Editorials

Bill Morningstar, men's golf coach, to retire in May 2013

Bill Morningstar, the current head coach of the Elon University men's golf team, will retire in May 2013 after the men's golf season wraps up, according to an e-mail sent to faculty and staff today by athletic director Dave Blank. "It is with great gratitude that I inform you on the retirement of Bill Morningstar ’64, Director of Golf and Head Men’s Golf Coach, effective after the 2013 spring season in May," Blank said in the e-mail.

Water worries: Fracking studies raise concerns among Chatham County farmers

Farrell Moose is keeping an eye on his water. When the North Carolina General Assembly voted in July to legalize hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the state, he paid more than $300 for a baseline test of his well. A statewide moratorium on fracking will remain in place for at least two years while the North Carolina Mining and Energy Commission (MEC) assesses the potential effects of shale gas extraction in areas over the Triassic Basins, but Moose wants to clearly establish his current water quality before the commission completes its study.

Brief: Wolfpack prove too much to handle, top Elon 88-73

In an up and down game, the Elon University women’s basketball team fell on the road to the North Carolina State University Wolfpack 88-73 on Sunday, Dec.

Evaluating the Heisman Trophy finalists

Ahead of the crowning of the 2012 Heisman Trophy presentation tonight in New York City, The Pendulum Sports Desk, some old and some new, wanted to take a crack at who we thought would take home the trophy. All three of us agree on this statement: There was not a clear Heisman Trophy winner this season like there was in past years.

Kennedy releases 2013 baseball schedule

Link to Full Schedule The goal is to get into the seasons end NCAA Tournament without having to win the conference championship.

No-Contact Order Filed Against Alexis Gray

Elon Local News worked with The Pendulum to obtain a no-contact order for stalking or nonconsensual sexual conduct filed against Alexis Gray on December 3.Gray, the 18-year-old who Elon administrators say arrived armed on campus on November 25, is the ex-girlfriend of a current Elon student.

Gray "Uses Suicide as a Threat"

Elon Local News has obtained copies of the domestic violence protective order against Alexis Gray, taken out by her ex-boyfriend, an Elon student.In the document, Gray is ordered not to "assault, threaten, abuse, follow, harass...or interfere" with her ex-boyfriend.Gray's ex-boyfriend wrote in the court order Gray contacted him, asking him to meet her for what would take "only five minutes".After he refused, Gray threatened to commit suicide if he did not show up, according to the complaint."She has made these threats frequently for years," he wrote in the complaint.

Update: Alexis Gray Sent Back to PA

The Alamance County District Attorney charged Alexis Morgan Gray this week with felony possession of a firearm on a college campus, according to an email this morning from Dr. Smith Jackson, Vice President and Dean of Student Life. Jackson's email stated that Gray returned yesterday to the Alamance County Jail after completing her psychiatric evaluation in Raleigh at the Central Regional Hospital. Smith Jackson's email said that Gray was "released to the custody of her parents after posting the required bond and being outfitted with an electronic monitoring device." The district court ordered Gray to stay in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, with the exception of Mercer County, New Jersey, Jackson said.

Elon names Rodney Parks new registrar

Rodney Parks, coming from the University of Georgia, has been named Elon University’s next registrar. Parks started at the University of Georgia in 2001, serving as the school’s senior associate registrar, and will be succeeding Mark Albertson, who has been at Elon for 34 years. During Albertson’s time at Elon, he “led the campus through numerous changes and witnessed unprecedented growth,” said Provost Steven House in an email.

Alexis Gray charged with felony possession of firearm on college campus

The Alamance County District Attorney charged Alexis Gray with felony possession of a firearm on a college campus.

Scarlett Fakhar Senior Tribute

Scarlett Fakhar is graduating early to become a weekend anchor/ reporter in Lubbock, TX. Congratulations Scarlett!

How to look for signs of relationship violence

Senior Chrissy Pacewicz knows first hand the dangers of an unhealthy relationship. "It started off fine and it was a good relationship and then I think he just became kind of possessive," said Pacewicz. At just 16 years old, Pacewicz found herself in a verbally abusive relationship. "He just kind of took everything out on me," said Pacewicz.

Rumor of Doomsday at Elon

The end of the semester is here and while students are stuck studying in the library, many students are wishing for an excuse to relieve them from the stress of finals.

Lakeside Lowdown

Construction workers are busy putting the finishing touches on the new Lakeside Dining Hall and Winter Garden Cafe.

Campus Police emergency training, Chief says 'we can always do more'

Every year the cops you see around campus go through training. Each Officer on the campus squad is certified by the State of North Carolina and completes the basic law enforcement training.

December 3 Full Show

Phoenix takes gritty contest over Dartmouth on Reading Day eve

It was perhaps the grittiest contest the Elon University men's basketball team had played this season in a year full of them. Junior guard Jack Isenbarger hit the floor a handful of times.

Remington Rifle Seized From Alexis Gray

Elon Local News obtained the first page of the incident report for Alexis Gray's case. According to the report Gray had a Remington-597.22 caliber rifle, a knife and 6.5 feet of rope in her possession. The report estimates the rifle is worth about $200.

Maynard House keeps popular tradition alive with annual holiday party for students

In past years, the reception has managed to prepare a wide variety of food while also satisfying the classic holiday essentials.

Dink: World War II Vet James Clayton Holland discusses wartime, life experiences

Will Anderson presents the story of World War II veteran James Clayton Holland, in his own words. The man known as "Dink" talks about his wartime and life experiences in this photo story.