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Students gather at vigil for missing Elon graduate

November 20, 2007

Dozens of students huddled together at a campus candlelight vigil Nov. 15 to pray for the safe return of Kyle Fleischmann, an Elon alumnus who disappeared in Charlotte six days earlier after a night out with friends. His fraternity brothers are now organizing a carpool to the city on Saturday for a second massive search.

2007 Hometown Heroes exemplify perseverance

November 2, 2007

Five people who make a difference in their communities will be honored on campus Nov. 5 in the 14th Annual “Hometown Heroes” awards ceremony. From the man with a fatal disorder who refuses to let his condition temper his spirit, to a guidance counselor who opens her home to troubled high school students, the honorees' own actions show what it takes to lead a noble life.

“Blessing of the Animals” honors Elon pets

October 4, 2007

“Tinkerbell” and “Sir Winston” and “Pocahontas” may not have been around themselves, but with owners clutching photos of their beloved critters, the blessing counted just the same. Three dozen people gathered outside Whitley Auditorium on Oct. 4 for Elon University’s annual “Blessing of the Animals” in honor of the Catholic feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Syeed to deliver 2007 Baccalaureate sermon TODAY, May 18

May 18, 2007

Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed, national director of the Islamic Society of North America’s Office of Interfaith and Community Alliances in Washington, D.C., will deliver the 2007 Baccalaureate sermon at 3 p.m., today in Koury Center. Details...