Lifestyle

---

LIFESTYLE 3/12/20 8:19am

Finding community by going Greek at Elon

By Madalyn Howard

As the excitement of 2020 spring recruitment fades, hundreds of Elon women are now weeks into their new member period, counting down the days until their official initiation into the greek community. These new members contribute to the increasing number of enrolled women choosing to join greek life. But with a history of exclusive practices, some remain skeptical that the benefits of sorority life truly extend to the broader community. 

---

LIFESTYLE 3/10/20 8:33am

Activating online success with eSports

By Lauren Singles

A cascade of characters leap over obstacles and evade opponents. They face off against each other, fighting until the last breath. The match ends with one player left standing — it always comes down to the final seconds.

---

LIFESTYLE 3/7/20 7:50am

Trail adds new section close to campus

By Victoria Traxler

A new segment has been added to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail near Guilford County Farm, creating new opportunities for people to connect with North Carolina’s outdoors. The trail is a 10-minute drive from Elon’s campus.

---

LIFESTYLE 3/6/20 8:48am

PASSION PROJECTS: Sculpting a business

By Anna Terry

The motorized spinning of the pottery wheel matches the rhythmic hand motion of junior Thomas Cadman as he molds a chunk of clay into his latest piece of art. According to Cadman, his whole body engages with the process as he works on the piece.

---

LIFESTYLE 3/5/20 7:53am

Elon is bringing the seasons to the stage

By Quinn Corrigan

Spring might be approaching, but all four seasons will be brought to Elon’s McCrary Theatre this weekend.

---

LIFESTYLE 3/3/20 8:23am

Liz Kineke shares the need for religious literacy with Elon community

By Bernice Yong

Former CBS producer Liz Kineke shares her experience in the ‘God Beat’ and explains the need for religious literacy and why it is important in today’s climate.

---

LIFESTYLE 3/1/20 11:09pm

Elon senior leads first men’s leadership for gender equity conference

By Jacob Van Buren

On March 1, students, staff, faculty and community members were able to attend a keynote speech and breakout sessions dedicated to masculinity and male engagement toward gender equity on campus. The event, hosted by the Gender & LGBTQIA Center (GLC), the Interfraternity Council and Student Government Association, is Boles’ common good project — a requirement of all leadership fellows.

---

LIFESTYLE 2/28/20 1:18pm

Take Back the Night event supports survivors

By Emily Prins

Students, faculty, and members of the Elon community gathered for the semi-annual Take Back the Night event on Feb. 27. According to the Gender and LGBTQIA Center’s website, the event is "a student speak-out that is meant to empower and support survivors of gender-based violence.” 

---

LIFESTYLE 2/28/20 9:17am

New food delivery service rolls onto campus

By Miranda Ferrante

Good Uncle, a delivery service founded in Syracuse, NY, is making its way to Elon University in early March. The concept behind the company is not unfamiliar to college students; it’s a meal delivery app in a market already flooded with these services.

---

LIFESTYLE 2/27/20 12:15pm

Trauma-informed yoga promotes a safe space on campus

By Marjorie Anne Foster

From lighting, to set-up to sound, every detail was taken into consideration for the trauma-informed yoga session hosted by Elon’s Gender & LGBTQIA Center (GLC) in the McBride Gathering space on Wednesday night. For Elon University counselor and yoga instructor Allison Agresti, each element of the practice is essential in making sure her clients feel safe and empowered during their yoga practice and lives. 

---

LIFESTYLE 2/25/20 12:26pm

Which area grocery store has the cheapest items for college students?

By Jack Norcross

If you're an Elon student, there is a good chance you often head to the grocery store for snacks, meals or even drinks. With five major grocery stores just a ten-minute drive from campus, Elon is fortunate to have numerous options when it comes to shopping for food.

---

LIFESTYLE 2/24/20 4:15pm

Pilates studio hosts new classes

By Anna Terry

The studio came to life through the work of Campus Recreation & Wellness and the Department of Performing Arts and was inspired by the direct benefits that Pilates provides to dancers.

---

LIFESTYLE 2/21/20 1:08pm

The attempt to diversify greek life on campus

By Quinn Corrigan

In recent years, the National Pan-Hellenic Council developed a larger presence on Elon University’s campus. 

---

LIFESTYLE 2/20/20 12:26pm

Encouraging positive body image through exercise

By Brian Rea

Approximately 80 percent of women and 40 percent of men don't like how they look, according to research by the Melrose Center. 

---

LIFESTYLE 2/20/20 9:15am

Campus demographics diversify as black student enrollment stagnates

By Mackenzie Wilkes

The university has enrolled between 260 and 346, black students a year for roughly two decades. While black student enrollment has remained steady, the number of students of color — which includes both black and other minority students — has increased. 

---

LIFESTYLE 2/17/20 9:35am

A half-century of service makes the Burlington Woman's Club Thrift Shop a local favorite

By Miranda Ferrante

Linda Ware, shop manager at the Burlington Woman’s Club Thrift Shop, is usually smiling behind the register, eager to help her next customer.

---

LIFESTYLE 2/13/20 8:18am

‘We Will Rock You’ combines Queen music and the struggle for individuality

By Leila Jackson

Elon University’s upcoming performance of “We Will Rock You,” guest-directed by Paul Stancato, explores themes of non-conformity and oppression in a dystopian society. By the end of the night, audiences will get to experience a rock concert with all the hits from British pop rock band Queen.

---

LIFESTYLE 2/12/20 12:18pm

Students explore womanhood and femininity in play, opening Valentine’s Day

By Kyra O'Connor

This Valentine’s Day, 22 Elon women will be taking the stage in the production Vagina Monologues, a play by Eve Ensler. Produced by Elon Feminist for Equality Change and Transformation, Vagina Monologues will have showings 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Feb. 14.

---

LIFESTYLE 2/6/20 8:47am

BEST OF: Staff pick - favorite building on campus

By Jack Haley

A first impression is always important. Elon makes a statement with my personal favorite building on campus. Standing across from Belk Library, hiding Loy Commons from the rest of campus, is the Inman Admissions Building. 

---

LIFESTYLE 2/5/20 8:34am

BEST OF: Best late-night food

By Sarah Daly

Open until 3 a.m. on Friday nights and located on campus, Lakeside Dining Hall provides an easy late-night option for students on a meal plan.

---