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NEWS 11/1/11 10:32pm

General studies proposal axed by faculty

By Grace Elkus

The proposed changes to the General Studies curriculum was voted down Oct. 28 by a full faculty vote, bringing an to end to more than three years of work by Elon faculty and more than two years of work by the General Studies Review Committee.

NEWS 11/1/11 10:28pm

Ceremony celebrates Numen Lumen Pavilion

By Mary Kate Brogan

Students, faculty and staff accompanied the Board of Trustees at the northwest end of the Academic Village to dedicate the grounds for the new Numen Lumen Pavilion, the final building in the Academic Village that will serve as the campus Multi-faith Center. "(The dedication) was a beautiful ceremony and it really touched many of us emotionally very deeply," said President Leo Lambert.

NEWS 11/1/11 10:25pm

'Hair' tackles timeless social issues through song, passion

By Rebecca Iannucci

Its plot sounds eerily familiar in today's world of war, social controversy and political action. "Hair," a "tribal love-rock musical," features a cast of hippies, draft-dodgers and dropouts communing in New York City during the volatile 1960s. The large ensemble cast confronts everything from the war to sexuality, including an often-controversial nude scene, where each cast member strips down to his or her level of comfort.

NEWS 11/1/11 10:20pm

Student loan plan to relieve stress sooner

By Hannah Delacourt

President Barack Obama recently outlined a new Pay As You Earn plan that is based off a repayment plan approved by Congress in 2010. The original plan stated that, by 2014, those with student loans could reduce their monthly payments from 15 to 10 percent of their income.

NEWS 11/1/11 10:16pm

LGBTQ Office works to increase visibility

By Kassondra Cloos

Just a few months into her new position as inaugural coordinator of the LGBTQ Office at Elon University, Kirstin Ringelberg, associate professor of art history, has already received hundreds of emails from students, faculty and staff. "Clearly there is a need for this position and this office from the amount of people who send me emails," she said.

NEWS 11/1/11 10:11pm

New ABSS initiative goal: Create tech-savvy critical thinkers

By Nick Zanetti

The Alamance-Burlington School System will soon stop being an orange. ABSS has adopted the Common Core and Essential Standards, an initiative that attempts to level the playing field among its own schools and those around the country so a more accurate comparison can finally be made. "Before, when we've compared ourselves to other states, it's been like comparing apples to oranges," said Rhonda Schuhler, director of professional development and recruitment for ABSS.

NEWS 11/1/11 10:08pm

Old funding supports new projects in Elon

By Nick Zanetti

This year, the city of Burlington will receive an additional $50,000 from Powell Bill funds, a North Carolina Department of Transportation program that is distributing $138 million this year to more than 500 North Carolina municipalities for purposes of local road maintenance.

NEWS 11/1/11 9:58pm

Thank you: 'The two words no one says nearly enough'

By Caitlin O'Donnell

From Nov. 8-10, at various locations around campus, students, faculty and staff will be able to write thank you notes to donors to the university, with the goal of reaching 1,000. "It's the two words that no one says nearly enough but everyone wants to hear," said Amanda Zamzes, program assistant for donor relations, who has been instrumental in planning the event. "We're just providing a venue so that those who want to say thank you have the ability to do so." Student volunteers will man the tables, which will include blank cards, a fish bowl full of names to draw from and a thermometer filled with acorns marking the progress of the event.

NEWS 11/1/11 9:47pm

International Briefs - Nov. 1, 2011

By The Pendulum

US cuts UNESCO funding after move to admit Palestine The United States State Department announced it would cease funding the United Nations Educational, Scientific and cultural Organization, UNESCO, following the organization's vote to include Palestine as a full member. Legal requirements mandate the U.S.

NEWS 11/1/11 9:37pm

Jamal Shuman suspended indefinitely

By The Pendulum

Elon senior running back Jamal Shuman has been suspended indefinitely, according to the Elon University athletic department. Shuman has 22 carries for 64 yards and no touchdowns this season in eight games. in 2009, Shuman was third in the Southern Conference in rushing yards per game with 67.7 yards per game and helped lead the Phoenix to the FCS playoffs that year. Stay tuned for updates as the story develops.

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North Carolina Student Legislature empowers students to shape state politics

The North Carolina Student Legislature is a nonprofit organization that gives students firsthand experience of the legislative process at Elon University. Through debates, students enhance their public speaking skills and work on real-world policy ideas. Junior Eva Farmer, who serves as the vice president of Elon’s NCSL, explained that members bring resolutions to meetings — written proposals for new laws or changes to existing ones — sparking debates among the group.  Every Monday, NCSL holds meetings where members propose resolutions on various topics, ranging from education to abortion and other pressing issues. 

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Women’s basketball player looks to build off successful freshman campaign

Within team environments, there has to be a leader to step up to the task. Sophomore Maraja Pass said she hopes to step up to the role this season. Pass, coming off of an extremely strong freshman season, found herself on the Coastal Athletic Association All-Rookie team. She also earned three CAA Rookie of the Week honors. The 5-foot-4 guard averaged 8.6 points per game, along with 4.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists across 30 games played. She led all CAA freshmen in assists. She found her career high in points in a game against Marshall last December where she notched 21 points for the Phoenix.

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