Lifestyle

Bursting the Bubble with Memes and More

 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. 

Burlington animal shelter helps family find the perfect addition

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.

Creating a Business One Stroke at a Time

  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.

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

  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. 

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

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. 

Female Elon leaders shine as powerful figures in their fields

“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. 

Alternative study spaces to escape finals week in Belk Library

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.

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

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

Downtown Elon businesses compete in window display contest

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

Creative students showcase their goods at first Student Made Store

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. 

Creating a home away from home

 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.

College Cooking: Slow Cooker Series

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

Just Weird Enough to Make the Forbes 30 under 30

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

Elon graduate strives for a world without hunger

 Darron Stover bounced around McKinnon Hall earlier this semester, gong and microphone in hand, searching for anyone who was excited to be awake early on a Saturday morning.

Switching skates for books: Elon sophomore's Olympic dreams derailed by health concerns

As she trained for the Olympics, Elon University sophomore Whitney Miller sustained a concussion that changed the track of her athletic dreams forever. The concussion that shattered her hopes of qualifying for the 2014 Winter Olympics came after she fell head first on the ice. She was dropped by her partner in a fluke accident during a run-through for their program, and she suffered a traumatic brain injury.

New studio to bring local businesswoman to Downtown Elon

The empty building on the corner of Williamson Avenue, across from the McEwen building and next to Eleonore’s Hair Design will soon no longer be lacking business. Cynthia Huffines & Associates, an up-and-coming interior design company, is moving in and expected to open their doors on Nov. 29.

Student shares pride and advocacy for her country from miles away

Sophomore Isabel Blanco smiles as she talks, her bubbly laugh filling the crowded common room. The center of attention, Blanco perches on a beanbag with a friend. The Resident Assistant (RA) of the hall begins to speak, outlining health and safety inspection rules. 

New club to shine light on eating disorder treatment and recovery

Maybe you've seen pictures of her latest workout routine or what she had for breakfast on Instagram under the handle @healthy_happy_hannah; or perhaps you've heard her talking about eating disorder recovery on her new YouTube channel. But this year, senior Hannah Durbin has a new initiative: Project Heal Elon. 

Class of 1967 reflects on Elon's changes, similarities fifty years after graduation

When the Class of 1967 graduated from Elon 50 years ago, Elon was still a college, the mascot was a Fighting Christian and Doctor J. Early Danieley was the president. Sandy Bergman Inman, a class of 1967 graduate, had not been back to Elon since her 10th reunion in 1977. Inman said when she stepped on campus for the first time in 40 years, she "could not believe how much it had changed." 

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