Phoenix14News: Students discover items stolen from vehicles

Elon students respond to theft around campus By Brian Mezerski As seen on Elon University's Phoenix14News More than $5000 in property have been stolen from 11 Elon University students’ vehicles, according to Elon Town Police reports. Thirteen reports of larceny have been filed since April 13, with 10 reports involving theft from a motor vehicle. “I’ve been checking my locks all the time lately and I’m always re-checking my car door,” said senior Jena Eisenberg, who had items stolen.  “I kind of had a nightmare about it.” Elon...

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Wake - Stop Motion

My “Wake” stop motion video takes a clever look at what happens when everyone leaves the computer labs. What else did you think those computers and chairs do for so long? Shot with a Nikon D90 and edited using iMovie, Final Cut Pro X, and Photoshop. Of course, this project was definitely not possible without the help of many amazing friends. We spent many hours together going insane moving computers and chairs – inch by inch. Thanks, al...

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Surreal Photography

Surrealism is destructive, but it destroys only what it considers to be shackles limiting our vision. - Salvador Dali Photos taken with a Nikon D90 photojournalism camera.  Surreal pieces designed using Photosho...

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Campfire Biscuit - Biscuitville challenge

I was so thankful and excited to visit the Biscuitville headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, representing Elon University as part of the Biscuitville Bowl Brand Your Biscuit product development challenge.  Our team of four presented the Campfire Biscuit to the headquarters staff.  It's a product we, especially as college students, are very proud of.  The Campfire Biscuit was selected as 1 of 7 finalists (out of more than...

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Students prepare for January 2013 study abroad programs

Students prepare for January 2013 study abroad programs By Brian Mezerski             It’s never too early for students to pack their suitcases for travel.             Elon University students had the opportunity to learn more about the various study abroad courses being offered for January 2013 at the Winter Term Study Abroad fair,...

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Feature story: A young woman's unseen challenge

A young woman’s unseen challenge College student is defined by dedication, friendships – not by blindness By Brian Mezerski             The only light in the hall beamed from the study room where one girl sat moving her eyes from biology notes to computer screen and back.  Even though all the other students on the floor were in their rooms and peacefully sleeping, she continued...

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Broadcast writing example - School Uniforms

Dress code changes in Kennedy High School Reporter: Brian Mezerski Broadcast News Script BRIAN MEZERSKI JUMPERS OR SKIRTS AND BLOUSES FOR GIRLS.  TROUSERS … SHIRT… AND TIES FOR BOYS.  KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL WILL JOIN A SMALL BUT GROWING NUMBER OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE HANGING UP FASHION TRENDS … FOR UNIFORMS. PRISCILLA EISEN, KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL PTA PRESIDENT WE’LL BE TRADING DESIGNER JEANS AND STYLISH SHIRTS AND 200-DOLLAR SNEAKERS FOR BLUE-AND-WHITE UNIFORMS. BRIAN MEZERSKI THE DECISION COMES AFTER THE BOARD OF...

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Hard news example - Burlington crash

Example of hard news story for newspaper.  Facts and events are fabricated....

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Students’ concentration in classroom crashes from computers

Students’ concentration in classroom crashes from computers People find technology useful, but teachers say laptops are problem in class By Brian Mezerski             Immediacy.  Efficiency.  Ownership.  Three words teachers used to describe how having laptops in the classroom has affected their students.            ...

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Logos – round 2 for a purpose

Here are two more logo concepts I designed.  Both are ideas submitted for contests; one is a new logo for the Elon School of Communications, the other is for the Winter Term 2013 Theme “Live Beyond.” Created using Photoshop CS5 & Adobe Illustrat...

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Mashup - Technology

Mashup video created to explain changes in technology.  Each member of my Digital Media Convergence class had to submit a quick 20-second video sharing thoughts on the advances in technology. Then, we each had to create a 60-90 second mashup of our classmates’ entries. Edited using Final Cut Pro X ...

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Promotional Video - Elonthon 2012

Promotional video for Elonthon 2012, a student organized philanthropy committed to raising money and awareness for the kids of Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center through an unforgettable twenty four hour event of fun, entertainment and dancing. Learn more about Elonthon at: http://org.elon.edu/elonthon/ Shot using a Sony HD video camera and edited using Final Cut Pro...

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Time-lapse project

Time-manipulation project. I created a fictional story in a sports-piece style. Shot with a Sony HXR-NX70U Camera.  ...

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Light Writing

What is light writing?  Well, take a look at how images and drawings are created with flashlights and other light sources: Shot with a Nikon D90...

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Night Photography

Night photography:  arguably the most challenging form of photography.  Take a look at some of my photos as I begin to learn the proper techniques of long exposure. Shot with a Nikon D90. ...

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