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NEWS 4/12/12 7:39am

Symposium exposes proximity, scope of human slavery

By Katherine Blunt

It’s not legal anywhere, but it exists everywhere. Often out of sight and out of reach, the industry of human slavery continues to operate on a global scale. In an effort to emphasize the relevancy and urgency of these clandestine operations worldwide, four panelists convened at a “Symposium on Human Trafficking” Wednesday night at Elon University to discuss the various facets of a deeply complex issue. The panelists included Kevin Bales, president of Free the Slaves; Helen Grant, professor and clinical director of the Elon University School of Law; Tony Williams, director of World Relief's affiliate office in North Carolina; and cultural anthropologist Richard Smith. Bales began the discussion by identifying the distinction between human trafficking and human slavery, so that the latter might be better understood. “While this as built as a human trafficking symposium, it’s about slavery,” he said.

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NEWS 4/12/12 6:36am

Students have responsibility to protect democracy by voting

By John Tinkelenberg

It’s that time of year again, when the donkeys and elephants are done hibernating and have joined together once again to co-host America’s favorite traveling circus – the presidential election. [quote]Millions of Americans did not sacrifice their lives for the sake of public complacency.

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NEWS 4/12/12 6:15am

Local resident has ‘Courage to Make a Difference’

By Rebecca Wickel

When he goes out in public, children point and laugh. “When I was younger and this happened, I hated it,” Alamance County resident Christopher Dutcher said.

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NEWS 4/11/12 10:09pm

Behind the scenes of a budding organizations

By Mary Kate Brogan

This week, I did a story about  Team Hero. Team Hero is an organization that helps serve military veterans as well as active duty soldiers by providing support and working to fund a guide dog for returning soldiers with PTSD through another organization called Paws and Stripes. The (potential) organization is pretty interesting on its own, but equally interesting is something I didn’t really realize before doing this story: how difficult it is to become an organization on Elon’s campus.

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NEWS 4/11/12 10:02am

Steps in the right direction

By Rebecca Wickel

McKinnon Hall is packed. The beats are strong and the crowd is loud. This is the Panhellenic Conference Step Show, and it is where unity will be born April 27. The National Panhellenic Council fraternity Phi Beta Sigma joins members of the Panhellenic Conference each year in a step show designed to foster strong collegiate Greek relationships. [box]2nd Annual Panhellenic Conference Step Show When: April 27 Where: McKinnon Hall[/box] “Every time we have a Greek summit, they want us to build relationships with other councils,” said senior Phi Beta Sigma member Lamar Lee.

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NEWS 4/11/12 8:36am

University administrator leaves big shoes to fill

By Audrey Horwitz

At a University Guide retreat in the admissions office a few years ago, each staff member was asked to reveal something about themselves that most people didn’t know.

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NEWS 4/10/12 8:23pm

The value of face-to-face communication

By Mary Kate Brogan

This week, I realized that most people don’t have an opinion (or have much to say) on an issue unless you put them in a spot where they really have to think about it and come up with an answer. Case in point: I was in Raleigh this weekend at my aunt and uncle’s house when my editor alerted me to the fact that I did not have any student input on the issue of construction on campus, and because The Pendulum is a student newspaper, student input is necessary, if not vital.

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NEWS 4/10/12 4:15pm

Major, cadet honor veterans through Bataan Memorial March

By Mary Kate Brogan

Heat, sun and a 35 pound rucksack were the only things standing between the Bataan March participants and their goal.

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NEWS 4/10/12 9:25am

International Adventures - April 10, 2012

By Katie Moran

Katie Moran jams out to different songs from around the globe.

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NEWS 4/10/12 7:21am

Relax at the Eddy Pub & Restaurant

By Andrew Tilden

The metaphorical rapids of Elon University intensify at this point in the semester as professors seem to pile on the work.

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NEWS 4/10/12 7:19am

Elon's increase in donations follows national trend

By Kristen Olsen

Elon University's accumulation of annual donations are continuing to increase and are expected to meet the national average, which is currently 8.2 percent of the alumni community. According to a recent article in USA Today, donations have increased in recent years because of the decrease of government funding due to budget cuts.

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NEWS 4/10/12 6:19am

Cost of tuition causes less money for financial aid

By Kate Riley

$38,460 is an ominous number. This is the total amount, including tuition, fees, room and board for an undergraduate to attend Elon University in the 2012-2013 school year. About 70 percent of Elon students receive some kind of scholarship, whether merit-based, need-based, talent-based or other, according to Patrick Murphy, director of financial planning. Both Murphy and Susan Klopman, vice president of admissions and financial planning, said the reason prices of scholarships aren’t as high is because the cost of tuition at Elon is lower than other similar private institutions.

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NEWS 4/9/12 10:32pm

Building each corner at a time

By Mary Kate Brogan

As campus develops, one piece needs to be complete before construction on another can begin. With the beginning of construction on Hunt Softball Field at the end of this month, there are now seven projects underway or scheduled to begin in the next several months.

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NEWS 4/9/12 9:30pm

Student dining options undervalued in comparison to community needs

By The Pendulum

“The meal plan options here are way too expensive.” “Late night McEwen should be open every night, not just weekends.” “Wait, there’s no more killer cookies?” These are just a few comments about Elon University’s on-campus dining options that can be frequently overheard from Colonnades to Harden and McEwen to Moseley.

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NEWS 4/9/12 9:21pm

"Big Brother" effect now found in social media

By Zachary Horner

In The Pendulum’s editorial last week, the paper looked at the relationship between social media and the job search.

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NEWS 4/9/12 9:21pm

Season-ending surgery in 2011 adds adventure to sophomore pitcher's college baseball career

By Adam Lawson

There’s a man athletes all over the country want nothing to do with. His acquaintance is made out of necessity, not desire and his name alone sends shivers to those active in sport. His name is Dr. James Andrews, and Elon University pitcher Jim Stokes knows him all too well. Stokes was warming up in anticipation for his sophomore season on the diamond 14 months ago when things turned south.

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NEWS 4/9/12 9:13pm

Turner reflects on collegiate tennis career nearing the end of senior season

By Andrew Wilson

Elon University men’s tennis coach Michael Leonard and lone senior Eric Turner might not have the same favorite moment of Turner’s career at Elon, but they both agree it’s been quite a run. Coach Leonard remembers a match two years ago in the 2010 Southern Conference tournament against undefeated, top-seeded College of Charleston.

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NEWS 4/9/12 9:02pm

Counting to 100: Century mark inspires Anderson to reminisce on memorable career

By Zachary Horner

Gatorade baths don’t usually take place in tennis. But when women’s tennis coach Elizabeth Anderson won her 100th match as a coach when the Elon University team took down Wofford College 7-0 at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center April 1, her players decided to change that. “We had all planned this after our match,” said senior Kaylyn Smialek.

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NEWS 4/9/12 9:01pm

Numerous miscues plague baseball at end of road swing

By Adam Lawson

For every positive moment on the diamond last week, there were many negatives for the Elon University baseball team. There was the injury to center fielder Niko Fraser at North Carolina April 4, a probable concussion which kept him out for the Furman series and has his status unknown for the upcoming week. There was disaster on the mound.

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NEWS 4/9/12 8:57pm

Senegal rejoices for new president

By Katherine Wise

Macky Sall defeated Abdoulaye Wade in the second round of presidential elections in Senegal March 25, and took office as the fourth Senegalese president April 2. The 2012 elections have been marked with strong opposition to the now former president, Abdoulaye Wade.

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