Kent State students’ negative police perspective affects Kent Police

Kent State students’ negative police perspective affects Kent Police

[bbrvideo]BBR_s2_kilnapp_perspective[/bbrvideo] These students were asked what first comes to mind when asked what they think of Kent police. These were their answers. Since the Michael Brown , Eric Garner and Tamir Rice scandals, the police aren’t looked at in a positive light, as these Kent State students expressed. Kent State students believe the Kent police department passes judgement on them for their skin color. Public communication major Devin Bates is a senior preparing for Law School at Kent state University…

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Construction will cause headaches

Construction will cause headaches

One of the many complaints from Kent State students is that there is constant construction on campus.  That will not be changing anytime soon as a huge construction project that has been in planning for over ten years is scheduled to begin this summer.  Reporter Rex Smith has the story. [bbrvideo]BBR_SMITH_S2_HEADACHE[/bbrvideo] <Reporter> Summit Street currently looks completely normal, but that will be changing this summer when a two-year construction plan called the Summit Street Project begins. Phase one of the…

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The Online Classroom Experience

The Online Classroom Experience

The number of Kent State students enrolled in online classrooms increases by the hundreds every year. What have been some of these students’ experiences? Jacob Derwin has the story. [bbrvideo]BBR_DERWIN_S2_ONLINE[/bbrvideo] According to the Office of Continuing and Distance Education, 40 percent of Kent State students are enrolled in at least one online class. Lauren Pankiw: “Analytic Geometry & Calculus 1” Garret Waugh: “Literature & English 1” Beau Kuhn: “I have one class that is not online.” But how do people…

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Gender-Inclusive Housing Approved

Gender-Inclusive Housing Approved

ANCHOR INTRO: There is a major change coming to the residential halls of Kent State University. This time it is not from construction, but through reform. Reporter Justin McKinney has the story. [bbrvideo]BBR_McKinney_S2_Housing[/bbrvideo] “Kent State University’s Undergraduate Student Government recently approved of gender-inclusive housing for students on campus. This means Kent State can now offer equal housing for people of the LGBTQ community who choose to live with each other.” “These new rules don’t only apply to people who identify…

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CVNP’s new addition

CVNP’s new addition

Anchor Lead: There’s a new owner of a piece of property, but it’s not who you may think it is. TV2’s Patrick Shade has the details. [bbrvideo]BBR_SHADE_S1_PRESERVATION[/bbrvideo] Hundreds of cars travel on West Hines Hill Road in Boston Township daily, without realizing they’re passing the newest addition to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The National Park Service is now the owner of 30 acres of land, which was surrounded entirely by the CVNP prior to its acquisition. Dennis Hamm, Land…

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Bowling Provides Opportunity

Bowling Provides Opportunity

Anchor: The Portage Trails Conference is home to hundreds of student athletes. Anchor Two: But some of the sports these athletes play may take you by surprise. Our Max Fleck has a look at one of those sports, and what separates it from the rest.   [bbrvideo]BBR_Fleck_S1_BowlingGivesOpportunity[/bbrvideo]   It’s well documented that the citizens of Portage County love their football. You could almost call it a way of life. Nine times out of 10 the stands will be packed and…

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Back Off?

Back Off?

Anchor Intro: The relationship between a student and teacher is one that can lead to success in almost every area of life. That relationship becomes even more important once a student has reached the college level. [bbrvideo]BBR_McCarthy_S1_Why[/bbrvideo]   When walking into the Hub of Kent State University the first and most visible thing you see is students. From standing in lines at various restaurants, to sitting at tables chatting with one another and even surfing the web on their laptops,…

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Food Pantry Provides Assistance to Community

Food Pantry Provides Assistance to Community

[bbrvideo]BBR_JELINEK_S1_PANTRY[/bbrvideo] Anchor Script: The Women’s Center does many things to help those in need of assistance, from programs, to even helping people financially. Reporter Nicole Jelinek has the story. The Kent State Women’s Center offers a variety of assistance, programs and groups that focus on the health and wellness of women, both physical and emotional. GA Jenna Brinker at the center says it is great how help from the center can empower people and help them make important decisions. (Jenna Brinker GA…

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Dean Hunt Over

Dean Hunt Over

[bbrvideo]BBR_S1_Young_CCI[/bbrvideo]   Anchor Lead: The search is finally over. After months of looking, Kent State’s Senior Vice President for academic affairs and provost, Todd Diacon announced that Amy Reynolds will be the new CCI Dean. Jake Young has the story. Jake… In 2002 four academic programs united to establish the College of Communication and information at Kent State University. 150 of these CCI students find themselves in a classroom studying under Professor Russo every Tuesday and Thursday at 530. For the…

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Alpha Phi Promotes Heart Health

Alpha Phi Promotes Heart Health

ANCHOR INTRO:The sisters of Alpha Phi raised over $32,000 to donate to the American Heart Association during their “Go Red” week.  The week consisted of multiple events involving all of Kent State University’s greek life such as King of Hearts.  Members of greek life performed skits and danced the night away to promote heart health.  Then ending the week with a fashion show at their 10th annual Red Dress Gala. During the Gala a few of the sisters explained how…

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