International

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NEWS 5/30/13 12:27pm

Having "no faith" in college

By jpuckett

This year Elon opened a brand new Numen Lumen multi faith pavilion on campus. But what about students who would say they have no faith? "At times I've said I'm agnostic or I'm atheist, but atheist kinda has the connotation with it.

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NEWS 5/30/13 12:16pm

Ben Redding cast in Broadway tour of ‘West Side Story’

By Meghan Mahoney

Now that graduation day has come and gone, the Elon University Class of 2013 is preparing for its next steps.

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NEWS 5/30/13 11:50am

Animal Captivity class takes first steps toward building better human, non-human relationships

By Kyra Gemberling

One of Elon University’s top goals is turning students into global citizens. But in a world where humans represent a small percentage of total life on this planet, where do non-humans fall into this plan? Students in Martin Fowler’s upper-level philosophy class “Animal Captivity: Zoos, Sanctuaries and Asylums” have been delving into this question since the class was first taught in Spring 2012 — and they may have recently found an answer. It all started when senior Thomas Berry, a philosophy major who took Animal Captivity in Spring 2012, came up with the initial concept of developing a place on Elon’s campus where humans and animals can coexist symbiotically. “Thomas had thought about this as a Leadership Fellow for a legacy project,” said Fowler, lecturer in philosophy.

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NEWS 5/30/13 11:13am

Kristen Conroy follows unconventional career path in Kenya in hopes of finding direction

By Katy Canada

Like many college seniors, Kristen Conroy is unsure what career path she’ll take after graduation. Her international studies and environmental & ecological science double major has opened the doors to countless possibilities.

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NEWS 5/29/13 9:25pm

From the field to the front office: Corruption in Chinese football

By Noah Manneville

BEIJING — Last February, the South China Morning Post released a report written by Raymond Li that the Chinese government had convicted more than 50 individuals for corruption on football related issues.

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NEWS 5/29/13 9:14pm

5 things about Elon you weren’t sold on, but you'll miss when you're gone

By The Pendulum

We’re all guilty of it. There are things about Elon University we’ve groaned about for four years, but looking back, we actually had it pretty good.

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NEWS 5/29/13 9:03pm

Elon baseball wins SoCon, earns automatic bid to NCAA Tournament

By Andrew Wilson

Becoming just the second team in Southern Conference tournament history to win the tournament after dropping a first round game, the Elon University baseball team defied the odds by winning the title after coming out on top in five straight games, which tied a season high winning streak. The prize: the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Entering the NCAA Tournament as a No.

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NEWS 5/29/13 8:48pm

Career hunt riddled with obstacles for many Elon graduates

By Michael Papich

On May 25, thousands of Elon University students received a diploma that represents the exchange of time and tuition for the training and guidance one needs to start a career. But not all students are able to find real, lasting work when they leave school.

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NEWS 5/29/13 8:32pm

Behind the scenes of Commencement

By Alex Francis

Each year, with finals drawing to a close and summer on the horizon, Elon University prepares to execute the intensive task of preparing for every minute aspect of the annual Commencement exercises. Held under Elon’s oaks, Commencement brings the Elon community together to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the graduating class.

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NEWS 5/28/13 1:32pm

Elon construction scheduled to break ground this summer

By Corinne James

Construction on several projects outlined in the Elon Commitment, Elon University’s strategic plan, is set to begin in Summer 2013.

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NEWS 5/28/13 1:18pm

The Last Word: My Commencement address

By Chris Bosak

It's a little presumptuous of me to write a speech for Commencement since I'm only a graduate this year.

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NEWS 5/28/13 1:07pm

Lavender Graduation honors Elon’s growing LGBTQ community

By Lauryl Fischer

Elon University’s LGBTQ community said goodbye to its seniors May 19 during Lavender Graduation, a special graduation ceremony that honors LGBTQ students and allies for their achievements during their college career. While Spectrum, Elon’s queer-straight alliance, organized the event, the ceremony was open to all LGBTQ students.

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NEWS 5/28/13 12:49pm

Elon senior takes on China’s capital to teach English

By Katherine Blunt

Beijing. It’s a city of more than 20 million people, and soon, an Elon University senior will join them to teach English to Chinese adults in the business world. Billy Fidler, an exercise science major from Goldsboro, N.C., accepted a yearlong teaching position with English First, a division of Education First with more than 400 language centers and schools worldwide. “I knew I wanted to travel after college,” Fidler said.

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NEWS 5/28/13 12:31pm

Giving of oak sapling continues as symbolic Commencement tradition

By Kyra Gemberling

Any respectable Elon University student knows the word Elon means “oak” in Hebrew. At Commencement, this translation is taken literally.

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NEWS 5/28/13 12:01pm

Graduation ceremony mirrors Elon’s dedication to upholding traditions

By Alana Romans

The day is Saturday, May 25. With caps and gowns ready, hundreds of seniors prepare to walk across the stage with hard- earned diplomas and their futures in hand.

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NEWS 5/26/13 1:05am

Graduation is imminent but changes should excite all of us

By Jessica Petrocchi

Graduation is upon us. Everything is changing. Beyoncé is pregnant with her second child, Nicki Minaj is an American Idol judge and an Indie artist has made chart-topping history (that’s the great Macklemore, if you needed clarification). Changes are being made on campus too.

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NEWS 5/24/13 12:57pm

Blog: Elon moves to the CAA - What now?

By Matt Krause

Well, the Elon University athletic department took my advice and officially announced a move to the Colonial Athletic Association for the 2014-15 academic year. Now that the move is official, what are its implications? New Opponents No more Appalachian State University, no more Davidson College.

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SPORTS 5/23/13 6:14pm

Elon Joins Colonial Athletic Association

By jbruno

Team Multimedia Reporting by: Joe Bruno, Ryan Greene, Gary Grumbach and Alex Rose. Elon University announced Thursday that it will leave the Southern Conference and join the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) beginning in the 2014-2015 school year. There are currently 1,850 students who are from the CAA footprint.

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NEWS 5/22/13 5:51pm

Elon athletics jumping to Colonial Athletic Conference

By Andrew Wilson

Following the announcement early Wednesday afternoon of a news conference May 23, sources have confirmed Elon University Athletics will exit the Southern Conference for the Colonial Athletic Association. While the news conference will be held Thursday, Adam Smith of The Burlington Times-News confirmed with administration the Phoenix will make the move after learning President Leo Lambert had officially informed Southern Conference commissioner John Iamarino of the switch. The announcement comes 10 years after Elon originally joined the Southern Conference in 2003.

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SPORTS 5/22/13 3:38pm

Elon To Join The Colonial Athletic Association

By jbruno

Elon Local News has confirmed with multiple sources that Elon University is leaving the Southern Conference and joining the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). The decision comes two weeks after Davidson announced they were joining the Atlantic 10 Conference.

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