THE EDGE MAGAZINE

Not Who You Expected?

Elon’s chaplains are shattering stereotypes.

Features, PhotographyHallie MilsteinNovember 20, 2020

Leadership: The Lessons We Learned this Semester

Here’s what a sorority president has learned while being a leader during such a challenging time.

FeaturesAmy EllisonNovember 20, 2020covid, 2020, leader, leadership, lesson

Bonny Goods: Your Go-To Shop for Accessories & More

The Elon student-run shop for all of your accessory needs!

FeaturesMadison GilgoNovember 17, 2020shop, jewelry, student, family, entrepreneur, women

Learning to Teach Online

Katie Williams ‘22 talks about her unconventional teaching practicum during COVID-19.

FeaturesSamantha SteinmanNovember 15, 2020covid, teaching, learning, education

North Carolina Makes History, First Democrat Latino Elected to the State House

Ricky Hurtado wins historic race in North Carolina’s 63rd District.

FeaturesGenevieve SmithNovember 14, 2020politics, history, election, latino, state

Difficult Dialogue: Depolarizing Conversations

How to navigate post-election conversations according to Elon Volunteers’ Cate Podell.

FeaturesEmerson WellsNovember 13, 2020politics, volunteer, polarizing, dialogue, difference

Elon Volunteers!: A Way to Get Out and Give Back

We talked with Jo Crump about her experience with Elon Volunteers and what she hopes for the program.

FeaturesMelissa BeckNovember 11, 2020volunteer, spring break, service

COVID Burnout: We Can’t Take it Anymore

Michael Gun ‘23 explains how he recognizes and recovers from burnout.

FeaturesSamantha SteinmanNovember 7, 2020covid, burnout, self care, tired, semester

The ‘Sheroes’ of 2020

A list of five of the most empowering women of the year to give you a little inspiration for the last few weeks of the semester.

FeaturesGenevieve SmithNovember 5, 2020women, feminism, empowerment, hero, shero

Top 10 Animal TikToks to Brighten Your Day

Life is hard right now, but all of the furry friends on Tik Tok are here to help!

FeaturesMadison GilgoNovember 3, 2020tiktok, self care, happy

Finding a Home in Hillel

Zoe Kurtz ‘22 explains how Elon’s Hillel group has impacted her college experience for the better.

FeaturesSamantha SteinmanNovember 1, 2020hillel, jewish, organization

A Message from Alumna Katy Bellotte

Hearing first-hand advice from one of our biggest inspirations? Sign me up! The Edge caught up with aluma and social media influencer Katy Bellotte.

FeaturesGenevieve SmithOctober 31, 2020alumna, social media, influencer, advice, career

Tyree Daye: The Process of Writing Poetry

A conversation with poet Tyree Daye about his writing process, his poems, and his advice for new writers.

FeaturesAmy EllisonOctober 29, 2020poetry, poet, author, book

Yoga: It’s More Than a Workout

Elon Yoga Club’s take on how yoga can go beyond just another way to get in shape.

FeaturesMadison GilgoOctober 27, 2020yoga, health, work out, mental health, exercise, club

Journaling: Why it Actually Works

Chandler Vaughan ‘21 explains how she got into journaling and how it’s helped her unpack the year’s events.

FeaturesSamantha SteinmanOctober 25, 2020journaling, mental health, reflection, pandemic

We Should Talk About It: The Importance of Discussing Uncomfortable Topics to Better Ourselves and Our Community

Learn what happened when The Edge worked closely with the CREDE and how our experience can help the Elon community when it comes to uncomfortable conversations.

FeaturesGenevieve SmithOctober 24, 2020crede, diversity, bias, inclusion, workshop

The New Life of Online Dating

The pandemic has changed our lives in a number of ways, one of which being the way we date—and we have online dating to thank for that.

FeaturesAmy EllisonOctober 22, 2020dating, apps, online

AKPsi: Not Just For Business Majors

Alpha Kappa Psi President, Alex Pirsos ‘21, shares her thoughts about the skills the fraternity can offer to students from all majors.

FeaturesSamantha SteinmanOctober 19, 2020fraternity, business, AKPsi, brother, professional

Everything You Need to Know About Elon’s Sustainability Week

Reducing waste in the middle of a pandemic is tricky, but Elon’s Sustainability Office is here to help!

FeaturesMadison GilgoOctober 18, 2020earth, sustainability, week, event, campus, eco

Voting in College: An Elon Student’s Guide to Voting This Election

With less than a month until the 2020 presidential election, it’s crucial that everyone is informed about their job as a young voter in this country.

FeaturesGenevieve SmithOctober 17, 2020election, politics, voting, elon votes