Hurricane Florence Coverage

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NEWS 9/17/11 5:52pm

Lambert joins SGA for discussion of diversity issues on campus

By Hannah Delacourt

President Leo Lambert joined SGA Thursday night to update the organization on the progress and plans for the Elon Commitment projects, while also addressing the recent incidents on campus involving diversity. A key theme was a question raised Tuesday at College Coffee by some of the 2,500 people in attendance - now what? Lambert first said that people need to use their heads and that the actions that occurred this week were thoughtless. "Think about the consequences of those actions on your future," he said.

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NEWS 9/16/11 11:26pm

Strength Training vs. Cardio

By Kellye Coleman

Women are known to fear pumping iron at the gym, afraid that too much lifting can lead to bulky muscles.

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NEWS 9/16/11 5:54pm

Former US deputy attorney general speaks about the line between politics and policy

By Kassondra Cloos

David Ogden, former deputy attorney general of the United States, spoke Thursday night at Elon University about his experiences in government and the moral gray areas that result from interpreting the law through political lenses. Ogden's speech was titled "Justice at the Intersection of Law and Politics," and he gave several examples of cases in which the line between politics and policy has been challenging to draw. Lawyers who decide to dedicate their careers to being civil servants for the United States, its citizens their clients, are taking on important roles, Ogden said.

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NEWS 9/15/11 5:56pm

Freshman class pledges to uphold Honor Code in annual ceremony

By Caitlin O'Donnell

The more than 1,400 freshmen on campus became the latest in thousands to pledge to uphold the Elon University Honor Code at the 6th annual Call to Honor Ceremony. Held this morning in the Academic Village, administrators and SGA representatives emphasized the four hallmarks of the university's Honor Code – honesty, integrity, responsibility and respect. In an introduction to the ceremony, Darris Means, associate director of the Elon Academy and a 2005 alumnus, emphasized the responsibility of the class to uphold the foundation laid by more than 30,000 alumni. "The reputation of a university campus can be affected by the actions of just a small group or even a single person," he said. Means said the ongoing issue with diversity on campus has reminded him there is still much to improve upon.

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NEWS 9/14/11 6:07pm

Fight desensitization of Sept. 11, terror

By The Pendulum

A young girl clutches the badge of a firefighter father who she has never met. A widow touches the name of her spouse enscribed in stone, the only resting place he will ever know.

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NEWS 9/14/11 6:04pm

A dramatically skewed perception of a peaceful faith

By rataalla

I am a young American adult, just like you. I love watching Sunday night football, randomly dancing without warning and drinking Starbucks while pulling an all-nighter to ace that exam.

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NEWS 9/14/11 5:58pm

Amuse Yourself Sept. 14, 2011

By Lauren Ramsdell

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/a_e/A_E_9.14.mp3 In this week's "Amuse Yourself," Lauren previews events around campus, as well as the upcoming book sale.

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NEWS 9/13/11 11:58pm

A day of celebration turns somber

By Kassondra Cloos

Tuesday morning, Sept. 11, 2001, Kristin Simonetti was sound asleep. It was just a few days into her freshman year at Elon University and it was a big day for College Coffee.

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NEWS 9/13/11 11:57pm

New York natives, alumni remember Sept. 11

By Ashley Fahey

Ten years ago, the United States and the world changed forever when terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania.

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NEWS 9/13/11 11:56pm

Misconception shapes US, Middle East relations

By Caitlin O'Donnell

It can be seen in the controversy surrounding the construction of an Islamic community center in New York City.  It resonated around the world when a Florida pastor threatened to burn a copy of the Quran.

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NEWS 9/13/11 11:55pm

Special college coffee encourages discussion of discrimination on campus

By Natalie Allison

In response to multiple reported incidents of racial discrimination over the past week, Elon University hosted a special College Coffee on Tuesday to address issues surrounding diversity on campus. President Leo Lambert spoke to students, faculty and staff about embracing inclusion, along with honor, integrity and respect, as the foundation of the Elon University community.

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NEWS 9/13/11 11:54pm

In their own words: living as a Muslim in America

By Caitlin O'Donnell

Sophomore Nada Azem was a new student on Elon University's campus when she heard something she didn't expect: "Islam isn't a religion." The Muslim and Syrian native was in the middle of a class discussion about a Florida pastor's threat to burn the Quran.

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NEWS 9/13/11 11:52pm

Fallen towers inspire new career path

By Rebecca Smith

When Ross Wade first heard the explosion on Sept. 11, he didn't even flinch. Until that moment it had been a normal day.

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NEWS 9/13/11 11:51pm

Lesson from tragedy: living with feeling

By Rebecca Smith

People will never forget Sept. 11, but for Linda Lashendock, Elon University's manager of video services and event production, it is a day that completely changed the direction of her life. Lashendock had been working at the CNN D.C.

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NEWS 9/13/11 11:49pm

A confused generation: Students' experiences after attacks changes perceptions of humanity

By Kassondra Cloos

The attacks on Sept. 11 left millions of people angry, hurt and in shock. But confusion was the dominant emotion for the current generation of college students, most of whom were barely preteens at the time. Even 10 years later, confusion still permeates the memories of those who were children when they heard about the attacks.

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NEWS 9/13/11 6:28pm

Chaplain Emeritus reflects on counseling process post-Sept. 11

By Caitlin O'Donnell

Chaplain Emeritus Richard McBride does not remember the exact words he spoke. What he does remember is seeing a student in uniform standing in the audience before him as he bowed his head in prayer. "The only theme I can remember saying was let us not be caught up in the animosity and anger this represents," McBride said. Fifteen minutes earlier, McBride had been one of hundreds gathered at a special College Coffee prior to the first home football game in the new Rhodes Stadium.

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NEWS 9/13/11 6:27pm

Alamance community pays tribute to public servants

By Anna Johnson

Remember the fallen and give thanks to America's heroes. When looking back on the tragic events of Sept.

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NEWS 9/13/11 6:26pm

Elon Elementary School strove to keep structure at news of attacks

By Caitlin O'Donnell

Above all, Nan Wooten wanted order to prevail. Wooten, the former principal at Elon Elementary School, was in her office setting up a training activity when someone told her she needed to find a TV. It was a time before TVs populated classrooms, so she located an older set on a rolling cart, brought it into her office and realized what has happening. She can't remember if it was before or after the second plane hit the World Trade Center, but she knew something was wrong.

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NEWS 9/13/11 6:24pm

One Man Band

By John Tinkelenberg

First, a click of the tongue for the beat. A foot clicks a pedal while a few chords on the acoustic guitar are added.

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NEWS 9/13/11 6:22pm

One-day plays take Center for the Arts by comedy storm

By Rebecca Wickel

Eli Whitney was born in 1929 in Houston, Texas. No?

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