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Paint The Runway Pink

Paint The Runway Pink

Just when you thought Breast Cancer Awareness Month was over. Kent State’s Dunya Jeane Student Organization & Not Just October Organization present Paint the Runway Pink Fashion Show. Showcasing the work of students fashion abilities to raise money for families affected by breast cancer. TV’2 Aja Phillips has the story. . . [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S9_Phillips_Pink[/bbrvideo] This fashion show is to highlight that Breast Cancer awareness doesn’t stop in October. Over seven different stylists  and designers looks will be featured in the…

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Happy Early Thanksgiving

Happy Early Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving just around the corner and students heading home to their families; Eastway at Kent State prepares you for an early feast. TV2’s Aja Phillips has the story. . . [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S8_Phillips_Pilgrim[/bbrvideo] This Thursday is Thanksgiving, the beginning of the Holiday. Although we sometimes forget it, the Thanksgiving holiday is actually about more than just a long weekend and engaging ourselves on turkey and mashed potatoes. Thanksgiving is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. Yes, this pilgrims-and-Indians…

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Helping the homeless

Helping the homeless

Winter is slowly approaching. Are you or do you know someone in need of a hat, scarf or gloves? A nonprofit organization at Kent State is here to help. TV2’s Aja Phillips has the story. . . [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_Phillips_Knit[/bbrvideo] Students, faculty and staff of Knitting for Those in Need (KTN), participate in a Knit-a-Thon on Friday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Kent State University Library. The focus of the event is to…

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A Complex Identity

A Complex Identity

Two homecomings in one year? Well this isn’t any ordinary homecoming, see why minorities come together to celebrate black homecoming. TV2’s Aja Phillips has the story. . . [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S6_Phillips_Renaissance[/bbrvideo] Kent State’s ballroom quickly filled up with high energy as students gathered for Black United Students’ (BUS) 46th annual Renaissance Ball. Doors opened at 6:30 p.m., and the event started at 7 p.m. This year’s theme was “Black Revelation: A Complex Identity.” The event was created by BUS in the…

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Lets Get Sweaty

Lets Get Sweaty

Parents send their offspring to college for educations. Kent State students are giving a few extra lessons this week in sex education; it’s sex week. TV2’s Aja Phillips has  the story. . . [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S5_Phillips_Sex[/bbrvideo] Sex week is held every year since the 1990s to help stem unwanted pregnancy, STD’s and sexual violence. Sex week programs offer something for just about every taste from abstinence, to safe sex to understanding sexually transmitted diseases. This year Kent Interhall Council (KIC) presents…

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Victims Break Silence

Victims Break Silence

A display that started in 1990 was brought to Kent State’s attention for awareness. The Clothesline Project at Kent State provides victims to break the silence. TV2’s Aja Phillips reports.. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S4_Phillips_Clothesline[/bbrvideo] The Clothesline Project is a program started on Cape Cod, MA, in 1990 to address the issues of violence against women. It’s a way for those affect by sexual violence to express their emotions by decorating a shirt. The Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) held a…

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Men Compete Too

Men Compete Too

Who says that pageants are only for girls? What a great way to kick start Kent State’s Homecoming Weekend. Different organizations at Kent State are getting involved and showcasing their talents. TV2’s Aja Phillips reports.. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S3_Phillips_Flash_3[/bbrvideo] The men of 10 different student organizations at Kent State will showcase their talents in the 3rd annual Mr. Flash Pageant Oct. 16 at 8p.m. in the Kiva. The pageant is being hosted by the Center for Student Involvement. This is a free…

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Mind Over Misery

Mind Over Misery

In August, actor Robin Williams committed suicide due to mental depression.  Kent State University reach out to students on National Depression Screening Day. TV2’s Aja Phillips reports. . . [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_Phillips_Depression[/bbrvideo] When does one realize they are suffering from depression, when it’s already too late? When they have thoughts of committing suicide? National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) was hosted Oct. 9 on Kent State’s campus. It was open to all students, faculty and staff, as well as the larger Kent…

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Sophomores Went Where?

Sophomores Went Where?

No room left in dormitories around Kent State’s campus. High enrollment sends students packing to off-campus apartments. TV2’s Aja Phillips reports… [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S1_Phillips_Housing[/bbrvideo] In April of 2014, many students received an email from the Associate Director of Residence Service, Dr. David Taylor. The email contained information prompting sophomores to move off campus for the incoming freshmen class. The question is where are these students living now? Approximately 20 sophomores moved off-campus; of all the students asked to move, no one…

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Sophomores Went Where?

Sophomores Went Where?

High enrollment at Kent State sends students packing TV2’s Aja Phillips reports… [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P5_Phillips_Julia[/bbrvideo] In April of 2014, many students received an email from the Associate Director of Residence Service, Dr. David Taylor. The email contained information prompting sophomores to move off campus for the incoming freshmen class. The question is where are these students living now? Approximately 20 sophomores moved off-campus, these students are now living in off-campus apartments such as: The Province, University Edge, Campus Pointe and University…

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