Do Courses Translate to Real Jobs?

Do Courses Translate to Real Jobs?

Anchor Intro: College Seniors fear that their course of study will not translate to real jobs. Two Kent State students express their stress of graduating and feeling as if they are not ready for the real world. Reporter Ty Sugick has more. [bbrvideo]BBR_Sugick_S7_Seniors[/bbrvideo]   Graduation is right around the corner, which usually is a happy and joyous time of year. But for those on the cusp of graduating it may be the most stressful. They have to fight off the…

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Students Celebrate Earth Day with a Tree Planting

Students Celebrate Earth Day with a Tree Planting

Anchor Intro: Something that will be 20-30 years in the making began its life today. Reporter Gabrielle Payne has more on how the students of Kent State are making a positive change to the planet. [bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_S7_Trees[/bbrvideo] This year marks the 45th anniversary of the celebration of Earth Day. The holiday is a reminder that we must take action to protect the planet now before it’s too late. Dorm students across Kent State campus participated in Recyclemania, an 8-week-long friendly competition…

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Family operates tournament

Family operates tournament

ANCHOR INTRO: Throwing a baseball in your backyard could start a tradition. A baseball tournament came to Kent State University Saturday to play a couple of innings. One family takes the game of baseball to heart. Our own Thea Emroll stepped on the baseball field to see this family in action. [bbrvideo]BBR_EMROLL_S7_FAMILY[/bbrvideo] Play ball! The baseball season is in full swing for the Ohio Bombers Baseball Team. This team plays in a special tournament all by itself. Sixty-five teams from all…

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Allergy Season

Allergy Season

Anchor Intro: Spring came in quick this year, leaving many people miserable. Spring allergies affect about 71 percent of all Americans and this can leave them unable to participate effectively in their life. Reporter Nadia Assim has more. [bbrvideo]BBR_ASSIM_S7_ALLERGIES[/bbrvideo] While the temperatures continue to warm up, we see flowers blooming and weed pollen circulating in the air. This year Spring made an early arrival bringing the allergens with it. Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, commonly referred to as Hay Fever, is triggered when…

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Running for a soldier

Running for a soldier

[bbrvideo]BBR_Evangelist_S7_White[/bbrvideo] ANCHOR INTRO: As Kent State is home to many distinguished alumni, you may have not known it was home to an astounding veteran. 1st.Lt Ashley White-Stumpf is an Army ROTC alumni and became a member of a female exclusive  program known as the Cultural Support Team. She was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2011 and the Kent State ROTC is cherishing  and celebrating her life through a 5k race. TV2’s Jarrod Evangelist has the story. The Kent State…

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New Store in Acorn Alley

New Store in Acorn Alley

Anchor Intro: For years Kent has gotten a reputation as a college town, but in an effort to break that mold businesses have been added downtown left and right. And coming this Summer, one business will be bringing something new to the city. TV2 reporter Max Fleck has what makes this new business so unique. [bbrvideo]BBR_Fleck_S7_Cheese[/bbrvideo] Coming this June, the City of Kent will be seeing a new business downtown that will bring something different to what’s become known as a…

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Space available at the library

Space available at the library

Many are wondering about what will happen at the Kent State University Library.  In recent years the library has cleared a lot of space by moving their books to a different location. Where did those books go and what has been done with the extra space?  Rex Smith has the story. [bbrvideo]BBR_SMITH_S7_LIBRARY[/bbrvideo] In recent years, the Kent State University Library has moved many of their unused books to a storage facility where they can be accessed within one business day. …

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Girls Rock

Girls Rock

Anchor Intro: Recycled Knowledge held an event this weekend to collect canned food, but also to showcase women. Nicole Jelinek has more. [bbrvideo]BBR_JELINEK_S7_GIRLSROCK[/bbrvideo] “I want to promote women empowerment awareness so people see that women are beautiful, women are powerful, and we have a lot to offer.” -Vice President of Recycled Knowledge Olivia Thompson. Thursday night Kent special interest group, Recycled Knowledge, put on an event titled, “Girls Rock,” in order to showcase women empowerment while helping the community. The…

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Beat Boxer Follows His Dream

Beat Boxer Follows His Dream

Anchor Intro: Today, playing an instrument may be a thing of the past. One international student at Kent State has created his own, using only his mouth. TV2’s Lauren Stebelton tells the story of how one can follow their beat and reach their dreams. [bbrvideo]BBR_STEBELTON_S7_BEAT[/bbrvideo] Kamil Polati is one student who does not want to be mistaken for Justin Bieber. The international student has a unique ability; beat boxing. He uses his ability for live looping, a way for musicians…

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End of the year celebration

End of the year celebration

Anchor Intro: The Department of Residence services is made up of 300 plus people. They are responsible for keeping the students busy and safe outside of the class room. To reward all of the employees in the department they through a banquet for their End of the Year Celebration. We Sent reporter Shawn Wilson to get the story.   [bbrvideo]BBR_WILSON_S7_RESLIFE[/bbrvideo]   The Department of Residence services is responsible for the hall staffs, area desks and security staffs. All together that…

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