Lifestyle

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LIFESTYLE 3/8/23 1:28pm

Alex Moffat headlines Elon University’s Student Union Board spring comedy show

By Lila Robotti

Best known for his run on “Saturday Night Live,” comedian and actor Alex Moffat headlined Elon University’s Student Union Board spring comedy show March 7.

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LIFESTYLE 3/7/23 11:18am

PHOTO GALLERY: 10th Elon Day

By Elon News Network

March 7 marks the 10th annual Elon Day, the largest day of the year for gifts and donations. Alumni, parents, students and the campus community are encouraged to show Elon pride.  

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LIFESTYLE 3/7/23 10:54am

Elon University hosts Indira Turney to talk about factors that contribute to an aging brain

By Anne Thyfault

Indira Turney, a postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University Medical Center, spoke to the Elon community Monday on factors that affect an aging brain. Turney works with the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain in the Department of Neurology at the Columbia University Medical Center. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/3/23 11:05am

Former President of the American Civil Liberties Union Nadine Strossen discusses free speech at Elon University

By Fiona McAllister

Nadine Strossen, former president of the American Civil Liberties Union, spoke at Elon University’s Whitley Auditorium Thursday evening about the prominence of free speech and how it affects her personal life. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/2/23 4:21pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Elon University's 2023 Spring Dance Concert

By Ellis Chandler

Elon University’s Spring Dance Concert features six choreographed pieces by Elon dance faculty in collaboration with students and guest choreographer Ming-Lung Yang from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. The concert is set for March 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. and March 4 and 5 at 2 p.m. in McCrary Theatre.

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LIFESTYLE 3/2/23 11:08am

Non-traditional Elon University nursing student pushes for older aged students to attend university, help others

By Betsy Schlehuber

As soon as  Eric Mulford graduated high school, he received his EMT certification. Shortly after that, he became a firefighter paramedic. Twenty two years later, he decided to attend nursing school at Elon University. Sophomore Mulford is the oldest nursing student in the first cohort at 41 years old and said he feels like a “big brother” to the other students.

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LIFESTYLE 3/1/23 8:07pm

Jewish Studies celebrates a decade at Elon University

By Rachel Holley

Elon University’s Jewish Studies program is marking 10 years on campus. The program was established in the fall of 2012 in order to teach modern Hebrew, raise awareness, and create an environment for Jewish and non-Jewish people alike.

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LIFESTYLE 3/1/23 11:29am

'Rising from the Ashes' panel reminisces on history, structure of Elon University

By Anne Thyfault

McKinnon Hall was filled with laughter, celebration and curiosity last night as three panelists reminisced on their time at Elon and the growth that has occurred. Elon University hosted “Rising from the Ashes: A Century of Innovation,” a panel that acted as one part of a year-long commemoration of the rebuilding of Elon after the 1923 fire. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/1/23 9:10am

Elon University-based artist’s ‘FULLSTOP’ expresses transition, emotions

By Jenna Manderioli

Elon sophomore Jacob Laxton released an original album with his own vocals and songwriting, “FULLSTOP” Feb. 24. Laxton, a producer for Elon’s student-run record label Limelight Records, has been producing music for five years. He found his love for production in making music for others at his high school.

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LIFESTYLE 2/28/23 10:47am

The Gilded Bean Coffee Bar extends Sunday hours for customers

By Naomi Washington

The Gilded Bean Coffee Bar in Downtown Burlington will be open longer on Sundays for customers. The shop used to close at 3 p.m. but now it will stay open until 6 p.m. on Sunday. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/26/23 5:16pm

Renaissance Revived brings Black joy to Elon University community

By Kyra O'Connor

Throughout the conference, attendees were able to attend a keynote presentation by Alex Bohannon ‘17, student-led roundtable discussions and a mocktail hour. The social hour included a photobooth, food and live music performed by the New Orleans Second Line Brass Band Procession.

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LIFESTYLE 2/25/23 9:26pm

Elon University raises $48K during Relay for Life

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Elon University students honored survivors, fighters, caregivers and those who have lost their lives to cancer with the annual event, Relay for Life Friday. For twelve consecutive hours, members of the campus community including fraternities, sororities and service based organizations participated in the event that raised $48,985.14. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/23/23 11:40am

Elon University’s Black Solidarity Day Conference to educate, inspire

By Abigail Hobbs

The ninth annual Black Solidarity Day Conference theme is “The Black Renaissance: Revive, Reclaim, Rejoice,” which student chair Christina Carr said revolves around students’ originality. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/23/23 8:42am

Q&A with Elon University’s 2023 commencement speaker Ashton Newhall '98

By Ellis Chandler

Ashton Newhall ‘98 will deliver the keynote address for the class of 2023 at Elon University’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 19. Elon News Network spoke with Newhall to get a preview of his keynote address. Undergraduate commencement will include two ceremonies in Schar Center. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/22/23 9:59pm

Scholar of Zen Buddhism discusses Zen paintings, poetry at Elon University

By Fiona McAllister

Steven Heine, Florida International University professor of religious studies, spoke at Elon University’s Koury Business Center Wednesday evening about traditional Chinese and Japanese art forms, specifically Zen tones. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/22/23 10:14am

Ladies Lifting educates women on equipment, exercises at Elon University’s Koury Athletic Center

By Anne Thyfault

The annual event, “Ladies Lifting,” is part of “Love Your Body Week,” which aims to create a safe space for all people to learn about their bodies and how they can respect and love them. SPARKS Peer Educators helped  facilitate “Love Your Body Week” alongside Campus Recreation and Wellness. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/21/23 5:07pm

Elon students create university's first LGBTQIA arts festival

By Sarah T. Moore

Senior Jack Morrill first discovered the power in Elon’s LGBTQIA communities as a freshman, after meeting three other LGBTQIA students at Lakeside Dining Hall. Morrill said the group talked throughout the night, staying up until at least 2 a.m. exchanging stories about their lives and identities. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/20/23 8:14am

Elon University’s Experiential Learning and Outdoor Adventures explores nature, builds community

By Ruth Cruz

Elon Challenge has many low-course and high-course activities that engage students in building new relationships. According to the Elon Challenge initiatives, low-course activities help build communication, trust, problem-solving skills and relationships. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/19/23 10:21pm

Elon University Truitt Center Sponsors annual, student-led Ripple Conference

By Anne Thyfault

Students from Elon University and visiting campuses left the three-day Ripple Conference after a weekend of interfaith discussion, speakers, and activities. The annual student-led Ripple Conference was sponsored by the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life and aimed to inspire interfaith students to create leaders within spiritual and religious work. This year was the conference's eighth year and the first fully in-person conference since 2020. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/19/23 3:59pm

Elon University Jazz Ensemble performs on Saturday night, closing out the 2023 Jazz festival

By Noah Goldstein

Elon University's Department of Music presented the closing concert Saturday night in McCrary Theatre for the 2023 Elon University Jazz Festival, which ran Feb. 17 to 18.

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