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NEWS 2/10/16 8:00am

'Light in the Piazza' explores love in Florence, Italy

By Ally Feinsot

After re-watching the original Broadway production of “Light in the Piazza,” Linda Sabo, associate professor of performing arts, was inspired to recreate an overall sense of the theme. Elon University performing arts students put there own twist on the characters but maintain the elements from the original show.

NEWS 2/10/16 7:15am

Belk Library honors Black History month

By Micah Spoerndle

As a crucial part of Elon University’s progression in diversity and growth, the African-Americans who made history cannot be forgotten. Belk Library is commemorating many of these individuals through a display of various African-Americans who were some of the first of their race to attend Elon.

NEWS 2/9/16 10:55pm

Burlington announces rebranding and redevelopment of downtown

By ahale7

"2016 will be remembered as the year the city remade itself," said mayor and Elon University alumnus Ian Baltutis. Tuesday night, set on the backdrop of the historic Paramount Theater, The Burlington Downtown Corporation Board of Directors and Brand Development Team at Greensboro-based Bouvier Kelly announced their plans to both rebrand and revitalize downtown Burlington.

NEWS 2/9/16 9:52pm

Elon students celebrate Mardi Gras

By Michael Somerby

To many, the legendary festival held annually in New Orleans defines Mardi Gras. The celebration originally served a distinct religious purpose, one with far purer purposes than those adopted by the bead-strewn revelers seen every February in the streets of The Big Easy.

NEWS 2/8/16 1:47pm

Chocolate for a Cause

By chartshorn

It may be February, but this Saturday was the 6th annual Christmas Cheer Chocolate Festival held in the Holly Hill Mall in Burlington. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ow-D7OpiwU&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] "Christmas cheer is a charitable 501 C nonprofit that has been helping children for more than 80 years in our community,"

NEWS 2/8/16 11:27am

Downtown Burlington merchant celebrates Mardi Gras

By cbohle

Purple, green and gold cupcakes and beads means Fat Tuesday is on its way. But for one store on East Front street, it also meant ample foot traffic in downtown Burlington. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWqM4079r48&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315]

NEWS 2/8/16 11:23am

New Burlington police officer seeks to build trust, mentorships

By mstutz

In the current climate where the word "police," has countless connotations, one man said he is trying to break down negative stereotypes without compromising his mission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyJ8rumC8uI Curry Hall, 25, has wanted to go in law enforcement ever since he was little. "I always liked to look at cops and say I wanna be like that," he said. Late last month he got his wish.

SPORTS 2/5/16 12:12pm

Men's basketball stomps on winless Blue Hens, 83-56

By Alex Simon

The Elon University men’s basketball team did what it should do, beating the winless-in-conference University of Delaware 83-56 Thursday night in Colonial Athletic Association play. The Blue Hens (5-17 overall, 0-11 CAA) struggled mightily in the first half, scoring just 11 points on 5-23 shooting.

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LIFESTYLE 12/20/2025 12:34pm
La clínica de atención médica local ofrece una ayuda vital a los residentes sin seguro del condado de Alamance

Valerie Epperson, residente del condado de Alamance, afirmó que no cree que estaría viva si no fuera por la Clínica Open Door del condado de Alamance, una clínica que brinda atención médica gratuita a personas sin seguro médico. “Cuando empecé a ir a la clínica, mi diabetes estaba descontrolada y comía lo que quería. Simplemente no me importaba”, dijo Epperson. “Cuando tienes a alguien que te ayuda, te mantiene alerta y te recuerda constantemente: ‘Tienes que hacer esto. Tienes que dejar de hacer aquello’”.

LIFESTYLE 12/20/2025 12:27pm
Local healthcare clinic provides lifeline to uninsured Alamance County residents

Alamance County resident Valerie Epperson said she doesn’t think she would be alive right now if it were not for the Open Door Clinic of Alamance County, a clinic that provides free healthcare to people who do not have insurance. “When I first started, my diabetes were out of control, and I was just eating anything I wanted. It’s like, I just didn’t care,” Epperson said. “When you have someone there to help you, it keeps your mind open all the time about, ‘Hey, you need to do this. You need to stop doing this.’”

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