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NEWS 10/10/11 1:21pm

Gibsonville all shook up for fall festival

By Anna Johnson

Elvis, also known as Wayne Euliss, made a special appearance at the 24th annual Gibsonville Fall Festival this weekend.  Euliss was one of seven performers to entertain the more than 5,000 attendees of the festival.

NEWS 10/10/11 1:12pm

Topics - Oct. 10, 2011

By Rachel Southmayd

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/opinions/topics_10.10.mp3 Rachel talks about The Occupied Wall Street Journal and guest Jeff Stern shares his thoughts on the passing of Apple CEO and tech genius Steve Jobs.

NEWS 10/9/11 12:48pm

The News Report - Oct. 9, 2011

By Caitlin O'Donnell

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/news/News_10.9.mp3 In this week's News Report, Kassondra and Caitlin discuss the top stories from last week's paper including: The only prison farm in North Carolina Town reaction to the Station at Mill Point Construction of a new School of Communications President Obama's Jobs Act

NEWS 10/8/11 11:54pm

Student reported missing has returned to campus

By Anna Johnson

5: 21 p.m. Update: Heidi Fuller's roommate, Sunni O'Conner, has reported Fuller is back at Elon. The Pendulum is waiting on a second confirmation. ------------------------ Elon University senior Heidi Fuller has not returned home after attending Dayglow, a popular paint party held at the Raleigh Amphitheater.

NEWS 10/7/11 8:31pm

Get a taste of fall while helping your body

By Nicole Esplin

Sure the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks is a delicious way to taste the fall season, but are you willing to counter your crisp autumn run by consuming 13 grams of fat and 380 calories?  If your answer is no but you’ve still been craving fall foods post-workout (and all other times of the day), I have compiled a few post-workout meal ideas and recipes that not only taste great but also have extra benefits to help you recover faster and stronger for your next workout. Roast Chicken with Butternut Squash With protein and potassium from the chicken and squash, this meal promotes muscle growth and healthy bones to keep workouts strong.  Squash is in season early fall through winter, and in addition to having bone-health promoting potassium, it offers a good source of antioxidants, which are a natural anti-inflammatory. Pumpkin Oatmeal This meal offers immune-fighting carotenoids and Vitamin C found in the pumpkin and both soluble and insoluble fiber in the pumpkin and oats.  The two types of fiber work together to fight cancer, lower cholesterol and restore carbohydrates lost in a workout.  For even more fall-rich flavor, add protein rich pecans to your oatmeal. Fresh Figs with Walnuts and Maple Syrup A good source of dietary fiber, magnesium and potassium, figs are power-recovery foods that will not weigh you down for your next training session.  The magnesium in the figs helps prevent cramps while working out and promotes calcium absorption in the bones.  The other main ingredient in this simple dish is maple syrup, which also contains magnesium and zinc, both of which benefit the body’s immune system to help and defensed against getting sick.

NEWS 10/5/11 2:32pm

Why the New NFL Kickoff Rule Isn’t as Troublesome as Some Think

By Kyle Maher

Before this NFL season began, a rule was implemented into the new Collective Bargaining Agreement that moved kickoffs up to the 35-yard line with the intention of cutting down on the number of serious injuries that seemed to happen at least once in every game played. Despite good intentions, fans and the media immediately jumped all over the new policy, angrily exclaiming that this new rule would ruin a part of the sport many find to be the most exciting aspect of the NFL. Even some NFL players have voiced their disapproval of the new rule.

NEWS 10/3/11 10:40pm

International Briefs

By The Pendulum

Saudi women granted right to vote Saudi Arabian women were granted the right to vote Sunday by King Abdullah in a move many say was prompted by the Arab Spring.

NEWS 10/2/11 5:18pm

An Inspirational Interview

By Grace Elkus

Grace Elkus Senior Reporter  I am so glad I had the chance to interview Stacey Crutchfield, an Elon sophomore who is also an Elon Academy scholar.   Stacey has lived in Burlington her whole life, and both sets of her grandparents are from Alamance County.  None of Stacey’s grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles or older cousins attended college, so she never seriously considered applying. Stacey told me she wasn’t motivated to try very hard in her classes her freshman year of high school.  But when she heard about Elon Academy, she decided to fill out the application. She was one of 26 students accepted into the program.   It was there she realized that college was more than just some “far off idea.”  She began doing better in class and challenging herself in harder courses.  She was also happy that the Academy included her family in some of the meetings, so they could understand how the program could help her apply to college and for grants and scholarships. Stacey had never been interested in attending Elon because it was so close to her home.  But when she was offered the Odyssey scholarship, which provided her with generous academic and social support, she knew she could not pass up the opportunity. Now that she’s a student at Elon, Stacey works with the Academy to coordinate the summer program and works with the younger scholars. I was truly inspired by Stacey.  She is extremely self-motivated and made me realize that so many of us take going to college for granted - an obvious next step after high school.  I look forward to writing more articles for the Pendulum that allow me interview such motivated and passionate people. Look for Grace's story about the Elon Academy in this week's issue of The Pendulum.

NEWS 10/1/11 10:40pm

No. 1 Georgia Southern ahead 24-7 at halftime

By Justin Veldhuis

The Georgia Southern Eagles were able to take advantage of two early Elon turnovers and lead the Phoenix 24-7 at halftime. Elon took a 7-0 lead after junior quarterback Thomas Wilson threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to senior tight end Taylor Berry.

NEWS 9/30/11 5:00pm

Pulitzer Prize winner explores complex nature of immigration

By Emily Hines

Sonia Nazario went on a 16,000 mile journey to tell a story. Nazario spoke at Elon University Thursday night about what she saw during that journey, which led to her writing "Enrique's Journey," originally published as a journalistic series before expansion into a book. She was inspired to write her story by her housekeeper, Carmen, who left four children behind in her native country of Guatemala.

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NEWS 03/30/2026 8:29pm
Gathering of friends celebrates life of Elon faculty member

Students, colleagues, family and friends gathered in the Numen Lumen gathering space on March 30 to celebrate the life of Allison Keill, director of the Elon Curriculum Resources Center. She passed away March 25 at 50 years old following an 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. The gathering of friends began with words from University Chaplain and Dean of Multifaith Engagement Kirstin Boswell before the floor opened up for attendees to share feelings and memories.

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