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New organization intends to show Elon community it's 'better together'

Diversity is used a lot at Elon University in its mission statement, in recent emails from the administration and as a descriptor for the freshman class. One of Elon's organizations, Better Together, is looking to do more than comment on diversity and is designed to promote interfaith cooperation and understanding. The organization was started last year by alumnus Zac Jordan, Class of 2011.

Explosion at nuclear waste facility in France results in death, injuries

PARIS – France's nuclear power industry was shaken earlier this month by an explosion at the Marcoule nuclear waste management facility in its southern Languedoc- Roussillon region.

A Bills-Lions Super Bowl?

A thought was brought up by ESPN.com’s Gregg Easterbrook, aka the “Tuesday Morning Quarterback,” in his column Tuesday: a Detroit Lions-Buffalo Bills Super Bowl. Three years ago, this would have been unthinkable. In 2008, the Bills started 4-0 but ended the year on a 3-9 stretch, securing a ninth straight year without a playoff appearance.

So you want to go for a run around campus...

The freshmen are beginning to find their way around campus, the upperclassmen are adjusting to their off-campus apartments and houses, and it finally feels like you can breathe again (without the thick humidity and hectic frenzy of the first few weeks of school). With this extra time and sense of direction, its the perfect time to start running regularly.  Where to? The Elon University Cross Country course (also known as the intramural fields) has miles of grassy cut-throughs and trails that can easily turn a boring neighborhood jog into a challenging all-terrain run.  Just past the railroad tracks, the course offers rolling hills and a softer surface than hard cement and asphalt. When you wear the course out, there are plenty of relatively safe neighborhoods, and parks around Elon.  For those mileage perfectionists who count every tenth of a mile (guilty one right here...), there are great websites where you can track every turn of your run before-or after- you go out. Personally, I use walkjogrun.net to map out all my runs, but mapmyrun.com is also a great site where you can track miles. Both sites have search engines where you can type in your location (Elon, NC), and browse through routes mapped out by different users.

Sunday Sweep

Don't have time to read in-depth reports on the major news stories of the moment? Don't fear! Check the News Blog every Sunday afternoon for a run-down of the top stories that matter to you and where to find out more information.  Saudi women earn the right to vote Saudi Arabian women were granted the right to vote Sunday by King Abdullah in a move many say was prompted by the Arab Spring.

Phoenix to face No. 1 Georgia Southern

Despite leading in almost every statistical category against The Citadel Sept. 24, it took everything the Elon University men's football team had to kick a 33-yard field goal in overtime and scrape by with an 18-15 win against The Citadel. Although Elon heads into this weekend's matchup against Georgia Southern University at 3-1, two of Elon's wins have come in the last drive of the game, and by a combined four points. The Phoenix knows what it needs to work on and what to change as it hosts the No.

Elon Centre Abroad in London revised, beginning fall 2012

The Elon Centre Abroad in London will be all new starting fall 2012. The changes come after Elon spent almost two years reviewing the program, ultimately deciding to change partnerships from the Anglo American Educational Services to the Foundation for International Education. "From the perspective of a student, there will be more alike than there will be different, but the differences will all be positive," said Woody Pelton, dean of International Programs. The new program offers an expanded course catalog with 20 to 30 academic courses compared to the four or five offered in the current program, according to Heidi White, associate director for study abroad. "I think it's just deepening what we had before," White said.

Elon's Renaissance man: Bill Morningstar

When Bill Morningstar joined the Elon University basketball coaching staff in 1972, there was a caveat that doesn't exist today: The assistant basketball coach had to also coach golf. Morningstar had played basketball for the Fighting Christians from 1961-1964 and had returned to his alma mater to coach.

Hook residents sound off on evacuating

Elon Academy Mentorship Program

by Grace Elkus Senior Reporter This week, I spoke with Nathan Thomas, a senior at Elon and the lead male mentor for Elon Academy’s summer program.  The Elon Academy is a program for high school students from the Alamance-Burlington School System who will be first-generation college students.  Participants attend a four week summer session at Elon, where they work with Elon student mentors who help them strengthen their academic skills as well as assist them in college application process. Although the summer portion is the biggest part of Elon Academy, students also come to campus on various Saturday’s during the year, Thomas said.

Elon man injured in drive-by shooting

A resident of the Town of Elon was injured during a drive-by shooting at the intersection of South Church and Delaney streets Saturday afternoon. James Ricks, of Elon, was shot and treated at Alamance Regional Medical Center for an upper torso and arm injury.

The News Report - Sept. 25, 2011

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/news/News_9.25.mp3 The Pendulum news podcast is back as Caitlin and Kassondra look at this week's news and what you can expect in the upcoming issue of the newspaper.

Defensive struggle puts The Citadel up by 1

A tight defensive battle, highlighted by a long touchdown run, leaves The Citadel with a 7-6 lead over Elon after the first half. The Citadel sophomore running back Darien Robinson ran 67 yards for a score with 1:42 left in the second quarter, escaping a few tacklers and outrunning Phoenix defenders.

SGA passes bill emphasizing stance against discrimination

In response to the recent issues of diversity and the campus response, SGA passed a bill Thursday intended to emphasize the organization's stance on the issue and to promote cultural awareness on campus. "Whereas The Elon University community was aghast at discriminatory acts on our own campus, whereas students, faculty, and staff have experienced a loss of comfort on their valued college community and whereas the SGA of Elon University believes in our university's mission statement which demands respect for human differences and promotes personal integrity," the bill reads. At the recent SGA retreat, the student government decided they wanted to be transparent and show they were making a strong stance against the incidents that occurred. "It shows constituents that we will not stand for something like this," said Greg Zitelli, vice president for the Class of 2014. SGA is also forming an ad-hoc committee called the Diversity Committee to deal with future issues. In other news: *The location for the homecoming concert featuring Corey Smith was also discussed.

Football edges The Citadel 18-15 in overtime

It took a round of overtime, but the Elon football team managed to come away with an 18-15 victory over The Citadel in front of more than 10,000 fans at Rhodes Stadium on Saturday, Sept.

Scientific Illiteracy: A National Problem, Localized

by Nick Zanetti Senior Reporter While talking to Tony Crider, chair of the physics department, this week about the National Science Foundation grant Elon University recently received, he was telling me about how the United States has fallen behind in science and math education.

Women finish first, men take third place at Elon Invitational

With just two meets left before the Southern Conference championships, the Elon University women's cross country team got its first win ever on its home course in the Elon Invitational. This win is the second in a row for the women, and the importance of these wins in preparation for the SoCon is not lost on the runners, junior Emily Tryon said. "Every meet helps you work on our competitive edge," she said.

Football moves ahead to 'new season'

First-year head coach Jason Swepson preaches to his team to "never disrespect a win." This mindset is one the Elon Phoenix football team took to heart following its embattled 23-22 victory against the North Carolina Central University Eagles Sept.

Volleyball team returns to Elon as tournament co-champions

After dropping its first match of the Butler Tournament to host Butler University, the Elon University volleyball team rallied throughout the weekend to come back and become co-champions of the tournament and looks to use its momentum this weekend, starting with a game against Campbell University. The Phoenix started the doubleheader portion of the tournament Saturday morning against Central Michigan University.

New country, new expectations

From the time he started playing soccer at age four, freshman forward Thorsten Pacher knew he wanted to continue playing the sport and be part of a soccer program at a university in the United States. Now, he's getting that chance. Pacher, a native of Rottenmann, Austria, has been playing soccer for 13 years and said he enjoys the sport even though it isn't popular in Austria. "Skiing is more popular in my country, but I started playing soccer with my friends," Pacher said.