Brian Rea

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NEWS 6/23/20 10:37am

Low census response rate could cost Alamance County, Elon funds

By Brian Rea

54.1% of Elon residents have completed the 2020 Census, which began collecting responses in March, according to data released from the U.S. Census Bureau. Alamance County could lose more than $7 million in annual funding based on nonresponse to the census, a report from the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management said.

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LIFESTYLE 6/8/20 11:24am

Coronavirus pandemic’s negative impact on mental health

By Brian Rea

As the coronavirus began spreading around the country and states began issuing stay-at-home orders, Kelsi Stewart, a senior at Elon University, was going through a change of her own.

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NEWS 6/4/20 3:33pm

Elon University students reflect on police brutality, racism amid national protests

By Brian Rea

Elon University students discuss racism, police brutality and how they want the university and their peers to address racial injustice on-campus.

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NEWS 4/10/20 12:31pm

International students endure global pandemic away from family

By Brian Rea

Kimheng Larch and Winnie Yang are two of the 64 visa-holding international students at Elon remaining in the U.S., according to Kristen Aquilino, associate director of international student services. That includes on-campus, in North Carolina and other states across the country. There are a total of 134 undergraduate international students currently enrolled at Elon, according to the university fact book.

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LIFESTYLE 2/20/20 12:26pm

Encouraging positive body image through exercise

By Brian Rea

Approximately 80 percent of women and 40 percent of men don't like how they look, according to research by the Melrose Center. 

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NEWS 11/21/19 2:53pm

'It helps me not be as anxious': Seeking emotional support from animals at local shelter

By Brian Rea

When students go away to college some are forced to leave their furry friends behind. Burlington Animal Services is trying to help pair animals with owners looking for affection.

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NEWS 11/18/19 11:35pm

Elon student's vision of community gymnastics club reaching new heights

By Brian Rea

What started as fun has turned into a life passion for Elon sophomore Ashley Barron as she and Alamance Club Gymnastics get set to compete against other college and community club programs.

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NEWS 11/5/19 6:58pm

Experts warn this flu season could be bad

By Brian Rea

It’s November, which means the flu season is looming in the distance. And there’s concern this flu season could be bad. 

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NEWS 10/24/19 12:29pm

Elon professor battles stage three breast cancer

By Brian Rea

Every two minutes, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. For one Elon professor, her fight with the disease began almost a year ago.

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NEWS 10/15/19 1:26pm

New pilates studio on campus underway

By Brian Rea

The studio is being built on one of the racquetball courts and is expected to be fully operational next semester. 

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NEWS 10/10/19 1:03pm

New Town of Elon Police sergeants making history

By Brian Rea

Two Elon Police sergeants are in the first weeks of new jobs after a historic promotion. Sgt. Ditra Graves and Kenrick King are the first African-American sergeants in the department’s history. 

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NEWS 9/24/19 2:00pm

Local seasonal businesses brace for off-season

By Brian Rea

January is always a low point for business activity, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But for local businesses that rely on warmer weather, that slump can come as early as October. 

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NEWS 9/16/19 8:17pm

University health experts urge students to stop vaping

By Brian Rea

The CDC said there have been 380 confirmed cases of lung illness in the country. And there have been 28 cases in North Carolina alone, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. 

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NEWS 9/11/19 9:43pm

Local community calls for change to Muslim portrayal in media

By Brian Rea

On the 18th anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, members of the Burlington Masjid and Elon communities came together for one goal: to bridge two communities together.

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NEWS 9/2/19 12:37pm

Elon students brace for Hurricane Dorian's impact at home

By Brian Rea

A category-five hurricane has ripped through the Bahamas and is making its way up the east coast. And for many Elon students, their home is in danger. 

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NEWS 8/25/19 8:01pm

Open for business: local shops ready for students after slow summer

By Brian Rea

Now that school is back in session some downtown Elon stores are breathing a sigh of relief following a slow summer.

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NEWS 8/24/19 12:51pm

"You are our hope": Elon administration welcomes class of 2023 at New Student Convocation

By Brian Rea

Before the incoming freshman class made its way under the oaks, they first stopped in Alamance for a token of good luck. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/14/19 11:06am

Summer school: day trips to check out over break

By Brian Rea

As Elon University students are gearing up to head home for the summer, others are planning their stay on campus. According to MarQuita Barker, director of Residence Life, more than 1,500 students are staying on campus this summer. 

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NEWS 5/3/19 2:49pm

Elon Community Garden hosts 11th annual Strawberry Festival

By Brian Rea

The Elon University community is invited to enjoy free strawberry treats and plants for sale at the 11th annual Elon Community Garden Strawberry Festival from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at the Elon Community Garden located behind the Sklut Hillel Center.

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LIFESTYLE 4/24/19 9:05pm

Navigating obstacles: An Elon student's unique hobby

By Brian Rea

For some, "American Ninja Warrior" may just be an entertaining television show. But for one Elon student, it’s a passion.

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