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Elon law celebrates 5 years, accomplishments

In 2007, Bernie Brown was a professor of biochemistry at Wake Forest University, 15 years after he got his undergraduate degree in the same field, when he decided he wanted something different: a career in law. Brown enrolled in the second class of Elon University's

Aldermen elected 2011

The four candidates were whittled down to three aldermen. Both Mark Greene and Ron Klepcyk won re-election with exactly 502 votes each, while John Peterson joined the town of Elon board as its newest member with the highest number of votes at 541.

Voting happens more than once every four years

Did you go to pick up a copy of this paper on Wednesday and find the box empty? Well, it wasn't a mistake.

"Death Masks:" students transform their faces through creative design

Chip Johnson had his first encounter with using masks and prosthetic pieces in order to become a 78-year-old headmaster in an original play called "Bippus, A, Um" when he was an undergraduate at Rollins College. A few decades later, Johnson, who now works at Elon as an adjunct assistant professor of performing arts, followed his fascination with makeup design to teach classes on the subject.

It's Fall! Get outdoors and Run!

Leaves have changed the tree line from lush green to brilliant shades of orange, red and yellow and are beginning to fall in every direction.  I don’t know if it is the crunch beneath my feet with every stride or the smell of earth from the falling leaves, but there is something about fall that makes running during the fall truly majestic. Maybe it’s those mornings where I can see my breath, feel the cool air entering and exiting my lungs, and really feel my body working to maintain the rhythm of breathing, striding, breathing, striding. It’s an amazing time of year to go out for a run, and yes, runs around campus are perfect for time-crunched days where runs need to be as simple as possible.  But I challenge everyone to find one day this fall and leave Elon for a national or state park to go for a run or even a long hike and see how far away you can feel from school and stress for a few hours. The following parks are within one hour of campus, and all offer at least three miles of trails to explore on your next run … just make sure to read the maps before heading out -- a 5-mile run could turn into 11 miles if you’re not careful! Umstead Park William B.

Something's wrong in Happy Valley

Joe Paterno should be glad he’s 84. At least now he can provide a senility defense if somebody brings up the fact that his statement contradicts information in the grand jury indictment of former Pennsylvania State University defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. He can also take solace knowing that after the Sandusky scandal inevitably leads to his resignation/termination as head coach that he can say he coached for 62 years under the façade of doing things the right way. This is the type of thing that stains a legacy.  And I’m not talking about a small ketchup stain – more like gasoline and lit matches being thrown onto the JoePa we thought we knew just last week. Woody Hayes had his legacy tarnished when he punched a Clemson player in the 1978 Gator Bowl.  That poor decision-making led to his firing, and his three national championships were suddenly trumped by one instance of violence.  Paterno stands to lose so much more than Hayes. For those late to the party, Sandusky is being charged with 40 counts of sex crimes against under-aged boys.  Paterno had direct knowledge of an incident involving one of his victims, and he did little about it. In 2002, according to the grand jury’s 23-page summary of the Sandusky investigation, graduate assistant Mike McQueary walked into the Penn State locker room to find Sandusky, in the shower, engaging in anal sex with a boy appearing to be about 10 years old. A distraught McQueary told Paterno of the incident the next day.  Instead of doing the right thing and going to the police, Paterno chose to only inform Athletic Director Tim Curley.  According to Paterno’s testimony, Paterno reported that McQueary had seen Sandusky “in the Lasch Building showers fondling or doing something of a sexual nature to a young boy.” Wait a second. That makes it sound pretty clear Paterno knew SOMETHING wrong went down.  Which begs the question:  Why did Paterno deny knowledge in his statement to the public this weekend? If true, the nature and amount of charges made are very shocking to me and all Penn Staters.  While I did what I was supposed to with the one charge brought to my attention, like anyone else involved I can’t help but be deeply saddened these matters are alleged to have occurred. Paterno went on to say the following: As my grand jury testimony stated, I was informed in 2002 by an assistant coach that he had witnessed an incident in the shower of our locker room facility.  It was obvious that the witness was distraught over what he saw, but he at no time related to me the very specific actions contained in the Grand Jury report.  Regardless, it was clear that the witness saw something very inappropriate involving Mr. Sandusky.  As Coach Sandusky was retired from our coaching staff at the time, I referred the matter to university administrators.  Bull. This is Paterno denying all responsibility.  He claims to not have knowledge of what exactly happened but he TESTIFIED that something inappropriate occurred.  In such a case involving sexual abuse of a CHILD, you go to the police.  Not the athletic director. And why does it matter that Sandusky was retired from the coaching staff?  He still had complete access to the facilities in Happy Valley.  Curley has stepped down.  So has university Vice President Gary Schultz.  Next to lose his job should be Paterno. Because no matter what he says now, he did have knowledge of what went on.  And the fact that the university did NOT inform law enforcement does not excuse Paterno. He had a moral, if not legal, obligation to inform the police.  He is the czar of Happy Valley.  Is it not reasonable to assume he had friends with legal influence in the area?  Somebody who could have launched some sort of an investigation?  Somebody that could have prevented Sandusky from being allowed to continue his reign of terror upon young boys? This scandal is big news, regardless of how much ESPN chooses to cover it.  It will result in the end of Paterno’s 62-year coaching career.  And the stain of this incident will be something Paterno won’t be able to recover from. It doesn’t matter anymore that Paterno has the most wins in Division I football history.  Years from now, when people look back at the JoePa era, the first thing they’ll examine will be the tragedy that was Jerry Sandusky and how Paterno had the power to stop him and refused to do so.

Nov. 2 Correspondents' Corner

Glenn Scott is an associate professor of communications at Elon University. He is on leave to serve as a Fulbright visiting lecturer at the University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa, Japan. OKINAWA, JAPAN--Assigning students to groups of three, I had in mind the usual cautionary moves learned as a classroom instructor at Elon. The situation was new.

Censored

Censorship. It's a word and concept that should send a shiver down the spine of anyone who supports the First Amendment.

Topics - Nov. 8, 2011

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/opinions/topics_11.8.mp3 Rachel talks about this week's paper, including the editorial about tolerance and nudity on campus, Matt's Safe Schools law in Michigan and a preview about next week's Topics on sex scandals.

Sprinkles, frosting everywhere: cupcake decorating at McEwen dining hall

A bit of vanilla frosting here, a spoonful of rainbow sprinkles there. Throw in some chocolate covered pretzels or Skittles and you've got yourself a delicious treat.

Sports Jam - Nov. 3 2011

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/sports/Sports_10.29.mp3 This week on The Pendulum sports podcast, Justin brings on special guest Jack Isenbarger, sophomore guard for the Elon men's basketball team, to talk about the Phoenix.

Men's soccer falls to UNCG on Senior Night

A UNC Greensboro goal in the 81st minute proved to be the difference as the Spartans defeated the Elon University men's soccer team 1-0 in the final game at Rudd Field this season.

Women's soccer ends season with 3-0 loss

The Elon University women's soccer team couldn't advance past the first round of the Southern Conference tournament as a 3-0 loss to the College of Charleston on Oct.

The Swing - November 2nd 2011

Report illuminates history, helps healing

Imagine a shooting within walking distance of Elon University's campus. It was an experience all too real for Cynthia Brown, who was a student at Bennett College in Greensboro Nov.

Shaping up Successfully

When Chris Liotta returned to Elon for the fall semester of his sophomore year in 2009, his friends barely recognized him. Having kept to himself for most of the summer, people from school didn't know that while Liotta was home in Chantilly, Va., he was spending every day of summer break trying to put his 285-pound body back into shape.

Men's basketball team composed of youth, excited about 2011-2012 season

They're a young team. One senior. A strong influx of sophomores. And a coach whose optimism and day-at-a-time outlook for the 2011-2012 season is leading the way. Elon men's basketball returns for its 101st season of play, under the guidance of third-year head coach Matt Matheny and senior guard Drew Spradlin.

Football loses third straight game, Shuman suspended

The Elon University football team is entering a bye weekend following three straight double-digit losses to Southern Conference opponents.

Talking Phoenix hoops with head coach Matt Matheny

We caught up with head coach Matt Matheny after the Phoenix Hoops Preview to get his take on the upcoming season, what fans should look forward to and playing UNC. Q: You guys have a young team with only one senior and five juniors.

Tweets say more about coaching

Another sign that the U.S.S. Swepson is sinking this season appeared on the Internet Saturday. Senior running back Jamal Shuman took to Twitter to colorfully criticize football coaches, led by head coach Jason Swepson, for a lack of playing time. One tweet read, "There goes another game of my f----- senior year nd I don't touch the f----- field lik I ain't one of the best athletes on dis d--- squad." Another tweet said, "our coaches to f----- dumb to realize wat dey had but now da season is ova #owell." Shuman (@JamalShuman) is not the first athlete to use the popular social media tool to express his frustrations.