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NEWS 10/22/14 3:58pm

‘Frozen’ seeks to change the perception of mental illness

By Casey Brown

This past weekend, Elon University’s Renegade Productions presented “Frozen,” Bryony Lavery’s play that follows the lives of three people — a mother, a serial killer and a psychiatrist — who become intertwined after the disappearance of a young girl. Renegade, an Elon organization for student-written or directed theatrical productions, provides an outlet for all majors to produce, design and perform all forms of theater. The show’s director, senior Cody Schmidt, brought the play to Renegade’s attention after he read the show a year ago. “I was looking for something to direct and stumbled upon the script again,” Schmidt said.

NEWS 10/7/14 3:47pm

'Reckless' combines laughter, discomfort (Review)

By Casey Brown

Hilarious. Absurd. Upping the stakes at every turn. Even these praises don’t do justice to the Elon University Performing Arts Department’s production of “Reckless.” Craig Lucas’ dark comedy uses Christmastime as the backdrop to tragedy, as protagonist Rachel runs away after her husband takes a contract out on her life.

NEWS 10/2/14 1:36am

Autumn activities abound

By Casey Brown

Step outside the ‘Elon bubble’ for fall adventures in NC As fall descends upon North Carolina, there is so much to look forward to besides pumpkin spice lattes.

NEWS 9/18/14 11:00am

Hollywood comes to Haggard

By Casey Brown

Every year, the students in the Elon in Los Angeles program produce a number of film projects, but their work isn’t as well-known back on Elon University’s campus.

NEWS 9/2/14 4:16pm

Variety of new TV series debut this fall

By Casey Brown

With more than 20 new shows premiering this fall, your new guilty pleasure is sure to be among them. Here are some of the highly anticipated series you may want to check out: ‘Red Band Society’ (Sept.

NEWS 4/2/14 5:25pm

'Veronica Mars' movie a satisfying tribute for fans

By Casey Brown

Marshmallows have waited seven years for their favorite teen sleuth, Veronica Mars, to make a comeback. March 14th, thanks to a history-making Kickstarter campaign that raised $5.7 million, the witty, resourceful heroine is back in a satisfying two-hour reunion with all our favorite Neptune residents. The film opens with Veronica (Kristen Bell) 10 years after she left Neptune, interviewing to be a lawyer in New York and dating Stosh Piznarski (Chris Lowell), her one-time college flame.

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LIFESTYLE 11/15/2024 8:02am
Elon’s fall dance concert explores concept of unboxing

Emotions, relationships, pushing past spatial limits, AI, social media and technology — all topics to be “unboxed” in Elon University’s fall dance concert. Elon’s fall dance concert, “UnBoxed,” will feature pieces from professors, student choreographers and guests, all sharing their perspectives on the theme of unboxing something and thinking outside the box. Shows will run at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 and 16, and matinee performances will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 16 and 17 in Roberts Studio Theatre in Scott Studios. Tickets are free with an Elon ID or $15.

LIFESTYLE 11/14/2024 10:40am
Native American Student Association promotes change, community

A primary goal for the Native American Student Association has been to develop more of a long-term relationship between Elon and the Occaneechi Band. However, the first step of this is to educate and unite Indigenous and non-Indigenous students across Elon, which begins with the organization’s meetings. NASA held “Crafting in the Commons” on Nov. 4 in Global Commons, which was one of three planned events to celebrate the month of November as Native American Heritage Month. The organization will host “Soil to Soul: Indigenous Planting” on Nov. 15 from noon to 2 p.m. in Moseley 221.

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