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Page 2 • Tliurstlay, April 3, 2003 Opinions The Pendulum The Pendulum Estahlislicd 1974 For men’s basketball, the options are many Elon’s move to the Southern Conference is a presti gious move for an institution that has participated at the Division 1 level for less than 10 years. With this move, though, comes greater expectations, and the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Mark Simons presents a perfect opportunity for Elon to assert its power by filling the vacant spot with a “name.” There are three coaches who would be perfect for the job: Matt Doherty, Steve Lavin and Jim Harrick. Any one of these coaches could revitalize the men’s program, and the athletic department could sign one of them to a mil lion-dollar deal and not release the information to the press. Doherty, who resigned his head coaching position with the Tar Heels, would bring his manic-depressive mood swings. Seriously, from game to game, who knows if Doherty would cry, scream or giggle girlishly at a jiostgame press conference. Lavin, former UCLA Bruin head coach, offers more than coaching experience; he also brings a head of hair loaded with so much hair gel that after games, Jackson Atoyebi could hold him by his ankles and wax the gym lloor. Harrick coached the Georgia Bulldogs until it was revealed he was a bigger crook than Richard Nixon. The players would love him, though. They would never have to go to classes again. The selection process has lx;en narrowed down to three. C’mon Elon, who will it be? The Pendulum Colin Donohue, Editor-In-Chief Katie Beaver, Managing Editor Lindsay Porter, News Editor Jessica Patchett, Assistant News Editor Eric Hall, Opinions Editor Andl Petrlnl, A & E Editor Kathleen Frey, Features Editor Kristin SImonetti, Sports Editor The Pendulum is published each Thursday of the academic year. The advertising and editorial copy deadline is 5 p.m. the Monday l>efore publi cation. Letters to the editor and guest columns are welcome and should bo typed, double-spaced, signed and include a telephone number for verifica tion. Submissions are also accepted as V/ord documents on disk or by e- mail. The Pendulum reserves the right to edit obscene or potentially libelous material. Lengthy letters or columns may have to be trimmed to fit. All sub missions t>ecome the property of The Pendulum and will not be returned. To reach The Pendulum at 233 Moseley Center, call 278-7247 or fax 278- 7246. Contact The Pendulum by e-mail at pendulum@elon.edu. Visit our Web site at www.elon.edu/pendulum. Each individual is entitled to one free copy. Nick Palatlello, Sports Editor Tim Rosner, Photography Editor Mary-Hayden Britton and Ellis Harman, Copy Editors Annette Randall, Business Manager Matt Ford, Online Editor Janna Anderson, Adviser Unique opportunities surround Elon students as they wallc across campus Bree Sherry Receiving a good education means much more than making a 4.0 GPA. For many stu dents, it’s the first time they are away from home. Learn what it is like to be in a community. Last week an article ran in The Pendulum about how Elon was considered No. 1 as the most under appreciated school in America. This Tuesday, The Washington Post ran an article by Jay Mathews, author of “Harvard Schmarvard,” which allowed him to further express his feelings on these “hidden gems.” Elon was listed as No. 1 for colleges which deserves a bigger reputation. The list was com piled from guidance counselors and academic advisors around the country over the past year. Elon received the most nomi nations by advisors of all the institutions of higher learning in the US. The counselors wrote nothing but wonderful comments about Elon commenting on its leader ship programs and the hands-on opportunities it offers. I must say, Elon is not perfect, but it is a great school and is def initely underappreciated. Every day, I find out more and more about the school that makes me fall in love with it all over again. From caring facility to countless programs, Elon knows what it’s doing. Now, I’m not going to sit here and try to tell you just how great it is because you’re here. You found out about it. But this column’s purpose is to make sure that at least Elon students appreciate the school, because it is often just taken advantage of. Unfortunately, I think many students, especially upper class men, grow bored with the school. Granted, we arc in the middle of nowhere, but Elon offers so much that both my roommate and I, who do not have cars, feel no obligation to buy one so we can get off campus. We are never in our rooms because we are so involved with just a few of the over 125 organ izations Elon offers. Between the two of us we are very involved in The Pendulum, Campus Recreation, Color Guard and theatre. Not to mention we are both double majoring and minoring, planning to studying abroad next year and find internships or stu dent teach before we graduate. One of Eton’s strongest points is its study abroad program hav ing almost 50 different abroad programs. This past winter alone 577 Elon students want abroad. With such a large course offering and the great experience one receives while living in a foreign country, it would be foolish not to take advantage of such an opportunity. Elon also has lots to do on campus. Many schools, such as those located in or around Boston, use the big city as a crutch and do not offer as many activities or have as many organ izations. Their students are constantly getting off campus on the week ends to go into Boston to find entertainment. Elon realizes its location is not a huge draw and so to com pensate for it, has countless activities. There is the Zone, which is open whenever Moseley is. It has pool tables, TVs, computers and lots of tables to allow you to sit with your friends and just hang out. The Zone gives out free cook ies during lunch time as well as having Midnight Madness and just recently “Cheezzzzy Chick Flicks.” Christian youth groups are popular, but I bet a majority of students do not know Elon offers a Jewish youth group, Hillel. Elon also does a good job getting excellent speakers and touring groups. From Walter Cronkite to Reel Big Fish, famous scientists to theatre repertories, Elon has something to please everyone. With all of these programs and activities one would think the student body would be really involved; however, a large num ber of students simply stay in their rooms and do not choose to participate in such events. Now, I know we are also ranked high for having rooms like palaces, but come on, show some support for your school. There is no reason why we can’t fill up even half our stadi um for a football game, and the few people who do show up leave during half time. So get involved! Put to use all the programs Elon is offering to you because it is truly a unique and wonderful school. Don’t allow Elon to be under appreciated by both the public and its students. Receiving a good education means much more than making a 4.0 GPA. For many students, it’s the first time they are away from home. Learn what it is like to be in a community. Interact with people, join organizations, have fun! There is a club out there for everyone, and if for some reason you can’t find one that is right for you. Elon will help you to start one of your own. or pitch a suggestion to the Student Union Board. So there is no excuse for you to graduate without being an active member of at least one organization. Contact Bree Sherry at pendu- lum@elon.edu or 278-7247.
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