Jordyn Brown
Statesman Journal
Eugene, OR, United States
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Past articles by Jordyn:
Oregon coronavirus masking rule drops March 19. Here’s what you need to know
Will businesses still be allowed to enforce masking? What about schools and other public places? All your masking questions answered. → Read More
Why Oregon's K-12 students, staff must wear masks while contact tracing rules loosen
Oregon Health Authority: During the current surge, case investigation and contact tracing cannot effectively slow the spread of disease. → Read More
FAQ: Will COVID-19 variant omicron affect Oregon schools' in-person learning?
What's happening with extracurriculars? Are masks still required? Are quarantine and isolation times changing? Here are some common questions, answered. → Read More
Oregon schools see rise in threats of violence following deadly Michigan school shooting
Schools across Oregon have had to respond to multiple threats, real and false, following the tragedy at Oxford High School in Michigan. → Read More
Oregon lifts outdoor mask requirement; local school districts decide applying to students
The changes come as Oregon's case counts drop after the August surge, and more people are vaccinated. → Read More
University of Oregon, Oregon State University see record-high enrollment despite COVID-19
The Oregon universities are bucking the national trend of colleges seeing enrollment declines as they struggle to draw students. → Read More
'I feel safe': Kids and parents share their reasons for getting the COVID-19 vaccine
With the vaccine now available to children as young as 5 years old, local clinics are filling up as children enthusiastically get their shots. → Read More
Salem-Keizer, other districts hope loosened requirements attract more substitutes
The commission is hopeful the change will make it easier for parents or dedicated community members to help substitute in schools. → Read More
Explainer: What are the rules around public meetings and public comment in Oregon?
The right of the public to attend a public meeting does not include the right to participate by giving testimony or comment. Here's what to expect. → Read More
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown weighs in on masks, in-person school and COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Here's what Gov. Kate Brown had to say about restrictions surrounding the pandemic during a tour UO's COVID-19 Monitoring and Assessment Program. → Read More
Gov. Kate Brown visits Eugene affordable housing, UO COVID-19 testing facilities
The tour included UO's site where it processes COVID-19 tests from K-12 schools across the state for free. → Read More
Nike, University of Oregon alumni launch new organization to help UO student athletes build personal brands
The new organization, Division Street, Inc., will have former VP and GM of NIKE Women Rosemary St. Clair and WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu at the helm. → Read More
OSU, UO to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test to enter events
People 12 and older attending University of Oregon and Oregon State University events must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. → Read More
FAQ: Debunking myths about kids wearing masks
With the new statewide mandate for masks in schools, there are a lot of questions about why it's necessary. Here are answers from pediatricians. → Read More
All UO students and staff must submit COVID-19 vaccination status by first day of fall classes
All UO students and employees must submit their vaccination status or request and exemption by the first day of fall term, or earlier for some. → Read More
University of Oregon, Oregon State tuition reimbursement lawsuits still in early stages
In March, students at UO and OSU filed lawsuits against the universities for tuition reimbursement. Here's where they stand. → Read More
Oregon colleges, universities to get basic needs coordinators under new law
Colleges across Oregon will now have money to hire staff to help students meet needs, such as access to food and housing. → Read More
Salem-Keizer to get an additional $151M in federal relief funds
With this final installment of COVID-19 relief funds, Oregon reaches $1.8 billion toward schools for reopening and getting kids back on track. → Read More
University of Oregon to renovate University and Villard halls with new state funding
The halls are UO's two oldest on campus, built more than 150 years ago. → Read More
UO receives second $500 million gift for Phil and Penny Knight Campus for science
The gift will fund a second building for bioengineering and applied science research, located north for the first building on Franklin Boulevard. → Read More