The Pendulum

Elon News Network (ENN) is the student-operated news outlet at Elon University. It provides fresh news content every day on its website, www.elonnewsnetwork.com, and through its various social media platforms. ENN also creates a weekly evening news broadcast called Elon Local News, publishes a weekly newspaper titled The Pendulum, offers a weekly online-only program known as The Online Exclusive, and hosts a morning broadcast show called ELN Morning. You can find the ENN office in McEwen 108.

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Alamance Letter Writers Society keeps tradition alive through handwritten notes

3 weeks ago | elonnewsnetwork.com | Abigail Hobbs

Four months ago, Denise Schweiss sent a letter to a friend in the hospital to express her gratitude to him. He helped her buy music equipment and start her music career — which she then did for 25 years. ‘’“If he wouldn't have given me that more support, I never would have done it, and I did it for 25 years. I sang because of his influence,” Schweiss said. Recently, Schweiss’ friend passed away. “People forget what they do for you, and you have to remind them,” Schweiss said.
Memorial mass to be held for Pope Francis at Elon University - Elon News Network

1 month ago | elonnewsnetwork.com

Early Monday April 21, the head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis died from a stroke. Franics was 88 years old. He died near Saint Peter’s Basilica, where he has resided since his election in 2013. At 5 p.m. Monday evening, the bells at Elon University’s Rhodes Stadium rung 88 times, once for each year of his life. On Tuesday, April 22, Elon University’s Numen Lumen Sacred Space will hold a memorial mass for Francis at 4:30 p.m. After this mass, the space will be open for people to share words about Francis and the legacy he left behind.
Elon University set to celebrate Earth Week

1 month ago | elonnewsnetwork.com | Erin Martin

CORRECTION: The original version of this article noted that the keynote address is on Thursday, but the event is on Wednesday. Elon News Network regrets this error. As Earth Week approaches, Elon University is gearing up for a full slate of sustainability-focused programming, including bird walks, pop-up thrift shops and the debut of Elon’s 2025 Sustainability Master Plan.
Nonprofit Indigenous organization fights the development of Buc-ee’s

2 months ago | elonnewsnetwork.com | Abigail Hobbs

Omega Wilson grew up knowing his ancestors were under his feet. Wilson was raised on the narrow dirt path of Kimrey Road in Mebane, which borders the Great Trading Path — a highway of Indigenous trade spanning from Virginia to South Carolina. At that time, the area was mainly fields and pastures for the dairy farms, full of pecan and oak trees. In between the farms and distant houses on the dusty road, and just 100 feet from his house, there was a ravine.
Elon SPDC continues to use AI platform for student alumni connections

2 months ago | elonnewsnetwork.com | Evan Cooper

With under three months until graduation, the Student Professional Development Center has continued to use Elon Q&A, a new tool implemented in the fall semester, utilizing AI to connect students with alumni. Elon Q&A was implemented in September 2024, and assistant vice president for SPDC Brooke Buffington said the platform has been an easy and effective way to get students to connect with alumni.
Technology creates Oklahoma in Elon for production of ‘Grapes of Wrath’

2 months ago | elonnewsnetwork.com | Megan Walsh

Dust storms, the Colorado River, a large thunderstorm and a flood — all major plot points of Elon University’s production of “Grapes of Wrath” where technology plays a large role. The show, based on the novel by John Steinbeck, will be performed April 3 to 5 in McCrary Theatre. “Grapes of Wrath” is set in the mid-1930s during the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. The show follows the Joad family as they lose their home in Oklahoma and go on a journey to California in search of a better life.
Southern Alamance dominates in run-rule win over Chatham Central

2 months ago | elonnewsnetwork.com | Sydney Spencer

With runners at first and second and one out in the bottom of the fifth, senior shortstop Mark King delivered a win for the Southern Alamance High School baseball team in royal fashion. The Patriots entered the inning with an 8-0 lead over Chatham Central. Down 0-2 in the count, King smashed a double into left field, scoring both runners, including senior Adam Couturier and securing the walk-off 10-0 run-rule win March 27. “I just kept it simplified,” King said.
Southeastern Indigenous Coalition Environmental Conference gives space to share issues facing Native communities

2 months ago | elonnewsnetwork.com | Abigail Hobbs

The Southeastern Indigenous Coalition Environmental Conference, held March 7 and 8, saw around 200 participants looking to learn about the environmental issues facing Native communities today. The conference was hosted by 7 Directions of Service, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for Native land and rights and headquartered in Mebane.
Chapel Hill shuts out Williams behind 17-strikeout performance

Mar 4, 2025 | elonnewsnetwork.com | Sydney Spencer

Williams High School batters stepped up to the plate on Monday night. Most, however, didn’t stay for long. Chapel Hill’s starting pitcher Channing Clark was unhittable in the team’s game against Williams. She retired 17 of 21 batters faced via the strikeout, leading her team to a 10-0 shutout victory over Williams. After surrendering a leadoff walk, Clark retired the next seven batters in a row, all by way of striking out.
Rising rent prices force Persnickety Books to relocate - Elon News Network

Mar 2, 2025 | elonnewsnetwork.com

Persnickety Books is leaving downtown Burlington and moving into a new location due to an increase in rent cost, according to co-owner of Persnickety Books Ian Baltutis. Persnickety Books will be temporarily closing at the end of this week and plans to reopen by the beginning of March. Baltutis purchased Persnickety Books in 2019 from its former owners. The new store, located at 703 E Davis St., is “comparable” in size to the space they’re in now but has a much different layout. Baltutis said he’s excited to see how Persnickety will change with the new space.