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Warren’s Winter Wonderland

Warren’s Winter Wonderland

As Old Man Winter rolls in, he brings with him a season of shopping, decorating, and giving. Spiros Tempelis has more on how one Warren man, has put his own twist on the three. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_FINAL_TEMPELIS_LIGHTS[/bbrvideo]   Rob Readman of Howland Township in Warren, Ohio has been putting up holiday lights at his current home since 2011. Each year Readman’s production has gotten bigger and better, with no end in sight. Readman’s home sits at the intersection of Howland Wilson…

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Rockne’s Rolls Despite Revitalization

Rockne’s Rolls Despite Revitalization

 A classic Kent State staple that is still thriving despite the downtown revitalization. Spiros Tempelis has more on one of Kent’s local favorites.  [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_TEMPELIS_ROCKNES[/bbrvideo]   “I love the fries that you get at Rockne’s with the malt vinegar.” Angela Brisentine is no stranger to the food, and if you’re reading this there’s a good chance that you aren’t either. There are 11 Rockne’s locations in Northeast Ohio, one of them right here in Kent. Rockne’s on East Main has…

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Apple Depletes Pockets

Apple Depletes Pockets

The release of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus has had the tech world abuzz. Spiros Tempelis has more on how Kent State students haven’t hesitated getting their hands on one. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S6_TEMPELIS_iPhone6[/bbrvideo]   Even though college students are notoriously strapped for cash, that hasn’t stopped them from picking up one of the most sought after smart phones. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have people and students alike handing over hundreds of dollars to Apple. In the first weekend…

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How history resonates

How history resonates

In today’s world violence is something that unfortunately, we have grown to accept. Spiros Tempelis has more on how Kent State’s most violent day nearly 45 years ago, resonates with current international students.  [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S5_TEMPELIS_MAY4[/bbrvideo]   “The day the war came home.” It was May 4th, 1970 and tensions were rising on the Kent State campus. Student unrest from President Nixon’s announcement of the invasion of Cambodia and the presence of the National Guard on campus provoked protests near Taylor Hall. A…

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Phil Steele’s 20th

Phil Steele’s 20th

One of the nations top college football prognosticators resides right here in Ohio. Spiros Tempelis has more on who he is, and what he’s done to maintain such a reputation.  [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S4_TEMPELIS_STEELE[/bbrvideo]   90 hours a week dedicated to College Football analysis. Phil Steele started doing his own sets of Power Ratings when he was eight years old. Ever since, he’s always had an affinity for football, especially college. Every year since 1995, Steele releases a magazine entitled, “Phil Steele’s…

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Kiss on the K

Kiss on the K

A budding tradition that thrived despite the weather. Spiros Tempelis has more on what had people smiling at Risman Plaza. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S3_Tempelis_Kiss[/bbrvideo] Every kiss begins with… Saturday Kent State University held it’s 4th annual “Kissing On The K” event on the K at Risman Plaza. As part of the Homecoming festivities, Kent State couples from the past and present made an appearance to share not only a kiss, but their stories of how Kent played a role in their love….

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Aviation’s International Influx

Aviation’s International Influx

Kent State University’s Aviation program continues to have more international students join it’s ranks, Spiros Tempelis has more on why these students chose Kent State, over other schools.  [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_TEMPELIS_Flight[/bbrvideo]   Saudi Airlines has a shortage. Due to the pilot shortage, Saudi Airlines has sent future pilots to multiple schools around The United States to receive their certification. Hamza Mohammad Bamoneef, a foreign exchange student from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was sent to Kent State by Saudi Airlines. As of right…

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Student Finds Niche

Student Finds Niche

Living in a new country can be a difficult transition. Spiros Tempelis has more on how one student is acclimating here at Kent State, and what the University is doing to help.   [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S1_Tempelis_Intl[/bbrvideo]   The accent says it all. Or at least narrows it down a bit. Tasha McDonnell is one of 14 international students here at Kent State from Great Britain. Specifically, Tasha hails from Liverpool, England. She’ll be studying Math here for one year. For an…

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Students find niche

Students find niche

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P5_Tempelis_intl[/bbrvideo] Culture shock. It’s real, and it happens. When International students try to find their way here at Kent State, it can be a challenge for some. Sure you’ll have those lively well-spoken exchange students with a strong grasp of the English language who are extremely personable, but some of these students haven’t spoken a word of English in their life. So how are these students expected to acclimate to the community and student body? By getting out there. The…

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