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Occupy Wall Street protesters follow tradition

The Wall Street Journal is a journalistic institution. First published in 1889, the same year as Elon's founding, it is one of the nation's most widely-read and well-respected journalistic institutions. But last week, despite the growing number of Occupy Wall Street protesters, the paper offered little coverage, and certainly not front-page real estate, to the thousands who had taken to marching, chanting and carrying signs decrying the financial industry and blaming it for the state of the American economy.

Find a way to create noise, make world take notice

They're mad as hell and they're not going to take it anymore. The protesters that have occupied Wall Street since Sept.

Please put down the device

Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, laptops, iPads and especially smartphones, plague Elon's campus 24/7.

Elon Outdoors plans rafting fall break trip

Water rushing all around you, colors flashing between the swathes of water and people screaming. One of two things could be happening: you are drowning, or you are on the fall break trip with Elon Outdoors. Hopefully you are on the Elon Outdoors' trip in West Virginia.

Steve Jobs: 'You've got a friend in me'

I remember listening to my iPod mini on the bus to junior high every morning, sharing white Apple earbuds with my friend Joe.

Volleyball prepares to host SoCon champs

Last year, the women's volleyball team had to watch as Georgia Southern University celebrated the end of the Phoenix's season while the Eagles advanced in the Southern Conference tournament.

News Briefs - Oct. 12, 2011

SGA reviews GST proposal The General Studies Review committee recently spoke to SGA about the revisions it hopes to make to the GST curriculum, up for a faculty vote Oct.

International Briefs - Oct. 12, 2011

26 killed, 320 injured in Cairo's worst violence since first uprising At least 26 people died and 320 were injured Sunday in Cairo's worst clashes since the Arab Spring uprising.

Dave Barry brings the laughs, coupled with sharp insight

More like a comedian than a college lecturer, Dave Barry peppered his trademark irreverence with simple insights into life, love and the college student experience.

Reelz - Oct. 11, 2011

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/movies/Movies_10.11.mp3 This week, Caitlin and Zach talked about: Disney 3D re-releases The Avengers Trailer Top 5: Real Steel, The Ides of March, Dolphin Tale, Moneyball, 50/50 Opening this weekend: The Thing, Footloose, The Big Year

Caught in the Act

Cuts to Pell Grants will impact students, diversity

A proposed budget cut recently released by U.S. House Republicans will restrict eligibility for Pell Grants, a form of financial aid that provides need-based grants to undergraduate students. Under the plan, the required maximum family income to qualify will be cut in half to $15,000. Although the draft legislation proposes that the maximum Pell Grant award of $5,550 be maintained, Elon students who are currently receiving the grant or prospective students who would rely on the grant will feel the affects of the restricted eligibility. Eleven percent of Elon's student body receives the Pell Grant in some amount, according to Patrick Murphy, the director of financial planning at Elon.

Elon students prepare to Occupy Wall Street

Maggie Castor is hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst. "The chances are slim that one of us would experience something like this, but if I did get Maced on camera, the conversations that it could spark would be worth the pain of being Maced," she said. The Elon University senior is one of a group of students who is planning to caravan to New York City this weekend to participate in Occupy Wall Street, demonstrations centered in the city's Zuccotti Park but quickly popping up in locations around the country.

Elon students travel the world on Uncle Sam's dime

This month, many Elon University students will apply for high-level international scholarship programs sponsored by the federal government.

SURE program's deadline changes to fall semester

The Summer Undergraduate Research Experiences program (SURE) at Elon University assists dozens of students each year by providing stipends to students and faculty collaborating on intensive research projects.

Post-grads, students turn to volunteer work

During the months before and after graduation, the majority of students prepare to enter the job market, attend graduate school or even complete post-graduate internships.

Digitized documents reveal Elon History from student perspective

With the various changes going on at Elon's campus, it is hard to predict what the school may look like within the next few decades.

Monthly babysitting service connects students with faculty, family

The echo of children's laughter is not a common sound on a university campus. But once a month, kids of Elon University faculty and staff are welcome to join in Parents' Night Out, a student-led organization on campus that provides free babysitting. Each event includes a craft, games, a snack and a movie, according to senior Helon Wright, student director of Parents' Night Out.

Homecoming event planned to celebrate conclusion of Ever Elon

The upcoming conclusion of Ever Elon is set to go out with a bang at Rally Elon, an event scheduled during Homecoming to mark the completion of the Uiversity's fundraising campaign. The event, set for 8:15 p.m.

Elon adopts Green Building Policy for future construction

The new Alumni Field House was recently recognized for being LEED Gold certified, a benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high- performance green buildings. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. There are four levels of LEED certification: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. The levels correspond to the number of credits acquired in five green design categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources and indoor environmental quality. The Alumni Field House is 37 percent more energy efficient than a building that meets the standard energy code according to Elaine Durr, Director of Sustainability at Elon University. There are not any specific benefits that accompany the recognition, said Brad Moore, associate director of planning, design and construction management. But LEED-certified buildings are designed and built to be more energy efficient, more water efficient and more durable than typical structures so they are less expensive to operate and maintain. "Research has proven that users of environmentally friendly buildings are happier and more productive than (those in) typical buildings because LEED-certified buildings typically provide more natural light, more views to the exterior and more control of their working environment," Moore said. Lindner Hall was the first LEED-accredited building on Elon's campus.