Features

Elon assesses sustainabilty program

Although Elon University is making a large push for sustainability, some students are calling for even more action by students, staff and faculty. The Sierra Club recently released the 2011 Coolest School rankings.

Shakori Hills: bridging music, communities

Wendy Kowalski tucked orange, yellow and purple dreadlocks behind her ear before painting a portrait of a mother and her small child in the middle of a field.

Sports Jam - Oct. 13, 2011

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/sports/Sports_10.13.mp3 Justin, Zach and guest Nick Schneider discuss the weekend coming up in the NFL, the NBA lockout, LeBron James potentially playing the NFL, college football this weekend and the first week of the NHL.

Burlington man arrested in connection with Oaks larceny

A Burlington man was arrested in connection with one breaking and entering in the Oaks Apartments this morning. Lacy Eugene Flintall Jr.

Jobs Act triggers mixed response from community

In North Carolina, the general public sentiment toward President Barack Obama's American Jobs Act remains unclear.

Football shows 'will to win' in road victory

With the score tied at 31 against Western Carolina University late in the fourth quarter, junior quarterback Thomas Wilson hit junior wide receiver Aaron Mellette for a touchdown pass for the seventh straight game.

Another step on way to spring

After a close 9-7 win in the first round and an 8-4 win in the second, senior Eric Turner and sophomore Cameron Silverman faced Wake Forest University senior David Hopkins and junior Amogh Prabhakar.

Men's soccer loses double overtime heartbreaker to Davidson

The Elon University men's soccer team lost 3-2 to Davidson College in double overtime at Rudd Field on Oct.

Women's soccer hitting stride

Winning on the road has been a difficult challenge for the Elon University women's soccer team this fall. After failing to secure a win in its first seven away matches, the Phoenix finally got a victory away from Rudd Field with a 2-1 win against The Citadel Oct.

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