Nyah Phengsitthy

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LIFESTYLE 39 minutes ago

The Women’s Network to launch chapter at Elon University

By Nyah Phengsitthy

The Women’s Network was created to help college women make connections and build skills that would benefit them in the workplace after graduation — and it’s coming to Elon University. 

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NEWS 7/27/21 4:53pm

CDC recommends fully vaccinated individuals wear masks in public indoor settings

By Nyah Phengsitthy

The Centers for Disease Control announced that it is recommending vaccinated people wear masks in public indoor settings and areas of high COVID-19 transmission. The new science shows that the Delta variant is the prominent strand in the United States.  

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NEWS 7/14/21 3:47pm

Anita Hodnett invites new initiatives to Elon Counseling Services as director

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Anita Hodnett first stepped onto Elon’s campus in 2012 wanting to support college students as they transition into young adulthood. She started off as a staff counselor and later was promoted to assistant director of Counseling Services in 2018. This fall, Hodnett will enter her ninth year at Elon, but this time as the director of Counseling Services. 

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NEWS 7/8/21 11:39am

Police officer charged after son’s accidental death

By Nyah Phengsitthy

A town of Elon Police Officer will face a misdemeanor charge filed by the Guilford County district attorney in the accidental shooting death of his son.  

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NEWS 7/7/21 6:50pm

Graham Police Department, Alamance Sheriff’s Office able to withhold march footage

By Nyah Phengsitthy

An Alamance County Superior Court Judge said Wednesday the Graham Police Department and Alamance Sheriff’s Office can withhold video footage from the Oct. 31 ‘I Am Change’ march that resulted in pepper spraying and arrests, pending an appeal on a previous order. 

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NEWS 7/7/21 6:50pm

Graham Police Department, Alamance Sheriff’s Office able to withhold march footage

By Nyah Phengsitthy

An Alamance County Superior Court Judge said Wednesday the Graham Police Department and Alamance Sheriff’s Office can withhold video footage from the Oct. 31 ‘I Am Change’ march that resulted in pepper spraying and arrests, pending an appeal on a previous order. 

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NEWS 5/31/21 9:07am

Rev. Kirstin C. Boswell named Elon’s fourth full-time chaplain

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Rev. Kirstin Boswell will take on her new role as Elon University’s fourth full-time university chaplain and dean of multifaith engagement in July.  

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NEWS 5/24/21 3:54pm

Elon to lift mask mandate, physical distance restrictions indoors

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon University will no longer require those who are vaccinated to wear masks and maintain physical distance while indoors starting June 1.

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NEWS 5/19/21 11:08pm

Elon’s Senior Class Giving Committee announces over $50,000 in donations

By Madalyn Howard and Nyah Phengsitthy

Over 100 Elon University seniors filled Rhodes stadium on May 19 in one of the first opportunities the class of 2021 had to gather in person. From playing cornhole to dancing under the fireworks, the Senior Celebration marked the last initiative of Elon’s Senior Class Giving Committee and the final event before undergraduate commencement on May 21.

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NEWS 5/11/21 11:39pm

Colonial Pipeline Company disruption causes local gas shortages

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Colonial Pipeline Company learned Friday, May 7 that it was a victim of a cybersecurity attack. The disruption of the pipeline system, which spans more than 5,500 miles in its operation, has since affected fuel services in the Southern and Eastern United States.

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NEWS 5/5/21 2:16pm

‘Unlearn’ grapples with racism in Alamance County

By Nyah Phengsitthy

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder by a white police officer last May, Toni Autry used her social media platforms to create the film “Unlearn: The Consequences of Racism.” In partnership with co-director Martin Buchanan and producer Alex Klein, the film aims to capture the fight for racial justice in Alamance County through interviews with county residents and activists.

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NEWS 4/30/21 2:31pm

Elon University announces new mask policy, in line with CDC guidelines

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon University announced a new outdoor mask policy effective immediately, Friday, April 30. According to an email from Jeff Stein, the chair of Ready & Resilient Committee, Elon has altered its face covering policy in line with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and state of North Carolina. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/27/21 3:40pm

Week-long Marriage Pact survey plays matchmaker at Elon

By Nyah Phengsitthy

The Marriage Pact, a questionnaire that matches college students based on their similar interests, launched April 19 and will have match results to students by April 28.

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NEWS 2/11/21 1:44pm

Elon University shifts to high alert coronavirus status

By Nyah Phengsitthy

The shift to High Alert orders Elon students and faculty to limit activities and restrict personal social circles to a few individuals. The change in levels does not have any concrete impact on campus operations.

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NEWS 10/15/20 9:59am

Where to early vote in Alamance County

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Early voting in North Carolina begins on Oct. 15 and runs until Oct. 31.To vote early, there are five different early locations in Alamance County. Voters can cast their ballots at any of these locations. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/21/20 3:31pm

SGA survey indicates mental health is a concern for Elon University students during remote classes

By Nyah Phengsitthy

A recent Student Government Association survey found that 58% of Elon University student respondents indicated their mental health was a concern during the online period. SGA and Counseling Services are working to provide mental health resources.

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