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NEWS 9/24/13 11:58am

Former TD Ameritrade CEO elevates Coastal Carolina football

By Matt Krause

For many chief executive officers of Fortune 1000 companies, retirement consists of relaxing in a big house with a view of an ocean or hitting the golf course on a daily basis. Not for Joe Moglia. Moglia served as CEO of TD Ameritrade from 2001-2008, where the company earned a 500% return on investment.

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NEWS 9/24/13 9:00am

Tokyo set to host 2020 Olympics, Spanish sentiment remains mixed as Madrid snubbed

By Natalie Beach

MADRID — The selection between Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo to host the 2020 Olympics was fraught with controversy this year, as each city currently faces economic, political or environmental troubles. The dispute continued with the recent announcement that Japan, still recovering from nuclear disaster, won the International Olympic Committee’s vote Sept.

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NEWS 9/23/13 6:15pm

Sarah Holland - 2013-09-23 18:15:51

 

Hi there, I am writing because of the misinformation posted about the open letter to the Elon student body.

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NEWS 9/23/13 5:59pm

Elon Students Address Campus in Blog Post

By elonlocalnews

This letter was published by sophomore Shelby Lewis in the Class of 2016 Facebook page.

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NEWS 9/23/13 5:37pm

Cross country changes schedule, will not race Saturday in Charlotte

By Jordan Spritzer

The Elon University cross country team has announced it have added to their already busy 2013 schedule, according to head coach Christine Engel. On Monday, Sept.

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NEWS 9/23/13 3:13pm

Think outside the brick: A letter from SGA Executive President Welsford Bishopric

By Welsford Bishopric

North Carolina State University recently had a “Think Outside the Brick” competition. This initiative’s name played on the fact that NCSU students are so surrounded by brick constructs that they pay them no more attention than the air they breathe.

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NEWS 9/23/13 1:54am

Transitioning into Elon as a Transfer Student

By scowans

Making the transition from high school to college isn't always easy. But for many students, the real difficulty is transferring from one university to another. Junior Stephanie

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SPORTS 9/22/13 11:17pm

Burlington Hosts Putt-Putt National Championship

By elonlocalnews

Generally putt-putt golf is all fun and games, but that wasn't the case last week when the Burlington Putt-Putt Fun Center hosted the 54th Annual Professional Putters Association National Championship. The Professional Putters Association has hosted miniature golf putting championships since 1959, this year Burlington Putt Putt Fun Center got the bid for the event. "Burlington, N.C.

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NEWS 9/22/13 3:35pm

Elon Community Church chooses bark over bite with first annual Dog Day Mixer

 

Some say every dog has its day. This year, that day was Sunday, Sept. 15 when Elon University students and community members gathered outside of Elon Community Church for the first annual Dog Day Mixer. Students were treated to fresh food, live music and homemade ice cream — and not to mention the appearance of church member’s dogs for students to pet and play with — at the event meant to introduce students to the church community. The event was planned by the church’s University Relations committee with the intent to welcome students to the church and offer a friendly environment to any students who may be in need of a community outlet. “We want to be a resource for the students,” said Dolores Truitt, a committee member.

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NEWS 9/22/13 11:17am

The Sounds of Your Life

By Audrey Griffith

Do you listen to music? I’m not asking if you listen to it as a subtle, faint background noise; I mean do you really listen to music?

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NEWS 9/22/13 10:39am

Appalachian State withstands late Elon rally

By Matt Krause

?The Elon University sideline tried desperately to pump up the remaining fans at Rhodes Stadium Saturday, Sept.

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NEWS 9/22/13 8:03am

Elon conquers 49er Invitational, pushes above .500

By Max Garland

The Elon University volleyball team won all three matches through the weekend at the 49er Invitational in Charlotte, N.C.

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NEWS 9/21/13 2:51pm

William & Mary hands Elon men's soccer first loss in double overtime

By Jordan Spritzer

Riding high off defeating the No. 1 team in the nation, the Creighton University Blue Jays, The College of William & Mary continued its run of good form into Rudd Field Friday Sept.

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NEWS 9/21/13 2:15pm

NC teacher pay restructured by changes in education law

By Michael Bodley

This December will be the last chance for North Carolina teachers pursuing master’s degrees to earn a pay increase for earning one.

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NEWS 9/21/13 1:28pm

Election law changes may hinder students from voting in North Carolina

By Katherine Blunt

When President Obama’s term expires in 2016, students at Elon University and other North Carolina colleges may find it more difficult to vote for his successor. Last month, North Carolina General Assembly approved a sweeping piece of legislation that requires voters to show a state-issued photo ID or a U.S.

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NEWS 9/20/13 7:45pm

Diver, Russo lead Elon women's soccer over Liberty

By Andrew Wilson

In the eighth game of the 2013 season, the Liberty University women's soccer team did something it hadn't done yet this season: give up a goal in regulation. Elon University capitalized in the 41st minute of the match against the Flames Friday Sept.

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NEWS 9/20/13 2:54pm

'A second chance at life': Elon senior James Davies donates blood stem cells in hopes of saving cancer patient

By Kyra Gemberling

Elon University senior James Davies may have just accomplished the top goal on his bucket list: to save someone’s life. But it didn’t happen quite the way he expected.

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NEWS 9/19/13 11:47pm

SGA Senate Recap: Sept. 19

By Katherine Blunt

At Thursday night’s SGA Senate meeting, Matthew Antonio Bosch, the new director of Elon’s LGBTQ center, addressed the Senate about promoting awareness and education about LGBTQIA issues.

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NEWS 9/19/13 8:37pm

Video: Past transfer students offer tips to Elon's latest transfers

By Jessica Leano

Elon University welcomed 102 transfer students to its campus this fall. Kelly Hook, who transferred last fall from Eastern New Mexico University, and Lindsay Arnold, who transferred from the University of Arizona, spoke to The Pendulum about their experiences as non-traditional Elon students and gave their advice for this year's incoming transfer students.

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NEWS 9/19/13 8:10pm

Inside the final meeting: Elon/Appalachian State breakdown

By Matt Krause

The debate over whether or not Elon University’s final scheduled football clash with Appalachian State University is the end of a rivalry continues to rage. Regardless of stance on the rivalry status of the 42nd meeting between the Phoenix (1-2, 0-0) and Mountaineers (0-2, 0-0), fans from both sides can agree on one thing: their team needs this game. Thanks to a scheduling quirk, both teams are coming off of losses to North Carolina A&T State University, as Appalachian State suffered a 24-21 defeat on Sept.

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