Lifestyle

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LIFESTYLE 2/18/18 3:07pm

An Elon junior's drive to aid first-generation immigrant students through research

By Victoria Traxler

Duncan’s research is focused on examining the deportation threat on Hispanic immigrant college students and examining how that threat affects their mental health and coping mechanisms. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/14/18 12:50pm

Elon community to celebrate women's strength on Valentine's Day

By Brian Rea

Valentine’s Day is typically celebrated with chocolate, heart-shaped candies, and letters from loved ones. But, one group on campus is celebrating Valentine’s Day by raising awareness to sexual violence. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/8/18 10:53am

Elon University Performing Arts production, 'Baby' tells an unusual college story

By Brian Rea

Though “Baby” takes place on a college campus, the storyline is not one typical of college life. This musical tells the story of three couples’ unexpected pregnancies. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/6/18 9:31pm

Empowering untapped genders in the workforce

By Sarah Johnson

Mary Morison, the assistant dean of campus life, believes that there are all kinds of people in this world, and there is something you can learn from all of them. She believes that we should look to people of different ages, backgrounds, and identities to inspire change- no one is off the table. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/4/18 12:43pm

Feel Better Burlington offers free yoga to first responders

By Sarah Johnson

Every Saturday from 12 to 1 a unique group gathers in this hot yoga studio in downtown Burlington to sweat out the stress of the week. This group faces a particularly unique set of challenges and stresses through their weeks. Everyone in the room is, or is married to, a first responder. 

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LIFESTYLE 1/17/18 5:46pm

Sumi Yu '15 rises to a new role on NBC’s latest drama “Rise”

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

Sumi Yu '15 plays a recurring role on NBC's new drama Rise – a role she never saw herself playing.

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LIFESTYLE 1/16/18 6:02pm

Smashing the scale: Elon community comes together with a message of self-love

By Jackie Pascale

A strong message of self-love was shared Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the "Southern Smash" events. The message was so strong, in fact, that it literally broke weighing scales into pieces.  

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LIFESTYLE 1/16/18 4:59pm

Bursting the Bubble with Memes and More

By Sarah Johnson

 When faced with snowy weather and dropping temperatures, it is easier than ever to curl up inside the cozy Elon bubble, snuggle in and hibernate for the Winter. But, the chilly weather is not stopping Elon University students from bursting the bubble and trying new things outside of the classroom. 

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LIFESTYLE 1/16/18 4:31pm

Burlington animal shelter helps family find the perfect addition

By Brooke Wivagg

Big plans are underway for the Burlington Animal Shelter in 2018 as the shelter has been in the planning period for a massive expansion and renovation for the past few years.

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LIFESTYLE 1/10/18 8:56pm

Creating a Business One Stroke at a Time

By Diego Pineda

  Junior Lucy White remembers first selling and showcasing her abstract paintings at “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” a mother-daughter event of the Gamma Nu Chapter of Phi Mu during the Fall of 2016. It was not until a mother asked her about the price when she realized the potential her artwork had.

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LIFESTYLE 1/10/18 7:12pm

Elon Eats: Taco Bao reinvents the taco- Asian fusion style

By Sarah Johnson

  Leave your preconceived notions at the doorway. Taco Bao has taken everything you thought you knew about tacos, flipped it upside-down, and served it up on a warm piece of bao. 

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LIFESTYLE 1/10/18 6:25pm

Rushing to Religion: A girl’s journey to finding her independence through community

By Matt Stranzl

When junior Leah Vail decided to rush a sorority during Fake Break of 2016, she felt that there were two categories of girls at Elon that rush: the ones who had always dreamt of joining or the ones­ — like her — who were told to try it out to see how the experience was. She decided to join one, and then the journey began. 

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LIFESTYLE 12/12/17 6:10pm

Female Elon leaders shine as powerful figures in their fields

By Lauren Kukosky

“I asked my dad, ‘Do they let girls do that job,’ and my dad said a very good thing. ‘Well you can be anything you want to be,’” said Connie Book, the next president of Elon University. 

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LIFESTYLE 12/7/17 2:04pm

Alternative study spaces to escape finals week in Belk Library

By Alex Roat

Library study spaces fill up quickly for finals week, but there are alternatives available all over campus for students who are looking for a differenet place to work.

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LIFESTYLE 12/6/17 10:34am

Elon Eats: New restaurant offers "fast food from 50 years ago"

By Sarah Johnson

 3T’s Chicken and Shakes is fast food from 50 years ago, according to manager Travis Leonard.

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LIFESTYLE 12/4/17 10:54pm

Downtown Elon businesses compete in window display contest

By Jackie Pascale

Local Elon businesses are decking their windowsills with lights, tinsel and holiday puns all with the hopes of winning the best window display. 

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LIFESTYLE 12/3/17 11:38pm

Creative students showcase their goods at first Student Made Store

By Amanda Gibson

Friday night, Lakeside turned into a Student Made Store, where students were able to sell their handmade goods ranging from embroidered hats, knit scarves, astrological paintings, to skin care products and personalized journals. 

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LIFESTYLE 12/1/17 7:25pm

Creating a home away from home

By Nica Lasater

 Even before Thanksgiving break began, the residence halls at Elon University were decked with Christmas decorations. Previously, cobwebs, spiders and pumpkins were the main source of ornamentation, but as early as Nov. 1, these scary adornments were replaced by cheerful bows, stockings, snowflakes and garland.

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LIFESTYLE 11/30/17 11:02am

College Cooking: Slow Cooker Series

By Jackie Pascale

With recipes for every autumnal occasion, the slow cooker series has you covered for cold-weather comfort food that is easy to make. 

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LIFESTYLE 11/29/17 12:00pm

Just Weird Enough to Make the Forbes 30 under 30

By Sarah Johnson

For Tony Weaver ’16, as long as you’re pursuing your personal truth, you’re never too weird. You’re just weird enough. 

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