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Shereen Elgamal

Assistant Professor of Arabic, Shereen Elgamal, immigrated to the United States from Egypt. In celebration of the Muslim holiday, Eid al-Adha, Elgamal shares how Islam is important in her life at Elon.

Eid al-Adha: a holiday to celebrate and educate

10/4/15 9:04pm

Elon University celebrated the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha on Thursday, October 1. While the Elon Muslim community is small, students discuss the importance of the event. Multimedia by Sophia Asmuth, multimedia editor.

'Weird Enough to Work' and bring change

9/30/15 11:49am

Weird Enough Productions founder, Tony Weaver, and members connect their show with race issues seen in America today. In addition to its web series, Weird Enough to Work produces spoken word pieces, offers workshops on media literacy, and gives seminars in public schools. Multimedia by, Sydney Spaulding, multimedia reporter.

With theatre, a lot can happen in 24 hours

9/21/15 12:45pm

From Friday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. to Saturday, September 12 7:30 p.m. students wrote, directed and acted in plays all created within the 24 hours. Multimedia by Sophia Asmuth, multimedia editor.

Race Relations at Elon University

9/9/15 1:56pm

On Tuesday, September 1, The Pendulum attended the panel Community Connections I Race Relations in America. Multimedia by Sydney Spaulding, multimedia reporter.
To view the entire event click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZaE6_mm7AY

First Years Navigate the Organization Fair

9/8/15 4:24pm

The rain didn’t stop students as they eagerly scoured Elon’s annual Organization Fair looking for ways to get involved. The Pendulum spoke with a few First-Year Students to get some fresh perspectives on the seasoned event. Multimedia by Sophia Asmuth, multimedia editor.

Elon gets active with SportsFest 2015

9/2/15 11:12am

Friday, August 28, Over 800 students came out to participate in SportsFest, Elon University’s annual field day event. Multimedia by Sophia Asmuth, Multimedia Editor.

For more multimedia by Sophia visit http://www.elonpendulum.com/search/?q=sophia+asmuth

7/2/15 11:51am

Voices of Elon: Bob Minton

4/30/15 5:33pm

Bob Minton is a first-year student at Elon studying human services and psychology. On campus, Bob writes for ESTV’s sketch comedy show, Elon Tonight. In his spare time, he also enjoys writing poetry. Multimedia by Sydney Spaulding, multimedia staff member.

Elon's 'Dragstravaganza': Stormie Daie brews up some drag

4/29/15 12:26am

Although Raafe-Ahmadd Purnsley graduated from Elon University in 2012, his drag queen persona of Stormie Daie lives on. Multimedia by Sophia Asmuth, The Pendulum multimedia editor.

Bridget Creel: fit fitness into your life

3/15/15 11:06pm

Bridget Creel, otherwise known as “B,” emulates calmness. What’s her secret? Exercise. As a senior, she works for Elon University’s Campus Recreation as a yoga and cyclist instructor. Listen while she reflects back on her time spent motivating others to care for and love their bodies. Multimedia by Sophia Asmuth, Multimedia editor.

Voices of Elon: Kaylyn Brock

3/15/15 3:12pm

Kaylyn Brock is a Watson-Odessey scholar at Elon University. Her experience so far at Elon has been devoted to a BioChemistry major, but she is also dedicated to being active on campus. In this “Voice of Elon” feature, hear how Kaylyn understands diversity on campus and within her own ethnicity. Multimedia by Lauren Duncan, multimedia staff member.

Voices of Elon: Sarah Riley

3/6/15 3:20pm

Originally from Arlington, Virginia, Sarah Riley is a junior studying public health at Elon University. Outside of school she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her dog. Recently, she sat down with us to discuss her views on Elon’s campus. Multimedia by Sawyer Rice, multimedia staff member.

A Year in Review: 2014

3/1/15 1:05pm

This is a glance at the major changes and accomplishments of The Pendulum organization at Elon University during 2014

Created by the Public Relations Team:
Cameron Jackson
Ben Driscoll
Chann Little
Kim Honiball

Voices of Elon: Bethany Beckham

2/25/15 10:44pm

Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Bethany is an ambitious freshman at Elon University. After only one semester on campus, she is the president of the latest all-female a cappella group, Shirley Tempos. Clearly she is passionate about singing, but she sat down with us to share how her voice can impact and unite Elon’s campus. Multimedia by Lauren Duncan, multimedia staff member.

Housing prices should reflect housing quality

2/25/15 12:21am

Despite the differences in Elon University’s on-campus dormitory amenities, prices for all dorms are respectively the same. The Pendulum takes a closer look at the extreme variations between two freshmen living situations: Sloan and the Global Neighborhood. Multimedia by Sophia Asmuth, multimedia editor.

'Let Us Breathe': with frustration comes art

2/10/15 5:56pm

Thursday, Feb. 5, The Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education (CREDE) teamed up with Elon’s National PanHellenic Council and the Black Cultural Society to host an artistic showcase called “Let Us Breathe.” Multimedia by Sophia Asmuth, multimedia editor.

In Memory of Trent Stetler, Elon junior

1/27/15 7:06pm

Elon University junior Trent Stetler committed suicide in January 2015, but his memory lives on through his friends, who helped tell his story. Multimedia by Sophia Asmuth, multimedia editor.

http://www.elonpendulum.com/2015/01/death-elon-junior-leaves-community-clinging-best/

Helicopter Airlift from Elon University 12/8/14

12/8/14 10:37am

A helicopter leaves Elon University Intramural Fields Monday morning around 1:00 a.m. to take first-year student Creel Smith to UNC Hospitals after he fell from a tree behind Alamance Building. Story ongoing. Follow The Pendulum on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/elonpendulum. Video courtesy of John Zimmer

Elon University students on the N.C. Senate Elections

11/4/14 7:58pm

Students at Elon share their thoughts on North Carolina’s tight Senate race that will conclude tonight, November 4. Who is voting? What are they voting for? And what are some of the challenges in today’s politics that matter to them?

Contributors: Kristen Forbes and Sawyer Rice
Editor: Kathryn Jeffords

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