Kent Clean Up with Alpha Phi Omega
A GENDER-INCLUSIVE SERVICE FRATERNITY IS WELCOMING NEW RECRUITS BY WORKING AS THEY CLEANED UP AROUND CAMPUS LAST TUESDAY. TV2’S HAYDEN CRUZ HAS THE STORY
Kent State Organizations beyond the surface
Kent State’s Center For Student Involvement provides a greater purpose than just entertainment. TV2’s Alex Isaiah has the story.
OKTOBERFEST FILLS THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN KENT
Night and day the the streets of downtown Kent were lined with people because it was finally time for them to celebrate Oktoberfest. TV2’S Mara O’Malley has the story.
Kent State soars past Central Connecticut State
The Kent Grit Era began in spectacular fashion with the home opener against Central Connecticut State University. TV2’s Liv Sharp has the story.
HOW TO MAKE IT TO COLLEGE BALL: THE NUMBERS AND STEPS TO FOLLOW
Think you could have made it into college sports? Maybe you should look at the numbers. Many people dream of making it to the next level of their sport. Representing a college is something that only the elite of the elite get to experience. GMTM reports that roughly only 2% of high school athletes go on to play their sport at the division one level. It varies greatly by sport. For example, in men’s ice hockey, 4.8% of high school…
Post Pandemic Progress
Remote classes were hard on institutions around the country. From faculty to students, everyone struggled with the the new online grading regime, and it showed in the academics. It wasn’t until students and professors were allowed back in person for classes that grades began to change. 2020-2023. The country saw a A 0.15 increase in average overall gpa over the time, as well as a A 3.4% increase in overall course completion over the same amount of time. Studies show…
Brands In College Sports
How does $252 million sound? This is the contract Ohio State signed for with the brand Nike through 2033, making the Buckeyes the biggest sponsorship deal in all of college athletics according to Samford.edu. Brands like Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, New Balance and Jordan have been the types of brands where they are well known for people to look stylish or for support purposes when physically active. Big names and schools in sports have contracts with these brands in order…
The rise and ban of the defensive shift in the MLB
Gaining any advantage in sports can mean the difference between winning and losing. In the early 2010s, according to The History of Shifting in Baseball, Major League Baseball teams started implementing defensive shifts relative to where a batter is most likely to hit the ball. However, before the 2023 MLB season, during the owner’s and MLB Players Association meetings, it was voted on that the shift would ultimately be banned. While on defense, there must be two infielders on either…
The government invests more for each inmate than for each student.
According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the US spends an average of $31,286 per year on each inmate. In contrast, K-12 schools spend an average of $12,756 per student annually. This means the US spends more than double on each inmate than on each student. The disparity is significant compared to global benchmarks, where the average public education spending per pupil is $15,680 annually. “The disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on communities of color is deeply troubling.” Mike Brickner,…
How to Make it to College Ball: The Numbers and Steps to Follow
Think you could have made it into college sports? Maybe you should look at the numbers. Many people dream of making it to the next level of their sport. Representing a college is something that only the elite of the elite get to experience. The recruitment process can be a very exciting, yet frightening moment for everyone, especially when coaches start talking. It starts with colleges gathering information and statistics on players. Following that are letters of recruitment and camp…