THE EDGE MAGAZINE

The Rise of Quarantined Students

A follow up to the quarantine situation at Elon, and a look inside another student’s experience while in isolation.

FeaturesAmy EllisonOctober 15, 2020covid, quarantine, levels, hotel

One Elon Student Shares Her Experiences with Seasonal Depression

And, everything you need to know as the weather changes

FeaturesMadison GilgoOctober 13, 2020#mentalhealth, depression, health, self help

An Election You Won’t Want to Miss

Cate Podell, a representative of Elon Votes! explains the importance of registering to vote and factors that may discourage students from doing so.

FeaturesSamantha SteinmanOctober 11, 2020vote, election, elonvotes, politics

Growing Up in a Shocking (but Never Surprising) World

The social and political stigmas of our lives don’t have to be another burden to college students. Here’s why.

FeaturesGenevieve SmithOctober 9, 20202020, social media, politics, stress, covid

One Elon Creative and Her Journey to Storytelling

Maddie Mei shares with The Edge her creative journey to self-expression through film.

FeaturesMadison GilgoOctober 7, 2020artist, student, creative, expression, photography, film

What We Need to Hear: The Silver-linings of the Pandemic

While this year has been nothing short of crazy, it’s important to keep a positive mindset during these difficult times.

FeaturesGenevieve SmithOctober 3, 2020covid, pandemic, good, silver lining, positive

Maintaining Sisterhood in the Time of Social Distancing

While staying safe during the pandemic, sorority members struggle and adapt to staying connected with one another through online platforms.

FeaturesAmy EllisonOctober 1, 2020greek life, sorority, pandemic, covid, sisters, sisterhood, virtual, distance

RBG and Her Impact on Elon Students

Ruth Bader Ginsburg may have passed but her legacy is alive among Elon students.

FeaturesMadison GilgoSeptember 29, 2020RBG, memorial, truitt, numen lumen, feminism, judge

The Pink Tax: What You Need to Know About the Tax Targeting Women

Kelley Gosk of Elon EFFECT explains the organization’s perspectives on how the pink tax affects women.

FeaturesSamantha SteinmanSeptember 26, 2020#pink, #feminism, #tax, #money

Hot Topic: We Need to Talk About the West Coast Wildfires

A brief explanation of the wildfires raging through the Pacific Northwest and how Elon students can help aid the cause.

FeaturesGenevieve SmithSeptember 24, 2020wildfire, climate change

Celebrating Yom Kippur in College

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