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Summer may bring surges at the pumps

Although gas prices are currently dropping, by the end of the month, the national average is predicted to cost a whopping $4.25 per gallon, according to predictions from the Department of Energy. This news has driven many in the Elon University community to restrict how much they drive and rethink how often they fuel up and even shop for groceries. Ashley Burns, Elon University pre-doctoral fellow and political science instructor, commutes from Durham to Elon everyday, and despite driving a fuel efficient Honda, she said she is beginning to feel the pressure of filling up at the pump. “I fill up my car every Monday and Friday,” said Burns.

SGA passes resolution stating Elon’s opposition to marriage amendment

After much debate last week, the Student Government Association passed a resolution expressing SGA’s opposition to Amendment One  during its regular Senate meeting. The resolution states that Amendment One, which will appear on the North Carolina Primary Election ballot May 8, contradicts Elon University’s discrimination policy by defining marriage as exclusively between one man and one woman and prohibiting legal recognition of all unmarried couples. The April 26 SGA meeting was unusually crowded with Elon students, faculty and community members.

Students create visual art to fight sexual violence

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SPARKS took part in The Clothesline Project, a national program that allows women who have been personally affected by violence to express their emotions by decorating a T-shirt. From April 23-27,  students could pick up supplies to make the shirts from a box in Harden and then drop them off anonymously. In addition to encouraging students outside of SPARKS to participate, SPARKS also encouraged participation in from other  associated organizations, said Kyle Whitaker, a sophomore in SPARKS. “We reached out to local organizations like the Women’s Resource Center in Alamance County,” he said.

Global Neighborhood site plan modified since inception

The Global Neighborhood housing complex, which is scheduled to be completed in two stages by 2014, has been re-designed because of financial concerns and new conceptual ideas. The original site plan consisted of four four-story buildings, each with a common space on the first floor and residence halls on the upper three.

Issues of immigrant rights found only minutes away from Elon

This semester at Elon, through a class in the religious studies department, I had the opportunity to intern with Faith Action International House, a social justice organization located in downtown Greensboro.  I came into this class and the resulting internship expecting to learn a lot, meet new people and take critical looks at what it means to be a Christian in today’s rapidly changing world. What I did not expect was to be confronted with very real injustices that are occurring not just thousands of years ago in the Bible, and not just across the world and in presidential policy debates, but right here in our neighborhood. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) centers are used to hold undocumented immigrants. According to ICE policy, individuals are held based on suspicion of visa violation, illegal entry or unauthorized arrival. The practice of detaining undocumented immigrants in these centers began in the United States in the early 1980s, but was made mandatory by legislation passed in 1996. Historically, these detention camps reach as far back as World War II, when Japanese-Americans and other “suspicious” immigrant groups were forced to relocate during the war. On any given day in the United States, approximately 31,000 non-citizens are held in about 250 immigration detention centers nationwide.

ACC basketball landscape isn't painted blue anymore

The landscape of ACC basketball is starting to look a lot different, and no I’m not talking about Syracuse and Pittsburgh joining the conference.

Possible voter identification law may alter voting process

As May 8 approaches, elections aren’t the only things state officials are worrying about.

Human donor lab attracts students eager to study anatomy

Elon University’s human donor lab, often referred to as the cadaver lab, may give some students chills, but this facility in the basement of McMichael Science Center offers students a unique learning opportunity to explore human anatomy as undergraduates. “The human anatomy lab was a huge factor (in my decision to come to Elon),” said freshman Natalie McCarthy, an exercise science major.

Faculty members to vote on possible changes to first-year core

The General Studies program could be experiencing some new course changes in the near future. Although the proposed changes to the entire General Studies program was voted down Oct.

Infographic: Education improvement in Alamance County

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. Read more on what Alamance County is doing to deal with their lack of funding.

Beijing temple recreates ancient ritual experience

The Temple of Heaven in Beijing reproduces the God of Heaven Praying Ceremony year round for tourists and visitors to experience the ritual of a music and dance tradition. The ceremony was designed to preserve as much of the original atmosphere as possible.

Correspondents' Corner - May 2, 2012

Katherine Wise DAKAR, SENEGAL— I had the opportunity to stay in a village for a week and shadow Tostan, an NGO that works for women’s equality in Senegal.

International Briefs - May 2, 2012

Dutch businesses forbidden to sell cannabis to international tourists Dutch authorities have passed a law that prohibits foreigners from buying cannabis, or marijuana, in the Netherlands.

Discussion with politician illuminates purpose of study abroad

There are moments in life, those irrevocable, implausible and painfully swift moments that change everything.

Unconventional E-Net advertisement reveals hidden talent

It all started when  sophomore Cameron Williams was at cross country camp in the 10th grade. As a breathing exercise, one of his coaches hypnotized the team.

Phoenix football must improve on defense before next season

There was a rather glaring weakness of the Elon University football team last season, the defense.

Sports Jam - April 27, 2012

Zach Horner is joined today with Kyle Maher. They talk football and live blogging!

International Adventures - May 1, 2012

Hungry for some culture? Katie Moran discusses food abroad!

Breathing problems led to death of Elon sophomore

Sophomore Jordan West died early Monday morning after developing difficulty breathing, according to an email from Smith Jackson, vice president and dean of Student Life. His roommates called 911 just before 3 a.m.

The Pendulum is hiring now for the fall semester