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NEWS 9/20/11 10:44pm

Letter to the Editor - Sept. 20 2011

By The Pendulum

Diversity is not black and white; it is the exact opposite. Black is white. Straight is gay. Christian is Muslim. Elon announced in its strategic 10-Year Plan that its first priority is an "unprecedented commitment to diversity." Are students ready for such a commitment? Considering that the Class of 2015 is the most "diverse" Elon has ever brought in, what makes Elon a place where people are comfortable victimizing others, and in such a public way? It is clear from Elon's perfectly trimmed grass and swift replacement of missing bricks that image is important. Thus, reluctance to address a problem that could jeopardize its recent ranking in U.S.

NEWS 9/20/11 10:39pm

New Middle Eastern Studies program provides chance for class, study abroad

By Janae Frazier

It is the first semester that an international studies major regional concentration and minor on the Middle East are being offered at Elon University after being approved last spring by Elon University's curriculum committee. "The Middle East is an important place to study because of its long and rich history," said Brian Digre, professor of history and coordinator of the international studies program.

NEWS 9/20/11 4:45pm

Frontrunners emerge for Republican presidential candidate

By Grace Elkus

Although the 2012 presidential election is more than a year away, frontrunners for the Republican nomination are emerging and Americans are beginning to formulate opinions and speculate the outcome. The Republican primary is shaping up to be a two-man race between Rick Perry and Mitt Romney, according to Mileah Kromer, political science professor and assistant director of the Elon Poll.

NEWS 9/20/11 4:43pm

News Briefs - Sept. 20 2011

By The Pendulum

Elon recognized by U.S. News & World Report as best in several categories  Elon was recognized in six of the eight key program categories mentioned in the 2012 "America's Best Colleges." In the magazine's annual ranking Elon was named #1 Southern University with "an unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching." In the overall Southern masters-level universities, Elon ranked #2 for the fifth year in a row. The magazine's annual ranking was released Sept.

NEWS 9/20/11 4:31pm

Campus plans routine testing of E-Alert system at College Coffee later this semester

By Caitlin O'Donnell

E-Alert will undergo a routine test at College Coffee later this month. A record number of users, just less than 4,500, are currently enrolled with the emergency response system, an increase of almost 1,000 compared to last semester, according to Chris Fulkerson, assistant vice president for technology. There will be announcements prior to the test, which will include the two sirens on campus, located on Alumni and East Gyms, and E-Alert messages, which can be received via text messages or emails. The university originally experienced problems with the system last semester during a tornado warning April 5. Fulkerson said the issue stemmed from cell phone carriers who had not completed the necessary updates to their service.

NEWS 9/20/11 4:28pm

Norway terrorist attacks scar Scandinavia, Denmark increases security for politicians

By Peter Gallagher

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK—The tragic events that occurred in Oslo, Norway, and on the island of Utøya July 22 may be distant memory to many in the United States, but they remain at the forefront of the minds and hearts of Norwegians and the people of Scandinavia in general. The attacks left 77 dead and many more injured after a car bomb exploded outside a government building and Anders Behring Breivik, a Norway native went on a shooting rampage aimed at teenagers attending the Norwegian Labor Party's annual youth summer camp. Like the post–Sept.

NEWS 9/20/11 4:21pm

The trials and tribulations of Elon iMedia

By Kelsey Traube

Final Cut Pro, Canon 7Ds and Flash—oh my. These are just three of what seems like 1.2 million things I have learned about in just the past month and a half as a graduate student of the Interactive Media master's program. I just began my mere 10-month tenure with Elon iMedia and I am excited to be on this new, but short, journey of learning more than I ever thought I could. While getting acquainted with campus, I have had the opportunity to meet and speak with several new and delightful people.

NEWS 9/20/11 4:12pm

Cooking Club spices up campus

By Julia Sayers

Croque monsieur topped with bechamel sauce and a side of salad with beer vinaigrette is just a normal dinner for the members of the Elon Cooking Club. The club, which consists of a dedicated 30 students, meets to create and cook a full meal, normally with a theme.

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Elon University associate chaplain Rev. Julie Tonnesen said loss and grief are universal emotions, but found that they can be difficult for faculty and staff to process while continuing their usual routines. “Even when we show up to work, that doesn’t mean that we get to put the rest of our lives on the back burner,” Tonnesen said. “Our grief comes with us. It’s not something we can just keep on a shelf at home.” In collaboration with Counseling Services, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, began offering a monthly group for faculty and staff to support those affected by loss. 

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45 años después de los primeros casos de VIH/SIDA reportados en Estados Unidos, la lucha contra esta enfermedad está lejos de terminar, especialmente en el sur del país. Según los datos más recientes de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, el sur representó el 52% de todos los diagnósticos de VIH en Estados Unidos en 2023. "Sabemos que el VIH/SIDA ha afectado de manera desproporcionada a las personas de color y a las personas LGBTQ+ de color en este país", afirmó Jeff Bennett, profesor de estudios de comunicación en la Universidad de Vanderbilt. "Hay muchas personas que viven en zonas rurales, existe desconfianza hacia los profesionales de la salud y persiste el estigma social".

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