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NEWS 2/28/12 4:17pm

SoCon Tournament Preview: First-round bye crucial to men's tourney hopes

By Zachary Horner

It’s not often that a first-round bye in a tournament of any kind is classified as negative. Elon University men’s basketball head coach Matt Matheny is happy with the bye, but concerned that his team might end up being a little behind their second round opponents in the Southern Conference Basketball Tournament March 2-5 in Asheville. “The bye is an interesting thing,” Matheny said.

NEWS 2/28/12 3:53pm

Research into issues of body image reflects Lumen Scholar’s experiences

By Katherine Segura

Her size always defined her. As a child, senior Kelly Little, who describes herself as tiny, recognized the limitations body image imposed on individuals, eventually inspiring her Lumen project and collaboration with SPARKS’ annual Love Your Body Week. As part of the week’s activities, Ophira Edut, an activist, author and national body image speaker, enlightened an audience of Elon University students, faculty and staff with information regarding body image and how it expands beyond eating disorders. Edut, author of “Body Outlaws” and co-founder of loveyourbody.com, has made it her personal mission to create a world where women and girls cherish themselves. Little contacted Edut, among other potential speakers, as a way to combine her research with Love Your Body week.

NEWS 2/28/12 3:51pm

Isenbarger, Hamilton honored by Southern Conference coaches

By Zachary Horner

The Southern Conference announced their 2012 men's basketball postseason awards today, and the Elon Phoenix were well-represented. Sophomore guard Jack Isenbarger was named to the All-Conference Team and freshman guard Austin Hamilton was selected to the All-Freshman Team by the league's coaches. Isenbarger was first on the Phoenix and ninth in the SoCon with 14.1 points per game.

NEWS 2/28/12 3:39pm

Elon volunteers target local schools’ need for help

By Natalie Allison

When sophomore Eryn Gorang began riding the BioBus to tutor at Burlington Housing Authority her freshman year, she noticed that no one got off at the Cummings High School stop. Gorang asked the director of BHA’s Leaders in Collaborative Services tutoring program about the school, located in East Burlington.

NEWS 2/28/12 12:21pm

News Briefs - Feb. 29

By Grace Elkus

Sorority hosts Impact Day The Omicron Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host Impact Day: A Day of Service at 9 a.m.

NEWS 2/28/12 10:26am

International Adventures - Feb. 28, 2012

By Katie Moran

http://elonpendulum.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/International_2.28.mp3 Katie Moran and Elizabeth Nerich talk about their study abroad experiences and why you should check out next weeks winter term study abroad fair.

NEWS 2/28/12 9:45am

First ever Winter Term Fair promotes 2013 study abroad programs

By Katie Moran

The Isabella Cannon International Centre will hold the first ever Winter Term Fair programs for 2013, giving students the opportunity to talk with professors and peers about each of the 25 programs offered for the upcoming Winter Term. [box] WHAT: Winter Term 2013 Study Abroad Fair WHEN: 11:30 a.m.

NEWS 2/28/12 12:21am

Academic program recognizes women’s achievements in March

By Erin Valentine

Already representing 60 percent of students on campus, women will gain even more prominence in March. The women’s and gender studies program is coordinating these events in celebration of Women’s History Month. “Given the huge amount of debate and discussion about women, particularly in regards to women’s healthcare decisions, I find this opportunity to be especially important,” said Mandy Gallagher, women’s and gender studies program coordinator and assistant professor of communications. The events will include panels, digital displays in Moseley that will feature important women and a documentary screening that will include a discussion about the prominent women in history and their effect on society today. “This is a time for us to reflect on the historical accomplishments of women before us to further explore where we would like to see women go in the future,” Gallagher said.

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NEWS 12/17/2025 3:18pm
North Carolinians rate public schools poorly in new Elon Poll

As K-12 students across North Carolina prepare for their winter break, the Elon University Poll released poll data on Dec. 17 finding that most North Carolinians gave mediocre or poor grades to public schools across the state. “The states have always had deep authority on education, but there has been more federal involvement in various years,” Director of the Elon University Poll Jason Husser said. “So we thought, well, this is the time for us to really look in depth about what do people think about North Carolina schools.”

LIFESTYLE 12/16/2025 10:30am
Grief, loss support group provides comfort for Elon faculty, staff

Elon University associate chaplain Rev. Julie Tonnesen said loss and grief are universal emotions, but found that they can be difficult for faculty and staff to process while continuing their usual routines. “Even when we show up to work, that doesn’t mean that we get to put the rest of our lives on the back burner,” Tonnesen said. “Our grief comes with us. It’s not something we can just keep on a shelf at home.” In collaboration with Counseling Services, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, began offering a monthly group for faculty and staff to support those affected by loss. 

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