Two Elon freshmen were arrested Saturday in Barney dorm on four charges of drug paraphernalia each.
Imagine living in the heart of New York City without transportation, electricity or even toilet paper. That’s exactly what writer Colin Beavan, or “No Impact Man,” did with his family as part of an environmental experiment from 2006 to 2007. Laura Gabbert and Justin Schein’s film documents Colin and Michelle Beavan’s efforts to completely eliminate their personal impact on the environment for an entire year.
This week on The Swing... We learn about Amendment One and the Vote Against movement, Julia Boyd asks students about 1889's possible closing, and Kassondra Kloos runs through the news in 60 seconds
It’s not legal anywhere, but it exists everywhere. Often out of sight and out of reach, the industry of human slavery continues to operate on a global scale. In an effort to emphasize the relevancy and urgency of these clandestine operations worldwide, four panelists convened at a “Symposium on Human Trafficking” Wednesday night at Elon University to discuss the various facets of a deeply complex issue. The panelists included Kevin Bales, president of Free the Slaves; Helen Grant, professor and clinical director of the Elon University School of Law; Tony Williams, director of World Relief's affiliate office in North Carolina; and cultural anthropologist Richard Smith. Bales began the discussion by identifying the distinction between human trafficking and human slavery, so that the latter might be better understood. “While this as built as a human trafficking symposium, it’s about slavery,” he said.
It’s that time of year again, when the donkeys and elephants are done hibernating and have joined together once again to co-host America’s favorite traveling circus – the presidential election. [quote]Millions of Americans did not sacrifice their lives for the sake of public complacency.
When he goes out in public, children point and laugh. “When I was younger and this happened, I hated it,” Alamance County resident Christopher Dutcher said.
This week, I did a story about Team Hero. Team Hero is an organization that helps serve military veterans as well as active duty soldiers by providing support and working to fund a guide dog for returning soldiers with PTSD through another organization called Paws and Stripes. The (potential) organization is pretty interesting on its own, but equally interesting is something I didn’t really realize before doing this story: how difficult it is to become an organization on Elon’s campus.
McKinnon Hall is packed. The beats are strong and the crowd is loud. This is the Panhellenic Conference Step Show, and it is where unity will be born April 27. The National Panhellenic Council fraternity Phi Beta Sigma joins members of the Panhellenic Conference each year in a step show designed to foster strong collegiate Greek relationships. [box]2nd Annual Panhellenic Conference Step Show When: April 27 Where: McKinnon Hall[/box] “Every time we have a Greek summit, they want us to build relationships with other councils,” said senior Phi Beta Sigma member Lamar Lee.
At a University Guide retreat in the admissions office a few years ago, each staff member was asked to reveal something about themselves that most people didn’t know.
This week, I realized that most people don’t have an opinion (or have much to say) on an issue unless you put them in a spot where they really have to think about it and come up with an answer. Case in point: I was in Raleigh this weekend at my aunt and uncle’s house when my editor alerted me to the fact that I did not have any student input on the issue of construction on campus, and because The Pendulum is a student newspaper, student input is necessary, if not vital.
Heat, sun and a 35 pound rucksack were the only things standing between the Bataan March participants and their goal.
Katie Moran jams out to different songs from around the globe.
The metaphorical rapids of Elon University intensify at this point in the semester as professors seem to pile on the work.
Elon University's accumulation of annual donations are continuing to increase and are expected to meet the national average, which is currently 8.2 percent of the alumni community. According to a recent article in USA Today, donations have increased in recent years because of the decrease of government funding due to budget cuts.
$38,460 is an ominous number. This is the total amount, including tuition, fees, room and board for an undergraduate to attend Elon University in the 2012-2013 school year. About 70 percent of Elon students receive some kind of scholarship, whether merit-based, need-based, talent-based or other, according to Patrick Murphy, director of financial planning. Both Murphy and Susan Klopman, vice president of admissions and financial planning, said the reason prices of scholarships aren’t as high is because the cost of tuition at Elon is lower than other similar private institutions.
As campus develops, one piece needs to be complete before construction on another can begin. With the beginning of construction on Hunt Softball Field at the end of this month, there are now seven projects underway or scheduled to begin in the next several months.
“The meal plan options here are way too expensive.” “Late night McEwen should be open every night, not just weekends.” “Wait, there’s no more killer cookies?” These are just a few comments about Elon University’s on-campus dining options that can be frequently overheard from Colonnades to Harden and McEwen to Moseley.
In The Pendulum’s editorial last week, the paper looked at the relationship between social media and the job search.
There’s a man athletes all over the country want nothing to do with. His acquaintance is made out of necessity, not desire and his name alone sends shivers to those active in sport. His name is Dr. James Andrews, and Elon University pitcher Jim Stokes knows him all too well. Stokes was warming up in anticipation for his sophomore season on the diamond 14 months ago when things turned south.
Elon University men’s tennis coach Michael Leonard and lone senior Eric Turner might not have the same favorite moment of Turner’s career at Elon, but they both agree it’s been quite a run. Coach Leonard remembers a match two years ago in the 2010 Southern Conference tournament against undefeated, top-seeded College of Charleston.
