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Bubble Bump Battle

Bubble Bump Battle

ANCHOR INTRO: On April 23rd Kent State university HELD ITS 21ST FlashFest on campus. It’s and event that gets most of its attention from the free concert every year, but that’s not all that Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government has planned for the day. Reporter Justin McKinney found a new sport that has potential to be the next big thing on campus…. [bbrvideo]BBR_McKinney_S8_Bubble[/bbrvideo] Kent State University recently held its 21st FlashFest on campus. Although the popular attraction is always the…

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Students Celebrate Earth Day with a Tree Planting

Students Celebrate Earth Day with a Tree Planting

Anchor Intro: Something that will be 20-30 years in the making began its life today. Reporter Gabrielle Payne has more on how the students of Kent State are making a positive change to the planet. [bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_S7_Trees[/bbrvideo] This year marks the 45th anniversary of the celebration of Earth Day. The holiday is a reminder that we must take action to protect the planet now before it’s too late. Dorm students across Kent State campus participated in Recyclemania, an 8-week-long friendly competition…

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Running for a soldier

Running for a soldier

[bbrvideo]BBR_Evangelist_S7_White[/bbrvideo] ANCHOR INTRO: As Kent State is home to many distinguished alumni, you may have not known it was home to an astounding veteran. 1st.Lt Ashley White-Stumpf is an Army ROTC alumni and became a member of a female exclusive  program known as the Cultural Support Team. She was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2011 and the Kent State ROTC is cherishing  and celebrating her life through a 5k race. TV2’s Jarrod Evangelist has the story. The Kent State…

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Recruiting Far and Wide

Recruiting Far and Wide

ANCHOR INTRO: “Baseball has been called Americas pastime, but what would entice someone to go all the way to Northeast Ohio to play it? Kent State’s Baseball team, and it has built a winning reputation over recent years bringing recruits from all over the country. Reporter Justin McKinney found out more about Kent State Baseball’s recruiting trail…” [bbrvideo]BBR_McKinney_S7_Recruit[/bbrvideo] Baseball was first played in 1845, but it didn’t start at Kent State until 1915. Five years after the school opened. The…

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Hillary For America

Hillary For America

As more politicians throw their hats into the ring, one 2016 presidential candidate sticks out among the rest. Hillary Clinton strives once more to become the first female President of the United States. [bbrvideo]BBR_DERWIN_S7_CLINTON[/bbrvideo] After months of speculation, Hillary Clinton finally announced her run for the 2016 Presidency. With years of government experience in Washington D.C., her endeavor to become the first female US President is more realistic than ever. Hana Barkowitz, President of the Kent State College Democrats organization,…

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A scholarship in a bar

A scholarship in a bar

[bbrvideo]BBR_Evangelist_S6_Ray[/bbrvideo] Anchor Intro: When you think of Ray’s Place you probably think of the drinks and great atmosphere it has to offer, but did you know it can help you financially? TV2’s Jarrod Evangelist explains. Ray’s Place Owner  Charlie Thomas knows the difficulties of paying your way through school. Thomas supported himself financially when he was a student and received a $300 scholarship. He remembered how important it was to him and wanted to give back to his alma mater….

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Mock Disaster Prepares Kent Students

Mock Disaster Prepares Kent Students

Anchor script: Kent State University is being proactive and collaborating with Portage County’s Health Department and Emergency Management Agency to stage a mock disaster exercise. Reporter Gabrielle Payne is here to tell us more. Gabrielle? [bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_S6_MockDisaster[/bbrvideo] During emergency situations, it can be very challenging for health workers to rapidly distribute antibiotics to the masses. If more facilities could handle the undertaking, more lives could be spared. Kent State’s College of Nursing and College of Public Health partnered with Portage County’s Emergency…

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A Weekend of Celebration

A Weekend of Celebration

ANCHOR INTRO: Kent State University holds numerous events throughout the year, but perhaps non as important as Lil’ Sibs Weekend. It’s an opportunity for students to reconnect with their families. Reporter Justin McKinney has more… [bbrvideo]BBR_McKinney_S6_Celebration[/bbrvideo] Lil’ Sibs Weekend is an event run by Kent’s Interhall Council that allows students little siblings to visit campus and stay for the weekend. It’s an event that allows families to reconnect and spend quality time together after being apart due to the strenuous…

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BSR Baseball Broadcasts

BSR Baseball Broadcasts

Anchor Intro: Black Squirrel radio is the only station to broadcast live sports, we sent reporter Jamie Dillon out to see what exactly they do and are looking for. [bbrvideo]BBR_Dillon_S6_broadcast[/bbrvideo] Black Squirrel Radio is actively looking to help recruit students to help join their broadcast of live sports. Baseball season is here and they are looking to get anyone they can to help. “Boston Bob” as they call him at the station says that it is fun and relaxing to…

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Karaoke In Quaker

Karaoke In Quaker

Looking for a fun way to spend your weekends on campus? How about karaoke in a chicken wing restaurant? Jacob Derwin tells us more. [bbrvideo]BBR_DERWIN_S6_KARAOKE[/bbrvideo] Every Friday night is Karaoke Night at the Kent State Quaker Steak & Lube. While most patrons are there for a late dinner, some come to sing their hearts out. Yazmin Zoe Ali-Reed, who ran the event by herself last Friday night, says there are a few regular performers who are always ready to get on…

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