Elon Archives

	How to Pull Up Your Grades by Summer By Rachel C. Lewis April 17, 2013 - 2:40pm When spring comes, Elon’s campus goes into full swing – even more flowers than usual burst into blossom, students relax around the Commons and it’s easy to get distracted by the millions of events that seem to come from nowhere. But don’t let spring distract you too much. We still have a few weeks to go, and there is something you need to keep in mind: your grades. We’re all guilty of it. Spring hits and suddenly classes and your place on the Dean’s List are the last things on your mind. Even more suddenly, you realize your grades are slipping and you have only a few weeks left until finals. Don’t freak out too much – we have some tips to help you out. READ MORE
	Spring & Summer Wedding Guest Dresses By evalentine April 14, 2013 - 3:00pm As soon as the trees start to flower, your mailbox begins to fill with the inevitable onslaught of wedding invitations. You could set your watch to when you have to start filling up the Saturdays on your calendar in the spring and summer. Weddings are a fun time to celebrate love, family and friends. They are also a great excuse to go shopping and buy a few great dresses to show off your cool style. Here are some up-and-coming trends for this year’s wedding season: Peplum – Embrace this trendy style and your curves with a peplum dress. Find one in a light, bright color, or even one with pretty floral prints. READ MORE
	Augie Wall, '14 By Kyra Gemberling April 11, 2013 - 4:50pm Name: Augie Wall (Full name: George Augustus Wall) Age: 20 Year: Junior Hometown: Brielle, New Jersey Major: Management Minor: Music Relationship Status: Single READ MORE
	Campus Style Blog: Alison Ryncarz By Puja Prakash April 8, 2013 - 3:15pm This week's style blog features Alison Ryncarz, a sophomore whose name might sound familiar to all those who are fashion lovers. Alison founded The Flare, a blog featuring her own looks that she describes as "always evolving," and combining thrift store purchases with designer options- which we can't get enough of! And apparently neither can Elon's campus. The success of the blog is credited to Alison's fun and innovative photographs featuring chic outfits, even earning her a spot on Teen Vogue's online photo sharing site 'Fashion Click'! READ MORE
	The Search is On! By Alessandra Losa April 7, 2013 - 11:30pm Competition is higher than ever and students are more talented than ever before. So how do you find an internship? The first step is to work on your resume and cover letter and make sure your career counselors have looked at them. The next step is to start applying! One way to make internship searching both fun and useful is to start looking into brands you like or companies you would love working for and explore their internship programs. Find out more information and then decide if you want to apply there. Make a list of all of the companies that you think you might want to work for and then just keep a running list of whether or not you have applied and if you have heard back. READ MORE
	Trendsetting with Your Dad’s Old Jeans By Tatum Pederson April 4, 2013 - 5:00pm Pinterest and other social networking sites have offered new ways to dress up your boring jean shorts. I have always found it hard to pick out jean shorts that fit me perfectly, are the right color and wash and will last me a long time before I grow out of them. Thankfully, there are new ideas online that will help you transform your jean shorts into a work of art. READ MORE
	She Wore What? What Guys Really Think About What You’re Wearing By Victoria Dolan April 3, 2013 - 4:00pm It’s Thursday night, and it has been a long week. You’ve taken two tests this week, maybe turned in a paper too. Belk has basically been your home. Most of your meals have consisted of Lakeside’s Freshii food – which you are already sick of. Now you are looking to go out and maybe flirt a little. When you turn to your closet, however, you realize you have nothing to wear (as usual). If you are anything like me, you normally dress for girls. I like to take inspiration from the latest trends. Peplums, pastels, colored jeans and high-low skirts are all up my alley. But we can all agree that what girls like to wear and what guys like to see girls wear are two completely different things. So what should you wear when you are trying to impress a guy?...
	Phil DiTullio, '15 By Victoria Dolan April 1, 2013 - 7:40pm Name: Phil DiTullio Age: 20 Zodiac Sign: Libra Year in school: Sophomore Hometown: Hanover, Mass. Major: Marketing Relationship Status: Single READ MORE
	Hidden Gems: Great Eats in the Burlington Area By kgooch April 1, 2013 - 7:22pm To Elon students, the Burlington area can sometimes seem pretty….dull. It’s an area dominated by chain restaurants, fast-food joints, strip malls, and department stores. However, as a junior with a car, who appreciates a charming atmosphere and just loves food in general, I’ve been able to scope out the area for great eats over the past couple years and have accumulated a list of true gems. READ MORE
	Wardrobe Essentials For Every Spring Break Plan By Sarah Morrison March 20, 2013 - 10:00pm It's that time of year again. Students from coast to coast are anxiously awaiting the day when they can finally trade their books for a day in the sun, fun in the mountains, or a relaxing time at home. No matter the place, you can never be over-prepared for the week-long vacation that is Spring Break. But where to begin? The following guide will start you off in the right direction for all of your vacation needs. Your spring break should be one for the books, so get your suitcases ready! READ MORE