Lifestyle

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LIFESTYLE 9/16/20 12:29am

El Centro kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

By Madalyn Howard

Hispanic Heritage Month is officially observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, beginning on the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile also celebrate their independence on Sept. 16 and Sept.18, respectively.

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LIFESTYLE 9/15/20 1:13pm

Irish step dance teammates reflect on past performances

By Livi Lesch

While the spotlights’ beam descended onto their costumes at the 2020 Spring Relay for Life, the team soaked up the audience’s praise. After the celebratory dance concluded, Elon Junior Ellie Mitchell took a moment to observe how the team’s hard work paid off in the crowd’s reaction.

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LIFESTYLE 9/14/20 2:34pm

Pandemic messes with in-person connections

By Quinn Corrigan

A key component of every introduction to sociology class is the “looking glass self,” a concept created by American sociologist Charles Horton Cooley. The looking glass self describes how people develop their characters from interactions with others. But due to COVID-19 physical distancing regulations, interactions with others have changed, leaving some to wonder what the long-term impact on mental health and interpersonal relations will be. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/12/20 4:11pm

Panhellenic recruitment moves online

By Kira Silbergeld

Now that Elon University’s Panhellenic Association has announced that 2021 sorority recruitment will be officially moved to a virtual format because of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, many freshmen like  are wondering what joining a fraternity or sorority will look like this year.

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LIFESTYLE 9/7/20 2:17pm

Meals on Wheels delivers hope to Alamance County senior community

By Graysen Shirley

Over 800 Meals on Wheels volunteers are traveling around Alamance County to deliver meals to seniors, families, and other individuals who are currently homebound due to the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing and isolation has created an increased need for residents to receive meals and aid.

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LIFESTYLE 9/3/20 6:29pm

Elon University’s performing arts adjust their curriculum to maintain physical distancing

By Anna Terry

While actors, singers and dancers traditionally aim to provoke emotions in their audience while on stage, this fall, Elon University’s performing arts students must learn to act and dance in a new setting — a virtual one. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/2/20 6:11pm

A day in the life of a Physical Plant worker

By Miranda Ferrante

As Elon students settle into campus and begin classes, Director of Building Trades Tim Dengler said that Physical Plant is working vigilantly to ensure the Elon community has a safe and healthy 2020-2021 academic year. 

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LIFESTYLE 8/24/20 3:10pm

Elon College class of 1970 shifts 50th reunion online

By Annemarie Bonner

The Elon College class of 1970 is transitioning their 50th class reunion virtual after the COVID-19 pandemic derailed their hopes for an in-person event. As of now, they hope to hold an in-person event in 2021. 

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LIFESTYLE 8/20/20 5:17pm

Elon restaurants adjust to state-wide alcohol curfews

By Maeve Ashbrook

Elon University students wanting to grab a drink in downtown Elon are going to have to plan for an earlier night out this fall. Statewide curfews are forcing restaurants in North Carolina to stop selling alcohol after 11 p.m. to help combat the spread of coronavirus.

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LIFESTYLE 8/19/20 9:11am

Elon freshman wants to bring production skills to campus

By Graysen Shirley

Having never taken a videography or photography class, Maddie Shosten has still been able to make her creative visions a reality, including her production company Mei Productions.

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LIFESTYLE 8/16/20 9:16am

New Student Orientation prepares for modified experience

By Quinn Corrigan

For the past few weeks, the New Student Orientation team has been preparing for the class of 2024 to arrive on campus. With the regulations placed by the state and university, orientation leader Cameron McCrary said the team has had to do a lot of remodeling for the program.

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LIFESTYLE 8/14/20 10:09am

Freshman class copes with unique first-year experience

By Livi Lesch

With an enrollment number of 1602 students, the class of 2024 is the third-largest class to have entered Elon University. Compared to last year, there are 57 fewer students on campus for fall semester. Greg Zaiser, the vice president of enrollment, said he found that notable considering the COVID-19 pandemic.

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LIFESTYLE 8/13/20 1:56pm

What you need to know about Elon University move-in for fall 2020

By Maeve Ashbrook

Freshmen students moving into their college dorm room at Elon University are going to have to go through a different move-in process than past years due to the coronavirus pandemic. Citing coronavirus concerns, the university pushed up freshmen move-in and lengthened the time in which students can first come onto campus to help practice social distancing.

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LIFESTYLE 8/5/20 11:31am

Elon Dining adjusts practices ahead of fall semester

By Miranda Ferrante

As Elon University plans to resume in-person classes for fall 2020, Elon Dining is implementing additional safety processes and protocols for the return of students such as new protocols for employees, modifying the way food is served and reduced dining hall capacity.

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LIFESTYLE 8/3/20 7:32pm

Two pandemics weigh heavily on Black students

By Kyra O'Connor

As the coronavirus pandemic disproportionally impacts Black people, Black students, faculty and staff also deal with the mental health impact of the ongoing push against racial injustice.

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LIFESTYLE 7/29/20 2:13pm

Elon small business struggles during pandemic, slow summer

By Ellis Chandler

All That JAS a custom apparel shop in downtown Elon usually relies on spring sales to help pay the bills and keep the store operating through slow summers when school isn't in session. But, with Elon University students leaving because of the pandemic sales have been decreasing since March.

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LIFESTYLE 7/14/20 2:08pm

Elon restaurants open with modified services

By Courtney Weiner

Elon restaurants open with modifications to their services. Limited indoor seating is available at some restaurants while others take advantage of expanded outdoor seating provided by the town of Elon. 

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LIFESTYLE 6/15/20 11:33am

Elon student creates virtual choir to keep students singing through the pandemic

By Ellis Chandler

Miles Caraballo, an Elon junior, was sitting at home in April when the idea of creating a virtual choir came to him. Inspired by virtual choirs created by American composer Eric Whitacre, Caraballo decided to try and put his own virtual choir together. 

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LIFESTYLE 6/15/20 11:18am

Local libraries offer free Internet access in Burlington

By Miranda Ferrante

Alamance County Public Libraries are offering internet access to neighborhoods in Burlington with limited or no access in partnership with the Alamance-Burlington School System, Morrow Town Task Force and Burlington Housing Authority.

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LIFESTYLE 6/8/20 7:51pm

Elon University graduate sang on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”

By Isabella Seman

Erin Byrne, a recent Elon University graduate, had only performed in front of friends and family before she decided to take the stage on NBC’s “America's Got Talent.” Her talent: singing “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler with her mouth closed.

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