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Mind the Gap: Administration aims to increase study abroad participation

"Why did you not study abroad?" This is a question that is being asked by many members of administration of the students who have not done either a winter term or semester abroad during their four years at Elon University. The first point of the Elon Commitment is "an unprecedented university commitment to diversity and global engagement." The administration is aiming for 100 percent of students to have the opportunity to travel abroad during their studies and experience life immersed in a new culture. "We all believe study abroad is very valuable," said Woody Pelton, dean of international programs and director of the Isabella Cannon International Centre.

Despite El Centro's success, demand for more language centers is low

Every weekday at Elon, Carlton 114 is buzzing with people speaking Spanish. El Centro de Espanol, Elon's only language center, serves as both a home for native Spanish speakers at the university and a place for students of the language to come and practice their conversational skills and learn about Hispanic culture. When El Centro was established 13 years ago, Elon students weren't required to take a foreign language.

Financial model restructured on yearly basis

A number of liberal arts colleges across the nation are being forced to reconsider their financial models because of the increasing amount of money universities spend per student, according to a recent report from Inside Higher Ed. Although Elon is considered one of the nation's "Best Value" institutions, it too must constantly revise its financial model in order to ensure long-term sustainability, according to Gerald Whittington, vice president of business, finance and technology. "We rethink our financial model every year," Whittington said.

Changes in Elon application for admission intended to narrow search for prospective global citizens

The Elon University admissions application is getting an update, changes ranging from different essay questions to new scholarships and gap semester programs. "We are deliberate as ever in trying to get to know our applicants," said Greg Zaiser, dean of admissions.

Elon addresses shortage of math, science educators with new master's programs

Elon University officials hope to start a new master's program for science and math education in December 2013, according to David Cooper, dean of the School of Education. The new program is still in the beginning phases of development and Cooper said he thinks a comprehensive proposal will be ready for review by the end of this semester.

News Briefs - Oct. 25

Veteran's Day care package drive Beginning Nov. 1, T.E.A.M. (Together Elon Athletes and Military) Hero will collect donations for a care package drive to conclude on Nov.

Mental health issues increase among college students

Colleges across the country have seen increasing instances of mental health issues and psychological problems on their campuses.

Working with what you've got

'Believe in the struggle,' there's really no alternative

As college students, we see no end to the constant, conflicting messages that make us question whether our personal lives are important or frivolous. There's no better time than the present.

Time for a change

Elon University football coach Jason Swepson’s a nice guy. A good interview. He glad-hands the old-timers as he walks into the weekly football luncheon on Monday afternoons at the Best Western Plus on Huffman Mill Road.

Topics - Oct. 25, 2011

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/opinions/topics_10.24.mp3 Guest Caitlin O'Donnell stops by to chat with Rachel about the DREAM Act in California and counter-productive immigration legislation in other parts of the country.

Reelz - Oct. 25, 2011

Play the episode Zach and Caitlin welcome Chris Bosak, the executive producer of The Swing, to the podcast this week to discuss the box office top five and new releases for this weekend, including: Paranormal Activity 3 Reel Steal Footloose The Three Musketeers The Ides of March Puss in Boots In Time The Rum Diary Anonymous 

Update on potential internship stipends

After writing my article about the stipends Elon University’s School of Law provides for students doing summer internships, I learned more from law student Jason Senges about how the program works and am excited to share this information on The Pendulum blog.  The Public Interest Law Society (PILS) stipend only goes to a student that is doing public interest work.  Last year’s recipients worked in a public defender’s office and with Guardian and Litern.  The stipends for the Leadership Fellows benefit non-profit and public interest practices by enabling them to have interns work for them because the interns can work for free.  As Senges explained, had it not been for the stipend, he would not have been able to work for the entirety of the summer.  The stipends are a way the law students can give back to the communities, according to Senges.

Woods of Terror horrifies

Haunted rides and houses, from the mild to the downright terrorizing are found in many cities and all regions of the country.

Turnovers spoil Homecoming for Elon football

He's said it before, he said it after the team's loss on Homecoming Saturday and he'll likely say it again. "Same old same old," head coach Jason Swepson said.

Written in Ink

White trash, thug, biker. These terms and more have been used for decades to describe people with tattoos and extravagant piercings.  But those days are gone and a new era is coming into dominance.

New organization aims to help students maintain a healthy lifestyle

Rachel Amato has never had it easy when it comes to food options. The Elon University junior is a vegetarian, lactose intolerant and has acid reflux. She is also the founder of Eat Right Elon, a new organization on campus that aims to help college students who are vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerant, gluten free, or have acid reflux. "This organization was like an outlet, and a way for me to deal with these issues and share and discuss my problems with other students and the problems they may have with finding healthy and nutritious foods on campus," Amato said. According to Jeff Milroy, advisor of Eat Right Elon and adjunct professor of health and human performance. "It's an additional resource to increase awareness of your nutritional intake during your college years." Eat Right Elon looks to serve as a resource for people like Amato so they will not have issues finding dining options.

Sports Jam - Oct. 20, 2011

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/sports/Sports_10.20.mp3 This week, Justin and Zach talk Elon football, the quarterback Tim Tebow's big start with the Denver Broncos, among other NFL topics, and the World Series.

Amuse Yourself - Oct. 19, 2011

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/a_e/A_E_10.19.mp3 This week, Lauren discusses upcoming events around campus, like the "Fat-talk Free" denim drive and the Choreography Salon this weekend.

Elon to host engineering competition for local high school students

Dozens of local high school students will be welcomed on Elon University's campus Feb. 23 to compete in Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathemathics and Science, a competition coinciding with National Engineers Week. "This is an opportunity for high school students to explore engineering and decide if they want to pursue it in college or for a career," said Sirena Hargrove-Leak, an engineering professor at Elon and the main faculty sponsor of the event. The competition itself will consist of two exams that students will complete in teams of five to eight.