Emma Luckman

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NEWS 10/29/25 1:11pm

Released hostage discusses future for Jewish community

By Emma Luckman

The darkness of the past and the promise of the future were shared to more than 220 attendees in Turner Theater as released hostage Moran Stela Yanai shared the story of her 54 days held captive by Hamas with the audience. All the seats in Turner Theater were filled with the students, alumni and community members who came to listen to Yanai’s story. “Every challenge a person faces is not meant to break him or her, but to reveal the strength that was hidden within that person,” Yanai said. 

LIFESTYLE 10/25/25 9:49pm

Altamahaw Ossipee Civitan Club hosts Halloween Hoot-on-the-Farm

By Emma Luckman

The Altamahaw Ossipee Civitan Club hosted Halloween Hoot-on-the-Farm, an event that was specifically created for people with autism and their families on Oct. 25 at Buttermilk Creek Farm. Attendees experienced horseback riding, face painting, pumpkin decorating and live music. According to Steve Smith, the owner of Buttermilk Creek Farm, being one of the few events made for persons with autism, it is a “no-judgment zone” of different characteristics individuals may have. “The parents tell us it's like their state fair,” Smith said. “The kids get to come and have a great time without people staring at them.” 

LIFESTYLE 10/11/25 4:11pm

Elon7amTailgate kicks off Elon University's Homecoming game festivities

By Emma Luckman

At 7 a.m. Oct. 11 most people are in bed, but for the Elon7amTailgate, their day has already started. Originally beginning about 12 years ago, the tailgate started after Elon University's Athletics Advisory Board had a vision of building an event to create a culture and a more dynamic fan base. Four members of the board, David Oakley, Mike Cross, David Rich and Brian Martindale, took this idea and ran with it, according to Oakley, one of the creators.

LIFESTYLE 9/12/25 7:15pm

Elon University Truitt Center destroys annual sand mandala

By Emma Luckman

The Sacred Space in Numen Lumen was filled with members of the Elon community and beyond as Tibetan Buddhist monks Geshe Sangpo and Geshe Tenzin from the Kadampa Center pushed the vibrant sand of the Green Tara sand mandala into the middle of a table to represent that nothing is permanent. Hillary Zaken, Director of Multifaith Programming and Engagement at Elon University, said starting the year off with a strong symbol of peace within the sacred space, is essential to harmonious academics. “The beginning of the year is hectic,” Zaken said. “Everyone's coming in from all kinds of different places. "

LIFESTYLE 9/5/25 8:17pm

Elon University students paint, plant at Community Garden

By Emma Luckman

Sustainability-focused student organizations including the Garden Club, Student Sierra Coalition, an organization that focuses on environmental conservation, and Elon’s environmental fraternity, Kappa Alpha Omicron, worked with the Office of Sustainabilitygathered at Elon University’s Community Garden to paint pots and plant succulents at Planting for the Planet on Sept. 5. The event provided attendees with a way to meet new people, connect with nature and learn about climate change. “The planet is getting warmer,” Associate Director of Sustainability for Education and Outreach Kelly Harer said. ”What we do in the Office of Sustainability is bring people together because it can be really scary.”

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LIFESTYLE 03/20/2026 9:00am
Elon University staff member pursues chaplaincy through Duke Divinity School

Kenneth Brown Jr., assistant director of first-generation student support services at Elon University, is continuing his journey toward becoming a chaplain. Though Brown can’t pinpoint the specific moment he decided to become a chaplain, he said the discovery of this passion was more like pulling the strings from various areas of his life together as he explored what made him “come alive.”

NEWS 03/19/2026 3:13pm
Primary elections bring changes to NC statehouse

The North Carolina primary elections have altered what the statehouse may look like in November. North Carolina, Wilmington, Aaron King said incumbents usually have an advantage when running for office because of name recognition, a record of accomplishments and organization. King said challengers are able to campaign as an outsider against an incumbent and explain to voters how the incumbent is failing them. Eight incumbent state lawmakers lost their primaries March 3, three Democrats and five Republicans.

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