Kyra O'Connor

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NEWS 8/12/20 5:20pm

President Connie Book opens academic year with virtual opening ceremonies

By Kyra O'Connor

President Connie Book opened the academic year on August 12, awarding Charles E. Kernodle Jr. the Elon Medallion, discussing Elon’s efforts to reduce bias and racism on campus and the university’s plans for the fall.

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LIFESTYLE 8/3/20 7:32pm

Two pandemics weigh heavily on Black students

By Kyra O'Connor

As the coronavirus pandemic disproportionally impacts Black people, Black students, faculty and staff also deal with the mental health impact of the ongoing push against racial injustice.

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NEWS 7/28/20 1:09pm

Elon University students, faculty advocate for non-tenure adjuncts

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University students and faculty as well as Duke University's faculty union are standing in solidarity with and offering financial support for Elon non-tenure adjuncts who have been laid off for the upcoming semester. The Boldly Elon Solidarity Collective has condemned the layoffs of adjuncts.

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NEWS 7/10/20 5:37pm

Non-tenure adjuncts face job instability going into fall semester

By Kyra O'Connor

Catherine Bush and Robin Gary are two non-tenure faculty members who found out they won't be teaching at Elon University in the fall semester. According to Provost Aswani Volety, the budget reduction and enrollment numbers are some of the reasons non-tenure adjuncts aren't rehired.

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NEWS 6/16/20 6:23pm

Elon greek organizations speak out against racial injustice

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University's three greek councils are working to educate their communities about racial injustice and are making plans for the fall to promote diversity and inclusion following national protests against racism in the United States. 

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NEWS 5/25/20 9:13am

Elon faculty forward union proposes 'Humane Budget' to university

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University’s faculty union, Elon Faculty Forward, proposed their “Humane Budget” to the university in early May. The proposal outlines how the union wants the university to protect non-tenured faculty in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

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NEWS 5/12/20 4:06pm

Elon University students eligible to receive CARES Act funds

By Kyra O'Connor

Eligible students can receive emergency financial aid grants from the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act. The CARES Act, which is part of the national response to financial impact due to the coronavirus, provided Elon University with over $2.9 million in federal aid, half of which is required to be used for emergency student relief.

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NEWS 5/2/20 11:39am

Administrators outline possible 5% budget reduction

By Kyra O'Connor

The Elon University budget committee hosted a community-wide budget forum to address the ongoing financial impact of the coronavirus. The forum explained the estimated $13.5 million in student refunds and a possible 5% budget reduction for the upcoming fiscal year. 

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NEWS 4/27/20 3:00pm

Elon University receives over $2.9 million in federal aid for students, institutional debt

By Kyra O'Connor

In response to the strain put on higher education institutions because of the coronavirus, Elon University was allocated over $2.9 million in federal aid, half of which is required to be used for emergency student relief.

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NEWS 4/14/20 4:49pm

Elon University dance department faces challenges dancing through screens

By Kyra O'Connor

Dance students and instructors are working to make the most of their time away from the studio as classes and presentations are restructured following Elon University’s move to online classes due to concerns around the coronavirus. The senior seminar showcase will now be available online.

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NEWS 4/2/20 2:14pm

Elonthon continues to fundraise, despite coronavirus cancellation

By Kyra O'Connor

Despite the cancellation of the in-person event, online fundraising will continue. All funds raised at the event will be donated to Duke Children’s Hospital, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Fundraising will end on April 4, the day the in-person event was scheduled to happen.

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NEWS 3/19/20 3:01pm

U.S. adults understand coronavirus symptoms, split on future impact

By Kyra O'Connor

The national survey was conducted from March 16 to 17 and included 3,270 U.S. adults. Respondents were given 25 statements regarding the coronavirus and how it will affect them and were asked if they agreed with, disagreed with or were unsure about each statement.

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NEWS 3/10/20 8:19pm

Multiple Alternative Spring Break trips canceled in fear of coronavirus

By Kyra O'Connor

Following the growing threat of the coronavirus, the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement, Elon Outdoors and Catholic Campus Ministry has confirmed the cancellation of all its alternative spring break trips to South Dakota, Costa Rica, Belize and Jamaica.

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NEWS 3/10/20 8:14pm

Process to find next Elon director of Campus Safety and Police coming to a close

By Kyra O'Connor

The police chief search committee is deciding among its final four candidates for the position of director of Campus Safety and Police.

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NEWS 3/7/20 11:55am

Black Fridays hosts ‘Black Girl Magic’ Panel

By Kyra O'Connor

Black Fridays hosted a panel of five Black women from across campus to speak to the theme ‘Black Girl Magic,’ for International Women’s Day.

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NEWS 3/4/20 8:08am

Students forced home from abroad due to coronavirus promised reimbursements

By Kyra O'Connor

Following the suspension of Elon University’s study abroad programs in Italy, students returning from Florence are going to be reimbursed. According to the Global Education Center, students will be reimbursed for the flight, program fees and any remaining meal vouchers. 

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NEWS 3/4/20 12:37am

Cooper and Forest are vying to be North Carolina's next governor

By Kyra O'Connor

Incumbent Roy Cooper will face off against Lt. Governor Dan Forest in the general election.

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NEWS 3/3/20 8:20pm

LIVE BLOG: North Carolina governor's race

By Kyra O'Connor

Tonight there are four candidates competing in the race for governor of North Carolina. On the democratic ballot incumbent Roy Cooper is facing off against Ernest Reeves. On the republican ballot, current Lt. Governor Dan Forest is running against state representative Holly Grange.

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NEWS 3/3/20 8:14am

Town of Elon Board of Aldermen address addition of holiday, sale of firetruck

By Kyra O'Connor

The Elon Board of Alderman addressed budget amendments as well as holiday amendments at the monthly agenda session meeting on March 2. Updates to the sale of the fire department’s old fire truck were also discussed, as the electronic auction for the vehicle has been postponed to March 16 due to a delay in receiving the new fire truck.

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NEWS 2/26/20 9:06am

Showdown for the senate

By Kyra O'Connor

With student government elections fast approaching, candidates are gearing up for the campaign. The race for executive vice president will be between juniors Jonathan Stettler and Robert Cain.

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