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(09/25/13 2:21pm)
Catapulted by its ambitious construction plans, determined academic initiatives and a revitalized campus and athletics, Elon University has risen through the ranks throughout the past two decades to sit deservedly as the No. 1 regional university of the south, according to U.S. News College Rankings.
(09/11/13 5:28pm)
It’s no secret by now that changes are happening in the North Carolina education system. As part of a sweeping overhaul of public schools across the state, North Carolina teachers have seen their benefits slashed, numbers reduced and a whopping $500 million drained from the public education budget.
(09/01/13 9:10pm)
As the school year starts and the Elon University campus comes to life, The Pendulum begins reporting on a number of local, national and world stories. In each print edition, the opinions section devotes one full page to an editorial topic that expresses The Pendulum’s stance on a topic the editorial board feels important for Elon students to consider. In short, the editorial expresses the opinion of the organization as a whole, not simply one writer.
(08/23/13 6:37pm)
Right now, rising freshmen across the nation are hearing the same college advice from every ex-alum to ever step foot in a dorm: Talk to your professors, get along with your roommate, plan your time well, et cetera.
(05/30/13 1:14am)
We’re all guilty of it. There are things about Elon University we’ve groaned about for four years, but looking back, we actually had it pretty good. Here’s a list of five things you didn’t exactly cherish while you were here, but will definitely appreciate once you graduate.
(05/01/13 12:08pm)
Last Thursday, Jeff Stein, senior adviser to the president, sent out an email containing Elon University’s Board of Trustees’ statement regarding Chick-fil-A’ s presence on campus. The Board explained how Elon’s response to the controversy was to create a 15-member Vendor Policy Study Committee. The Board studied the committee’s findings and considered all stakeholders before coming to a well-thought-out decision. They assured the student body of their pledge to dig deeper into the facts, their respect for human differences and their commitment to understanding different points of view. Their final decision is that Chick-fil-A will remain on our campus.
(04/24/13 9:42pm)
Who doesn’t love a shout-out from @ElonGDIProblems addressing Jesus as “Everyone’s favorite GDI”? There are tons of anonymous Twitter accounts focused on Elon University’s campus culture, and, let’s face it, they’re witty and entertaining and we probably scroll a little slower when a tweet from @ElonConfessions appears on our feed.
(04/22/13 12:27am)
Elon University is hosting the 2013 Southern Conference men's and women's tennis tournaments from Thursday April 18 through the championship matches Sunday April 21. Check back throughout the weekend to keep track of all the action from both the men's and women's tournaments.
(04/11/13 12:30pm)
After news broke of a North Carolina resolution claiming the state can make its own laws regarding the establishment of religion — one that would question the federal government’s authority to decide what is constitutional — email inboxes overflowed with complaints, comment boards became saturated with concerned citizens and watercooler conversations were abuzz.
(03/21/13 12:09pm)
On March 8, the North Carolina Supreme Court made a decision that directly affects Elon University students. According to the ruling, private university campus police in North Carolina are effectively exempt from public records laws that require public records be disclosed in reasonable circumstances. This is a major loophole in the law.
(03/07/13 7:50pm)
A liberal arts education, an integral part of the American collegiate system, helps mold students into well-rounded, globally conscious citizens with a more complex understanding of society’s needs and challenges. Despite the historic relevance of liberal arts curriculums, majors in the humanities and social sciences have been scrutinized in recent months by politicians and school administrations alike.
(03/07/13 4:09pm)
Dear Vendor Policy Committee Members,
(02/27/13 11:50pm)
AUTHOR: DARIEN FLOWERS
(02/21/13 2:17am)
Leadership is about more than dress suits, handshakes, pleasant Twitter accounts and annual holiday parties. It is a responsibility to enrich the minds of a generation, challenge others to consider different perspectives and have the courage to stand up for what you believe in.
(02/09/13 6:46pm)
Elon University prides itself on more than academic excellence. In addition to the lessons we learn inside the elegant brick buildings, students are encouraged to become socially conscious, global citizens.
(02/04/13 3:43pm)
On Dec. 30, 2012, at a concert venue in Atlantic City, N.J., Kanye West made an announcement. He said, “Stop the music for a second. Can we make some noise for my baby mama?”
(12/30/12 2:09am)
Battling another slow start, senior guard Ali Ford pulled the Elon University women’s basketball team within two at the halftime break with back-to-back 3-pointers, but the Phoenix ultimately dropped their second straight game Dec. 29 on the road against East Carolina University, 71-64.
(12/23/12 6:03am)
On a night of much-improved shooting all the way around for the Elon University men's basketball team, a single shot from a player who had been struggling from the field as of late counted the most.
(12/21/12 4:12am)
Senior forward Kelsey Evans has a knack for breaking records when the Elon University women’s basketball team finds itself on the losing end of games.
(12/15/12 8:58pm)
After missing two potentially game-winning free throws in the waning seconds of regulation, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst men's basketball team defeated Elon University 78-73 in extra time Saturday afternoon in the 2012 Hall of Fame Holiday Showcase in Springfield, Mass.