Letters to the Editor

Sprinkles, frosting everywhere: cupcake decorating at McEwen dining hall

A bit of vanilla frosting here, a spoonful of rainbow sprinkles there. Throw in some chocolate covered pretzels or Skittles and you've got yourself a delicious treat.

Sports Jam - Nov. 3 2011

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/sports/Sports_10.29.mp3 This week on The Pendulum sports podcast, Justin brings on special guest Jack Isenbarger, sophomore guard for the Elon men's basketball team, to talk about the Phoenix.

Men's soccer falls to UNCG on Senior Night

A UNC Greensboro goal in the 81st minute proved to be the difference as the Spartans defeated the Elon University men's soccer team 1-0 in the final game at Rudd Field this season.

Women's soccer ends season with 3-0 loss

The Elon University women's soccer team couldn't advance past the first round of the Southern Conference tournament as a 3-0 loss to the College of Charleston on Oct.

The Swing - November 2nd 2011

Report illuminates history, helps healing

Imagine a shooting within walking distance of Elon University's campus. It was an experience all too real for Cynthia Brown, who was a student at Bennett College in Greensboro Nov.

Shaping up Successfully

When Chris Liotta returned to Elon for the fall semester of his sophomore year in 2009, his friends barely recognized him. Having kept to himself for most of the summer, people from school didn't know that while Liotta was home in Chantilly, Va., he was spending every day of summer break trying to put his 285-pound body back into shape.

Men's basketball team composed of youth, excited about 2011-2012 season

They're a young team. One senior. A strong influx of sophomores. And a coach whose optimism and day-at-a-time outlook for the 2011-2012 season is leading the way. Elon men's basketball returns for its 101st season of play, under the guidance of third-year head coach Matt Matheny and senior guard Drew Spradlin.

Football loses third straight game, Shuman suspended

The Elon University football team is entering a bye weekend following three straight double-digit losses to Southern Conference opponents.

Talking Phoenix hoops with head coach Matt Matheny

We caught up with head coach Matt Matheny after the Phoenix Hoops Preview to get his take on the upcoming season, what fans should look forward to and playing UNC. Q: You guys have a young team with only one senior and five juniors.

Tweets say more about coaching

Another sign that the U.S.S. Swepson is sinking this season appeared on the Internet Saturday. Senior running back Jamal Shuman took to Twitter to colorfully criticize football coaches, led by head coach Jason Swepson, for a lack of playing time. One tweet read, "There goes another game of my f----- senior year nd I don't touch the f----- field lik I ain't one of the best athletes on dis d--- squad." Another tweet said, "our coaches to f----- dumb to realize wat dey had but now da season is ova #owell." Shuman (@JamalShuman) is not the first athlete to use the popular social media tool to express his frustrations.

New records, personal bests for cross country at SoCon

Eight of the nine athletes on the Elon University women's cross country team finished the Southern Conference meet with personal-best times.

One on One Sports for Nov. 1, 2011

The Boston Red Sox is a team full of history and tradition and a certain tradition has landed the team in the limelight of media and fan scrutiny.

'Schweddy Balls' takes unnecessary beating

Most hardcore "Saturday Night Live" fans know the classic SNL sketch about two unwitting NPR radio show hosts who interview local baker Pete Schweddy about his irresistible Schweddy balls.

No reason to show dictator's mutilated corpse

The repeatedly broadcast images of his beaten and bloodied corpse say it all: Muammar al-Gaddafi is dead.

So much more than ink on pages

It's easy to see copies of The Pendulum in classrooms and red newsstands across campus and think that's the only way to read it.

Elon community glows for Diwali, Hindu festival of lights

The Isabella Cannon Room was aglow last week as Elon University held its first Diwali celebration to mark the last day in the Hindu calendar.

Elon lore adds freaky fun to trail

Elon's Campus Recreation took students on a thrilling adventure around South Campus, telling the sometimes scary stories hidden in the university's past.  The Phoenix Fear event  held Oct.

Club Dance showcases classic moves at Midnight Meals

Juniors Dane Barnett and Kayleigh Johnson sit next to each other in their non-experimental research methods class.

Pushing for awareness, funds for disability cause

Students gathered in Whitley Auditorium to hear performances by Elon's a cappella groups and support a good cause Oct.