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NEWS 9/13/12 9:48pm

25th annual Burlington Carousel Festival offers affordable fun for community

By Kyra Gemberling

New York City has the Empire State Building, Los Angeles has the Hollywood sign and Burlington has the Dentzel Menagerie Carousel. But don’t underestimate its influence – the 100-year-old carousel is the reason for the beloved annual Burlington Carousel Festival, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary this weekend. “The festival is centered around the historic carousel,” said Mary Faucette, special events supervisor for the Burlington Recreation & Parks Department.

NEWS 9/13/12 9:43pm

From Hollywood relationships to reality TV: What’s our deal with voyeurism?

By Casey Brown

The Twittersphere and countless celebrity magazines were in a fury Monday morning with the news of a surprise Hollywood marriage: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. The couple, who has been dating since co-starring in the 2011 superhero flick “The Green Lantern,” shocked the gossip world with their secret nuptials, which took place over the weekend in South Carolina.

NEWS 9/13/12 7:35pm

Missing Burlington Woman Related to Nagatha Tonkins

By jbruno

Rusie Dixon Suggs, aunt of Communications Internship Director Nagatha Tonkins, is missing. The family of 90-year-old is offering a $2000 reward for any pertinent information that leads to her safe return. [div class="alignleft"] [/div] Mrs. Suggs of Burlington was reported missing Monday after family members could not reach her Sunday and Monday.

NEWS 9/13/12 4:31pm

9/11 anniversary incites interfaith dialogue

By Rebecca Iannucci

The 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States continues to influence campus discussions and prompt Elon University to promote an atmosphere of peace and tolerance. In order to advance student discussion, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life held “Interact With Respect: 9/11 Dialogue” on the 11th anniversary of the attacks.

NEWS 9/12/12 9:13pm

Call to Honor ceremony refines university values

By Melissa Kansky

The prominent four words in the honor code-- honesty, integrity, responsibility and respect -- encompass the values of the institution, and the Call to Honor ceremony demonstrates Elon University students' commitment to those principles. Although University President Leo Lambert leads the pledge to the honor code, students conduct the majority of the ceremony. "We knew from the beginning (of developing the tradition) we wanted students talking to students," said Mary Wise, associate vice president of academic affairs. [quote]I hope (the honor code) affects the way students interact with each other outside of the classroom, and I want them to be positive and affirming.

NEWS 9/12/12 11:48am

Are there GMOs in your food?

By childyard

Carly Hildyard looked into whether there are GMOs in your food from on campus dining locations. We reached out to Aramark and they directed us to the FDA's website. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

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NEWS 03/30/2026 8:29pm
Gathering of friends celebrates life of Elon faculty member

Students, colleagues, family and friends gathered in the Numen Lumen gathering space on March 30 to celebrate the life of Allison Keill, director of the Elon Curriculum Resources Center. She passed away March 25 at 50 years old following an 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. The gathering of friends began with words from University Chaplain and Dean of Multifaith Engagement Kirstin Boswell before the floor opened up for attendees to share feelings and memories.

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