Kate Riley

Incarceration in America

One of the most controversial but historically integral parts of the criminal justice system and prison industrial complex in America is the practice of capital punishment.

Potential and current educators consider future of public education in North Carolina

This past summer, the North Carolina General Assembly altered the face of public education through various budget cuts, program changes and salary alterations.

Incarceration in America

North Carolina teachers predict future of public education in state

This past summer, the North Carolina General Assembly altered the face of public education through various budget cuts, program changes and salary adjustments.

Educational rights for women remain motionless in Turkey

ISTANBUL — Despite major education initiatives and social reformations since the time of Ataturk, many girls in Turkey still do not receive an education. Mustafa Kemal, now better known as Ataturk, or “Father of Turks,” is credited with founding the modern Republic of Turkey and was the first president of Turkey.

A look at campaign spending: What could you do with $1,664,000,000

Future NC education, economic policies very different under opposing candidates

An election season inevitably brings much debate and discussion, especially with such different candidates to choose from.

At DNC, Clinton boasts need for partnership, not partisanship

The Democratic National Convention continued today in Charlotte with another group of prominent speakers.

First Lady, San Antonio mayor among diverse DNC speakers

Tuesday marked the first official day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.

How to be a kid around North Carolina

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Location: Raleigh Cost: Free Travel time: 1 hour Website  This museum is an elementary school field trip — you’ll feel like a kid again with the numerous hands-on activities.

Niche, specialized publications will survive the print apocalypse

Working for a newspaper, magazine or any type of print medium often brings about negative comments about the state of the print industry.

How to be a great summer intern

Tips brought to you by Ross Wade, Assistant Director of Career Services for the School of Communications 1.

Letter from the Editor of The Edge

It’s odd to think that this year has come and gone so quickly, especially for those of you graduating in just a matter of weeks.

Alamance-Burlington schools push for education reform

The Alamance-Burlington School System provides a public school education to students in and around Alamance County, including many children of faculty and staff members of Elon University.

Obama sparks discussion about rising college costs during UNC speech

If Congress takes no action by the end of June, the interest rates on government-backed Stafford loans will double July 1.

President plans to address UNC crowd

Kassondra Cloos contributed reporting. [box] Follow @elonpendulum and @pendulumlive for the complete live coverage of Obama's speech. [/box] In 2007, Congress passed a law that cut interest rates on popular federal loan programs for low- and middle-income undergraduates in universities across America.

Cost of tuition causes less money for financial aid

$38,460 is an ominous number. This is the total amount, including tuition, fees, room and board for an undergraduate to attend Elon University in the 2012-2013 school year. About 70 percent of Elon students receive some kind of scholarship, whether merit-based, need-based, talent-based or other, according to Patrick Murphy, director of financial planning. Both Murphy and Susan Klopman, vice president of admissions and financial planning, said the reason prices of scholarships aren’t as high is because the cost of tuition at Elon is lower than other similar private institutions.

Letter from the Editor of The Edge

Whenever I pick up any type of print publication, I want to open it up to find stories that I actually want to read and photos that I want to look at.

Students love technology, need to love people too

I love my laptop. I remember the day I got in at the end of my senior year of high school, ready to bring it to college.

Federal government needs to step in on same-sex marriage issue

Americans hear about gay marriage and the controversy that surrounds the issue every day. It’s on the news constantly on a national scale, but we hear about it locally as well.