LIFESTYLE 1/17/25 1:09pm

Cast members rehearse Jan. 12 for "Paradise Lost." At one point in the play, the angels put on their own play for Adam and Eve.

Elon University’s production of ‘Paradise Lost’ navigates free will

Elon University’s winter play, “Paradise Lost,” explores the story of Adam and Eve from Satan’s perspective.  The play is an adaptation of John Milton’s 1667 poem of the same name yet still remains “remarkably relevant,” according to freshman Carter Sindelar who plays Adam. With its theme of free will and interpretations of the characters, Sindelar said he hopes the production gets audience members to be intentional about their actions.


LIFESTYLE 1/15/25 7:59am

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NEWS 1/3/25 5:37pm

Elon University’s sustainable efforts see high price tag

Elon University’s greenhouse gas emissions were 26% lower in the 2023 fiscal year than in 2008 fiscal year in efforts to reach Elon’s goal of becoming fully carbon neutral by 2037, according to Senior Director of Sustainability Elaine Durr. On Oct. 14, 2024, Elon University released its updated Sustainability Draft Master Plan for feedback from the campus community, both online and in group sessions, which will soon be voted on for final approval. Right now, Elon is working off the 2015 Sustainability Master Plan, which outlines becoming fully carbon neutral by 2037. 


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