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SPORTS 9/22/13 11:17pm

Burlington Hosts Putt-Putt National Championship

By elonlocalnews

Generally putt-putt golf is all fun and games, but that wasn't the case last week when the Burlington Putt-Putt Fun Center hosted the 54th Annual Professional Putters Association National Championship. The Professional Putters Association has hosted miniature golf putting championships since 1959, this year Burlington Putt Putt Fun Center got the bid for the event. "Burlington, N.C.

NEWS 9/22/13 3:35pm

Elon Community Church chooses bark over bite with first annual Dog Day Mixer

 

Some say every dog has its day. This year, that day was Sunday, Sept. 15 when Elon University students and community members gathered outside of Elon Community Church for the first annual Dog Day Mixer. Students were treated to fresh food, live music and homemade ice cream — and not to mention the appearance of church member’s dogs for students to pet and play with — at the event meant to introduce students to the church community. The event was planned by the church’s University Relations committee with the intent to welcome students to the church and offer a friendly environment to any students who may be in need of a community outlet. “We want to be a resource for the students,” said Dolores Truitt, a committee member.

NEWS 9/20/13 7:45pm

Diver, Russo lead Elon women's soccer over Liberty

By Andrew Wilson

In the eighth game of the 2013 season, the Liberty University women's soccer team did something it hadn't done yet this season: give up a goal in regulation. Elon University capitalized in the 41st minute of the match against the Flames Friday Sept.

NEWS 9/19/13 11:47pm

SGA Senate Recap: Sept. 19

By Katherine Blunt

At Thursday night’s SGA Senate meeting, Matthew Antonio Bosch, the new director of Elon’s LGBTQ center, addressed the Senate about promoting awareness and education about LGBTQIA issues.

NEWS 9/19/13 8:37pm

Video: Past transfer students offer tips to Elon's latest transfers

By Jessica Leano

Elon University welcomed 102 transfer students to its campus this fall. Kelly Hook, who transferred last fall from Eastern New Mexico University, and Lindsay Arnold, who transferred from the University of Arizona, spoke to The Pendulum about their experiences as non-traditional Elon students and gave their advice for this year's incoming transfer students.

NEWS 9/19/13 8:10pm

Inside the final meeting: Elon/Appalachian State breakdown

By Matt Krause

The debate over whether or not Elon University’s final scheduled football clash with Appalachian State University is the end of a rivalry continues to rage. Regardless of stance on the rivalry status of the 42nd meeting between the Phoenix (1-2, 0-0) and Mountaineers (0-2, 0-0), fans from both sides can agree on one thing: their team needs this game. Thanks to a scheduling quirk, both teams are coming off of losses to North Carolina A&T State University, as Appalachian State suffered a 24-21 defeat on Sept.

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NEWS 12/17/2025 3:18pm
North Carolinians rate public schools poorly in new Elon Poll

As K-12 students across North Carolina prepare for their winter break, the Elon University Poll released poll data on Dec. 17 finding that most North Carolinians gave mediocre or poor grades to public schools across the state. “The states have always had deep authority on education, but there has been more federal involvement in various years,” Director of the Elon University Poll Jason Husser said. “So we thought, well, this is the time for us to really look in depth about what do people think about North Carolina schools.”

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. 

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