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NEWS 7/13/12 1:13am

Post Grad: A year out, career makes roadblocks worth it

By The Pendulum

Carolyn Baumgarten Current Position: Community Manager and Account Coordinator at Plan B, the Agency Alternative Class of 2011  In the year since I moved to the Windy City, I’ve been asked time and again, “what brings you to Chicago?” My standard answer is that I moved here because of my big city dreams and naive optimism, which more or less completely captures the growing pains of my first year in “the real world.” Ever since high school I knew Chicago was where I wanted my post-grad life to take root, and I’ll be damned if I wasn’t going to do everything in my power to make that happen.

NEWS 7/10/12 12:45am

Performing arts alumnus ponders life after graduation

By Rebecca Iannucci

Recent Elon University graduate Matt Meigs ‘12 just closed the book on a whirlwind four years. As a music theater major, Meigs used his built-in support system in Elon’s Department of Performing Arts to thrive onstage, culminating in a principal role as Claude Hooper Bukowski in the Fall 2011 production of “Hair: The American Tribal Love Rock Musical.” The Pendulum spoke with Meigs about his time at Elon and how he will use lessons from college in the real world. Q: Where are you living in your post-grad life? A: I'm originally from Huntsville, Ala.

NEWS 7/8/12 4:24pm

Hope for the homebody

By Jonathan Black

As everyone returns to school following spring break, the topic easily overheard on all corners of campus, besides how all of the flowers seemingly bloomed out of nowhere, is plans for the summer.

NEWS 7/8/12 3:52pm

Elon athletes keep focus on body and spirit

By Zachary Horner

It's way too early. I shouldn't be here. I have to go into work at 2 p.m. and have Bible study training in three hours. But instead, I'm at the Socastee High School track, getting ready to participate in a Crossfit workout at 7:30 a.m. Thankfully, I'm not alone.

NEWS 6/26/12 11:16pm

Senate reaches deal to freeze student loan rates

By Caitlin O'Donnell

Senate leaders announced yesterday they reached a deal to freeze student loan rates for one year, according to a report from the Washington Post. The deal must be finalized in Congress by July 1 to prevent rates on government-subsizied Stafford loans from doubling from 3.4 to 6.8 percent. Senate majority leader Harry Reid said he believes the proposal will be acceptable to the House, though details of how the plan will work it’s way through Congress are not clear at this time, the report said. The $6 billion cost of the one-year extension will be covered by increased premiums for federal pension insurance, formerly a point of contention between the two parties. A statement issued through email by the Jay Carney, the United States Press Secretary, expressed support for the Senate’s decision. “We’re pleased that the Senate has reached a deal to keep rates low and continue offering hard-working students a fair shot at an affordable education,” the statement read.

NEWS 6/4/12 5:19pm

Students divided on importance of luxury in college housing

By Hannah Delacourt

Photos of the Station at Mill Point have generated excitement for students about their new home, but have also fueled criticism from others. “I am very excited about the Station next year especially the beds, which will be a major upgrade from the twin beds I’ve been sleeping on for the past two years," said sophomore George Adams. The Station at Mill Point, which is scheduled to open in August, will offer junior and senior students townhouse-style living on campus.

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OPINIONS 04/07/2026 12:26pm
OPINION: AI poster competition proves Elon has entered AI psychosis

Elon University’s School of Communications and Love School of Business held the “Make Your Mark” artificial intelligence poster competition. The first of its kind on campus, the event drew the attention and ire of art and communications students. It featured a $650 prize pool and was held in three parts: a training session March 31, the competition April 2 and the award ceremony April 3. The outrage lasted the entire week. Has Elon entered an AI psychosis? 

LIFESTYLE 04/06/2026 4:03pm
Elon Music Theatre professor helps produce new Broadway show

Assistant Professor of Music Theatre Jacob Brent is reconnecting with the musical that launched his Broadway career. Decades after his debut in “Cats,” he is returning to the whimsical world as a member of the producing team for its newest revival, “CATS: The Jellicle Ball,” opening on Broadway April 7.

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