 2:11pm

Elon Chabad, Panhellenic Association host second annual Mega Challah Bake

By Michael Wolff

After a positive outcome last year, Elon Chabad and the Panhellenic Association partnered again to bring their second annual Mega Challah Bake. This year's rendition of the event featured speeches, a musical performance and bonding experiences. The event is being held in time for all attendees to enjoy the sacred bread before members of the Jewish faith celebrate the upcoming high holiday of Passover, during which the most religious of the Jewish population abstain from eating leavened or bread made with yeast for a whole week.

LIFESTYLE 3/24/23 7:24pm

Elon University hosts colorful Holi celebration

By Naomi Washington

More than 100 Elon students and community members celebrated Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors Friday afternoon at Speakers Corner. Elon University sophomores Clara Watkins and Jasmine Walker are two of the five multifaith interns for the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. The cohort planned this year's Holi Celebration. This year, Holi was observed on March 8, but the university celebrated on March 24. Watkins said it gave them something to look forward to after spring break.

LIFESTYLE 3/21/23 2:19pm

Printmaker visits Elon University, displays gallery

By Alex Nettles

Amos Kennedy filled the walls of Arts West Gallery 406 with hues and aphorisms Monday evening. The artist spoke to a room full of students and faculty, discussing the life, process and meaning behind his art.

LIFESTYLE 3/21/23 2:13pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Elon University celebrates first annual HealthEU Day

By Elon News Network

Elon University celebrated its first annual HealthEU Day March 21.

LIFESTYLE 3/15/23 2:45pm

Elon University student teachers experience unique senior spring schedule

By Nyah Phengsitthy

As Elon University students left campus for spring break this week, some students stayed back due to a full-time work schedule. Many of those students include seniors in Elon’s Teacher Education Program, requiring the education majors to align their schedules with a K-12 school system calendar.

LIFESTYLE 3/11/23 11:19am

Elon University’s Jewish Learning Fellowship welcomes largest cohort yet

By Sarah Moore

Sophomore Julia Finkle first joined the Jewish Learning Fellowship in the fall and returned this semester as the program’s intern. Her cohort had around 13 students who met every week.

LIFESTYLE 3/8/23 11:14pm

Elon University Department of Music hosts 'Musical Storytellers' recital

By Jenna Rudolph

Leonidas Lagrimas performed a series of solo piano works Wednesday evening at Whitley Auditorium. Lagrimas serves as assistant professor of piano and piano pedagogy at Western Carolina University.

LIFESTYLE 3/8/23 1:39pm

Burlington Animal Services reaches capacity for dogs, limits intake

By Sophie Rosenthal and Jenna Manderioli

Burlington Animal Services sees a number of cats and dogs enter and leave the shelter everyday. But recently, dogs have been entering faster than they’re leaving, and last week, the shelter announced it reached capacity.

LIFESTYLE 3/8/23 1:28pm

Alex Moffat headlines Elon University’s Student Union Board spring comedy show

By Lila Robotti

Best known for his run on “Saturday Night Live,” comedian and actor Alex Moffat headlined Elon University’s Student Union Board spring comedy show March 7.

LIFESTYLE 3/7/23 11:18am

PHOTO GALLERY: 10th Elon Day

By Elon News Network

March 7 marks the 10th annual Elon Day, the largest day of the year for gifts and donations. Alumni, parents, students and the campus community are encouraged to show Elon pride.

LIFESTYLE 3/7/23 10:54am

Elon University hosts Indira Turney to talk about factors that contribute to an aging brain

By Anne Thyfault

Indira Turney, a postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University Medical Center, spoke to the Elon community Monday on factors that affect an aging brain. Turney works with the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain in the Department of Neurology at the Columbia University Medical Center.

LIFESTYLE 3/3/23 11:05am

Former President of the American Civil Liberties Union Nadine Strossen discusses free speech at Elon University

By Fiona McAllister

Nadine Strossen, former president of the American Civil Liberties Union, spoke at Elon University’s Whitley Auditorium Thursday evening about the prominence of free speech and how it affects her personal life.

LIFESTYLE 3/2/23 4:21pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Elon University's 2023 Spring Dance Concert

By Ellis Chandler

Elon University’s Spring Dance Concert features six choreographed pieces by Elon dance faculty in collaboration with students and guest choreographer Ming-Lung Yang from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. The concert is set for March 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. and March 4 and 5 at 2 p.m. in McCrary Theatre.

LIFESTYLE 3/2/23 11:08am

Non-traditional Elon University nursing student pushes for older aged students to attend university, help others

By Betsy Schlehuber

As soon as Eric Mulford graduated high school, he received his EMT certification. Shortly after that, he became a firefighter paramedic. Twenty two years later, he decided to attend nursing school at Elon University. Sophomore Mulford is the oldest nursing student in the first cohort at 41 years old and said he feels like a “big brother” to the other students.

LIFESTYLE 3/1/23 8:07pm

Jewish Studies celebrates a decade at Elon University

By Rachel Holley

Elon University’s Jewish Studies program is marking 10 years on campus. The program was established in the fall of 2012 in order to teach modern Hebrew, raise awareness, and create an environment for Jewish and non-Jewish people alike.

LIFESTYLE 3/1/23 11:29am

'Rising from the Ashes' panel reminisces on history, structure of Elon University

By Anne Thyfault

McKinnon Hall was filled with laughter, celebration and curiosity last night as three panelists reminisced on their time at Elon and the growth that has occurred. Elon University hosted “Rising from the Ashes: A Century of Innovation,” a panel that acted as one part of a year-long commemoration of the rebuilding of Elon after the 1923 fire.

LIFESTYLE 3/1/23 9:10am

Elon University-based artist’s ‘FULLSTOP’ expresses transition, emotions

By Jenna Manderioli

Elon sophomore Jacob Laxton released an original album with his own vocals and songwriting, “FULLSTOP” Feb. 24. Laxton, a producer for Elon’s student-run record label Limelight Records, has been producing music for five years. He found his love for production in making music for others at his high school.

LIFESTYLE 2/28/23 10:47am

The Gilded Bean Coffee Bar extends Sunday hours for customers

By Naomi Washington

The Gilded Bean Coffee Bar in Downtown Burlington will be open longer on Sundays for customers. The shop used to close at 3 p.m. but now it will stay open until 6 p.m. on Sunday.

LIFESTYLE 2/26/23 5:16pm

Renaissance Revived brings Black joy to Elon University community

By Kyra O'Connor

Throughout the conference, attendees were able to attend a keynote presentation by Alex Bohannon ‘17, student-led roundtable discussions and a mocktail hour. The social hour included a photobooth, food and live music performed by the New Orleans Second Line Brass Band Procession.

LIFESTYLE 2/25/23 9:26pm

Elon University raises $48K during Relay for Life

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Elon University students honored survivors, fighters, caregivers and those who have lost their lives to cancer with the annual event, Relay for Life Friday. For twelve consecutive hours, members of the campus community including fraternities, sororities and service based organizations participated in the event that raised $48,985.14.

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NEWS 03/27/2023 9:57pm

Elon Town Council approves future purchase of new ladder truck

Fire Chief Landon Massey asked Elon’s Town Council to fund the $2 million purchase of a new ladder truck. During the March 27 town council meeting, the council voted to approve the purchase for the new truck in 2025, which is when payment would start. The council’s vote today did not determine where the money would come from. Massey said there is an option to prepay for the truck, meaning the town would pay the entire cost before getting the truck. The benefit to this option would be a discount of $81,500. Both Massey and Town Manager Rich Roedner did not recommend this option.

NEWS 03/27/2023 11:19am

Elon University Student Government Association voting temporarily closed

Elon University’s Student Government Association elections are temporarily closed. Jose said the issue was voting had been based on students' class standing currently, not their intended graduation year. This means students with additional credit hours would have received the incorrect ballot.

SPORTS 03/26/2023 11:44pm