Kyra O'Connor

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NEWS 9/16/21 10:27pm

Class of 2025 SGA senators, appointed senators sworn in

By Kyra O'Connor

The Elon University Student Government Association met on Sept. 16, 2021 for a business meeting. During the meeting, the newly elected class of 2025 senators and members of SGA appointed to vacant senator positions were sworn in.  

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SPORTS 9/15/21 4:49pm

Elon University President Connie Book to serve as CAA conference representative for NCAA Division I Presidential Forum

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University President Connie Book will represent the Colonial Athletic Association on the National Collegiate Athletic Association Presidential Forum. Book’s role was announced via Twitter by CAA Commissioner Joe D’Antonio.

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NEWS 9/13/21 12:07pm

The Class of 2025 campaigns for Elon University Student Government

By Kyra O'Connor

Kicking off the campaign on Sept. 6, 2021, 13 members of the class of 2025 will be campaigning for senator and class Student Government Association positions. Elections will begin Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 7 a.m. and end at 7 p.m. that day.

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NEWS 9/13/21 11:43am

Office of the Registrar, Office of Academic Advising debuts new technology for registration

By Kyra O'Connor

The Office of the Registrar and Office of Academic Advising partnered to launch a new technology system to help with academic planning and registration. 

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NEWS 9/13/21 11:15am

Elon University named #1 national university for excellence in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University is ranked No. 1 for excellence in undergraduate teaching by the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” Guide, which released rankings on Sept. 13. The university also received a No. 9 ranking in the “Most Innovative” category, tied with University of Michigan Ann Arbor, and was ranked No. 83 overall among national universities. 

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NEWS 9/8/21 9:13pm

Elon University faculty panel addresses the aftermath of 9/11, 20 years later

By Kyra O'Connor

The panel, “20 Years After: The Legacies of 9/11 and the ‘war on terror’” will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the LaRose Digital Theater. Sponsored by the International and Global Studies program and the Political Science and Policy Studies department, faculty will reflect on the legacies of 9/11 two decades later from their professional and personal experiences. 

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NEWS 9/7/21 4:31pm

Burlington to recognize 9/11 as National Day of Service and Remembrance

By Kyra O'Connor

The city’s proclamation calls for first responders, houses of worship and residents to join in ringing bells and sounding sirens for one minute at 8:46 a.m., which is when the first plane struck the twin towers on 9/11, this Saturday for a “Moment of Remembrance.”

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NEWS 8/31/21 10:37am

Elon University physician discusses Delta variant, masking

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University Physician Ginette Archinal spoke with Elon News Network about the Delta variant, why masking is still an important mitigation strategy and what coronavirus can look like on campus going forward.

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NEWS 8/30/21 4:24pm

Selected city of Burlington police chief steps back

By Kyra O'Connor

Rich Austin, who was selected as Burlington police chief in August, chose to step back from the position due to a family circumstance. Austin said he plans to remain in his current role as chief of the Milton, Georgia police department.

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NEWS 8/26/21 11:33am

Colorado water shortage is a first, but not the last

By Kyra O'Connor

While the Colorado River is almost 1,900 miles away from Environment North Carolina’s headquarters in Raleigh, State Director Drew Ball said what is happening in the Southwest will make its way through the country, impacting water insecurity in North Carolina and other Southern states. 

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NEWS 8/25/21 10:01am

Indoor mask requirement extended

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University announced Aug. 25 an extended indoor mask requirement on campus until the high transmission rates in Alamance and Guilford County decrease. 

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NEWS 8/23/21 10:08am

FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

By Kyra O'Connor

The Food and Drug Administration formally approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine this morning. The decision replaces the emergency use authorization the FDA granted the vaccine last December.

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NEWS 8/21/21 10:28pm

Elon University trustee, Medallion recipient dies unexpectedly

By Kyra O'Connor

Jeanne Robertson, Elon University Board of Trustees member and longtime supporter of Elon University athletics, died unexpectedly on Aug. 21 at the age of 77. 

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OPINIONS 8/19/21 12:12pm

Letters from the leaders: Elon News Network Executives

By Kyra O'Connor , Ellis Chandler and Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon University juniors and Elon News Network Executives Ellis Chandler, Kyra O'Connor and Nyah Phengsitthy welcome the class of 2025 ahead of move-in weekend.

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NEWS 8/16/21 2:30pm

Iconic Plaza renamed Medallion Plaza

By Kyra O'Connor

At the Elon University 2021 opening day ceremony, President Connie Book announced the renaming of Iconic Plaza to Medallion Plaza, to honor the service of both individual medallion recipients and the Elon community as a whole. Book also discussed the Boldly Elon strategic plan and what the upcoming academic year will hold.

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NEWS 8/13/21 2:49pm

CDC votes to recommend booster vaccines

By Kyra O'Connor

The Centers for Disease Control voted today to recommend extra vaccines for immunocompromised individuals.

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NEWS 8/10/21 8:17pm

Board of Aldermen approves Equality Resolution

By Kyra O'Connor

The Board of Aldermen approved an Equality Resolution, after nearly four months of discussion, at the Aug. 10, 2021 meeting. The board also recognized the promotion of Lt. Lyle Anibal to assistant chief of operations at the town of Elon police department, discussed commonly asked questions regarding water and sewer bills and approved a resolution for the town of Elon to secure loans for the purchase of the Travis Creek Pump Station from Gibsonville. 

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NEWS 8/2/21 9:53pm

Board of Aldermen hears preliminary ADA self-assessment findings

By Kyra O'Connor

The Board of Aldermen met for an agenda session Monday, August 2. Members discussed the town’s self-assessment of the accessibility of facilities and programs, a budget amendment for the police department and retirement benefits for town employees. The board also discussed adopting an equality resolution and the town’s decision to look into vaccination and mask requirements for town employees. 

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NEWS 7/30/21 1:16pm

‘From Morgantown to Mayor’

By Kyra O'Connor

Rev. Donna Vanhook ’07 is one of five candidates in the Burlington mayoral race this fall, addressing quality, affordable housing and broadband internet access in her campaign.

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NEWS 7/27/21 12:46pm

CDC expected to update mask guidance for vaccinated individuals

By Kyra O'Connor

The Centers for Disease Control is expected to announce revised mask guidance, recommending vaccinated individuals wear masks in some indoor settings, at a media briefing today at 3 p.m.  

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