Justin Veldhuis

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NEWS 11/30/11 5:10pm

Right to the point

By Justin Veldhuis

At times it's hard to forget that Austin Hamilton is a freshman. But not because he looks out of place on offense or struggles defending his position. Exactly the opposite.

NEWS 11/29/11 5:13pm

Former quarterback Riddle arrested, according to reports

By Justin Veldhuis

Former Elon University quarterback Scott Riddle was arrested Saturday, Nov. 19, for "assualt on a government official and resisting a public officer," according to The Courier-Tribune of Asheboro, N.C. According to the story on The Courier-Tribune's website and an Asheboro Police report, Riddle, 23, and Caitlyn Prestwood were found unresponsive in Riddle's truck at 3 a.m., which was parked in a random driveway in Asheboro. After being woken up by police and advised to call his mother to pick him up, Riddle became angry and charged officer G.

NEWS 11/19/11 10:54pm

Football leads Appalachian State 24-14 at halftime

By Justin Veldhuis

The Elon University football team leads No. 8 ranked Appalachian State University 24-14 at halftime in Rhodes Stadium. The Phoenix scored the game's first 21 points to take a commanding early lead and has not trailed since. After an Appalachian State fumble, Elon got on the board first with a five-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Thomas Wilson to sophomore wide receiver Rasaun Rorie, who caught the first touchdown pass of his career. The Elon defense then forced Appalachian State to punt, and an 11-yard punt set up Elon with starting field position at the Appalachian State 43 yard line.

NEWS 11/17/11 11:38pm

Sports Jam - Nov. 17, 2011

By Justin Veldhuis

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/sports/Sports_11.17.mp3 This week on the Sports Jam, Justin and Zach discuss the Elon men's soccer Southern Conference championship, men's basketball's big win over South Carolina and the upcoming Elon-Appalachian State football game.

NEWS 11/16/11 9:59pm

Men's basketball falls to UMass in season opener

By Justin Veldhuis

The Elon University men's basketball team returns home at 8 p.m. Friday, in Alumni Gym to face Division III University of New Jersey Rutgers-Camden. The Phoenix will continue its non-conference play, as the team's first five games on the schedule are against teams from outside the Southern Conference. The University of Massachusetts Amherst defeated Elon 85-67 Nov.

NEWS 11/3/11 12:39am

Sports Jam - Nov. 3 2011

By Justin Veldhuis

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/sports/Sports_10.29.mp3 This week on The Pendulum sports podcast, Justin brings on special guest Jack Isenbarger, sophomore guard for the Elon men's basketball team, to talk about the Phoenix.

NEWS 10/26/11 1:57pm

Phoenix done playing blame game

By Justin Veldhuis

Heading into this weekend's showdown in Spartanburg, S.C. against Wofford College, Elon University football head coach Jason Swepson said his players have to "overcome the negative vibe" surrounding the team after it has dropped the last two games. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga spoiled Elon's Homecoming game Saturday in Rhodes Stadium by defeating the Phoenix 42-18. Or maybe Elon spoiled its own Homecoming.

NEWS 10/26/11 11:32am

Sports Jam - Oct. 26, 2011

By Justin Veldhuis

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/sports/Sports_10.27.mp3 Justin and Zach discuss the struggles of Elon football, the big shake-ups in the polls of national college football and the NBA canceling two more weeks of the season.

NEWS 10/20/11 8:48pm

Sports Jam - Oct. 20, 2011

By Justin Veldhuis

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/sports/Sports_10.20.mp3 This week, Justin and Zach talk Elon football, the quarterback Tim Tebow's big start with the Denver Broncos, among other NFL topics, and the World Series.

NEWS 10/13/11 8:38pm

Sports Jam - Oct. 13, 2011

By Justin Veldhuis

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/sports/Sports_10.13.mp3 Justin, Zach and guest Nick Schneider discuss the weekend coming up in the NFL, the NBA lockout, LeBron James potentially playing the NFL, college football this weekend and the first week of the NHL.

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NEWS 11/25/2024 4:41pm
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. 

SPORTS 11/24/2024 7:17pm
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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