Elon University “Luminosity” festival shines light on LGBTQ+ stories, communities in theater
Over 50 Elon students, across majors, came together to create, produce and perform original student pieces highlighting LGBTQ+ stories and communities.
Over 50 Elon students, across majors, came together to create, produce and perform original student pieces highlighting LGBTQ+ stories and communities.
Burlington’s Paramount Theater held a screening of “Racist Roots: The Film,” a film about North Carolina’s racist history with the death penalty Feb. 16. The film portrayed a series of stories from people who were advocates of ending the death penalty, who have been exonerated and who are currently on North Carolina’s death row. The 25 minute film was made by the Center for Death Penalty Litigation, a non-profit law firm that represents people on death row in North Carolina.
New York Times law journalist Adam Liptak spoke to Elon University about how the Supreme Court has changed during his time covering the institution. The event, hosted by the Liberal Arts Forum, was moderated by Elon Law professor David Levine in McCrary Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Elon University’s Student Union Board will host Alex Moffat as the spring comedian this year. Moffat is best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live” as a cast member during its 42nd season in 2016. He remained a cast member for subsequent seasons and left the NBC sketch comedy show in 2022.
Elon Dance partnered with the CREDE this year to put together this Black History Month Dance Concert called Black in the Theatre, directed by Keisha Wall, professor of dance at Elon. Together, they chose the theme “Black Renaissance” to celebrate Black art. Black in the Theatre has been put on at Elon since 2012 as part of Black History Month, but in 2020 — with Wall as the new director — they held their last in-person performance right before the COVID-19 pandemic placed concerts on pause. In 2021 and 2022, the performance was filmed with dancers wearing masks.
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Comedians Caleb Elliot and Katherine Blanford visited Elon University and performed at McKinnon Hall on Friday for Late Night Laughs. During both performances, the comics used new material.
Communications and Resources Manager Elon University's Gender & LGBTQIA Center sophomore James Hemmingway and CLEAR Manager for the GLC junior Oliver McGowan are coordinating an event inspired by the theme of Valentine's Day. On Feb. 10, they are inviting students on campus to make postcards for faculty and staff that made an impact on their Elon experience, specifically with the GLC from 5 to 7 p.m. in Moseley 206.
Elon University’s department of performing arts is debuting “The Bridges of Madison County” Friday. The emotional love story will run through Sunday at McCrary Theatre in the Center for the Arts.
Elon University School of Law welcomed co-host of “The View” Sunny Hostin on Feb. 9 as part of its Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series. Interim dean of the School of Law Alan Woodlief moderated the conversation, where the three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist spoke on her childhood, early career, social justice, the importance of media and her autobiography, “I Am These Truths.”
Elon News Network sat down for an exclusive interview with Hostin to discuss her career path, her advice to college students and the future of the media industry.
Elon University sophomore Lucas McKeown’s grandfather owns a farm in Mississippi called Thistle Ridge. Decades later, McKeown would found an ever-changing band of the same name. Thistle Ridge Band is a cover band signed to Limelight Records — Elon’s on-campus record company.
After his “chef takeover” with Elon Dining, Kabui headed to El Centro for a food justice dinner and discussion in partnership with the Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education and Elon Sustainability. The event, “A Black Food Odyssey in the American South,” was an in-depth cooking lesson infused with Kabui’s deep knowledge on sustainability, community and humanity. He discussed the deep roots between his community and food and how the principles of health and community wellbeing are deeply intertwined.
The Elon University Interfraternity Council’s annual spring recruitment is taking place this week, through Feb. 12, 2023. Throughout the week, the potential new members attend events to get to know the university’s eight recognized IFC fraternities that participate in formal recruitment: Alpha Epsilon Pi, Beta Theta Pi, Delta Upsilon, Kappa Alpha Order, Sigma Chi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Pi and Zeta Beta Tau.
As part of Black History Month, chef Njathi Kabui visited Elon University on Feb. 7 and hosted a dining takeover at Lakeside Dining Hall. Kabui made a four-course meal and shared the history and significance of the food with Elon students. One dish, called Mwohe, featured boiled millet with vegetables and seasonings.
'In Memoriam' is an immersive installation by media artist Katina Bitsicas that is now on display in Elon University's Arts West Gallery 404 through March 10, 2023. The exhibit showcases personal loss of a loved one through grief and growth.
When Elon University junior Shriya Baru joined Surtal, she hoped to meet new people and explore her Indian culture. Surtal helped Shriya establish connections with others who share similar beliefs. Surtal is Elon’s first Bollywood-fusion dance club and began in the fall of 2021. The club gives members the opportunity to learn about various Indian dance festivals. Members have performed at the Festival of Lights and Luminaries, the Festival of Colors and World Dance Day.
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Burlington Animal Services, located on Stone Quarry Road, is hosting a February adoption event centered around Valentine’s Day from Feb. 4 to 25. Any dog or cat can be adopted for $14.
The classical and jazz crossover artist Willis Delony performed at Elon University for the third time at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 in Whitley Auditorium. For many audience members, this was their first time seeing Delony perform.