Arts & Entertainment

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NEWS 2/28/12 4:48pm

Writing encapsulates campus: Elon searches for director to enhance teaching of writing

By Melissa Kansky

Elon University acknowledges that writing runs through all disciplines. The search for a director of writing across the curriculum signifies the institution’s commitment to developing writing, according to Peter Felten, director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and chair of the selection committee.

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NEWS 2/28/12 4:45pm

Going green means more than just saving energy

By The Pendulum

Despite the fact that Elon University's colors have long been maroon and gold, its perpetual efforts toward increased environmental sustainability may soon turn the school colors to an Earth-friendly green. But Elon is not the only campus to embrace the “all things green” mentality. The trend of increased sustainability has been popping up on college campuses across the country, effectively announcing a conscious effort by American youth that Al Gore would be proud of: to accept responsibility for the preservation of our environment. But going green means more than just creating campaigns toward conserving energy and recycling.

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NEWS 2/28/12 4:28pm

New director of campus safety to be named next week; 3 candidates remain

By Mary Kate Brogan

After several months of interviews, phone calls and committee meetings, Gerald Whittington, vice president of Business, Finance and Technology and head of the search committee for a new director of campus safety and police, must pick a candidate for the director position.

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NEWS 2/28/12 4:20pm

Win in Columbia erases softball’s woes

By Adam Lawson

After soggy weather and a two-game losing skid dampened its spirit a week ago, the Elon University softball team will go into the Georgia Tech Buzz Classic in Woodstock, Ga.

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NEWS 2/28/12 4:18pm

Trio of losses to 2-time defending champs not dampening baseball team’s confidence, drive

By Zachary Horner

It is not often that a Southern Conference baseball team gets to play the twice-over defending national champions in a weekend series in just the second week of the season. The Elon Phoenix squandered that opportunity, losing all three games by a combined score 17-3 to the University of South Carolina Feb.

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NEWS 2/28/12 4:17pm

SoCon Tournament Preview: First-round bye crucial to men's tourney hopes

By Zachary Horner

It’s not often that a first-round bye in a tournament of any kind is classified as negative. Elon University men’s basketball head coach Matt Matheny is happy with the bye, but concerned that his team might end up being a little behind their second round opponents in the Southern Conference Basketball Tournament March 2-5 in Asheville. “The bye is an interesting thing,” Matheny said.

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NEWS 2/28/12 4:08pm

US citizens should not face discrimination based on language

By Zachary Horner

English is not the official language of the United States of America. The U.S. of A. is one of the 8 percent of countries in the world that does not have an official language.

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NEWS 2/28/12 3:53pm

Research into issues of body image reflects Lumen Scholar’s experiences

By Katherine Segura

Her size always defined her. As a child, senior Kelly Little, who describes herself as tiny, recognized the limitations body image imposed on individuals, eventually inspiring her Lumen project and collaboration with SPARKS’ annual Love Your Body Week. As part of the week’s activities, Ophira Edut, an activist, author and national body image speaker, enlightened an audience of Elon University students, faculty and staff with information regarding body image and how it expands beyond eating disorders. Edut, author of “Body Outlaws” and co-founder of loveyourbody.com, has made it her personal mission to create a world where women and girls cherish themselves. Little contacted Edut, among other potential speakers, as a way to combine her research with Love Your Body week.

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NEWS 2/28/12 3:51pm

Isenbarger, Hamilton honored by Southern Conference coaches

By Zachary Horner

The Southern Conference announced their 2012 men's basketball postseason awards today, and the Elon Phoenix were well-represented. Sophomore guard Jack Isenbarger was named to the All-Conference Team and freshman guard Austin Hamilton was selected to the All-Freshman Team by the league's coaches. Isenbarger was first on the Phoenix and ninth in the SoCon with 14.1 points per game.

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NEWS 2/28/12 3:50pm

Residence Life reacts to bed bug infestation

By Brittany Lloyd-Jones

Physical Plant and Residence Life cleared a bed bug infestation in less than a week, acting quickly after confirming a case of bed bugs in a Colonnades single. On Feb.

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NEWS 2/28/12 3:48pm

Gay minister sets agenda for achieving greater relational justice

By Grace Elkus

The debate over Amendment One, legislation that recognizes marriage only as a union between man and woman, has sparked conversations regarding marriage equality, social approval and basic human rights.

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NEWS 2/28/12 3:40pm

Spanish Center hosts international holiday celebration

By Rebecca Iannucci

Spanish instructor Ricardo Mendoza Castano paints the face of community member Liliana Cardenas during the Department of Foreign Languages’ celebration of El Carnaval, an international holiday that occurs before Lent.

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NEWS 2/28/12 3:39pm

Elon volunteers target local schools’ need for help

By Natalie Allison

When sophomore Eryn Gorang began riding the BioBus to tutor at Burlington Housing Authority her freshman year, she noticed that no one got off at the Cummings High School stop. Gorang asked the director of BHA’s Leaders in Collaborative Services tutoring program about the school, located in East Burlington.

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NEWS 2/28/12 3:39pm

A talent triumverate: Professors’ passion plays out beyond classroom

By Stephanie Butzer

It seems as though the Phoenix Piano Trio was made for each other. Department of Music professors Meaghan Skogen and Dan Skidmore were new faculty members when colleague Victoria Fischer Faw introduced the idea of making a piano trio.

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NEWS 2/28/12 3:02pm

Determination of budget should include student input

By The Pendulum

Elon students are often given ample opportunities to have their voice heard in regards to campus issues during open forum discussions.

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NEWS 2/28/12 12:21pm

News Briefs - Feb. 29

By Grace Elkus

Sorority hosts Impact Day The Omicron Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host Impact Day: A Day of Service at 9 a.m.

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NEWS 2/28/12 11:00am

Satirical themes float through French Carnaval

By The Pendulum

NICE, FRANCE — Never is there as much confetti as there is during Carnaval. Parents run up to street vendors and buy dozens of euros’ worth of silly string, confetti bags and noisemakers for their children.

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NEWS 2/28/12 10:26am

International Adventures - Feb. 28, 2012

By Katie Moran

http://elonpendulum.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/International_2.28.mp3 Katie Moran and Elizabeth Nerich talk about their study abroad experiences and why you should check out next weeks winter term study abroad fair.

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NEWS 2/28/12 9:45am

First ever Winter Term Fair promotes 2013 study abroad programs

By Katie Moran

The Isabella Cannon International Centre will hold the first ever Winter Term Fair programs for 2013, giving students the opportunity to talk with professors and peers about each of the 25 programs offered for the upcoming Winter Term. [box] WHAT: Winter Term 2013 Study Abroad Fair WHEN: 11:30 a.m.

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NEWS 2/28/12 12:36am

International Briefs - Feb. 29

By Katie Moran

Nelson Mandela released from hospital for stomach issues Nelson Mandela, a former South African president, was released from the hospital Feb.

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