Lifestyle

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LIFESTYLE 4/7/23 11:50am

Christian, Muslim community members break-fast together in interfaith iftar event

By Alex Nettles

Muslim, Hindi and Christian Elon University students and community members broke their fasts Tuesday evening. The interfaith celebration of Muslim iftar was organized by the Truitt Center for Religious Life and the Global Neighborhood in collaboration with the Burlington Masjid, Alamance County’s only mosque. While eating, the religious communities reflected on their faith together.  

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LIFESTYLE 4/7/23 9:48am

Elon University musicians, students want more from Spotify’s AI DJ

By Betsy Schlehuber

Elon University musicians, students want a more interesting experience from Spotify’s AI DJ.

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LIFESTYLE 4/5/23 2:44pm

Elon University to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with CREDE events

By Elon News Network

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is officially observed in the United States during the month of May. Throughout the month of April, Elon University will celebrate the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans with a variety of events and activities hosted by the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/5/23 10:54am

Elon University community embraces Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at kickoff event

By Sarah T. Moore

Elon senior Mei Soopper has been waiting for this day since January. From contacting vendors to cooking and set-up, Soopper has been working with the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education to coordinate the kickoff event for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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LIFESTYLE 4/2/23 5:19pm

Elon University Elonthon raises $114,000

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Elon University Elonthon raises $114,000 through its annual 13-hour dance marathon for Duke Children’s Hospital.

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LIFESTYLE 4/2/23 4:33pm

Vital Signs Music Director aims to highlight Elon University a cappella through love for music, community

By Betsy Schlehuber

Vital Signs Music Director sophomore Prabh Saini aims to highlight Elon University a cappella through love for music and community.

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LIFESTYLE 4/2/23 2:10pm

Day in the life of a student with autism at Elon University

By Betsy Schlehuber

Elon University junior Ryan Campbell wakes up at 7 a.m. each day and eats breakfast at 7:30 a.m. On March 28, he ate eggs and sausage at McEwen Dining Hall, but on some mornings, he just eats at his apartment in Oaks.

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LIFESTYLE 4/1/23 12:08pm

Elon University’s production of ‘Clue’ greeted with nostalgia, laughter

By Sarah T. Moore

Elon University’s production of ‘Clue’ was greeted with nostalgia laughter after it opened Friday night. Three more performances are scheduled for this weekend.

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LIFESTYLE 4/1/23 11:26am

Elon University and Vital Signs alum forms Charlotte-based a cappella group

By Jenna Rudolph

Elon University and Vital Signs alum Miles Caraballo ‘22 forms Queen City Vocals, a Charlotte-based a cappella group, to continue his passion for music beyond college.

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LIFESTYLE 3/31/23 8:45am

Student-Led K-Pop Dancing N’Singing Club created at Elon University

By Erin Martin

Student-Led K-Pop Dancing N’Singing Club created at Elon University from Burst the Bubble class.

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LIFESTYLE 3/30/23 3:09pm

‘Game Over’ senior dance concert to show at Elon University

By Annemarie Bonner

Thirteen Elon senior BFA dance majors make up Motion Dance Collaborative, and for the last time, they will share the stage together, closing the curtain on their four years at the university. The production, set to run from March 31 to April 2, is called “Game Over” and consists of nine pieces total, seven of which are choreographed by students.

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LIFESTYLE 3/28/23 11:23pm

Dr. Sanjay Gupta delivers Elon University’s 2023 Baird Lecture

By Jenna Rudolph

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s chief medical correspondent, delivered Elon University's 2023 Baird Lecture on Tuesday night. Gupta, a practicing neurosurgeon, said he knew he wanted to be a doctor from a very young age. He began working at CNN shortly before 9/11 and began covering global conflicts after that. 

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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.  

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/11/23 11:19am

Elon University’s Jewish Learning Fellowship welcomes largest cohort yet

By Sarah T. 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. 

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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.

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LIFESTYLE 3/8/23 1:39pm

Burlington Animal Services reaches capacity for dogs, limits intake

By Jenna Manderioli and Sophie Rosenthal

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. 

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