THE EDGE MAGAZINE

In college, life looks a little different than how it was growing up, but what about celebrating religious holidays?

FeaturesMadison GilgoSeptember 22, 2020jewish, holiday, #hillel, #chabad

I’m Graduating… Now What?

As seniors settle into their final year at Elon, they should take advantage of all of the preparatory programs offered around campus.

FeaturesSamantha SteinmanSeptember 20, 2020graduation, resources, job, social media

The Power of Hearing "No"

Here’s why it’s crucial to get back up after a difficult moment and how one campus organization is here to help struggling students gain the confidence to persevere through failure.

FeaturesGenevieve SmithSeptember 19, 2020no, self-care, phoenix flops, failure

How COVID Has Exacerbated the College Bathroom Experience

Just another thing to adapt to in the “going to college in a pandemic” life. Names in the article have been changed for privacy.

FeaturesAmy EllisonSeptember 18, 2020covid, dorm, hall, bathroom, health

The New Faces of Leadership

As we prepare for the new election, many are hungry for more female representation in office.

FeaturesMelissa BeckSeptember 16, 2020women, politics, research, leadership

Feeling Isolated as a First-Year? You’re Not Alone

Adjusting to college is already hard enough but adjusting during a pandemic is even harder. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, chances are everyone else is too.

FeaturesMadison GilgoSeptember 15, 2020quarantine, covid, first-years, freshmen

Tips from a Personal Trainer: How to Stay Physically (and Mentally) Healthy While at Home

Personal Trainer and Elon student, Maddie Wilkerson gives advice on how to boost your physical and mental health without having to leave your home.

FeaturesSara FazliSeptember 14, 2020health, quarantine, pandemic, trainer, mental health

Small Business Spotlight: All That Jas

Learn about how you can support Elon’s small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FeaturesSamantha SteinmanSeptember 12, 2020store, all that jas, covid

Learning How to Learn in a Pandemic

Remember when we used to go to class without masks on? Yeah, us neither.

FeaturesAmy EllisonSeptember 11, 2020class, covid, coronavirus, professors, students, school

Authentically Elon: The Elon Alum Behind the Authentically Alamance Farmers’ Market Network

Jacque Anderson discusses the Authentically Alamance Farmers’ Market Network and remaining in Alamance after graduation.

FeaturesEmerson WellsSeptember 10, 2020market, alamance, alumni, farmers market, pandemic

The Importance of Grit

Angela Duckworth’s book “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” is even more relevant now than ever as we remind ourselves the importance of moving forward.

FeaturesMelissa BeckSeptember 9, 2020grit, book

Good Uncle: Homemade Food Away from Home

Calista Connors, Elon’s Campus Revenue Lead for the food delivery app, Good Uncle, discusses the company that’s revolutionizing the college food scene.

FeaturesSara FazliSeptember 7, 2020food, Good Uncle

Who is Louis DeJoy, and What Does He Have to do with Elon?

As DeJoy makes significant changes to the United States Postal Service, Elon students and alumni push to have him removed from the university’s Board of Trustees.

FeaturesSamantha SteinmanSeptember 6, 2020Louis DeJoy, Trustee, President Book, USPS, politics

What Life is Like as a Quarantined College Student

An inside look at life in quarantine at Elon, and why you shouldn’t be afraid of it.

FeaturesAmy EllisonSeptember 4, 2020quarantine, covid, student, tik tok

Spreading Unconditional Love: The Mission Trip to Mobile, Alabama

A group of high-schoolers travel to Alabama to repair houses and work to bring themselves and the community together.

FeaturesMelissa BeckSeptember 2, 2020alabama, high school, connecticut, mission, community service

On-Campus "Parents" Keep Students Close... but Not Too Close

How RAs are using creativity to foster bonding on campus amid COVID-19. Disclaimer: All RA’s names have been changed for anonymity.

FeaturesSara FazliAugust 31, 2020RA, Campus, Covid

An Elon Dance Major Shares Her New Obsession With Old Style Mail

Feeling a lot of emotions right now? Try this dancer’s method of writing and sending letters to process your emotions. We won’t deny, this old-school communication works.