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A Sudden Change in Life

A Sudden Change in Life

One Kent State Student has developed a severe medical condition called spontaneous pneomothorax TV’s Kristie Graybill tells us how he’s handling this knowledge. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Jon Reisdorf has been dealing with spontaneous pneomothorax by changing his lifestyle.” ]BBR_07_Graybill_Jon[/bbrvideo] There are some medical conditions that can be prevented and treated; spontaneous pneumothorax is not one of them. There is no know way to prevent spontaneous pneumothorax but as soon as it occurs the victim will need emergency medical attention.   Jon…

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The Miracle Patient

The Miracle Patient

Drunk driving incidents are getting more frequent and a local girl has become an inspiration, TV2’s Kristie Graybill has more on the story. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Melinda Mason is now a motivational speaker for local organizations to speak out against drink driving”]BBR_06_Graybill_Melinda[/bbrvideo] Last April changed everything for Melinda Mason. While driving home from a school activity she was hit by a drunk driver. The accident left her in critical condition, having to be life flighted to a nearby hospital. The…

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Learn to Play With a Friend

Learn to Play With a Friend

Recent transfer student TJ West joined Kent’s Learn to Skate program. He expected decent pay but got more than expected. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Kent States Learn to Skate program helps local children and their coaches develop skills and relationships.” ]BBR_04_Graybill_Hockey[/bbrvideo] Kent has been employing members of their hockey team for years to train young local children in the sport of hockey. The connection that the children get from their coaches is more than just any average connection. TJ joined a few…

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Saint Patrick’s Day Isn’t So Safe

Saint Patrick’s Day Isn’t So Safe

Local Police believe Saint Patrick’s Day in Kent is widely-known as one of the more “dangerous” holidays of the year yet students are becoming less aware of the dangers associated with the holiday. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Saint Patrick’s Day is more dangerous than students think.”]BBR_03_Graybill_Saintpattys[/bbrvideo] With 97 percent of the population planning to celebrate Saint Patricks day, students should be more aware of the dangers. The difference is in the statistics. Alcohol-impaired driving accounted for 31 percent of total vehicle…

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Salt Shortage Causes Nelgected Roads

Salt Shortage Causes Nelgected Roads

Recent weather conditions have made some parts of kent state dangerously icy. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Recent salt shortage caused some roads and sidewalks to get neglected.”]BBR_02_Graybill_Saltshortage[/bbrvideo] The recent harsh winter created a salt shortage in the Kent State area. Typically, it takes a couple of days to receive more salt but due to the shortage it can take well over a week. The city of Kent has rationed their salt since December, expecting a harsh winter while Kent State University…

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Farmers Market Lacks Produce Not Community

Farmers Market Lacks Produce Not Community

Due to the Harsh winter the local farmers market is lacking produce. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Farmers market is a community market.”]BBR_01_GRAYBILL_farmersmarket copy[/bbrvideo] The Haymaker Indoor Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 10 A.M to 1 P.M. Many Kent State students attend the market in the summertime but many fail to realize the benefits of attending the winter market. The winter season has healthier vegetable options than the stores offer. The downfall would be that at times, when local weather…

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