Lifestyle

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LIFESTYLE 3/1/19 8:00am

African Diaspora LLC offers a space for individuals to express themselves

By Emery Eisner

The lights in Irazu Coffee are low. An empty microphone stand waits patiently beside a speaker as a tangle of cords lay across the stage.

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LIFESTYLE 2/28/19 8:00am

Elon Watches: Turner Theatre packs weekend with films designed to toy with audiences' every emotion

By Maria Barreto

This weekend, Turner Theatre packs weekend with films designed to toy with audiences' every emotion.

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LIFESTYLE 2/23/19 8:00am

A 'SAGA' 400 years in the making

By Leila Jackson

Every year, Elon University presents a dance concert celebrating Black History Month.

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LIFESTYLE 2/19/19 9:25pm

Ladies Lifting Night

By Victoria Traxler

Campus Recreation and Wellness held its fourth annual Ladies Lifting Night on Monday, Feb. 18, at Elon University as a part of the campuswide Love Your Body Week. Campus Rec. shut down Koury Fitness Center at 8:30 p.m. to prepare for the all-girls weight lifting session.

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LIFESTYLE 2/16/19 8:00am

SGA leaders hope to represent varying backgrounds

By Amanda Gibson

Kenneth Brown Jr. and Lauryn Adams are two leaders on campus that are using their identity to bridge a gap among the student body.

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LIFESTYLE 2/15/19 11:04am

Therapeutic theatre: Madison Scott's story of growing up in and out of the spotlight

By Selina Guevara

Elon University senior Madison Scott grew up in the spotlight, but behind the scenes lies much more to her story of grit and perseverance.

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LIFESTYLE 2/14/19 11:45pm

Elon freshman directs play about gun violence one year after Parkland shooting

By Brian Rea

On Thursday, Feb. 14, Elon University freshman Kali Clougherty, who graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, sat onstage with seven Elon actors and narrated a reading of the play "Church & State" in honor of the one-year anniversary of the shooting that killed 17 students and faculty members at her high school.

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LIFESTYLE 2/14/19 6:29pm

Elon students star in local production of Newsies

By Meagan Lynn

Elon alumna Alyssa White and freshman Logan Powers perform "Something to Believe In" from Burlington Paramount Theater's production of "Newsies."

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LIFESTYLE 2/13/19 8:00am

Donning of the Kente

By Kaitlin MacIntyre

The Donning of the Kente is a newer event, organized by several organizations, such as the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education, African and African American Studies at Elon, and the Office of Alumni Engagement.

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LIFESTYLE 1/21/19 10:02am

Elon First Baptist Church celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Kaitlin MacIntyre

Elon First Baptist Church celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a Sunday service.

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LIFESTYLE 1/20/19 4:21pm

Hillel Center bagel brunch emphasizes diversity and inclusion

By Mackenzie Wilkes

While the bagel brunch is a recurring event that allows the community to come together, diversity and inclusion was emphasized at today’s gathering. The event follows an incident where discriminatory messages were written on the board in Koury Athletic Center. 

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LIFESTYLE 1/16/19 10:00am

'Trojan Barbie' examines ancient women refugee camps under modern lens

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

Senior Tess Tregellas thinks audiences may have a reaction to “Trojan Barbie” that is comparable to how they feel hearing a baby cry.

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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. 

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LIFESTYLE 12/9/18 12:29am

Lighting up the season: Graham light show collects thousands in donations

By Meagan Lynn

Take a drive 20 minutes down the road from Elon into Graham, and you’ll find one family who spends all year getting ready for Christmas — no, not Mr. and Ms. Claus. The McMasters at 750 North Marye Drive are holding their annual Christmas light show.

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LIFESTYLE 12/3/18 10:25pm

Stories of struggle, reform and new beginnings

By Lucia Jervis

Sustainable Alamance, a rehabilitation center, helps convicted felons work toward a better day for themselves and their families.

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LIFESTYLE 11/19/18 8:00am

Popular campus dog faces recent medical problems

By Grace Morris

On a typical day around campus, you might see students rushing from one class to another, golf carts driving around and tours strolling through campus. 

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LIFESTYLE 11/18/18 8:00am

Elon Eats: Bringing community to younger generations

By Carrie Carlisle

Tickle My Ribs sits at the corner of an unassuming strip center just a few minutes down University Drive. This little shop is a little unique.

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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.

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LIFESTYLE 11/10/18 8:00am

Elon Eats: Homemade Dining in Downtown Graham

By Kaitlin MacIntyre

About a 20 minute drive from campus is the Graham Soda Shop and Grill, a small-town diner and grill that serves up classic American meals and milkshakes.

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LIFESTYLE 11/8/18 8:00am

Elon Watches: Turner Theatre revisits the past and looks toward the future

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. 

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