Commuter Students Give Views on Winter

Commuter Students Give Views on Winter

In Kent, Ohio winter weather can cause issues for some Kent State University students. Michael Lopick tells us how KSU’s nearly 15,000 commuter students are affected by Ohio’s harsh winters and why some don’t mind the snow.   [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_LOPICK_SNOW[/bbrvideo]   Ice scrapers, slushy roads and missed classes. For some Kent State University students this overnight winter wonderland is less than magical. Commuter students, who make up nearly 75 percent of Kent State University’s student body, face a myriad of…

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Building Champions Initiative

Building Champions Initiative

Last spring, Kent State athletics launched the building champions initiative, the largest campaign ever by the department. The $60 million campaign has already made an impact on the Kent State athletic landscape. For more on the initiative we go to Raymond Ross. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_ROSS_CHAMPS[/bbrvideo] “In Class. In Competition. In Life.” That is the motto of Kent State athletics and they are looking to keep up with current standards. In order to keep up, changes had to be made and something…

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Parking Garage is a Success

Parking Garage is a Success

Downtown Kent has little room for parking options. However, PARTA has built a parking garage that could be the solution to the parking problem. TV2’s Zachary Downes tells us more… [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_DOWNES_SUCCESS[/bbrvideo] The City of Kent is growing in many different ways. Downtown has grown dramatically and received a face lift over the last few years. With the downtown area growing, the amount of parking is slowly diminishing. Many parking lots require a permit during certain hours. The City of…

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Debt continues to plague students

Debt continues to plague students

Last week a national study rated Ohio as the 11th largest state for student debt in the U.S., with Kent State grads playing a large role in that dubious distinction. So what, if anything, is being done to stop this troubling trend? TV2’s Tyler Carey has more. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_CAREY_DEBT[/bbrvideo] Ohio has the 11th most student debt in the United States, according to the Project on Student Debt’s annual report. According to the report, 68 percent of the state’s 2013 college graduates…

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Rivalry hits the big screen

Rivalry hits the big screen

Kent and Ravenna have been bitter rivals for almost 100 years. Football is life for both of these local communities. Over the weekend, Kent and Ravenna came together for a special feature presentation. TV2’s Jon Huntsman has more on the movie that won the hearts of many at a local theater. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_HUNTSMAN_KENTRAVENNAMOVIE[/bbrvideo] Kent. Ravenna. It’s one of the premiere high school football rivalries in the state of Ohio. This year marked the 100th meeting between these two football programs….

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Kent State airport seeks upgrades

Kent State airport seeks upgrades

The university is working on a plan to determine the future of the Kent State Airport A public meeting will be held at Stow-Munroe High School this Thursday evening at 6. TV2’s Lauren Blue has the story. [bbrvideo width=“475”]BBR_S7_Blue_Airport[/bbrvideo] The Kent State airport needs to update airport facilities in order to meet new standards set by the Federal Aviation Administration. The required updates do not affect flight safety, however, the upgrades are needed to continue operating at FDA standards. In…

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Undetectable winter killer

Undetectable winter killer

It is a silent killer that many people will face this winter. TV2’s Julie Selby reports that keeping warm this winter could cost you your life. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_Selby_Furnace[/bbrvideo] It’s that time of year to curl up in a blanket, drink hot cocoa and watch the snow fall. But while people are warm in their homes this winter, we all face a danger you wouldn’t expect — furnaces. They keep us from freezing in Ohio’s long winter months but they pose multiple dangers…

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New Director for LGBT Student Center

New Director for LGBT Student Center

Kent State University has been a forerunner in LGBT acceptance since the 70’s. But until November 10th, it lacked proper direction of it’s LGBT student center. Rachel Godin has the story on how equality at Kent State university is getting a facelift through a man who is personally impacted by the conflicts related to being part of the LGBT community. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_GODIN_DIRECTOR[/bbrvideo] Starting November 10th, Kent State University’s first ever LGBT student center director began his new job. Ditlevson is…

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Advancement Takes Corner

Advancement Takes Corner

The new Architecture building is receiving alot of hype on Kent State’s main campus. But there is another important new building in the works as well…and it’s just down the street, so why haven’t we heard about it? TV2’s Henna Thornberry has the details. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_Thornberry_S7_Advancement[/bbrvideo] The Kent State University Institutional Advancement building is taking over the corner of Summit Street and Lincoln Street. There are many construction projects on Kent State’s main campus that will span over a few years,…

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Rockne’s Rolls Despite Revitalization

Rockne’s Rolls Despite Revitalization

 A classic Kent State staple that is still thriving despite the downtown revitalization. Spiros Tempelis has more on one of Kent’s local favorites.  [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_TEMPELIS_ROCKNES[/bbrvideo]   “I love the fries that you get at Rockne’s with the malt vinegar.” Angela Brisentine is no stranger to the food, and if you’re reading this there’s a good chance that you aren’t either. There are 11 Rockne’s locations in Northeast Ohio, one of them right here in Kent. Rockne’s on East Main has…

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