Lifestyle

Planning and Preparing for the Merge Pop-up Exhibition

The Independent Artist Movement is hosting it's second annual Merge Pop-up Exhibition this Thursday, Oct. 4. The show will feature the work of 33 local artists, including an Elon University senior.

Community members back on campus with Life@Elon

The Life@Elon program was created to offer non-credit learning opportunities to people age 50 and older. 

Woofstock embraces downtown Burlington

Many are familiar with the infamous music festival Woodstock. Not as many know about Woofstock, the spinoff festival with music, food and most notably, dogs. 

Pareja Argentina trae un poco de su cultura a Burlington

En el centro de Gibsonville hay una panadería que se llama Ines’ Bakery. Inés y Ariel Roets la abrieron hace dos años, la panadería es un lugar donde uno se puede sentir como en casa.

Not a vacation for everyone: student reactions to Hurricane Florence

Some students went through Florence with worry. Others thanked the hurricane for a brief vacation.

La Habana: Dancing to unite cultures

La Habana will take place Friday, Oct. 5, 10 p.m. at Taphouse and will have free Latin-themed food. 

Desde Perú hasta Elon

Un estudiante tradicional en Elon University se gradúa a los 22 años. Al graduarse, la gente les preguntan donde se ven en 10 años, pero Luis Renato no tiene que imaginar que va a estar haciendo a los 32 años porque ya lo está viviendo.

Latina folk-pop sensation speaks on balancing her faith, sexuality and career

Gina Chavez and wife, Jodi Granado, share their experiences as a lesbian Catholic couple and how they have managed to sustain their relationship for twelve years despite hardships.

Fighting the stigma: one organization's effort to raise eating disorder awareness

For some Elon students, this is just another week of class. But for one sophomore, this week symbolizes part of her life journey. Maria Rossi is president of Project Heal, a national organization that works to raise awareness about eating disorders.

Doggy dock-diving competition makes a splash in Graham

At the Dockdogs competition, man's best friend jumps, dives and doggy paddles their way to the canine championship. 

Elon Eats: MaGerks bar and restaurant opens its doors for soft opening

The long-awaited Magurks, bar and restaurant, opened its doors with a soft opening over the weekend, filling the space that West End left behind.

History at Pine Hill

From veterans in World Wars I and II to the Spanish-American War, this cemetery holds centuries of history beneath its surface.

From pastor to runner: Elon professor juggles with the many facets of his life

To most students at Elon University, Mark Fox is just a professor known for his demanding public speaking course. But outside of class, Fox travels the world on mission trips, delivers sermons at his church every Sunday and is the father of seven homeschooled children.

Elon Eats: Salvation Coffee Co.

Salvation Coffee Company is a freedom-loving, family-oriented business; a home for cold brews, casual conversation and good music.

Burlington mayor completes childhood dream by earning pilot's license

Throughout his short yet prosperous career, his childhood dream of flying never died. Now, after years of being grounded, it’s finally starting to take off. 

Elon Eats: One ice cream shop serving up farm fresh flavors

What’s black, white and has cows all over? It’s Maple View’s County Line Creamery! The ice cream shop opened last March and is located in downtown Gibsonville, just a short 7 minute drive from campus. Since its opening, it has been popular with Elon students and locals alike. 

Incoming Elon freshman performs at Tony Awards, hopes to spread powerful message with musical theatre program

Incoming Elon University freshman from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School took the stage at Tony Awards

Lumen scholar takes on new perspective on exploring the refugee experience

Turning the black box to a rock concert

Elon's musical theatre department performs American Idiot.

It's never too early to chase your dreams

Junior Kate Ulveling developed her marketing skills early on. She now runs Carolina Candy, her own jewelry business.