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NEWS 4/30/14 10:05am

Soccer world reflects on Vilanova's passing

By Jordan Spritzer

Billy Joel may argue that “only the good die young.” But on Friday, April 25, the soccer world lost someone who was truly great. Former Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova passed away at the early age of 45 after losing his battle with throat cancer.

NEWS 4/30/14 9:08am

Interfaith community restructures staff, launches new programs

By Stephanie Lamm

As a part of Elon University’s commitment to a campus wide interfaith dialogue, the Truitt Center is rolling out several new projects and restructuring their chaplain offices. Elon’s efforts to diversify in all aspects of campus life have been dictated by carefully thought-out strategic plans.

NEWS 4/29/14 11:59pm

First farmers market of the semester brings community together

By mhawkins7

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IVG3M1yDac&w=560&h=315] Thursday marked the first Elon Community Church Farmers Market of the semester, where community members gathered to support local businesses. "The farmers market is a great example of local foods and people in the community coming together to distribute those local foods," said Joe Makowitz, a first-year Elon student. Makowitz went to the ECC Farmers Market opening and says it is important for students to invest in local foods. "There are fewer emissions being spent to get the foods from the farms to the consumers," Makowitz said.

NEWS 4/29/14 9:57pm

College Cooking: Couscous salad

By kfinneran

As temperatures begin to rise, a light couscous salad makes a delicious meal that will satisfy your appetite while still leaving you feeling healthy.

NEWS 4/29/14 9:23pm

Students participate in nation-wide marketing competition

By arose8

If you go to Elon you might not know his music, but country music singer, Joel Crouse, could help a group of students land a big internship. "It's such a first like real world experience," said Sophomore Marketing Major Indigo Gordon.

NEWS 4/29/14 9:23pm

Elon women's tennis draws No. 1 Georgia in NCAAs

By Matt Krause

The Elon University women’s tennis team learned its destination and first round opponent for the upcoming NCAA Tournament April 29.

SPORTS 4/29/14 8:14pm

Elon Men's and Women's Tennis teams get NCAA tournament draws

By afeather

The Elon University Men's and Women's Tennis teams received their opponents for the NCAA Tournament first round matches at an NCAA Tennis Championships Selection Show viewing party on Tuesday afternoon. The Men's Tennis team found out it will be playing Tennessee and the Women's team drew Georgia for its opening match. The Men's team will face off against the Volunteers on May 10 in Durham.

NEWS 4/29/14 7:31pm

Elon men's tennis to face Tennessee in NCAA Tournament

By Jordan Spritzer

After winning the Southern Conference tournament, the Elon University men’s tennis team finally knows who it will be facing in the NCAA tournament: the University of Tennessee. Elon and Tennessee will square off in the first round at 9 a.m.

NEWS 4/29/14 5:40pm

Changing intellectual climate is in students’ hands

By The Pendulum

In the weeks leading up to an intellectual climate summit at Elon University, the issue of students’ intellectual experience has been discussed in-depth across campus.

NEWS 4/29/14 4:44pm

Senior premieres original work, ‘Headvoice,’ in Black Box

By Casey Brown

It is a tradition for the performing arts department to end its season with a musical in the Black Box Theatre, but this year, it’s more than just the average show.

NEWS 4/29/14 4:44pm

Chris Little named Elon soccer coach

By Tommy Hamzik

Chris Little has been named new head men's soccer coach of Elon University, director of athletics Dave Blank announced Tuesday, April 29. Little returns to Elon after being an assistant under former head coach Darren Powell from 2010-2012.

NEWS 4/29/14 4:41pm

Elon presents ‘Time Unplugged’ during Celebrate! week

By Kelsey Higgins

What is something everyone has in common, regardless of discipline? When the faculty of the School of Arts and Sciences first came together to brainstorm a way to honor their disciplines during Elon University’s Celebrate!

NEWS 4/29/14 4:38pm

Senior dance major conquers limitations

By Diana Stancy

Julie Crothers lets nothing stand in the way of achievement. A senior Elon College Fellow, she is majoring in dance and arts administration.

NEWS 4/29/14 4:27pm

Hotel search presents stress for graduating seniors

By ktracy4

While seniors are focused on their upcoming graduation, juniors might want to be thinking ahead as well.

SPORTS 4/29/14 4:22pm

Chris Little named head coach of Elon Men's Soccer team

By jbiegel

Chris Little was named the newest head soccer coach of the Elon University Men's Soccer program in an announcement made by Elon Athletic Director, David Blank, Tuesday afternoon. Little served as an assistant coach for the Phoenix from 2010 to 2012.

NEWS 4/29/14 3:34pm

Town Table to get new face as 'The Oak House'

By jpuckett

Almost a year after it shut down, Town Table may be reopening with a new name and a new look.

NEWS 4/29/14 3:25pm

Festivus committee plans to celebrate tenth anniversary of mud party

By cmckoy

This Saturday, students have a chance to be a part of an annual event in the Elon community: Festivus.

NEWS 4/29/14 2:58pm

Not just numbers: Professor brings creativity to math in origami course

By cphelan

Alan Russell's love for folding paper began at age seven, when his mom gave him an origami book. Today, Russell, an associate professor of mathematics, gets to perform his passion regularly, teaching an interdisciplinary course, Math Origami, at Elon University. This course, an Upper Level General Studies class, is open to all majors, who often combine their major studies with the creativity of origami throughout the semester.

NEWS 4/29/14 2:01pm

Threat of severe weather in North Carolina

By The Pendulum

Please see the info on the Emergency and Emergency Response Guide and Campus Wide Tornado Locations and review the following for your safety: Tornado WATCH: If a tornado “watch” is issued for your area, it means that a tornado is “possible.” (listen to eAlert System, radio, or TV for additional details) Tornado WARNING: If a tornado “warning” is issued, it means that a tornado has actually been spotted, or is strongly indicated on radar, and it is time to go to a safe shelter immediately.

NEWS 4/29/14 12:53pm

NWSL offering college players professional option

By Kate Murphy

The National Women’s Soccer League, which opened up regular season play three weeks ago, is currently in its second year running.

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