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NEWS 5/3/16 2:27pm

Students create documentary of formerly incarcerated women

By Alexandra Schonfeld

“It stopped being a class project a long time ago” said sophomore Lauren Duncan on the film “Rebuilding” for which she and her two classmates seniors Jacky Shacknow and Amory Parks won second place at RiverRun International Film Festival’s Pitch Fest in Winston Salem. The film was made as part of their “Producing the Documentary” course taught by Assistant Professor Nicole Triche.

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NEWS 5/3/16 1:39pm

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NEWS 5/2/16 12:00pm

Corporate interests undermine new dietary guidelines

By Marissa Costner

Today in America, politics run practically every aspect of our lives. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are no exception.

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NEWS 5/2/16 8:31am

A connection to home doesn't mean we are disconnected

By Jessica Rapfogel

Societal views can be black and white, and a world without gray is a world without balance – a world without acceptance.

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SPORTS 5/1/16 5:52pm

Softball splits doubleheader with No. 6 JMU

By Maddy MacKenzie

The Elon University softball team split a doubleheader against No. 6 James Madison University Saturday, winning 5-4 win in 15 innings in the first game and losing 8-1 in the second game. The first game saw four lead changes occur throughout the marathon three-hour, 41-minute endeavor.

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NEWS 5/1/16 4:59pm

University supports student-led relief efforts

By Michael Somerby

Tragedy struck Ecuador April 16 in the form of a 7.8-magnitude earthquake. Despite tremendous relief efforts and searches within the country, there were more than 650 casualties and 16,000 injuries. Reeling from news of the horrifying humanitarian crisis, countries around the world responded by sending food, clothing and money to the survivors.

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NEWS 5/1/16 3:30pm

Another column about media portrayal of sexual assault

By Olivia Ryan

A few months ago, I published a column criticizing the overwhelming willingness of the media and society in general to sweep charges of rape and sexual assault under the rug for well-respected males in a feeble attempt to maintain their shiny images.

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NEWS 5/1/16 2:30pm

In CAA, more opportunities for institutional, athletic growth

By The Pendulum

Elon University’s move to the Colonial Athletic Association, announced May 2013 but not official until July 2014, was met with considerable financial weight and legitimate concerns with regard to travel and level of competition. But about two years in, fresh off the first CAA Championships that Elon hosted, it’s clear that the move was the right move for not just the athletic department, but the institution as a whole. Elon’s Jimmy Powell Tennis Center hosted the CAA Tennis Championships last weekend, with both the Phoenix men and women falling in tight semifinal matches.

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NEWS 4/30/16 2:21pm

CHAMPS program continues promoting student mentorship

By Madison Demmitt

'10 T.J. Douglas, an Elon University varsity basketball player at the time, was working on his research topic when he noticed the lack of health programs for young boys in Alamance County. While there were well-known programs for girls such as Girls on the Run, he noticed boys seemed to have limited options.

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NEWS 4/30/16 2:21pm

SGA continues talks on inclusivity

By Mackenzie Dunn

SGA continued conversations at its last meeting about increasing its recognition on campus and strengthening its relationship with the larger student body.

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NEWS 4/30/16 2:18pm

Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual abuse

By The Pendulum

Former U.S. Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison, a $250,000 fine and two years of supervised release on April 27 for a hush-money case involving the sexual abuse of teenage boys.

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NEWS 4/30/16 2:09pm

Park Place fully booked with upperclassmen, ground floor plans undetermined

By Micah Spoerndle

Come August 2016, juniors and seniors will be moving into the new apartments next to Skid’s Restaurant on Haggard Avenue.

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NEWS 4/29/16 9:29pm

Alexander Julian awarded Elon University Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership

By James Miralia

Elon University honored renowned designer Alexander Julian with the Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership on Wednesday in LaRose Digital Theatre. 

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NEWS 4/29/16 12:05pm

Visiting writer shares work, recognizes nonfiction writing contest winners

By Micah Spoerndle

Joni Tevis, a nonfiction writer who visited Elon University Wednesday in Johnston Hall, recognized Elon University's nonfiction contest winners and read samples of original work.

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NEWS 4/29/16 10:36am

Section 3 - Mathematics, Statistics, and Computing Sciences

By James Miralia

Session 3: McKinnon - F Mathematics & Statistics/ Physics/Computing Sciences Nathan Pool - The Connection Between Sound & Dimension of Fractal Music Nathan M.

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NEWS 4/28/16 11:24am

'Pay-It Forward' week at Elon

By Selina Guevara

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PDJ59-qbkw&w=640&h=360[/embed] Today is national "Pay-It-Forward" day, but at Elon, the Center for Leadership has sponsored an entire week of good deeds. "Pay It Forward week is a week at the CFL dedicated to promoting good deeds around the community," CFL Marketing Director and Elon sophomore Ansley Hamilton said.

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NEWS 4/28/16 11:09am

Simple, no heat, picnic recipes

By mstutz

Summer is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with friends and food. Here are three easy recipes on how to make your picnic, well, a picnic! Cucumber Pinwheel Sandwiches: You'll need: 1 whole cucumber 1 pack of tortillas Low fat cream cheese 1 lemon for flavor 1 knife

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NEWS 4/27/16 11:14pm

Community wears denim in support of sexual assault survivors

By Michael Somerby

Elon community members wore denim clothing Wednesday in solidarity and support of victims of sexual assault.

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SPORTS 4/27/16 9:06pm

Softball falls to Virginia Tech ahead of huge weekend clash

By Alex Simon

After coming back from two deficits to tie the game, the Elon University softball team could not do it a third time, falling to Virginia Tech 5-3 Wednesday afternoon at Hunt Softball Park. The Phoenix made four errors in the game, make two of the five runs unearned.

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NEWS 4/27/16 6:53pm

Enough with white men behind lecterns

By Jane Seidel

As I flipped through last week’s edition of the Pendulum, I was struck by how many photos looked similar: a panel of white, male students discussing politics.

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