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Flight 4 the Cure Spreads Message of Hope

Flight 4 the Cure Spreads Message of Hope

Anchor Intro: A Kent State student is knitting her way to give others a hopeful future. Reporter Gabrielle Payne unweaves the story of how one girl started a business to transform something ugly into something beautiful. [bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_S8_Flight[/bbrvideo] “Although I lost my father and shed many tears because of this growing up, I chose happiness,” Kent State sophomore Krista Jordan says of why she began her business. She dedicated her life to telling his story and joining the fight against cancer to tell…

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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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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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Kent State Classroom of the Future

Kent State Classroom of the Future

Anchor Lead: Technology has revolutionized the way instructors teach. Kent State campus has a classroom filled with the latest gadgets where K-12 graders can experiment and learn. Reporter Gabrielle Payne visited this classroom of the future to find out more. [bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_S5_AT&TClassroom32[/bbrvideo] Twenty years ago, cable only included sixty channels, there was no such thing as an Iphone, and a classroom filled with digital technology was only a futuristic fantasy.  Speeding up to present day, technology influences almost every aspect of our…

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Dogs on Campus Program Visits Students

Dogs on Campus Program Visits Students

Anchor: Kent State is the first university to have a dog therapy program for students. Reporter Gabrielle Payne spent some time with the owners and pups to find out more. [bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_S4_TherapyDogs[/bbrvideo] Nat Sound: Dog Owner Kent State celebrated Student Appreciation Day at the library Monday. Those in attendance were greeted by some very special guests. Dogs on Campus is the world’s first pet therapy program designed for students. Dr. Kathy Amale started the program after wanting to help homesick students…

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Students Glued to Cell Phones

Students Glued to Cell Phones

Anchor Intro: Studies show that students may spend more time on their cell phones than they do sleeping. Reporter Gabrielle Payne has more on how students have become addicted to their mobile devices. [bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_S3_Smartphone1[/bbrvideo] No matter where you are in a college town, there is one thing you will see in the hands of every student on campus: a cell phone. A study by the Huffington Post found that since 2004, cell phone use among students has increased from 45 percent…

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Research Based Education

Research Based Education

Anchor: Graduate students at Kent State University conduct research to improve the education system. Broadcast Beat Reporter Gabrielle Payne visited the psychology department to find out more. [bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_S2_Psych[/bbrvideo] From the earliest stages of life, students are taught the importance of processing information. As they grow older, they develop more and more cognitive skills to aid in learning. By the time students reach college graduation, have they maximized their full potential? The Psychology Department of Kent State is focused on researching…

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A Look into the Liquid Crystal Institute

A Look into the Liquid Crystal Institute

Anchor: Every time you use a TV, a calculator, or a digital watch, you are using LCD technology that was first developed right here at Kent State University. This year, the Liquid Crystal Institute is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Reporter Gabrielle Payne has more on the students and staff behind the scientific discoveries. [bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_S1_LiqCrystal2[/bbrvideo] The world renowned Liquid Crystal Institute at Kent State University has made immense contributions to science since its opening in 1965. Today, the institute continues to be…

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The Liquid Crystal Institute

The Liquid Crystal Institute

[bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_P4_LCI[/bbrvideo] Every time you use a TV, a digital watch, or a calculator, you are looking through a liquid crystal display. But how exactly does a simple molecule transform into complex technology? If you visit the Liquid Crystal Institute at Kent State University, you will find many students researching in the labs. Some students may even be working on their own scientific discoveries and patents. A liquid crystal can be manipulated by heat and light to create new technology. Graduate…

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A Bright Future for Liquid Crystals

A Bright Future for Liquid Crystals

[bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_P3_Crystal1[/bbrvideo] Liquid Crystal Displays are all around us. They have completely revolutionized the way that we use technology. Every time you use a television, a laptop, a digital watch, or a calculator, you are using technology that was first developed right here at Kent State University. The Liquid  Crystal Institute, founded by Glenn Brown, is the world’s first research center focused on the study of liquid crystals. This year the laboratory will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Many students and…

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