Letters to the Editor

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NEWS 8/26/12 3:19pm

Subte system reopens after strike

By Claire Mauro

BUENOS AIRES – After the longest subte strike in Argentinian history, an unofficial workers union and local leaders reached an agreement earlier this month that would allow for the much anticipated reopening of the subway system the following morning. The scheduled strike, which lasted longer than expected, began after the subway union demanded that the Buenos Aires government increase the workers’ salaries by more than 20 percent. It ended with a provisional agreement with Metrovias, the company that operates the subte, which included “improvements in working conditions, changes in leave entitlements and a re-categorization of wage levels,” according to the union’s press release.

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NEWS 8/26/12 11:17am

Get ready for the 2012 Fall Sports Preview

By Zachary Horner

The past three years, The Pendulum has produced a comprehensive look at the five fall sports teams: football, volleyball, men's and women's soccer and cross country.

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NEWS 8/25/12 6:27pm

Common reading 'Zeitoun' prompts discussion of diversity, civil rights

By Katherine Blunt

At the end of each summer, Elon University’s freshman class turns the last pages of the common reading selection, a book chosen the previous fall by a committee of professors and students.

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NEWS 8/25/12 1:46pm

Department of Performing Arts receives funding to expand facilities

By Rebecca Iannucci

Black Box Theatre. Yeager Recital Hall. McCrary Theatre. Students and faculty alike will recognize these as the settings for many of Elon University’s performing arts productions.

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NEWS 8/25/12 1:42pm

Renovation continues to grow campus community

By Natalie Allison

Although construction continues on Elon University’s campus, a few projects have been finished just in time for the start of fall semester.

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NEWS 8/25/12 1:26pm

Class of 2016 contrasts Elon’s traditional demographics

By Kristen Olsen

The growth of Elon University’s student population is being matched by the growth of applicants.

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NEWS 8/25/12 1:22pm

Faculty, staff use week before classes to prepare for semester

By Natalie Allison

Just days before students arrive back on campus each year and prepare for the upcoming semester, faculty members gather to make preparations of their own. For more than 15 years, planning week has served as a time for faculty and staff to gather and discuss strategies and new programs for the upcoming semester. “This year, we have several new programs that will begin to reinforce some of the goals in The Elon Commitment,” said Mary Wise, associate vice president of Academic Affairs.

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NEWS 8/25/12 1:16pm

New Student Orientation welcomes freshmen to Elon community

By Adriana Miano

As a new class of students begins life at Elon University, the orientation team is working to ensure each of them feels welcome on campus. “The overall goal of orientation is to aid the transition for new students into the Elon community,” said Jill Padfield, orientation head team captain. To accomplish this goal, the orientation team has designed a series of activities to take place during move-in weekend to help incoming freshmen become more comfortable with Elon’s campus, the faculty and one another, according to Padfield. In addition to acclimating new students to Elon University, orientation also serves as an important social experience for incoming freshmen, according to senior Kathryn Knaus, student coordinator for orientation. “If you participate fully in orientation, I would be very surprised to hear that you don’t feel like you have a group of friends afterwards,” Knaus said.

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NEWS 8/25/12 12:02pm

'Let the Class of 2016 begin its journey'

By Melissa Kansky

New Student Convocation signals the beginning of another year as the members of the Class of 2016, transfer students and their families gather Under the Oaks at Elon University for the annual welcome ceremony. "This ceremony is one of the most meaningful occasions of the academic year," said President Leo Lambert." Lambert, along with Jan Fuller, university chaplain, Darien Flowers, Student Government Association executive president, Smith Jackson, vice president for student life and dean of students, Steven House, provost and vice president for academic affairs, and faculty members, greeted the most recent addition to the Elon community. The speakers challenged the more than 1,400 students to embrace the opportunities open to them and to seek adventure during the next four years. "If you take advantage of a number of opportunities Elon has to offer, you will lay the foundation for your future," Flowers said. The SGA President recounted walking tours through London that expanded his imagination and fed his curiosity, offering his own experiences as feasible goals.

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NEWS 8/24/12 9:45pm

New Student Guide: Welcome to Alamance County

By Rebecca Wickel

Food Cook-Out - $ Whether it’s for a fast dinner or late night study break, this drive-thru is the perfect des- tination for good food without breaking the bank.

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NEWS 8/24/12 8:57pm

Letter from SGA Executive President Darien Flowers

By The Pendulum

Dear Members of the Class of 2016: I hope I am not the first, but one of many to welcome you to Elon Uni- versity.

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NEWS 8/24/12 8:51pm

Early move-in provides advantages, adjustment period

By Lindsay Kimble

Though fall semester classes don’t start until Aug. 28, junior Katie Johnson said the Elon University campus has already been buzzing with activity. Johnson, who arrived on campus Aug.

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NEWS 8/24/12 8:42pm

‘Mor Chikin’ debate sweeps nation

By Mary Kate Brogan

Everyone has the right to voice an opinion on the hot-button topics in our society. But just because you can say something doesn’t mean you should.

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NEWS 8/24/12 8:37pm

Back to basics: 6 tips for surviving freshman year at Elon

By Dan Quackenbush

Congratulations and welcome to Elon University! As you rush from place to place during this orientation weekend, take a moment to realize the importance of the journey that lies before you and how Elon will be here to support you over the next four years. The excitement on a college cam- pus during orientation is palpable.

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NEWS 8/24/12 8:33pm

‘Rocketeer’ blasts away competition

By Rachel Southmayd

Recent Elon University graduate Jay Light may soon get to see his work on movie theater screens around the country.

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NEWS 8/24/12 8:25pm

Class of 2012: Where are they now?

By Hannah Delacourt

Clinton Edmondson, Media Arts and Entertainment major Where are you working? I am working at Original Productions, a reality TV production company based out of Burbank, Calif.

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NEWS 8/24/12 8:17pm

Elon at a Glance

By Zachary Horner

Moseley Center Biggest tip: Get waffles!

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NEWS 8/24/12 8:00pm

How to be a kid around North Carolina

By Kate Riley

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Location: Raleigh Cost: Free Travel time: 1 hour Website  This museum is an elementary school field trip — you’ll feel like a kid again with the numerous hands-on activities.

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NEWS 8/24/12 7:52pm

Elon Bucket List

By Jeff Stern

How will you spend your next four years on Elon's campus? We offer some potential items for your college bucket list - Elon style. [box] Have your own ideas for what she be on the Elon bucket list?

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NEWS 8/24/12 7:47pm

The Whats and Wheres of Elon

By Stephanie Butzer

Elon has a lot to offer and, as a freshman, sometimes it can be hard to grasp everything. Here are some FAQs to help you navigate your first weeks on campus. What’s the best way to meet new people? Organizations and clubs are a good place to start, and classes are a great way to meet people who have similar interests as you.

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