Lifestyle

LIFESTYLE 11/1/17 12:31pm

"Hello, Dolly!" performers connect their lives to their characters

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

"Hello, Dolly!" tells the adventures of mischievous meddler Dolly Levi as she travels to Yonkers, New York, for the matchmaking scheme of a lifetime. The department of performing arts' presents this turn of the century pick-me-up performance in a celebration of life's every moment. Elon University brings the musical to the McCrary Theatre stage this year — the year it returns to Broadway — in a larger-than-life show emphasized by outbursts of mad giggles, blundering gentlemen and grandiose verbosity. The show's stars are portrayed by musical theater students who use their own experiences and strengths to give "Hello, Dolly!" its timeless, giddy essence.

LIFESTYLE 1/15/19 3:09pm

Elon shares stories through the Human Library Project

By Amanda Gibson

Held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15, the Human Library Project provided attendees the opportunity to “read” a book by chatting with the human volunteers who offer up their stories. Among the 14 different books at today’s library, stories discussed identities from different religions, races, sexual orientations and interests. 

LIFESTYLE 11/14/18 8:00am

Elon Watches: Turner Theatre movie selections hit the heart

By Maria Barreto

Since opening in December 2016, Turner Theatre has provided Elon University with an on-campus movie theater experience available to all students, faculty, staff and families. Films ranging from documentaries to blockbuster features are screened on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and are decided by Turner Theatre management with the help of the Student Union Board Cinema Committee.

LIFESTYLE 11/1/18 8:00am

Elon homecoming court nominees announced

By Hannah Massen

This year, Elon University’s Homecoming will be celebrated with a diverse Homecoming Court of seniors, each as unique as they are committed to their cause. A group of 20 students — five males and 12 females — have been nominated to represent their organizations, class and Elon as a whole as members of the court.

Latest

SPORTS 05/23/2019 6:52pm
Elon senior found dead in southern Alamance County

Elon senior and football team member Nicholas Kavouklis was found dead in a rural part of Southern Alamance County just after 2 p.m. on May 23 according to an email from Vice President of student life Jon Dooley. Kavouklis from Tampa, Florida and an exercise science major.

LIFESTYLE 05/23/2019 8:00am
Elon Fulbright scholars reflect on the application process

Every year, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards about 2,000 grants to recent graduates and graduate students in over 140 countries in six global regions. This year, five Elon seniors and an alumna were awarded Fulbright grants, an increase from four students last year. Four recipients accepted while two declined.

Latest ELN

Latest Pendulum