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NEWS 9/5/12 6:46pm

Protesters With Opposite Views Find Common Ground

By bmcgovern

A faith-based protest got heated outside of the Charlotte Convention Center Wednesday morning, when a demonstrator accused America of moving away from God. "The Democratic National Convention has come to the conclusion that they don't need God anymore," said Reverand Flip Benham, bellowing into the megaphone at the Operation Save America demonstration. Other protesters holding signs that condemn abortion, homosexuality and other Biblical sins supported Benham, the director of Operation Save America.

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NEWS 9/5/12 4:14pm

Michael Nutter on Obama's work for college students

By jbruno

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter shares his opinion on why this is an election for young people. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

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NEWS 9/5/12 3:39pm

Protests Preview

By elonlocalnews

Here's a look at what's been going on outside the Charlotte convention center: ELN was there during the abortion debate this afternoon. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

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NEWS 9/5/12 11:52am

DNC: Julian Castro

By jackermann

DNC keynote speaker Julian Castro on why young people should vote in the upcoming election. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

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NEWS 9/5/12 11:01am

DNC Burlington Protestors in Charlotte

By jpuckett

Protestors came from all over the country to let their voices be heard at the DNC. Jason Puckett found some local protestors who shared their opinions. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

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NEWS 9/5/12 10:54am

DNC Women's Caucus meets in Charlotte

By nchadwick

Nicole Chadwick visited the Democratic Women's Caucus and learned why their vote is so important in this election. [div class="alignleft"] [/div] Speakers include former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and President of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards.

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NEWS 9/5/12 8:31am

Elon Newsmakers: Darien Flowers, SGA President

By Chris Bosak

Elon Newsmakers seeks to highlight the movers and shakers on the Elon University campus. This week, SGA President sits down with Katie Blunt to talk about the class of 2016 elections, the Chick-Fil-A controversy and how he hopes to define his last semester in the SGA. Also read: Q&A with Darien Flowers

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NEWS 9/5/12 8:28am

Q&A with SGA Executive President Darien Flowers

By Katherine Blunt

You recently gave a speech at convocation. How did you decide the most important things to tell the incoming class? In preparation for convocation, I reflected on what my experiences have been over the last 3 years of my life.

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NEWS 9/5/12 7:50am

Correspondents' Corner: Accents

By Mary Kate Brogan

[quote]Then it hit me. I had never heard an actual British person speak.[/quote] What is it about accents that spark our fascination?

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NEWS 9/5/12 6:46am

Elon University alumna competes for final spot on ‘The NEXT’ reality show

By Kyra Gemberling

The long line of hopefuls waiting for hours to audition for “American Idol” has become synonymous with an average citizen’s attempt at stardom.

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NEWS 9/4/12 11:30pm

First Lady, San Antonio mayor among diverse DNC speakers

By Kate Riley

Tuesday marked the first official day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.

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NEWS 9/4/12 10:25pm

Former Elon pitcher speaks about minor league baseball career

By The Pendulum Sports Desk

Former Elon pitcher Jimmy Reyes is currently a relief pitcher for the High-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans, one of the minor league affiliates for Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers.

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NEWS 9/4/12 9:55pm

The Elon University Boredom Buster

By Jeff Stern

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NEWS 9/4/12 9:04pm

Freshman feature: Kathleen Hupfeld makes strides in physical therapy research

By Rebecca Wickel

During New Student Convocation each year, Smith Jackson, vice president and dean of Student Life, selects four new students to hilight.

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NEWS 9/4/12 9:03pm

North Carolina must strengthen inadequate mandatory reporting law

By Katherine Blunt

The Freeh investigation into Penn State’s sexual abuse scandal shed cold light on the dark circumstances surrounding Jerry Sandusky’s rape and assault of 10 young boys over a 15-year period, an unthinkable series of crimes that also besmirched the legend of the late Joe Paterno and the football program that rose and fell as he did. Perhaps the most chilling information released in the report suggests Paterno wasn’t the only person to turn a blind eye as Sandusky assumed his degenerate alter ego.

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NEWS 9/4/12 8:59pm

GOP candidates belittle women through volatile sexual comments

By Rachel Southmayd

Four years ago, I don’t know that anyone could have predicted that women’s reproductive health would be one of the most hotly-debated topics heading into the pinnacle of the presidential election season. The economy, sure, but a reignited social divide on issues of rape and abortion? But that’s where we are, forced to confront the ugly reality that many people in America, including many women, don’t see women’s bodies as their own. This particular point has been shoved to the forefront of people’s minds in the last few weeks as numerous political candidates in the Republican Party made comments about women that were both insensitive and simply ignorant. The most talked about instance was Missouri Rep.

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NEWS 9/4/12 8:58pm

Would you like credits with that internship?

By The Pendulum

Internships during the collegiate years can provide quality, real-world experience for students before entering their career fields following graduation.

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NEWS 9/4/12 8:57pm

Catching up with Matt Matheny

By The Pendulum Sports Desk

The Elon University men's basketball team had its best season under current head coach Matt Matheny this past season, going 15-16 and reaching the semifinals of the Southern Conference Tournament.

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NEWS 9/4/12 8:55pm

Ancient Greek epic returns with new angle

By Stephanie Butzer

The Greek epic “The Odyssey,” written by Homer, tells the story of a man leaving his family to fight in the Trojan War.

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NEWS 9/4/12 2:00pm

Women's volleyball moves forward following tough loss to Alabama

By Hannah Delacourt

This past weekend, the Elon University women’s volleyball team hosted the Elon Phoenix Classic tournament, which included Gardner-Webb University, North Carolina Central University and the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. Elon started off strong in the tournament, winning its first two matches in three games against Gardner-Webb and NC Central. But in the final match of the tournament, the Phoenix faced the powerhouse the Alabama Crimson Tide. With the advantage of being able to watch Alabama play, head coach Mary Tendler said the team knew what Alabama was going to do.

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