LIFESTYLE 3/10/26 9:36am

Brenda Dixon-Gottschild dances with Elon students in McCrary Theatre on March 9.

Dance scholar blends dance, activism in McCrary Theatre talk

The Elon community found rhythm in McCrary Theatre as they gathered to hear Brenda Dixon-Gottschild discuss and perform her research on the Africanist presence in American dance. The self-proclaimed “anti-racist” told the audience that while she was reading from her notes, the event would not be a traditional academic presentation. 


SPORTS 3/10/26 8:57am

‘Always willing to learn’: Softball captain’s insight boosts Elon’s performance, morale

Elon softball captain and junior Greta Hessenthaler’s role this season looks a lot different than when she first joined the team in 2023. As their lead-off hitter, it’s her job to read the pitcher and communicate back to her team and coaches what she observes at the plate. Named a captain as a sophomore, Hessenthaler quickly grew into one of the team’s lead voices. She said her understanding of the game makes her a stronger leader. Head coach Kathy Bocock points to Hessenthaler’s loyalty to the team as a characteristic of a good captain. 



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