Elon bucket list
With graduation in about a week, it's a good idea to look back on things you've done in your time here. And if you haven't done everything you need to...hurry up. There's still time.
Run through the sprinklers
You almost have to if you come back from the library late at night. Besides, they're aimed at the paths, so how can you avoid them?
Steal a brick
Rumor has it that they replace missing bricks within the hour. Find out if this is true and get a great memento of your college experience. After all, if you're going to remember anything about Elon it might as well be the bricks.
Survival Bingo
This is one of the best midnight meals at which students get free food, can win lots of dorm necessities and partake in Bingo sayings like B4 ... AND AFTER!
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Walmart at 2 a.m.
Sure it's sketchy, but sometimes you just need a new pair of socks right now.
Talk to Smith Jackson
He's more than a man with two last names and he knows pretty much everything about Elon. If you can find him, strike up a conversation. You might learn something.
Leo's Christmas Party
A fun and classy holiday dinner with one of Elon's most revered figures.
Stay at Elon during a break
What would you do on campus if you had five days totally unsupervised? Stick around over Fall Break with the other dedicated Elon students and see what you miss during school hours.
Elon football games
Go support the Phoenix on a Sunday in the fall and mingle with faculty, staff and Elon community members all cheering for the same team. And if you don't like football, you can watch the little kids sliding down the hill on pizza boxes.
Festivus
An Elon tradition comprising of a giant mud battle. Enough said.
N*W*C
A decidedly politically incorrect look at race relations in our culture. The hilarious show is performed by three men who have experienced it all first hand.
Movie on the Lawn
It's cold, wet, uncomfortable and a great way to squeeze up next to all your friends. Just bring a blanket or several.
Pete's Grill
Not many students know about this restaurant in Gibsonville, but the ones that do always come back. Stop by Pete's for some extremely cheap and extremely delicious Southern food (and don't forget to stay for dessert).
Jump in an Elon fountain
There are two fountains on campus, and the desire to jump in a fountain starts early. Why not get wet? And see if the rumors are true — will you get fined per limb that enters the fountain?
JR's Outlets
All of those signs are true. Especially "MUCHO CHEAPO!!"
Elon's spring show
Jack's Mannequin. Sister Hazel. Lupe Fiasco. Third Eye Blind. What do all these groups have in common? They all played awesome shows in Alumni Gym and are must-sees at Elon.
Late night cook-out runs
The employees there are getting paid to work until 2 a.m. Entertain them by stopping by for milkshakes, corndogs and chicken nuggets.
Take a trip outside the bubble
Downtown Burlington has a really nice park next to the train station. Stop by Zack's Hot Dogs for lunch and then hang out in the city some people never see.
Polar Bear Plunge
Because Lake Mary Nell gets sanitary when it's that cold. Trust me. It's science.
Elonthon
Because what's not fun about standing on your feet listening to Jock Jams for 24 hours? Come on, do it for the kids (just pack some Clif bars, because Big Macs are not the best energy food).
N.C. State Fair
If you can think it, they can fry it.
All-nighter in Club Belk
Get to know the night librarian. Go on a Cook-Out run with classmates. Take a nap on one of the incredibly comfortable couches in the back. And, of course, work on that project due at 8 a.m.
Luminaries
Campus lights up around Christmas time and the festival to kick it all off is a time-honored Elon tradition with a choral performance, hot chocolate and train rides around campus.
Updated May 13, 2010
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