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NEWS 11/1/11 10:25pm

'Hair' tackles timeless social issues through song, passion

By Rebecca Iannucci

Its plot sounds eerily familiar in today's world of war, social controversy and political action. "Hair," a "tribal love-rock musical," features a cast of hippies, draft-dodgers and dropouts communing in New York City during the volatile 1960s. The large ensemble cast confronts everything from the war to sexuality, including an often-controversial nude scene, where each cast member strips down to his or her level of comfort.

NEWS 11/1/11 10:20pm

Student loan plan to relieve stress sooner

By Hannah Delacourt

President Barack Obama recently outlined a new Pay As You Earn plan that is based off a repayment plan approved by Congress in 2010. The original plan stated that, by 2014, those with student loans could reduce their monthly payments from 15 to 10 percent of their income.

NEWS 11/1/11 10:16pm

LGBTQ Office works to increase visibility

By Kassondra Cloos

Just a few months into her new position as inaugural coordinator of the LGBTQ Office at Elon University, Kirstin Ringelberg, associate professor of art history, has already received hundreds of emails from students, faculty and staff. "Clearly there is a need for this position and this office from the amount of people who send me emails," she said.

NEWS 11/1/11 10:11pm

New ABSS initiative goal: Create tech-savvy critical thinkers

By Nick Zanetti

The Alamance-Burlington School System will soon stop being an orange. ABSS has adopted the Common Core and Essential Standards, an initiative that attempts to level the playing field among its own schools and those around the country so a more accurate comparison can finally be made. "Before, when we've compared ourselves to other states, it's been like comparing apples to oranges," said Rhonda Schuhler, director of professional development and recruitment for ABSS.

NEWS 11/1/11 10:08pm

Old funding supports new projects in Elon

By Nick Zanetti

This year, the city of Burlington will receive an additional $50,000 from Powell Bill funds, a North Carolina Department of Transportation program that is distributing $138 million this year to more than 500 North Carolina municipalities for purposes of local road maintenance.

NEWS 11/1/11 9:58pm

Thank you: 'The two words no one says nearly enough'

By Caitlin O'Donnell

From Nov. 8-10, at various locations around campus, students, faculty and staff will be able to write thank you notes to donors to the university, with the goal of reaching 1,000. "It's the two words that no one says nearly enough but everyone wants to hear," said Amanda Zamzes, program assistant for donor relations, who has been instrumental in planning the event. "We're just providing a venue so that those who want to say thank you have the ability to do so." Student volunteers will man the tables, which will include blank cards, a fish bowl full of names to draw from and a thermometer filled with acorns marking the progress of the event.

NEWS 11/1/11 9:47pm

International Briefs - Nov. 1, 2011

By The Pendulum

US cuts UNESCO funding after move to admit Palestine The United States State Department announced it would cease funding the United Nations Educational, Scientific and cultural Organization, UNESCO, following the organization's vote to include Palestine as a full member. Legal requirements mandate the U.S.

NEWS 11/1/11 9:37pm

Jamal Shuman suspended indefinitely

By The Pendulum

Elon senior running back Jamal Shuman has been suspended indefinitely, according to the Elon University athletic department. Shuman has 22 carries for 64 yards and no touchdowns this season in eight games. in 2009, Shuman was third in the Southern Conference in rushing yards per game with 67.7 yards per game and helped lead the Phoenix to the FCS playoffs that year. Stay tuned for updates as the story develops.

NEWS 11/1/11 12:41am

Reelz - Nov. 1, 2011

By Chris Bosak

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/movies/Movies_11.1.mp3 Tune in as Caitlin and Chris discuss the top five hits from the box office last weekend and what will be hitting the theaters this weekend. Puss in Boots Paranormal Activity 3 In Time Footloose The Rum Diary Tower Heist A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas

NEWS 10/31/11 1:39pm

Dancing toward a cure

By Brian Allenby

Mike Kennedy, head baseball coach, danced with his partner Meagan Chieppor, senior, at the Dancing with the Little Pink Stars event Oct.

NEWS 10/26/11 2:40pm

Smith Jackson emails losing significance

By The Pendulum

Around 8 a.m. Oct. 19, students received a notification on their phone or laptop about an email from Smith Jackson, vice president of Student Life, titled "Missing Student." The email said that freshman student Matt Hunsinger had not been heard from since 5 p.m.

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North Carolina remains in running for first 2028 presidential primary

North Carolina is one of 12 states vying for the first-in-the-nation Democratic primary in 2028, according to the Democratic National Committee. The DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee must select four to five states for the early nominating window of the 2028 presidential election, with at least one state from each of the DNC’s four regions: East, Midwest, South and West.

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