Lifestyle

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LIFESTYLE 11/11/19 2:43pm

Tail of the Dragon attracts thrill-seekers and motorcyclists

By Oliver Fischer

FORNEYS GAP, NC - Deep in the Appalachian Mountains dwells a beast known as Tail of the Dragon. It might be named after a mythical creature, but the 318 curves packed into this 11-mile stretch of mountain road present an all too real challenge.

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LIFESTYLE 11/8/19 6:37pm

Vote now for Elon News Network's 'Best of' special edition!

By Elon News Network

We want to hear about your favorite places and people at Elon. Elon News Network's annual Best of Edition is set to publish this January. Make your vote count for every category and let us know what you think. The categories this year are Academics, Campus, Food & Drink, Recreation, Shopping and Travel.

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LIFESTYLE 11/9/19 6:47am

Positivity and pride during homecoming weekend

By Borghild Kvaeven

Homecoming Weekend marks the yearly occasion on which graduates of Elon University return to campus. As the school expands, more and more alumni make the trip to North Carolina each fall, intrigued by the growing campus and the events planned by the school.

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LIFESTYLE 11/8/19 2:26pm

Behind the police badge

By Lauren Singles

Elon Police Department Sgts. Ditra Graves and Kendrick King are the first Black police officers promoted to sergeant in the town of Elon Police Department.

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LIFESTYLE 11/2/19 3:17am

Elon Cheerleading raises each other up

By Caitlin Rundle

While they may not be the center of attention on game day, Rhodes Stadium wouldn’t be the same without the Fire of the Carolinas marching band, the dance team or the cheer team. 

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LIFESTYLE 11/1/19 3:32pm

Campus-wide events promote student engagement

By Lily Blake

Elon aims to build community by hosting daily events that bring the entire campus together whether that be a cheese tasting in the Global Neighborhood or a campus-wide game of capture the flag. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/31/19 8:10am

Students get the chance to dine with president Book

By Kyra O'Connor

Many students look forward to one of the hallmarks of the Elon experience: meeting President Connie Book. Now six more students can say they have done just that.

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LIFESTYLE 10/30/19 2:55pm

Elon and Burlington prep for Halloween

By Molly Healy

Halloween is one of the many events that bring the university and local community together. This year, events like Haunted Harper and Loy Village trick or treating aim to include the kids of Elon with the students. On Thursday, Mill Point will also be giving out candy to Halloween-goers.  

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LIFESTYLE 10/30/19 11:26am

Elon students to perform 'Damn Yankees'

By Miranda Ferrante

Producing a play can be daunting, but for some Elon University students, it’s a collaborative and creative process where the final product makes those behind the production proud and joyful. “Damn Yankees” is based on the novel “The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant” by Douglass Wallop. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/26/19 12:32pm

Haunted Harper attraction puts students in the Halloween spirit

By Lauren Singles

Strobe lights, screams and jump scares echoed through Harper Hall on Friday night. The Colonnades residence hall hosted its annual Haunted Harper event on Oct. 25, turning the four-story building into a full-on horror experience.

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LIFESTYLE 10/18/19 12:00pm

International students stay on Elon’s campus for fall break

By Borghild Kvaeven

approximately 25 international students are staying on campus during fall break, according to the Global Education Center.

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LIFESTYLE 10/18/19 10:47am

PHOTO GALLERY: Scenes at the 2019 North Carolina State Fair

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Activities at the fair include food, games, rides and the State Fair Ark which is an exhibit featuring livestock and agriculture.

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LIFESTYLE 10/17/19 2:42pm

ELON WATCHES: Horror films and the right to vote

 

Turner Theatre will show two movies why students return from fall break.

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LIFESTYLE 10/17/19 2:22pm

ELON EATS: MaGerk’s Pub and Grill brings a Philly twist to Elon

By Miranda Ferrante

Just a 10-minute walk from campus lies MaGerk’s Pub & Grill. According to its website, the restaurant takes “pride in fresh, homemade ingredients.”

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LIFESTYLE 10/16/19 12:00pm

Young Musicians of Alamance are making music and creating change

By Zöe Rein

Chatter fills the room as an assortment of about 60 elementary, middle and high students of the Young Musicians of Alamance program unpack their instruments in First Reformed United Church. The program serves children in Title 1 schools across Alamance county by providing music education.

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LIFESTYLE 10/15/19 3:00pm

Concentrating on Creative Writing

By Borghild Kvaeven

Creative writing, one of the concentrations in Elon’s English major, might not seem like the most conventional career path to pursue in college.

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LIFESTYLE 10/13/19 8:00am

ELON EATS: Da Vinci’s Table brings the best of Italy to Burlington

By Emery Eisner

Only nine minutes from Elon University, nestled snugly between a law office and a realtor, lies da Vinci’s Table.

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LIFESTYLE 10/11/19 7:46pm

Gender & LGBTQIA Center hosts second annual Pride Fest

By Lauren Singles and Gayatri Chopra

The Gender & LGBTQIA Center celebrated its second annual Pride Fest on Friday, Oct. 11. This year's Pride Fest was planned on the same day as National Coming Out Day, a day where members of the LGBTQIA communities celebrate coming out, pride and each other. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/11/19 3:00pm

ELON WATCHES: lion cubs, sharks and a family secret

By Miranda Ferrante

Turner Theatre is a 220-seat auditorium located in Elon University’s School of Communications. Since 2016, the theater has shown movies and documentaries for students and community members free of charge. While attendees are encouraged to bring their own food, candy and popcorn are usually provided. Here is what is playing this week: 

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LIFESTYLE 10/11/19 12:00am

Alamance Pride Festival brings LGBTQIA communities together

By Anton L. Delgado

BURLINGTON — The question “will you marry me?” was followed by a chorus of support from the audience. Storm Chamberlin held her breath as Ashley McAvoy lowered her hands from her mouth and said the word that made Chamberlin the “happiest woman in the world.”

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