Lifestyle

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LIFESTYLE 7/29/22 1:37pm

Getting to know William Dissen: a new addition to Elon Dining

By Ellis Chandler

The quick-service restaurant opened its only other location in 2018 at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. The menu features southern fried chicken sandwiches and baskets with sides such as macaroni and cheese, waffle fries and coleslaw. Billy D’s will be available as a retail option for students who have purchased a meal plan, and the Chicken Shack downstairs in McEwen Food Hall will be discontinued. 

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LIFESTYLE 6/30/22 11:09am

How to celebrate Fourth of July across North Carolina

By Ellis Chandler

Fourth of July celebrations are happening all around North Carolina this weekend. From firework displays to family fun, Elon News Network has compiled a list of events close to Elon University’s campus and throughout the state. 

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LIFESTYLE 6/14/22 3:47pm

Summer guide to Elon University, local community

By Avery Sloan

Facilities at Elon University operate on a different schedule over the summer than during the academic year. Elon News Network has compiled a guide for those staying on or near campus this summer.

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OPINIONS 6/6/22 1:27pm

2022 summer reading guide

By Kyra O'Connor

From reading on vacation to a few pages before bed, the summer can be the perfect time to dive into a new book. Whether you’re rolling out a towel on the beach or in your backyard, Elon News Network has five books to add to your “to-be-read” pile this summer.

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LIFESTYLE 6/4/22 9:17am

How to celebrate Pride Month in and around Alamance County

By Miranda Ferrante

Celebrated in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, Pride Month commemorates LGBTQIA+ communities, their ongoing pursuit for equal justice under the law and their accomplishments. Garay said when they look at queer history, they start with Stonewall but also reflect on the events that came after, such as the 2015 Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

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LIFESTYLE 6/1/22 9:34am

Zack’s Hotdogs reopens with new owners

By Madalyn Howard

After 94 years in the Touloupas family, Zack’s Hotdogs’ third-generation owner, Zack Touloupas, has sold the iconic Burlington eatery to a businessman outside of his family. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/20/22 1:07pm

A look into Elon University commencement setup

By Joseph Navin

During the week prior to the both undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies, contractors and staff from Elon University prepared numerous venues for ceremonies. A majority of the preparations inside Elon University’s Schar Center, the venue for the undergraduate graduation ceremony, began on Friday, May 13. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/19/22 2:07pm

Los Angeles becomes most popular study USA program for Elon University

By Madison Powers

According to the Global Education Center’s annual report, the Elon in LA program was the most popular compared to other study away programs in summer 2021 — with 59 of 113 participating students traveling to Los Angeles. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/19/22 12:52pm

Elon University seniors reflect on campus leadership roles

By Elon News Network

Elon University undergraduate commencement is May 20. Some members of the class of 2022 reflect on their campus leadership positions. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/19/22 11:59am

Elon University LGBTQIA+ communities respond to targeted legislation

By Samantha Sussman

Over 200 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills have been introduced across almost 40 states in 2022 so far, according to the LGBTQIA+ rights group Freedom For All Americans. One highly publicized example is Florida’s HB 1557 — commonly called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — which was passed in late March by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The bill censors language in schools on gender identity and sexual orientation from kindergarten to third grade. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/18/22 8:57pm

Senior celebration brings class of 2022 together

By Miranda Ferrante

The typical shouts and cheers at Rhodes Stadium were replaced on Wednesday night with music, conversation and the class of 2022 during the annual senior celebration.

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LIFESTYLE 5/18/22 4:25pm

BookTok influencer reignites passion for reading on TikTok

By Cailey Rogers

Elon University junior Campbell Stenson lives to read and to share her passion with the world. And she does exactly that through an app on her phone: TikTok. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/12/22 7:12pm

Elon University holds stress relief event prior to exam week

By Tyler Rydson

Larissa Moelber, the vice president of Late Night, participated in the execution of her first Cram Jam this semester and said several months of planning went into the event.  

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LIFESTYLE 5/6/22 11:04pm

Elon University’s Gardening Club hosts annual Strawberry Festival before finals

By Brent Chandler

The Strawberry Festival had a plant adoption table, strawberry ice cream provided by Elon Dining and plants being grown in the greenhouse, including lettuce, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. The event also had a live performance by several musicians, along with corn hole and spike ball.  

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LIFESTYLE 5/5/22 5:42pm

Elon University students focus on mental health to prepare for finals

By Betsy Schlehuber

With finals beginning May 12, freshman Hillary Collins and other students across campus are preparing for exams, research papers, projects and presentations. But while academics are important for her, Collins is also prioritizing self-care. Click here to learn more.

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LIFESTYLE 5/4/22 1:35pm

Elon University East neighborhood hosted ‘School Socks’ event

By Jules Martin

As the academic year comes to a close, students are looking for ways to distress in the midst of finals. The East Neighborhood hosted ‘School Socks,’ an event filled with music and games, to benefit Allied Churches of Alamance County and give students a space to step away from studying. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/4/22 9:08am

Elon University Chinese club celebrates full recognition on campus

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Two rejections and two years of waiting is what the Chinese club at Elon University has been through. From the first and second club proposals rejected in 2017 and 2018, to finally getting accepted with a provisional club status in 2020, the club has been through a lot. But after two years of waiting, the organization finally became fully recognized this spring semester. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/3/22 10:52pm

Elon University Latinx student artists showcase their work at Nuestra Galería

By Betsy Schlehuber

While this was El Centro’s first time hosting Nuestra Galería,  Senior Nico Gaspar, who put together Nuestra Galería, said he hopes it continues as an annual event in the future. Click here to learn more.

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LIFESTYLE 4/30/22 3:21pm

Elon’s Asian Pacific Student Association rolls out spring dumpling making event

By Brent Chandler

The spring dumpling making event was one of the final events the Asian Pacific Student Association hosted this April in honor of Elon University celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/29/22 5:09pm

Local textile mill celebrates 140th anniversary

By Abigail Hobbs

Alamance County had 30 textile mills running by the end of the 20th Century according to the Textile Heritage Museum. Elon University history professor Mary Jo Festle thinks textile mills played a big part in forming the values of Alamance County that can still be seen today.  

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