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Breathing problems led to death of Elon sophomore

Sophomore Jordan West died early Monday morning after developing difficulty breathing, according to an email from Smith Jackson, vice president and dean of Student Life. His roommates called 911 just before 3 a.m.

The Pendulum is hiring now for the fall semester

Former Elon linebacker invited to Jacksonville Jaguars rookie mini-camp

According to a tweet from The Blue Crew, former Elon University linebacker Joshua Jones has been invited to the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars rookie mini-camp for a tryout. The Blue Crew, which cites itself as "24/7 coverage of the Wharton Wildcats," tweeted this Saturday night: [quote]Former Wildcat and Elon LB Joshua Jones has been invited to NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars Rookie Mini Camp for tryout![/quote] Jones helped Wharton High School, located in Tampa, Fla., to a district title during his career there and led the Wharton defense to a No.

Former Elon offensive lineman signs with Lions

Elon senior offensive lineman Rodney Austin was signed to a free agent contract by the Detroit Lions, according to a tweet from Mark F.

Spring Game highlights backups, potential game-changers for Phoenix football

It was not a normal college football game for the Elon Phoenix. But they played a game made up of three 12-minute “quarters.” The first two were regular timekeeping while the third used a running clock. The Elon University football team played its annual Spring Game Saturday, and Team “Elon” was victorious 13-0 in what looked like a practice scrimmage in full uniform. The game started slowly, with no first downs until sophomore wide receiver Kierre Brown took a hand-off 16 yards with 4:30 left in the first quarter for “Elon.” “Obviously, we looked a little sluggish out there,” said Jason Swepson, Elon’s head football coach.

Slight jealousy toward theater majors

I think it is safe to say the Center for the Arts is unlike any other building on Elon University's campus.

One question: What would you do over?

What would you do over is the first in a 3-part video series. There will be a new video uploaded every Saturday for the rest of the semester. Leave a comment below and share what you would do differently, if you could. View part two of 'One Question' - What do you want?

Top 5 reasons to attend Saturday's Spring Game

Most college football spring games are what my friend Adam Lawson likes to call "glorified practices." And they are. Oh, you'll have the occasional quarterback battle occurring for a big program, as schools like Oklahoma State University that lose big names like Brandon Weeden to the NFL try to sort out their quarterbacking situations (as they just did). But for Elon, the quarterback in charge is set.

HEART offers positive outlet for students coping with grief

While losing a loved one is never easy, it can present a particular set of challenges to college students who must learn to cope with their grief while facing social and academic pressures. HEART, which stands for Helping Elon Actively Remember Together, is a student-run organization that aims to provide students with support during times of tragedy and encourages them to find positive outlets for their grief. [quote]HEART is a lot about trying to make a positive thing come from something negative.

SGA Recap — April 26, 2012

A proposed resolution to express the SGA’s opposition to Amendment One was the core issue of Thursday night’s Senate meeting.

Rockin’ in Raleigh: Junior performs at Ben Folds concert

When the name Ben Folds comes to mind, a variety of impressions and ideas usually arise.

Live-Blog: The 2012 NFL Draft

The Pendulum sports desk, made up of Zachary Horner, Adam Lawson, Andrew Wilson and Kyle Maher, gathered in The Pendulum office to live-blog the 2012 NFL Draft.

Vegetarian cheese lovers, beware.

I love cheese. I am a vegetarian, not a vegan for this reason. However, I was recently told (by my sister, who has been a vegetarian for over 12 years now) that most processed cheeses contain something called animal rennet. So, I did some research.

Mellette will not play in Spring Game Saturday

According to The Times-News' Adam Smith, Elon junior wide reciever Aaron Mellette will not play in Saturday's annual Spring Game. Smith tweeted, "Stud receiver Aaron Mellette to get star treatment, sit out Elon's spring game Saturday.

The News Report - April 26, 2011

Grace, Melissa and Elizabeth join us today to talk about next year and what they are looking forward too.

Looking back on the Holocaust

This week I wrote a story on Holocaust Remembrance Week (Apr.

‘Take Back the Night’ unifies students, faculty against interpersonal violence

Shouts of “break the silence, stop the violence!” could be heard as more than 150 students and faculty members marched down North O’Kelly Avenue, through Loy Center and past Alamance before stopping at Whitley Auditorium  at Elon University. The annual “Take Back the Night” march, organized by SPARKS to raise awareness of sexual and domestic violence, began in the Academic Pavilion with addresses from Elizabeth Nelson, associate director for health promotions and coordinator for interpersonal relations, Carrie Heart, coordinator for violence prevention and response, and English professor Michelle Trim. “What is darkness?” Trim asked the large audience assembled in the center of the Academic Pavilion.

Finding positivity in the wake of tragedy

For this week’s article I am writing about HEART, a little known, but in my opinion very important organization. HEART was founded to provide support for Elon students that have lost loved ones.

Women's golf finds silver lining in tough season

Another season has come to a close for the Elon University women’s golf team, and while head coach Chris Dockrill admits this campaign has been “probably one of (their) rougher seasons,” he’s proud of his team’s hard work and dedication. “We had a lot of highlights and good tournaments,” Dockrill said.

Friendly farmers bring local goods to Elon for fifth year

Elon Community Church’s farmers market has been growing as slowly and steadily as the vegetables it has been selling for the past five years.