Dancing for a cause

Dancing for a cause

[bbrvideo]BBR_Evangelist_S8_Flasherthon[/bbrvideo] ANCHOR INTRO: Kent State students danced the day away at the third annual Flash-a-Thon ,and the event is growing to be very successful in a effort to raise money for children with cancer. Reporter Jarrod Evangelist went to see how much Flash-a-Thon would achieve this year. Flash-a-Thon is a twelve hour dance marathon that raises money for the Hematology and Oncology departments at Akron Children’s Hospital. The organization strives to work with patients of the hospital year-round and the…

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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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New Sorority Approved

New Sorority Approved

Anchor Intro:  Every year girl after girl dreams are crushed by not receiving bids to their sorority of choice. Kent State is now attempting to mend the hearts of the girls being turned away by adding an eighth sorority to campus starting in the fall of 2016. Reporter Ty Sugick has campus reaction.. Ty?   [bbrvideo]BBR_Sugick_S8_New[/bbrvideo] Meredith Bielaska confirmed that there will be a new sorority coming to Kent State University in fall of 2016. The seven current sororities on…

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Warren Brings Pride

Warren Brings Pride

Anchor Intro: Today the Kent State Baseball Team began a double header at 3 o’clock… and normally a game at this time on a weekday would cause a dip in attendance, but today was different. TV2 Reporter Max Fleck has the story on what faculty member is planning on making sure the ballpark stays full. [bbrvideo]BBR_Fleck_S8_WarrenBringsPride[/bbrvideo]   Today the Golden Flashes began a double header at 3’clock, and at a time that could usually signify playing in front of empty…

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International Students Struggle to Fit In

International Students Struggle to Fit In

Anchor Intro: Today, going to an American college may need some improvement. International students could feel segregated from the rest of a University’s residents and community. TV2’s Lauren Stebelton interviewed students from around the world to catch a glimpse of their experience. [bbrvideo]BBR_STEBELTON_S8_INTERNATIONAL[/bbrvideo] “Exotic.” “Amazing.” “Interesting.” These are words describing a few international students’ perceptions of Kent State. They shared what they liked best and least about living in America. “The people here are so nice and friendly, unlike in…

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Residence Services seeks space

Residence Services seeks space

Everyone at Kent State University is wondering where all of their students will live.  With retention rates higher than ever and freshman classes growing each year, Residence Services is looking for more space.  The question is how are they going about it and what are their future plans?  Reporter Rex Smith has the story. [bbrvideo]BBR_SMITH_S8_DORMS[/bbrvideo] Kent State University students that live on campus and have atleast thirty credit hours have recently received an email from Residence Services.  While sophomores are…

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Kids go fishing

Kids go fishing

Anchor Intro: With a rise of suburban living, some adults may argue that children are not getting enough exposure to nature. A program offered by national parks across the country allowed kids of all ages to explore their nearest park. Locally, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park offered a program dedicated to fishing. Here with the story is TV2’s Patrick Shade [bbrvideo]BBR_SHADE_S8_FISH[/bbrvideo] (NAT Sound of Fireplace) Objective Track: The crackling of an indoor fireplace- -and the bareness of the top of the trees….

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Airplane School

Airplane School

Anchor Intro: More than 40,000 students at Kent State, and only a select few can boast this ability. Established in the mid 1960’s, the Kent State Aeronautics program gives students of all ages the opportunity to take to the air. Reporter Jake Young tells you everything you need to know above ground level. [bbrvideo]BBR_Young_S8_Airplane[/bbrvideo] Home to nearly thirty planes and over fifty aspiring pilots is the Kent State Airport. Just ten minutes from Kent’s campus, located in Stow, is the Universities very…

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Speed dating a success

Speed dating a success

Ever wondered how the world of dating would be if it went back to the days without social media? The Male Empowerment Network at Kent State set up speed dating to find out. Stefanie Kilnapp has the details. [bbrvideo]BBR_S8_Kilnapp_dating[/bbrvideo] The Male Empowerment Network, or MEN, is a student involvement organization at Kent State to support men and build their personal development. To aid that process, MEN set up Speed Dating in the Student Center. Joe Napier is the President of…

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New Fashion Store Opens

New Fashion Store Opens

Anchor Intro: The Fashion School Store has more than just a new location for its customers. Reporter Portia Booker talks about the new store opening and how it impacts students at Kent State and others in the Kent Community. [bbrvideo]BBR_Booker_S8_NewStore[/bbrvideo] Located right on the Esplanade and East Erie Street is the new Fashion School Store. The store made it’s debut on April 22 with a grand opening to show off the new store. Store Manager, Karey Christie, is excited about…

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