Workers Are Enemies

Workers Are Enemies

Some students think the Kent State Parking Services Department are implementing the rules harder this semester. But do students really know what the parking services does for the school? Zach Downes Reports [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_DOWNES_PARKINGWORKER[/bbrvideo] Students at Kent State University view the Kent State Parking Services Department as the Public Enemy. The university gives students and faculty access to 12 thousand parking spaces but students still get parking tickets. Parking Services workers are constantly surveying the parking lots for people whom…

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TimeBank supports community

TimeBank supports community

Four years ago, a woman named Abby Greer founded an unusual business in Kent, OH that has not only helped its patrons, it’s also helped the city’s community as a whole.  TV2’s Melinda Stephan has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_Stephan_TimeBankSupportsCommunity1[/bbrvideo] For their business breakfast this month, the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce chose to feature the Kent Community TimeBank. Abby Greer founded the TimeBank in 2010 out of a love of community service, and has garnered support from individuals as wells…

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Green Dot Awareness

Green Dot Awareness

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_GODIN_GREENDOT[/bbrvideo] According to the National Sexual Assault Research Center, it is estimated that the percentage of completed or attempted rape victimization among women in higher educational institutions may be between 20% and 25% over the course of a college career.  It is also estimated that for every 1,000 women attending a college or university, there are 35 incidents of rape each academic year. Director for Kent State University SRVSS Jenny O’Connell,  said that regardless of the security put in place…

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Academics and athletics

Academics and athletics

Generally when you hear student-athlete, the athlete aspect stands out, but thats not always the case. The truth is a minority of college athletes go onto be professionals. While the majority use their college education to further their lives. For more on student-athlete success we go to Raymond Ross… [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_ROSS_ACADEMICS_1[/bbrvideo] You hear the stereotype all the time, typical dumb jock. While some may perpetuate the stereotype, it isn’t always true. Especially at Kent State, where they are trying to…

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Kent State interacts with students on social media

Kent State interacts with students on social media

[bbrvideo width=“475”]BBR_S2_Blue_Twitter[/bbrvideo] Kent State’s newest president Beverly Warren is using twitter. She started her account when she became president on July 1rst. Today she interacts with students by tweeting, using hashtags and taking photos with students. Lester Lefton, the university’s previous president, did not use social media. Instead he communicated with students through weekly emails and kept a website showcasing his photography. Warren’s use of social media offers students a new channel of communication. Stefanie Moore, a Kent State public…

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Recruitment Hits Hard

Recruitment Hits Hard

Resident Assistant recruitment began full force this week on the Kent Campus. The huge freshmen class is not only caused a housing dilemma but is affecting the appeal of being an R.A. a once very popular campus job. TV2’s Henna Thornberry has the details. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_Thornberry_RA[/bbrvideo] Resident Assistant, a once popular campus job is in danger of losing it’s luster and the resident assistant search committee is recruiting harder than ever this year. Kent State University made several changes to…

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Candidates become court members

Candidates become court members

The members of homecoming court talked to Kent State student media on Sunday evening. One of our reporters went to the meeting and learned how extensive the process can be. TV2’s Paige Katrinchak has the details. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_Katrinchak_Homecoming[/bbrvideo] Laughter and excitement filled the alumni suite in the Student Center Sunday evening as the 12 members of homecoming court gathered together. This group of six males and six females met with Kent State’s student media to talk about homecoming. This group of…

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Kent not safe from date rape

Kent not safe from date rape

Sexual assaults are plaguing college campuses across America. While Kent State’s fraternity brothers try to keep the party atmosphere safe, most students don’t know which date rape drug to look out for. Reporter Julie Selby has more. [bbrvideo width=“475”]BBR_S2_Selby_Rape[/bbrvideo] Sexual assault is taking America’s colleges by storm. With party season in full swing at Kent State, the chances of drug-induced rape increase. Kent police records show no reports of sexual assault for any Kent State fraternity in the past two years. However, only 40%…

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Dix welcomes kent schools day

Dix welcomes kent schools day

Over the weekend, the Kent State football team welcomed UMASS for a battle between winless teams. Regardless of the outcome, it was a win-win for Kent State and the Kent City School District. TV2’s Jon Huntsman has the story. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_HUNTSMAN_KENTSCHOOLSDAY[/bbrvideo] Football is a game that helps bring communities together. And that was no different on Saturday for both Kent State and Kent City Schools. Thousands of fans gathered for more than just a football game. They came because of…

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Aviation’s International Influx

Aviation’s International Influx

Kent State University’s Aviation program continues to have more international students join it’s ranks, Spiros Tempelis has more on why these students chose Kent State, over other schools.  [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_TEMPELIS_Flight[/bbrvideo]   Saudi Airlines has a shortage. Due to the pilot shortage, Saudi Airlines has sent future pilots to multiple schools around The United States to receive their certification. Hamza Mohammad Bamoneef, a foreign exchange student from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was sent to Kent State by Saudi Airlines. As of right…

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