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Battle over Blood

Battle over Blood

Science or discrimination? A federal board met last week to discuss lifting a ban that would progress healthcare equality for gay men in America.That is, equality, with a catch. Reporter Rachel Godin explains how the FDA’s possible lifting of a 32 year ban comes with a controversial twist. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S8_GODIN_BLOOD[/bbrvideo] In recent months activists have gone head to head with the FDA over the controversial lifelong ban that prohibits gay and bisexual men from donating blood if they have had sexual relations with another man…

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Against Common Core

Against Common Core

Ohio is one of 45 states that fully adopted the Common Core standards of education, but the intensely divided opinions on the standards have created an uproar of activist groups across the nation. Rachel Godin shed some light on the educational debate and tells the story of those against Common Core.   [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S8_GODIN_COMMONCORE[/bbrvideo]   “This is not a partisan issue. This is about parents standing up for their children. Children don’t know the kind of scam that is happening.. but…

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New Director for LGBT Student Center

New Director for LGBT Student Center

Kent State University has been a forerunner in LGBT acceptance since the 70’s. But until November 10th, it lacked proper direction of it’s LGBT student center. Rachel Godin has the story on how equality at Kent State university is getting a facelift through a man who is personally impacted by the conflicts related to being part of the LGBT community. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_GODIN_DIRECTOR[/bbrvideo] Starting November 10th, Kent State University’s first ever LGBT student center director began his new job. Ditlevson is…

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CEO Inspires Democracy

CEO Inspires Democracy

ANCHOR LEAD:  The doors of liberty were kicked open a little further this week when Apple CEO Tim Cook publicly came out as gay  in an essay written for Bloomberg BusinessWeek. His actions initiated a nation-wide dialogue about workplace discrimination for those who do decide to come out at work. Reporter Rachel Godin has more. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S6_GODIN_LGBT[/bbrvideo] The outpouring of response to Apple CEO Tim Cook’s coming out letter last week was majorly supportive. But the prospect of coming out in business isn’t so easy…

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Studio Showcases Technology

Studio Showcases Technology

The Student Multimedia Studio in Kent State’ university library is no newbie to media attention. For the past 2 years the studio has gained media attention for 3D printing, but now popularity has hit an all-time. Student workers are learning how to deal with the flux. Reporter Rachel Godin has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S5_GODIN_KSU3D[/bbrvideo] Inside Kent State University’s Student Multimedia Studio, 3D printing is receiving more attention than ever before. 3D printing is changing the way many architecture, theater design, fashion…

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Kent Celebrates Haunts

Kent Celebrates Haunts

There’s more to the halloween weekend than students making their way down to the bars to drink. Kent, Ohio has a haunted past that is celebrated by many local business owners and haunted sites are in walking distance from Kent campus. Reporter Rachel Godin has the story… [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S4_GODIN_HAUNTS[/bbrvideo] As Halloween approaches, ghost stories of old are retold in the city of Kent, a place with a past…and present webbed with superstition. Some of these places include 131 Columbus Street, where a…

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Greenhouse Starts Initiatives

Greenhouse Starts Initiatives

According to a new poll,  76% of Millennials say they are more environmentally focused  than 24% of their parents’ generation who said the same thing. Kent State University’s environmental programs are increasing their sustainability objectives so students learn in a new way. Reporter Rachel Godin has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S3_GODIN_SUSTAINABILITY[/bbrvideo] Inconspicuously situated between Kent State University’s Cunningham hall and library is the foggy-paned Herrick Conservatory. Not only is the facility home to an international diversity of cacti and carnivorous and tropical plants;…

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Green Dot Awareness

Green Dot Awareness

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_GODIN_GREENDOT[/bbrvideo] According to the National Sexual Assault Research Center, it is estimated that the percentage of completed or attempted rape victimization among women in higher educational institutions may be between 20% and 25% over the course of a college career.  It is also estimated that for every 1,000 women attending a college or university, there are 35 incidents of rape each academic year. Director for Kent State University SRVSS Jenny O’Connell,  said that regardless of the security put in place…

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Clyde Fights Back

Clyde Fights Back

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S1_GODIN_CLYDEFIGHTSBACK[/bbrvideo] Governon Kasich’s signed Health Budget 59  into action last year. The budget included an unlikely attack on reproductive rights in the form of multiple amendments that, according to Adrienne Gavula, regional office director for the American Civil Rights Union of Ohio, set women’s rights back nearly 40 years. One amendment caused major uproar by de-funding Planned Parenthood and reallocating funds  to many faith-based pregnancy centers who are trained to actively encourage women to carry unviable pregnancy’s to term, even in cases…

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Clyde Fights Back

Clyde Fights Back

The trickle down effect is proving to be true. Reporter Rachel Godin has the story on how one state-wide issue is being dealt with locally. [bbrvideo]BBR_P5_GODIN_CLYDEFIGHTSBACK[/bbrvideo] Women’s reproductive rights are making headlines and making waves. Some of the most radical attacks on women’s reproductive rights are rolling out of the moderate state of Ohio,  but state representative Kathleen Clyde is pushing back with two acts she introduced this summer. These bills ensure patients receive  the best possible care by taking politicians and bosses out…

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