Lifestyle

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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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LIFESTYLE 2/23/23 11:40am

Elon University’s Black Solidarity Day Conference to educate, inspire

By Abigail Hobbs

The ninth annual Black Solidarity Day Conference theme is “The Black Renaissance: Revive, Reclaim, Rejoice,” which student chair Christina Carr said revolves around students’ originality. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/23/23 8:42am

Q&A with Elon University’s 2023 commencement speaker Ashton Newhall '98

By Ellis Chandler

Ashton Newhall ‘98 will deliver the keynote address for the class of 2023 at Elon University’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 19. Elon News Network spoke with Newhall to get a preview of his keynote address. Undergraduate commencement will include two ceremonies in Schar Center. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/22/23 9:59pm

Scholar of Zen Buddhism discusses Zen paintings, poetry at Elon University

By Fiona McAllister

Steven Heine, Florida International University professor of religious studies, spoke at Elon University’s Koury Business Center Wednesday evening about traditional Chinese and Japanese art forms, specifically Zen tones. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/22/23 10:14am

Ladies Lifting educates women on equipment, exercises at Elon University’s Koury Athletic Center

By Anne Thyfault

The annual event, “Ladies Lifting,” is part of “Love Your Body Week,” which aims to create a safe space for all people to learn about their bodies and how they can respect and love them. SPARKS Peer Educators helped  facilitate “Love Your Body Week” alongside Campus Recreation and Wellness. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/21/23 5:07pm

Elon students create university's first LGBTQIA arts festival

By Sarah T. Moore

Senior Jack Morrill first discovered the power in Elon’s LGBTQIA communities as a freshman, after meeting three other LGBTQIA students at Lakeside Dining Hall. Morrill said the group talked throughout the night, staying up until at least 2 a.m. exchanging stories about their lives and identities. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/20/23 8:14am

Elon University’s Experiential Learning and Outdoor Adventures explores nature, builds community

By Ruth Cruz

Elon Challenge has many low-course and high-course activities that engage students in building new relationships. According to the Elon Challenge initiatives, low-course activities help build communication, trust, problem-solving skills and relationships. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/19/23 10:21pm

Elon University Truitt Center Sponsors annual, student-led Ripple Conference

By Anne Thyfault

Students from Elon University and visiting campuses left the three-day Ripple Conference after a weekend of interfaith discussion, speakers, and activities. The annual student-led Ripple Conference was sponsored by the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life and aimed to inspire interfaith students to create leaders within spiritual and religious work. This year was the conference's eighth year and the first fully in-person conference since 2020. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/19/23 3:59pm

Elon University Jazz Ensemble performs on Saturday night, closing out the 2023 Jazz festival

By Noah Goldstein

Elon University's Department of Music presented the closing concert Saturday night in McCrary Theatre for the 2023 Elon University Jazz Festival, which ran Feb. 17 to 18.

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LIFESTYLE 2/18/23 2:55pm

Elon University “Luminosity” festival shines light on LGBTQ+ stories, communities in theater

By Sarah T. Moore

Over 50 Elon students, across majors, came together to create, produce and perform original student pieces highlighting LGBTQ+ stories and communities. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/16/23 10:00pm

Burlington’s Paramount Theater presents screening of “Racist Roots: The Film”

By Jenna Rudolph

Burlington’s Paramount Theater held a screening of “Racist Roots: The Film,” a film about North Carolina’s racist history with the death penalty Feb. 16. The film portrayed a series of stories from people who were advocates of ending the death penalty, who have been exonerated and who are currently on North Carolina’s death row. The 25 minute film was made by the Center for Death Penalty Litigation, a non-profit law firm that represents people on death row in North Carolina.

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LIFESTYLE 2/16/23 9:15am

Adam Liptak, journalist and law professor, speaks on the transformed Supreme Court at Elon University

By Rachel Holley

New York Times law journalist Adam Liptak spoke to Elon University about how the Supreme Court has changed during his time covering the institution. The event, hosted by the Liberal Arts Forum, was moderated by Elon Law professor David Levine in McCrary Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/15/23 9:30am

Elon University’s Student Union Board to host Alex Moffat as spring comedian

By Betsy Schlehuber

Elon University’s Student Union Board will host Alex Moffat as the spring comedian this year. Moffat is best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live” as a cast member during its 42nd season in 2016. He remained a cast member for subsequent seasons and left the NBC sketch comedy show in 2022.

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LIFESTYLE 2/13/23 9:00am

Elon University dance program to host Black in the Theatre, Black History Month dance concert

By Betsy Schlehuber

Elon Dance partnered with the CREDE this year to put together this Black History Month Dance Concert called Black in the Theatre, directed by Keisha Wall, professor of dance at Elon. Together, they chose the theme “Black Renaissance” to celebrate Black art. Black in the Theatre has been put on at Elon since 2012 as part of Black History Month, but in 2020 — with Wall as the new director — they held their last in-person performance right before the COVID-19 pandemic placed concerts on pause. In 2021 and 2022, the performance was filmed with dancers wearing masks.

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LIFESTYLE 2/12/23 5:00pm

Down to Ride

By Thomas Denome

My Saturday morning begins at 6:30 a.m. All my tools, camera equipment and water bottles are already in a bag. The only thing I need to do is put on my lycra and take my bike out to the car. Those two simple tasks consume 30 minutes. It has not been my finest morning. This story continues on Elon News Network's In-Depth page. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/11/23 3:32pm

Comedians Katherine Blanford, Caleb Elliot perform at Elon University

By Alex Nettles

Comedians Caleb Elliot and Katherine Blanford visited Elon University and performed at McKinnon Hall on Friday for Late Night Laughs. During both performances, the comics used new material. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/10/23 2:38pm

Elon University Gender & LGBTQIA Center to host do-it-yourself valentines event

By Miranda Ferrante

Communications and Resources Manager Elon University's Gender & LGBTQIA Center sophomore James Hemmingway and CLEAR Manager for the GLC junior Oliver McGowan are coordinating an event inspired by the theme of Valentine's Day. On Feb. 10, they are inviting students on campus to make postcards for faculty and staff that made an impact on their Elon experience, specifically with the GLC from 5 to 7 p.m. in Moseley 206. 

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