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NEWS 2/10/12 9:00am

Blog tackles college life

By Mary Kate Brogan

Thomas Frank admits that last semester he was over-involved. A typical day for Frank consisted of working as an RA, taking classes, doing homework, working a second job and working on web design for others’ sites as well as his own.  This semester, Frank, a junior Management Information Systems major at Iowa State University, is cutting back on his activities to focus on classes, hang out with friends and, most of all, devote more time to his up-and-coming blog, CollegeInfoGeek.com. “Generally I would be writing the article part of the time in class and part of the time at my second part-time job,” Frank said.

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NEWS 2/10/12 8:30am

Big freshman class set to make mark on the diamond

By Adam Lawson

As we grow older, certain events signal rites of passage that impact our lives. Things like a first crush,  and the first time behind the wheel of a car are both signs that we’re growing older – both symbols of taking life by the horns. One Friday in January, eight Elon University freshman softball players stepped into a makeshift photo booth in the media relations office tucked away in Alumni Gym for their first headshots as college athletes.

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NEWS 2/10/12 8:20am

‘She Loves Me’ sets high bar for new semester

By Rebecca Iannucci

Setting foot in McCrary Theatre for a new production by the Department of Performing Arts is nothing if not intriguing. In the last calendar year, the stage has been home to a number of characters — struggling bohemian artists in New York’s Lower East Side; a tribe of politically active hippies; and now, in “She Loves Me,” a group of employees at a parfumerie in 1930s Hungary. It’s a far cry from “Rent” and “Hair,” two high-energy rock musicals that have recently graced the McCrary stage.

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NEWS 2/10/12 1:28am

Q&A: Elon alumnus nominated to head U.S. Fleet Force Command

By Melissa Kansky

Q: How did your history and political science studies guide you in your decisions as a member of the department of defense? A: Being a student of history makes you have a better understanding of today and being in the Navy and department of defense and living with the challenges of today.

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NEWS 2/9/12 11:41pm

Religious diversity, interfaith cooperation discussed at campus-wide conversation

By Grace Elkus

The Interfaith Youth Core, a non-profit organization that promotes interfaith conversation, held a campus-wide meeting Tuesday, Feb.

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NEWS 2/9/12 3:22pm

Unfailing anticipation and a subtle fear of the unknown

By Leslie Gilman

[box] The following is a pre-departure post from an Elon student now studying abroad in Costa Rica. [/box] I remember starting to countdown with 134 days until Costa Rica!

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NEWS 2/9/12 2:36pm

Should I minor in American Studies?

By Hannah Delacourt

This week, I wrote an article on the little-known American studies minor offered at Elon.

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NEWS 2/9/12 2:34pm

Phoenix coming on strong at the right time going into road stretch

By Zachary Horner

[box] Elon University Phoenix @ University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs ESPN3, 7 p.m. [/box] The New York football Giants, as ESPN commentator Chris Berman often refers to them, won their last six games, including four in the playoffs, and seven of their last eight on the way to a Super Bowl championship. They got hot at the right time.

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NEWS 2/9/12 2:34pm

The Awesome Far, Far Land of Arts West

By Stephanie Butzer

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a building called Arts West. A rumor surfaced that it was a 5.2 mile walk from campus.

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NEWS 2/9/12 1:50pm

Periclean Scholars bridge academics, social action

By Emily Hines

Ten of the 25 Periclean Scholars from the Class of 2012 traveled to India this Winter Term to execute projects planned throughout fall semester.

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NEWS 2/9/12 1:00pm

News Briefs - Feb. 9, 2012

By Melissa Kansky

Elon community mourns loss of friend, colleague Jim Pickens Jim Pickens, a former Elon University professor, died Friday, Feb.

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NEWS 2/9/12 10:00am

Law school Diversity Day encourages participation in legal education

By Hannah Delacourt

Elon University’s School of Law will hold its fifth annual Diversity Day on Feb.

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NEWS 2/9/12 9:04am

Going Greek isn’t the only way to go

By The Pendulum

Sorority. Fraternity. Rush. Pi Chis. Bids. Elon University has been abuzz recently with all things Greek, marking the time of year when underclassmen struggle to decide whether to rush.

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NEWS 2/9/12 8:55am

The week in review

By Melissa Kansky

This week signaled the first full spring term edition produced under the new staff. We're still working out a few kinks, but we expect to smooth out the production process as the year continues.

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NEWS 2/9/12 8:54am

Is Facebook’s first IPO really for the ‘public’?

By Elizabeth Nerich

Now a household name, Facebook has transfixed and inspired a generation, as well as given the social media world a major renovation.

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NEWS 2/9/12 8:42am

Elon responds to NC amendment

By Caitlin O'Donnell

The message is simple enough — vote against. “This project will give you a voice — what are you going to vote against?” the welcome video for the movement asks.

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NEWS 2/8/12 7:00pm

Theater dorks rejoice – TV grants us another musical!

By Lindsay Kimble

For us Broadway fans, it felt like our unspoken dreams were finally heard in 2009 when Fox premiered “Glee,” its show about a high school glee club featuring multiple musical performances an episode. Aside from the occasional movie-musicals (2008’s “Mamma Mia” atrocity doesn’t count), we theater kids previously had to actually visit the theater to see musical performances of Broadway quality.

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NEWS 2/8/12 3:24pm

Amuse Yourself - Feb. 8, 2012

By Rebecca Iannucci

http://elonpendulum.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/A_E2.8.mp3 Arts and Entertainment Editor, Rebecca Iannucci, and Features Editor, Rebecca Wickel, discuss the top features, arts and entertainment pieces in today's paper.

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NEWS 2/8/12 12:45pm

Financial concerns provoke group to lease Elon School

By Melissa Kansky

The Elon School, an independent high school adjacent to the university, is searching for a new home for the 2012-2013 academic year.

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NEWS 2/8/12 12:11pm

The Swing - Februrary 8, 2012

By The Pendulum

This week on The Swing, we talk to Sheryl Davis about her research on PostSecret, Melissa Kansky talks to us about the Elon School relocating, actor Adam Kaplan joins us to talk about his role in the latest Elon production, "She Loves Me," Will Brummett explains his new position as The Pendulum's student body representative and Kassondra Cloos gives us this week's news in brief

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