Arts & Entertainment

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NEWS 4/19/16 1:25pm

A walk against victim blaming

By Allie Dietz

More than 23.6 million people in the United States are sexual assault and rape survivors, according to the Joyful Heart Foundation. The month of April is also Sexual Assault Awareness Month and both Elon University and EFFECT dedicated the week of April 10 as their third annual Support Survivors week. The week is designed to both imagine a campus free of sexual assault, as well as to show our alliance with victims of sexual violence,” Said Shay Freidman, member of EFFECT and Elon first year.

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NEWS 4/19/16 1:19pm

BlipMe helps users find friends by location sharing

By Kayla Hoey

Everyone has that one friend who goes off the grid every now and again, or doesn’t answer their phone very often, or wanders off after a night out.

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NEWS 4/19/16 10:18am

How a contested convention would run

By The Pendulum

GOP candidates require 1,237 delegate votes to win the national convention, and right now Donald Trump is in the lead, trailed closely by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). If Trump fails to reach the majority number to secure his nomination before the July convention, there’s a possible opportunity for delegates to vote for another nominee on the floor, prompting a contested convention. With the 2016 GOP convention just three months away, Trump, Cruz and Kasich are candidates to watch out for.

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NEWS 4/18/16 2:00am

Elon organization looks for approval on bathroom petition proposal

By Cdelprete

When Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 2, organizations around the state voiced their displeasure with the bill.

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NEWS 4/17/16 4:54pm

SGA drafting resolution to HB2

By Tommy Hamzik

Elon University's SGA is drafting a resolution to the highly controversial House Bill 2, according to Executive President Kyle Porro.

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NEWS 4/17/16 3:45pm

Elon Community Church embraces its evolution at 125th anniversary

By Micah Spoerndle

The Elon Community Church’s 125th anniversary will be this Tuesday April 19, and it celebrated this milestone at its 10:30 am worship service the Sunday before. This United Church of Christ (UCC) was chartered in 1891, a few years after Elon College's founding.

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NEWS 4/17/16 9:00am

Be open to using your resources

By Tim Melton

It seems hard to believe, but we’re already approaching the end of spring semester. While the yearning dreams of summer may already be fresh in our minds, it’s time once again for the annual onslaught of exams and final projects.

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SPORTS 4/16/16 9:44pm

Hall pitches out of jam to lead baseball over Towson Saturday

By Alex Simon

All season long, Elon University baseball head coach Mike Kennedy has trusted junior pitcher Chris Hall to finish games. When Hall loaded the bases with no outs in the ninth and Elon leading by two, he did not flinch. “The great thing about Hall is he shows little emotion,” said assistant coach Robbie Huffstetler.

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SPORTS 4/16/16 9:29pm

Football finishes 2nd of 3 spring scrimmages Saturday morning

By Alex Simon

The defense shone bright at the Elon University football team’s second scrimmage of the spring Saturday morning, stepping up with two interceptions and a dozen tackles for losses. “The biggest thing with the defense today was the big plays, the negative plays,” said head coach Rich Skrosky.

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SPORTS 4/16/16 2:41pm

Guba's walk-off caps off 4-run, 2-out rally to beat Towson

By Jordan Spritzer

Senior Brett Guba went from zero to hero. After striking out while representing the tying run in the bottom of the 8th, Guba capped off a 4-run ninth inning with a walk-off, 2-RBI single in the Elon University baseball team’s 9-8 victory over Towson University April 15 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play. “I just had to buckle down and battle, try to get a ball in play and give us a chance,” Guba said.

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NEWS 4/15/16 4:30pm

Letter to the Editor: Chaplains welcoming, supportive of all religions

By Jan Fuller

Editor's note: This is a response to a letter to the editor that ran in the April 13 edition of The Pendulum. It is always good to see alumni invested in campus religious life.

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NEWS 4/15/16 4:23pm

Letter to the Editor: Religious diversity needs to include Christianity

 

My husband and I are both graduates of Elon University. His class celebrated their 25th reunion this year.

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NEWS 4/15/16 9:38am

Do not allow fall classes to ruin your spring

By Jessica Rapfogel

            Besides the few who truly mastered the four-year plan in Elon 101, April is known for more than just its showers. It’s one of the few times of the year when we log into OnTrack and actually look at “Degree Audit.” We grab a notebook and jot down the next courses to take and what sections and teachers are being offered.

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NEWS 4/15/16 9:36am

Research can fulfill more than just a requirement

 

Elon is known for the vast amounts of opportunities for learning and growth that it gives to its students.

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NEWS 4/15/16 9:35am

The power of intentional kindness

By Courtney Campbell

Almost every day I wear a piece of ceramic jewelry around my neck: a yellow flower with the inscription “Be Kind.” It reminds me of the power of intentional kindness, which is one of the driving motivational factors in my daily life.

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NEWS 4/14/16 8:09pm

From Family Business to million dollar corporation, entrepreneur Louis DeJoy shares his success story

By Mackenzie Dunn

Originating from humble beginnings, entrepreneur Louis DeJoy spoke to an audience of eager business students and faculty at a discussion on management and business savvy Wednesday.

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NEWS 4/14/16 5:15pm

Study tips for the final stretch

By Selina Guevara

It's easy to get overwhelmed at the end of the semester by the amount of work still left to do before summer.

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NEWS 4/14/16 1:56pm

The impact of construction on Elon's environment

By Cdelprete

As you enter Elon University's campus from Williamson Avenue, it's hard to miss the construction site that will eventually become the new School of Communications.

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NEWS 4/14/16 8:09am

More than just an Uber driver

By Gary Grumbach

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NEWS 4/13/16 10:55pm

Safe spaces, gun control at height of Elon Politics Forum debate

By Tommy Hamzik

There wasn't any name-calling or personal attacks, but rather spirited, educational discussion at the Elon Political Debate hosted by the Elon Politics Forum on Wednesday night. College Democrats, College Republicans and Young Americans for Liberty sparred over issues such as safe spaces on college campuses, the Second Amendment and even the nomination process for the open Supreme Court seat. Two representatives from each organization debated topics like climate change and United States' involvement in international affairs while also answering audience questions in a packed McBride Gathering Space at Numen Lumen Pavilion.  The question of safe spaces on college campuses, which has drawn national attention especially after protests at the University of Missouri in the fall, started off the debate. Both Young Americans for Liberty and College Republicans questioned safe spaces' infringement on free speech, while College Democrats advocated for their benefits. "The most interesting thing about safe spaces is how unsafe they make people feel who aren't a part of them," said senior Trevor Schramn of College Republicans. Junior Matt Snow of Young Americans for Liberty said the current generation of college students is changing, specifically their psychology and their physical brain structure, "due to the unability to cope with the real world." He worried about changing language and words' meaning to make people feel more welcome. "The problem with safe spaces is they work to take away free speech and prevent us from dealing with life how it is," Snow said.

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