Lifestyle

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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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LIFESTYLE 4/22/22 1:20pm

Elon University students explore choreography passion through Dance Works

By Samantha Sussman

The Dance Works Spring Showcase is April 22 at 6 and 8:30 p.m., and April 23 at 2 and 6 p.m.

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LIFESTYLE 4/20/22 4:13pm

Elon University Earth Week events aim to spread campus-wide sustainability

By Sophie Rosenthal

During Earth Week, there are 11 sustainability events open to all students. Senior Alissa Kapp said she hopes people who don’t always think about sustainability each attend just one event. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/15/22 2:22pm

Student photographers capture graduation photos

By Naomi Washington

As Elon University seniors prepare for commencement on May 20, many are taking photos on campus to bring happy memories for years to come. Their fellow classmates are helping with those memories. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/14/22 10:21pm

Students celebrate Passover at Elon University

By Naomi Washington

Passover lasts eight days and eight nights. The Elon community is celebrating Passover this year on Saturday, the second night, at 5:30 p.m. at the Elon Community Church. Students can register for the Passover Seder on the Elon Hillel website.

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LIFESTYLE 4/14/22 9:49pm

Holy Week festivities at Elon University

By Britt Mobley

Elon sophomore and Catholic Campus Ministry President Megan Green said the services and events this Holy Week are open to anyone. The full list of services can be found on the Catholic Campus Ministry website.

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LIFESTYLE 4/12/22 1:09am

ELN: Fourth Easter egg hunt on Elon University's campus

By Chloe Franklin

Tonight on Elon Local News, our Chloe Franklin and Jenna Manderioli sit down live with Elon University's dance team to talk about their historic win, hear from University Physician Ginette Archinal as spring sickness spreads across campus and look into student frustration with study abroad registration.  

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LIFESTYLE 4/7/22 2:38pm

Freshman Alan Montemayor rides and trains horses in Alamance County

By Madison Powers

Freshman Alan Montemayor trains horses every day in Alamance County. Riding his own Argentinian gray horse, Courage Son “AZ” Z, and others in the area, Montemayor competes in eventing, which consists of dressage, show jumping and cross country.

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LIFESTYLE 4/7/22 1:12pm

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By Elon News Network

The Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education is celebrating AAPI Heritage month: Check out these events throughout April.

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LIFESTYLE 4/7/22 11:00am

Elon University Spring play opens April 7

By Chloe Franklin

The actors are set to perform in McCrary Theater on April 7 through Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are free for students and are available online at https://elon.universitytickets.com/ or at the box office in the Center for the Arts. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/6/22 11:04pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Photos of the week

By Elon News Network

Elon News Network photographers capture moments on and off-campus throughout the week: March 27 through April 2, 2022.  

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LIFESTYLE 4/4/22 7:29pm

Popcorn is back at Turner Theater

By Erin Martin

Popcorn and candy have returned to Turner Theater after they were originally removed due to COVID-19 protocol.

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LIFESTYLE 4/4/22 2:23pm

Elon University students weigh in on Rate My Professor

By Alexandra Borda

With Elon University’s Fall 2022 course registration beginning April 4, students are using Rate My Professors to determine their schedule next semester. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/4/22 9:17am

Elon University junior has opportunity to DJ in Cancun

By Samantha Sussman

When junior Alex Magan landed a job with Pollen — a company that plans spring break trips — he hoped it would take him one step closer to his dreams of DJing in another country. This past Spring Break, his dreams became a reality in Cancun, Mexico.

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LIFESTYLE 3/31/22 10:23pm

ELNM: Elon University senior studies Russian ballet and propaganda connection for Lumen Project

By Margaret Faust

Today on ELN Morning: Our Ellis Chandler and Baylor Rodman sit down live with SGA Student Body President Elect Nadine Jose and have more on this year's BFA dance program senior seminar concert and Elon football's spring practice sessions.   

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