Recruiting Far and Wide

Recruiting Far and Wide

ANCHOR INTRO: “Baseball has been called Americas pastime, but what would entice someone to go all the way to Northeast Ohio to play it? Kent State’s Baseball team, and it has built a winning reputation over recent years bringing recruits from all over the country. Reporter Justin McKinney found out more about Kent State Baseball’s recruiting trail…” [bbrvideo]BBR_McKinney_S7_Recruit[/bbrvideo] Baseball was first played in 1845, but it didn’t start at Kent State until 1915. Five years after the school opened. The…

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Hillary For America

Hillary For America

As more politicians throw their hats into the ring, one 2016 presidential candidate sticks out among the rest. Hillary Clinton strives once more to become the first female President of the United States. [bbrvideo]BBR_DERWIN_S7_CLINTON[/bbrvideo] After months of speculation, Hillary Clinton finally announced her run for the 2016 Presidency. With years of government experience in Washington D.C., her endeavor to become the first female US President is more realistic than ever. Hana Barkowitz, President of the Kent State College Democrats organization,…

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Behind the Runway Curtain

Behind the Runway Curtain

Anchor Intro: Every event needs a conductor of some kind. Models practice their runway routine to prepare for the annual fashion show on April 25. [bbrvideo]BBR_S7_Booker_PreShow[/bbrvideo] Kent State hosts its annual Fashion Show in Rockwell Hall on Friday April 25, 2015. The award show will follow on Saturday April 26. This year, the show added some new features. According to Senior Co-Producer, Angie Wische, this year’s sponsors are Macy’s and Dillards. Wische, who has been working on the production of…

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Students Looking to Vote

Students Looking to Vote

Anchor Intro: We are just one year away from having a new president and the faces of the candidates are starting to show. Many candidates are looking to the newest generation of voters to get them to Pennsylvania Avenue [bbrvideo]BBR_ALLAN_S6_President[/bbrvideo] The 2016 election season is upon us and candidates are out rallying for the millennial vote. millennial are people born between 1981 and 1997. They are the largest growing voting population according to Beneson Strategy group making them the focus…

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Speeding myth debunked

Speeding myth debunked

How close do you stay to the speed limit? Kent Police reveal the speeds to which they’ll pull you over, to debunk the myth that cops will write you up for one or two over the limit. Stefanie will tell you her ride-along experience. [bbrvideo]myth[/bbrvideo]   There is an ongoing myth in Kent that the police are notorious for stopping drivers for one or two miles over the speed limits. I went on a ride a long with Sergeant Jim…

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Glass Art

Glass Art

Anchor Lead: Kent State University is home to a variety of art degrees that can obtained upon the completion of a four year program. But one specific study within the field of art might catch your more than any other. Reporter Jake Young has the story.[bbrvideo]BBR_Young_S6_Glass[/bbrvideo]   Nothing that is held within the same building as both Parking Services and the Bursar Office can possible be interesting, right? Established in the late 60’s, the glass shop at Kent State University permits…

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Truckin’ for food

Truckin’ for food

ANCHOR INTRO: With the temperatures warming up, many people enjoy the nice weather. Students on Kent State University’s campus walk to class and find food.  Twenty-four dining halls on campus offer students food options. Some students may not know one unique place to get food. Our own Thea Emroll finds the food. [bbrvideo]BBR_EMROLL_S6_TRUCK[/bbrvideo]   Come and get it! Food on Kent State University’s campus offers many choices for students. Twenty-four dining halls on Kent State’s campus serve students daily. One unique place on campus…

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Protesting the Provost

Protesting the Provost

A decision made by the provost has Kent State Students ready to protest. A group of upset students gathered at the April Faculty-Senate meeting to show the provost just how they felt. [bbrvideo]BBR_SPARKMAN_S6_PROTEST[/bbrvideo] A decision made by the provost has Kent State Students ready to protest. A group of upset students gathered at the April Faculty-Senate meeting on Monday to show the Provost Todd Diacon just how they felt about his denial of tenure to a popular professor in the Art…

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KENTalks on Race

KENTalks on Race

Anchor Intro: Race is a topic of conversation that many avoid. Talks behind closed doors and hushed tones or radical outburst and protest are many times where a conversation on race will lead. Kent State University strived to create a space where that conversation could be had in a positive and authentic setting. [bbrvideo]BBR_McCarthy_S6_KentTalks[/bbrvideo]

Magician Raises Cancer Awareness

Magician Raises Cancer Awareness

[bbrvideo]BBR_FULTON_STORY6_GRANT[/bbrvideo] Each spring semester of each year, The Student Theatre Festival is an event hosted by the Kent State school of Theatre and Dance, which runs for 3 days. It gives students a chance to produce and perform their very own work. This year there were three pieces. “Popping Heads off Daisies”, “My Life with A Touch of Magic” and “Abnormal”. All were student written, directed and performed.   Though each performance stood out through their fan static work. One…

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