Hurricane Florence Coverage

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NEWS 4/17/12 8:12pm

Minor aims to please, grows despite resistance

By Rebecca Wickel

It has 28 course offerings, 18 participating study abroad programs and 12 affiliate departments on campus. But the Asian studies program at Elon University has only 38 students, which is an increase from the 17 who declared in 2009. “I think the program is small simply because of the lack of popularity and the stigmas of Asians we have in America today,” sophomore Sarah Wells said. Wells is an Asian studies minor interested in eastern religion.

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NEWS 4/17/12 8:11pm

Freshman power play boosts baseball

By Adam Lawson

For Elon University freshman infielder Tyler McVicar, the 55 days between his first collegiate at-bat and Friday night’s game against Towson University could best be described as waiting for the proverbial opportune moment. He saw the field sparingly in that time, serving mostly as a pinch hitter that had failed to hit.

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NEWS 4/17/12 8:08pm

Women's tennis riding hot streak of close matches, seeking to surprise in SoCon tournament

By Zachary Horner

The Elon University Phoenix women’s tennis team is holding to the mantra of better late than never.

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NEWS 4/17/12 8:07pm

3 best breakfast spots in Burlington

By Andrew Tilden

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then brunch is the most important meal of the week. Whether it’s to recover from a night out or to socialize after the morning’s worship, brunch is a momentous weekend fixture.

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NEWS 4/17/12 8:03pm

Prospective students granted sneak preview of the Phoenix life

By Katherine Blunt

It was a small taste of what was to come. “I had never visited campus before,” said Brittany Werts, an admissions counselor and 2009 Elon graduate.

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NEWS 4/17/12 7:51pm

ABAN teaches Ghana to make something out of nothing

By David Turkel

A Ban Against Neglect (ABAN) is already an up-and-coming charitable organization, but now, it’s gaining a stronger presence at Elon as well. The organization was founded in 2008 by three students at the University of Ghana: Callie Brauel, Rebecca Brandt and Emmanuel Quarmyne.

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NEWS 4/17/12 7:50pm

Joint effort at transparency in evaluations is beneficial to all

By The Pendulum

Besides OnTrack, there is one site that students frequent during the hectic time of class registration.

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NEWS 4/17/12 7:15pm

7 recent larcenies in Smith residence hall rile residents

By Mary Kate Brogan

Smith Residence Hall has had seven cases of theft as of March 16.  Items that have been stolen include four iPods, three Macbooks, two iPads, a watch, a pair of headphones, an IBM laptop and a wallet containing a debit card, a driver’s license and an ID card.

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NEWS 4/17/12 7:15pm

Sunglasses, hat drive shines light on needs of Honduran farmers

By Hannah Delacourt

Traveling to Honduras, Elon University’s chapter of Global Medical Brigades will leave more than footprints. The chapter of the national organization had a donation drive last week to collect sunglasses and hats to give to farmers in Honduras during its fourth annual brigade there this summer. Global Medical Brigades works with licensed medical professionals to provide free health services in rural communities, specifically in Honduras, Ghana and Panama. Twenty-eight Elon students along with a doctor, dentist and OB/GYN will travel to Honduras Aug.

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NEWS 4/17/12 7:14pm

Lumen scholar wins prestigious science scholarship

By Hannah Delacourt

An Elon University junior biochemistry major recently became the second Elon student to win the Barry M.

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NEWS 4/17/12 7:10pm

International Briefs - April 18, 2012

By Katie Moran

Taliban attacks Afghan capital The Taliban carried out a series of seven attacks on the Afghan capital April 15.

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NEWS 4/17/12 6:55pm

‘A day as President’ offers lens into life beyond the office

By Mary Kate Brogan

President Leo Lambert's journey to Elon University had always been marked by students. While waiting for a train on vacation with his family in 1999, Lambert was discussing Elon with his wife.

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NEWS 4/17/12 6:54pm

Clash of values prompts debate over birth control mandate

By Natalie Allison

Across the nation and at Elon University, a dispute over church-affiliated organizations, hospitals and colleges having to cover birth control in their employees' health insurance plans has resulted in a debate that stems from two arguments: the lack of contraception availability for some women versus a violation of religious liberty for employers. In light of the Obama administration’s federal requirement that employers include complete contraception coverage under all health insurance plans, conservatives and some religious organizations not exempt under the original rule — any that are not considered a church or house of worship — expressed disproval of the mandate. The Obama administration has announced an accommodation for these organizations, according to a news release from the U.S.

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NEWS 4/17/12 6:49pm

What lies beneath: course in Hawaii exposes the state beyond the tourism

By Melissa Kansky

Senior Laura McCabe counts Hawaii among her study abroad experiences, often provoking laughter from the prospective families to whom she gives campus tours. “But when I tell them what I learned, they stop laughing,” she said. While images of a sunny Hawaii attract those looking for a moment in paradise, the Winter Term course in the archipelago breaks through the facade of hula dancers and floral air. For the two trip leaders — Jeffery Pugh, professor of religious studies, and Kenn Gaither, associate dean of the School of Communications and associate professor of communications — the three weeks in Hawaii provide a new lens through which to view the United States and the development of post-colonial culture. Before leaving the Raleigh-Durham airport in 2010, McCabe remembers turning to Pugh and expressing guilt visiting a state marked by suppression of the indigenous people. “After you learn about what we did to these people, you can’t look them in the face and feel justified being there because it is not your land,” McCabe said.

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NEWS 4/17/12 6:49pm

Elon Microfinance Initiative provides local, international business support

By Grace Elkus

For the Elon Microfinance Initiative, Muhammad Yunus’s visit to campus this month meant more than just a Convocation speech. The EMI has been inspired by Yunus since the group was founded in 2009, and his presence on campus in April helped kick off Microfinance Month. At Convocation, Yunus spoke of his personal work with microfinance, which involves providing collateral and interest-free loans to empoverished women. “Dr. Yunus’ visit to campus was the perfect way to kick off the month and spread awareness,” said senior Kelly Cavanaugh, president of EMI.

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NEWS 4/17/12 6:47pm

Handmade cooperative's first event spurs excitement for future endeavors

By Grace Elkus

The Elon community’s new handmade art cooperative is all about variety.

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NEWS 4/17/12 6:45pm

SuperFan Steve: Heckling expert

By Adam Lawson

It takes about 15 minutes for Steve Roth to morph into his alter ego. First, the junior throws on a No.

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NEWS 4/17/12 6:44pm

Elon Hillel gives back to Nicaraguan community

By Rachel Stanley

Elon Hillel has been going on alternative spring break trips for the past four years. This year, they went through the American Jewish World Service to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.

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NEWS 4/17/12 6:40pm

Sports Briefs - April 18, 2012

By The Pendulum Sports Desk

Two Elon men’s basketball recruits honored The future of Elon University men’s basketball team got a little brighter this past week, as two recruits for head coach Matt Matheny’s squad were named to county all-star teams. Tanner Samson, of Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Co., was named to the All-Continental League first team for his play during his senior season.

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NEWS 4/17/12 5:47pm

Softball kills losing streak with key SoCon series victory

By Zachary Horner

Ending an eight-game losing streak was sweet. The way they did it was perhaps even better. The Elon University Phoenix softball team took two out of three wins from Appalachian State University this weekend, improving its record to 19-14 overall, 8-7 in the Southern Conference.

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