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NEWS 4/19/16 5:07pm

SGA budget shows allocation disparity

By Emmanuel Morgan

At first glance, the trend of the 2016-2017 budget is not a good one. Most of the organizations did not receive the amount they requested, and 35 out of 60 organizations were denied $1,000 or more of their asking price.

NEWS 4/19/16 3:36pm

Baylor professor lectures about history of Gospel music

By Micah Spoerndle

Robert F. Darden visited Elon University Monday to give a talk about the progression and history of gospel music.

NEWS 4/19/16 3:21pm

Preparation the key to success, says Jay Bilas

By Emmanuel Morgan

Jay Bilas has covered a plethora of nationally televised college basketball games with historical teams such as Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The University of Kentucky, but the well-renowned sports broadcaster says his first game with a significantly fewer audience was his most important one.

NEWS 4/19/16 2:04pm

Elon Poll shows Cooper ahead of McCrory in gubernatorial race

By Bryan Anderson

The Elon University Poll released results from its latest survey Tuesday afternoon, revealing a 6 percent lead for Roy Cooper against incumbent North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory.

NEWS 4/19/16 1:55pm

Service recognized, Newman Civic Fellow awarded

By Ally Feinsot

Upon arriving to campus in August, first-year student Kenneth Brown, Jr. immediately got involved in the Elon community.

NEWS 4/19/16 1:25pm

A walk against victim blaming

By Allie Dietz

More than 23.6 million people in the United States are sexual assault and rape survivors, according to the Joyful Heart Foundation. The month of April is also Sexual Assault Awareness Month and both Elon University and EFFECT dedicated the week of April 10 as their third annual Support Survivors week. The week is designed to both imagine a campus free of sexual assault, as well as to show our alliance with victims of sexual violence,” Said Shay Freidman, member of EFFECT and Elon first year.

NEWS 4/19/16 1:19pm

BlipMe helps users find friends by location sharing

By Kayla Hoey

Everyone has that one friend who goes off the grid every now and again, or doesn’t answer their phone very often, or wanders off after a night out.

NEWS 4/19/16 10:18am

How a contested convention would run

By The Pendulum

GOP candidates require 1,237 delegate votes to win the national convention, and right now Donald Trump is in the lead, trailed closely by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). If Trump fails to reach the majority number to secure his nomination before the July convention, there’s a possible opportunity for delegates to vote for another nominee on the floor, prompting a contested convention. With the 2016 GOP convention just three months away, Trump, Cruz and Kasich are candidates to watch out for.

NEWS 4/18/16 2:00am

Elon organization looks for approval on bathroom petition proposal

By Cdelprete

When Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 2, organizations around the state voiced their displeasure with the bill.

NEWS 4/17/16 4:54pm

SGA drafting resolution to HB2

By Tommy Hamzik

Elon University's SGA is drafting a resolution to the highly controversial House Bill 2, according to Executive President Kyle Porro.

NEWS 4/17/16 3:45pm

Elon Community Church embraces its evolution at 125th anniversary

By Micah Spoerndle

The Elon Community Church’s 125th anniversary will be this Tuesday April 19, and it celebrated this milestone at its 10:30 am worship service the Sunday before. This United Church of Christ (UCC) was chartered in 1891, a few years after Elon College's founding.

NEWS 4/17/16 9:00am

Be open to using your resources

By Tim Melton

It seems hard to believe, but we’re already approaching the end of spring semester. While the yearning dreams of summer may already be fresh in our minds, it’s time once again for the annual onslaught of exams and final projects.

SPORTS 4/16/16 9:44pm

Hall pitches out of jam to lead baseball over Towson Saturday

By Alex Simon

All season long, Elon University baseball head coach Mike Kennedy has trusted junior pitcher Chris Hall to finish games. When Hall loaded the bases with no outs in the ninth and Elon leading by two, he did not flinch. “The great thing about Hall is he shows little emotion,” said assistant coach Robbie Huffstetler.

SPORTS 4/16/16 9:29pm

Football finishes 2nd of 3 spring scrimmages Saturday morning

By Alex Simon

The defense shone bright at the Elon University football team’s second scrimmage of the spring Saturday morning, stepping up with two interceptions and a dozen tackles for losses. “The biggest thing with the defense today was the big plays, the negative plays,” said head coach Rich Skrosky.

SPORTS 4/16/16 2:41pm

Guba's walk-off caps off 4-run, 2-out rally to beat Towson

By Jordan Spritzer

Senior Brett Guba went from zero to hero. After striking out while representing the tying run in the bottom of the 8th, Guba capped off a 4-run ninth inning with a walk-off, 2-RBI single in the Elon University baseball team’s 9-8 victory over Towson University April 15 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play. “I just had to buckle down and battle, try to get a ball in play and give us a chance,” Guba said.

NEWS 4/15/16 4:30pm

Letter to the Editor: Chaplains welcoming, supportive of all religions

By Jan Fuller

Editor's note: This is a response to a letter to the editor that ran in the April 13 edition of The Pendulum. It is always good to see alumni invested in campus religious life.

NEWS 4/15/16 4:23pm

Letter to the Editor: Religious diversity needs to include Christianity

My husband and I are both graduates of Elon University. His class celebrated their 25th reunion this year.

NEWS 4/15/16 9:38am

Do not allow fall classes to ruin your spring

By Jessica Rapfogel

Besides the few who truly mastered the four-year plan in Elon 101, April is known for more than just its showers. It’s one of the few times of the year when we log into OnTrack and actually look at “Degree Audit.” We grab a notebook and jot down the next courses to take and what sections and teachers are being offered.

NEWS 4/15/16 9:36am

Research can fulfill more than just a requirement

Elon is known for the vast amounts of opportunities for learning and growth that it gives to its students.

NEWS 4/15/16 9:35am

The power of intentional kindness

By Courtney Campbell

Almost every day I wear a piece of ceramic jewelry around my neck: a yellow flower with the inscription “Be Kind.” It reminds me of the power of intentional kindness, which is one of the driving motivational factors in my daily life.

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LIFESTYLE 12/16/2025 10:30am

Grief, loss support group provides comfort for Elon faculty, staff

Elon University associate chaplain Rev. Julie Tonnesen said loss and grief are universal emotions, but found that they can be difficult for faculty and staff to process while continuing their usual routines. “Even when we show up to work, that doesn’t mean that we get to put the rest of our lives on the back burner,” Tonnesen said. “Our grief comes with us. It’s not something we can just keep on a shelf at home.” In collaboration with Counseling Services, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, began offering a monthly group for faculty and staff to support those affected by loss.

LIFESTYLE 12/14/2025 11:03am

‘Hemos olvidado la conversación’: el VIH/SIDA todavía afecta al Sur a medida que disminuye la conciencia

45 años después de los primeros casos de VIH/SIDA reportados en Estados Unidos, la lucha contra esta enfermedad está lejos de terminar, especialmente en el sur del país. Según los datos más recientes de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, el sur representó el 52% de todos los diagnósticos de VIH en Estados Unidos en 2023. "Sabemos que el VIH/SIDA ha afectado de manera desproporcionada a las personas de color y a las personas LGBTQ+ de color en este país", afirmó Jeff Bennett, profesor de estudios de comunicación en la Universidad de Vanderbilt. "Hay muchas personas que viven en zonas rurales, existe desconfianza hacia los profesionales de la salud y persiste el estigma social".