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NEWS 4/11/12 10:02am

Steps in the right direction

By Rebecca Wickel

McKinnon Hall is packed. The beats are strong and the crowd is loud. This is the Panhellenic Conference Step Show, and it is where unity will be born April 27. The National Panhellenic Council fraternity Phi Beta Sigma joins members of the Panhellenic Conference each year in a step show designed to foster strong collegiate Greek relationships. [box]2nd Annual Panhellenic Conference Step Show When: April 27 Where: McKinnon Hall[/box] “Every time we have a Greek summit, they want us to build relationships with other councils,” said senior Phi Beta Sigma member Lamar Lee.

NEWS 4/10/12 8:23pm

The value of face-to-face communication

By Mary Kate Brogan

This week, I realized that most people don’t have an opinion (or have much to say) on an issue unless you put them in a spot where they really have to think about it and come up with an answer. Case in point: I was in Raleigh this weekend at my aunt and uncle’s house when my editor alerted me to the fact that I did not have any student input on the issue of construction on campus, and because The Pendulum is a student newspaper, student input is necessary, if not vital.

NEWS 4/10/12 7:19am

Elon's increase in donations follows national trend

By Kristen Olsen

Elon University's accumulation of annual donations are continuing to increase and are expected to meet the national average, which is currently 8.2 percent of the alumni community. According to a recent article in USA Today, donations have increased in recent years because of the decrease of government funding due to budget cuts.

NEWS 4/10/12 6:19am

Cost of tuition causes less money for financial aid

By Kate Riley

$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.

NEWS 4/9/12 10:32pm

Building each corner at a time

By Mary Kate Brogan

As campus develops, one piece needs to be complete before construction on another can begin. With the beginning of construction on Hunt Softball Field at the end of this month, there are now seven projects underway or scheduled to begin in the next several months.

NEWS 4/9/12 9:30pm

Student dining options undervalued in comparison to community needs

By The Pendulum

“The meal plan options here are way too expensive.” “Late night McEwen should be open every night, not just weekends.” “Wait, there’s no more killer cookies?” These are just a few comments about Elon University’s on-campus dining options that can be frequently overheard from Colonnades to Harden and McEwen to Moseley.

NEWS 4/9/12 9:21pm

Season-ending surgery in 2011 adds adventure to sophomore pitcher's college baseball career

By Adam Lawson

There’s a man athletes all over the country want nothing to do with. His acquaintance is made out of necessity, not desire and his name alone sends shivers to those active in sport. His name is Dr. James Andrews, and Elon University pitcher Jim Stokes knows him all too well. Stokes was warming up in anticipation for his sophomore season on the diamond 14 months ago when things turned south.

NEWS 4/9/12 9:01pm

Numerous miscues plague baseball at end of road swing

By Adam Lawson

For every positive moment on the diamond last week, there were many negatives for the Elon University baseball team. There was the injury to center fielder Niko Fraser at North Carolina April 4, a probable concussion which kept him out for the Furman series and has his status unknown for the upcoming week. There was disaster on the mound.

NEWS 4/9/12 8:57pm

Senegal rejoices for new president

By Katherine Wise

Macky Sall defeated Abdoulaye Wade in the second round of presidential elections in Senegal March 25, and took office as the fourth Senegalese president April 2. The 2012 elections have been marked with strong opposition to the now former president, Abdoulaye Wade.

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NEWS 02/23/2026 1:55pm
Mebane City Council to expand offices, parking for staff

The Mebane City Council purchased a dentist's office and parking lot for $325,000 in a unanimous vote. The property is located across from the City Hall. North Carolina requires local governments to keep a minimum reserve — called a fund balance — equal to 8% of their annual general expenses.

NEWS 02/23/2026 9:58am
School of Education classrooms, offices move as Mooney renovations progress

Renovations to Elon University’s Mooney Building are in progress after it closed at the beginning of Winter Term. The building’s closure was announced Jan. 8 and renovations officially began Jan. 14. All upgrades are expected to be finished by the end of summer in time for the fall semester.

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