Lifestyle

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LIFESTYLE 6/8/20 11:24am

Coronavirus pandemic’s negative impact on mental health

By Brian Rea

As the coronavirus began spreading around the country and states began issuing stay-at-home orders, Kelsi Stewart, a senior at Elon University, was going through a change of her own.

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LIFESTYLE 5/16/20 12:46pm

Local libraries keep their most popular service by hosting digital storytime

By Ellis Chandler

Alamance County Public Libraries considers storytime to be their most popular service. The program is now taking place online through virtual storytime. Virtual storytime simulates the in-person program by having the Alamance librarians plan themed, pre-recorded storytimes that are posted online for public viewing.

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LIFESTYLE 5/4/20 10:42am

Yoga studio goes online to maintain a sense of community and social distancing

By Anna Terry

In less than 24 hours, Shelley Roupas, owner of Feel Better Yoga in Burlington, went from teaching daily classes in her heated studio, to practicing yoga in a makeshift area of her home — correcting her client’s poses over live video.

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LIFESTYLE 4/28/20 5:04pm

Salvation Coffee gives back to healthcare workers while supporting local businesses

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Salvation Coffee established a pay it forward fund that collects money to go toward free drinks for healthcare workers. The coffee shop is selling "Burlington Strong" T-shirts and all of the proceeds go toward the fund.

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LIFESTYLE 4/21/20 3:31pm

SGA survey indicates mental health is a concern for Elon University students during remote classes

By Nyah Phengsitthy

A recent Student Government Association survey found that 58% of Elon University student respondents indicated their mental health was a concern during the online period. SGA and Counseling Services are working to provide mental health resources.

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LIFESTYLE 4/7/20 4:27pm

Performing arts students take to the virtual stage in spite of cancelations

By Lauren Singles

In uncertain times, Elon Performing Arts stuck to the performance cliché that "the show must go on" and livestreamed a reading of “Hamlet” despite cancelations of the spring semester’s live plays due to the coronavirus.

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LIFESTYLE 4/7/20 2:58pm

Elon churches adapt upcoming Easter celebrations

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Elon Community Church and Elon First Baptist Church are maintaining religious traditions as they go online because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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LIFESTYLE 4/4/20 2:57pm

Burlington Animal Services sees a spike in adoptions, fostering

By Grace Morris

As North Carolinians are staying at home, amid the coronavirus pandemic, many are turning to pets for comfort. Animals in the Burlington Animal Service Shelter are finding homes, currently, 90% of the shelter’s cats and dogs have been adopted or are in foster homes.

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LIFESTYLE 3/15/20 8:22am

Magazine launches in effort to represent black students

By Quinn Corrigan

In November 2019, sophomore Anaya Jones said she came up with the idea for BlackbELONg Magazine, a publication she said she hoped would open doors for the black community on campus.

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LIFESTYLE 3/14/20 9:27am

Passion Projects: From Pinterest to profits

By Anna Terry

Sophomore Lucy Callicott lays down on the carpet of her dorm room amidst an array of craft supplies, almost as if in a world of her own. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/13/20 7:51am

Elon Feminist for Equality Change and Transformation: A space for all feminists

By Trinity Battle

Elon Feminists For Equality Change and Transformation is the longest running feminist organization on this campus. It has been around since 2007 and has lived throughout the different women to men ratios, which co-meeting chair Megan Whalen said she thinks “speaks to the evolution of Elon’s campus.”

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LIFESTYLE 3/12/20 8:19am

Finding community by going Greek at Elon

By Madalyn Howard

As the excitement of 2020 spring recruitment fades, hundreds of Elon women are now weeks into their new member period, counting down the days until their official initiation into the greek community. These new members contribute to the increasing number of enrolled women choosing to join greek life. But with a history of exclusive practices, some remain skeptical that the benefits of sorority life truly extend to the broader community. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/10/20 8:33am

Activating online success with eSports

By Lauren Singles

A cascade of characters leap over obstacles and evade opponents. They face off against each other, fighting until the last breath. The match ends with one player left standing — it always comes down to the final seconds.

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LIFESTYLE 3/7/20 7:50am

Trail adds new section close to campus

By Victoria Traxler

A new segment has been added to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail near Guilford County Farm, creating new opportunities for people to connect with North Carolina’s outdoors. The trail is a 10-minute drive from Elon’s campus.

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LIFESTYLE 3/6/20 8:48am

PASSION PROJECTS: Sculpting a business

By Anna Terry

The motorized spinning of the pottery wheel matches the rhythmic hand motion of junior Thomas Cadman as he molds a chunk of clay into his latest piece of art. According to Cadman, his whole body engages with the process as he works on the piece.

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LIFESTYLE 3/5/20 7:53am

Elon is bringing the seasons to the stage

By Quinn Corrigan

Spring might be approaching, but all four seasons will be brought to Elon’s McCrary Theatre this weekend.

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LIFESTYLE 3/3/20 8:23am

Liz Kineke shares the need for religious literacy with Elon community

By Bernice Yong

Former CBS producer Liz Kineke shares her experience in the ‘God Beat’ and explains the need for religious literacy and why it is important in today’s climate.

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LIFESTYLE 3/1/20 11:09pm

Elon senior leads first men’s leadership for gender equity conference

By Jacob Van Buren

On March 1, students, staff, faculty and community members were able to attend a keynote speech and breakout sessions dedicated to masculinity and male engagement toward gender equity on campus. The event, hosted by the Gender & LGBTQIA Center (GLC), the Interfraternity Council and Student Government Association, is Boles’ common good project — a requirement of all leadership fellows.

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LIFESTYLE 2/28/20 1:18pm

Take Back the Night event supports survivors

By Emily Prins

Students, faculty, and members of the Elon community gathered for the semi-annual Take Back the Night event on Feb. 27. According to the Gender and LGBTQIA Center’s website, the event is "a student speak-out that is meant to empower and support survivors of gender-based violence.” 

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LIFESTYLE 2/28/20 9:17am

New food delivery service rolls onto campus

By Miranda Ferrante

Good Uncle, a delivery service founded in Syracuse, NY, is making its way to Elon University in early March. The concept behind the company is not unfamiliar to college students; it’s a meal delivery app in a market already flooded with these services.

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