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Fall Calender:

8/27/2004: Move-in day in residence halls

8/27/2004 Orientation

8/28/2004 New Student convocation

8/28/2004 Orientation, Registration

8/30/2004 Drop-Add Day

8/31/2004 Classes Begin

9/4/2004 Phoenix Football vs. Towson at 2:00 p.m.

9/6/2004 Reception: Elon University Art Faculty Exhibit

9/6/2004 Last Day for Late Registration

9/8/2004 Bob Russ, "Homer Tonight! -- The Death of Hector"

 

Sports, fall preview:

Elon athletics ready to swing into action

A great alternative

Things to look for in 2004

Phoenix prepare for rivalry against Paladins

 





Colin Donohue /
Managing Editor

 

 

Interested in writing for the Pendulum Online this fall? Our staff is looking for students, professors, staff, alumni and parent writers. For more information, contact us at pendulum@elon.edu

 

Friday, August 27, 2004

Freshmen move-in, fall semester starts

Jeff Heyer / Photo Editor

Elon Orientation Leaders participated in several team building activities the week before students arrived back on campus. This group of Elon men and women help incoming  freshmen students adjust to college life. Orientation leaders apply for the positions during spring semester and begin meeting before the end of the academic year.

Freshmen Edition, 2004:

Freshmen boast better academic records

As the first day of classes approaches, Elon University welcomes 1,235 freshmen to campus. The class of 2008, hailing from 17 countries and 37 states, has stronger academic credentials than any class before it, featuring an average SAT score of 1169 and an average GPA of 3.6. ... more

More stories:

Awareness key to crime prevention at Elon
Helpful information for new students during

Health and Wellness:


Yoga or pilates: Deciding which is right for you

Both pilates and yoga can improve strength, flexibility and posture, as well as relieve stress. Both are considered mind-body practices ...
more

More stories:

Sandboarders are drawn to West Texas dunes
Toying with the idea of inner peace

Election 2004:

Big trend on campus: Independents who shun political labels

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Campus resistance to the war in Iraq is growing. President Bush's approval rating among students is sliding ... more

More stories:

Bush losing support in gay community over marriage-ban proposal
Pandering won't net youth vote dominates

Freshmen Edition:
Elon joins Harvard Initiative to register student voters
Elon freshmen: a class act
Space saving solutions for dorm room dilemmas
A look back at major news stories from 2003-2004
Freshman 15
Advice you won’t find in the Elon handbooks
Here’s to college, adventure, happiness
Thinking outside the box

Opinions:
Exes baggage: It can be big load to carry
Relationships 101: Great guy, low self-esteem
The Advice Diva: Boyfriend tired of watching chick show drivel
Love is in the air? No, just marketing
Relationships 101: Girlfriend with self-image problems
The Advice Diva: Shy girl deals with outspoken boyfriend

Health and Wellness:
Depression on campus: Illness nearly cost woman her education
Non-jocks gulp down sports beverages
Some fitness clubs cater to preferences of female exercisers
Avoid aches and pains from hours spent at the computer
News in Motion: Vitamin D
Vitamin D-ficiency: Studies suggest Americans probably not getting enough of it

Election 2004:
News in Motion: Youth Vote
Hoping to energize liberal base, Kerry campaigns with Dean
U.S. schools 'separate and unequal,' Kerry says
Kerry and Nader meet, discuss union and corporate issues
President's daughters to join campaign after graduation
John Kerry: Too French to be U.S. president?
High-tech balloting is still touch and go