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NEWS 9/18/12 10:47am

Death of UNC- Chapel Hill Student Impacts Elon Students

By bmezerski

A university student was found dead at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill last Friday and even death at some other campus will impact any university. Faith Hedgepeth, a 19 year-old student at UNC Chapel Hill, was found dead inside her University apartment around 11a.m.

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NEWS 9/18/12 10:41am

September 17 Newscast

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NEWS 9/18/12 9:51am

Reality Check: Elon students’ health habits defy common perceptions

By Melissa Kansky

The popular image of a sleep-deprived college student devouring Ramen noodles and guzzling caffeinated drinks does not accurately describe the typical Elon University student. In a recent poll conducted by The Pendulum, the majority of the nearly 100 Elon students who responded indicated they sleep, on average, between seven and eight hours each night and eat three meals each day.

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NEWS 9/17/12 5:40pm

Argentinians protest in opposition to current president

By Claire Mauro

BUENOS AIRES — There have been multiple protests in Argentina in opposition to the current president of Argentina, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. Kirchner gave a televised speech for the Dia de la Industria, the Day of the Industry, on September 2.

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NEWS 9/17/12 5:18pm

Elon Football wins against West Virginia State, 48-14

By Krista Bye-Nagel

The Phoenix beat the Yellow Jackets at home, 48-14.

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NEWS 9/16/12 8:02pm

Volleyball motivated by Harris's weekly award

By Hannah Delacourt

Sophomore middle hitter Kris Harris of the Elon University volleyball team was named offensive player of the week for the week of Sept.

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NEWS 9/16/12 3:01pm

Music professor inspires success through commitment, passion

By Rebecca Iannucci

When Virginia Novine-Whittaker began studying music, her reason for choosing the saxophone was a bit unorthodox. “When I first had to choose an instrument, I thought, ‘What can I play that’s involved in the most groups so I could be in everything?’” Whittaker said.

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NEWS 9/16/12 2:59pm

New ladder brings competitive racquetball to Elon University students, faculty

By David Turkel

“It sometimes feels like a sport past its prime,” said Music Lecturer Clay Stevenson. “You see references in advertising to 70s-looking nerds as the chief participants in the sport.” The sport is racquetball, and in this case, the nerdy perception doesn’t match reality.

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NEWS 9/16/12 2:56pm

Men's soccer battles but falls to No. 21 Coastal Carolina

By Kyle Maher

The Elon University men’s soccer team suffered a tightly contested, 2-1 loss to No. 21 Coastal Carolina Friday night.

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NEWS 9/16/12 2:55pm

Photo Gallery: Call to Honor ceremony

By Gloria So

The seventh annual Call to Honor ceremony for first-year and transfer students featured officers from all four classes and an honor pledge reading from President Lambert September 13 at the Academic Village Amphitheater.

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NEWS 9/15/12 9:52pm

Mellette, offense roll on West Virginia State in Swepson's absence

By Andrew Wilson

“WWJD.” In the words of acting head coach Ed Pinkham, it means “What Would Jason Do?” With head coach Jason Swepson absent from the sidelines Saturday afternoon after being admitted to the hospital on Friday morning with chest pains, Pinkham took over as acting head coach for Saturday’s game against Div.

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NEWS 9/14/12 10:58am

Big weekend looms for Elon women's soccer

By Andrew Wilson

As the final weekend of non-conference play approaches for the Elon University women’s soccer team, many questions about the rest of the season will be answered, all while supporting a great cause Sunday afternoon against Francis Marion. Last season, Elon welcomed the High Point University Panthers to Rudd Field for a non-conference matchup.

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NEWS 9/14/12 9:40am

SGA Confirms Homecoming Concert

By jbruno

The Elon University Student Government Association, in partnership with the Student Union Board, confirmed that Chris Webby and We The Kings are the performers for the 2012 Homecoming Concert. The concert will be held "Under The Oaks" on Friday, October 19 at 8 p.m.

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NEWS 9/13/12 10:31pm

September 13 Web Update

By elonlocalnews

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NEWS 9/13/12 9:50pm

Elon volleyball falls in four to High Point

By Hannah Delacourt

The Elon University women’s volleyball team started off strong Tuesday night in their match against High Point University, winning the first set 25-18.

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NEWS 9/13/12 9:49pm

Men's soccer looks to continue hot start at Coastal Carolina

By Kyle Maher

The Elon University men’s soccer team is 3-1 overall, including an impressive showing at last weekend’s Lipscomb Tournament in Nashville, Tenn., where they went 2-0, including a 3-2 win over host Lipscomb University.

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NEWS 9/13/12 9:48pm

25th annual Burlington Carousel Festival offers affordable fun for community

By Kyra Gemberling

New York City has the Empire State Building, Los Angeles has the Hollywood sign and Burlington has the Dentzel Menagerie Carousel. But don’t underestimate its influence – the 100-year-old carousel is the reason for the beloved annual Burlington Carousel Festival, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary this weekend. “The festival is centered around the historic carousel,” said Mary Faucette, special events supervisor for the Burlington Recreation & Parks Department.

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NEWS 9/13/12 9:45pm

SGA Recap - Sept. 13

By Katherine Blunt

At Thursday night’s SGA Senate meeting, President Leo Lambert updated students about the progress of renovations on campus.

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NEWS 9/13/12 9:43pm

From Hollywood relationships to reality TV: What’s our deal with voyeurism?

By Casey Brown

The Twittersphere and countless celebrity magazines were in a fury Monday morning with the news of a surprise Hollywood marriage: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. The couple, who has been dating since co-starring in the 2011 superhero flick “The Green Lantern,” shocked the gossip world with their secret nuptials, which took place over the weekend in South Carolina.

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NEWS 9/13/12 7:35pm

Missing Burlington Woman Related to Nagatha Tonkins

By jbruno

Rusie Dixon Suggs, aunt of Communications Internship Director Nagatha Tonkins, is missing. The family of 90-year-old is offering a $2000 reward for any pertinent information that leads to her safe return. [div class="alignleft"] [/div] Mrs. Suggs of Burlington was reported missing Monday after family members could not reach her Sunday and Monday.

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