School of Communications - Elon University

Media for All Interests

 

Throughout the year, students produce a weekly student newspaper, air an FM radio station, produce content through ESTV (Elon Student Television) and publish a yearbook for campus distribution.

 

We strongly encourage our students to get involved in the student media, where they can write, edit, shoot video, take photographs and produce all kinds of multimedia content that reaches a broad audience.

 

The Pendulum, Student Newspaper
The Pendulum Online (http://www.elon.edu/pendulum)

The Pendulum is Elon's weekly, student-produced newspaper. It was founded in 1974. The publication is put out by 20 editors and 50-100 other staffers, reporters, photographers and business/advertising workers. The paper's online and traditional versions cover major sports events, internationally recognized speakers, entertainment and the campus community. Editors are paid a small stipend for their work. Pendulum staff members have many opportunities to meet with professional editors and reporters and travel to attend national media conferences sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press, College Media Advisers and Columbia Scholastic Press. The Pendulum is located in its own building on Williamson Avenue. The group's adviser is Colin Donohue.

 

Elon Student Television
 http://www.elon.edu/estv

Elon Student Television was created in 1992 by student Christopher Waters. Hundreds of students work in some capacity each year in the production of programming for ESTV. The group divides its programming into three categories: entertainment, news and sports. "Phoenix14News" is Elon's live weekly newscast. Other programming includes "Win Stuff," "Road Trip" and "etc." ESTV is always looking to produce more shows and encourages students to pitch their ideas. The group's adviser is Linda Lashendock.

 

WSOE 89.3 FM, Student Radio
http://www.elon.edu/wsoe

Elon's student radio station celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2008. It has a number of paid positions on its executive staff. It's signal reaches as far as Greensboro, N.C., to the west and Durham, N.C., to the east and is broadcast 24 hours a day. Select staff members attend such national conferences as the annual National Association of Broadcasters meetings and College Music Journal's annual Music Marathon. The group's adviser is Bryan Baker.

 

Phi Psi Cli, Student Yearbook
http://www.elon.edu/yearbook

Elon's yearbook was founded in 1913 and is named for the first three literary societies on campus. It traditionally carries sections covering Student Life, People, Sports, Organizations, Arts, Study Abroad and Academics. The fall 2008 edition is the 93rd edition, and it covers the 2007-08 academic year. The books are distributed free to students. The group employs several student editors, and its adviser is Randy Piland.

 

Cinelon, Student Film Society

Cinelon is both a resource for student filmmakers and a source of motivation. It advances the study of cinema through practical experience and cooperative learning by providing a forum for students to produce and study cinema outside of the classroom. Projects are generated by Cinelon members and outside groups looking for narrative, commercial and music video productions. It also serves as a support system for student filmmakers looking to fill crew positions or network with current and former students. Cinelon is the place for students who love cinema to make, watch and discuss it. The adviser for this organization is Peter Kiwitt.