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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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Clyde Fights Back

Clyde Fights Back

The trickle down effect is proving to be true. Reporter Rachel Godin has the story on how one state-wide issue is being dealt with locally. [bbrvideo]BBR_P5_GODIN_CLYDEFIGHTSBACK[/bbrvideo] Women’s reproductive rights are making headlines and making waves. Some of the most radical attacks on women’s reproductive rights are rolling out of the moderate state of Ohio,  but state representative Kathleen Clyde is pushing back with two acts she introduced this summer. These bills ensure patients receive  the best possible care by taking politicians and bosses out…

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Construction causes Dilemna

Construction causes Dilemna

[bbrvideo width=”475″]bbr_p4_downes_dilemna[/bbrvideo] Finding a parking space is a common problem among the commuter students. I’m currently standing in front of the future home for the new Architecture and Environmental design building. As you can see, there is barely room for the building let alone a parking lot. I spoke with Parking Services Manager Larry Emling and the Associate Vice President of Facility planning and operations Tom Euclide about the matter. The blue prints for the project do not include plans…

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Study Abroad Ever Growing at Kent State

Study Abroad Ever Growing at Kent State

Study Abroad is the chance for students from Kent State University to go to other countries around the world to continue their education while experience various cultures and languages. Study abroad provides many interesting stories from the students themselves, professors, international campuses and even the foothold at the Kent State Main campus. I spoke with Amber Bollinger, an Education Abroad Advisor and general coordinator of all programs to learn more about the study abroad programs in depth.  Amber is in…

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Diversity and Inclusion Flourishes at KSU

Diversity and Inclusion Flourishes at KSU

The diversity and inclusion beat focuses on Kent State University’s professional goal of representing and engaging all sexes, orientations, races and ethnicities equally and consistently on campus and within the larger KSU community. Media focuses on development of campus initiatives, student groups and  involvement, campus safety, special events whose primarily target are at-risk groups such as LGBTQ, women and other ethnic/racial minorities and exploring how KSU’s proficiencies and lack relate to diversity and inclusion issues on a broader (state and national)…

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The KSU Stark Campus gives back to the students

The KSU Stark Campus gives back to the students

It is no secret at the KSU stark campus that they are celebrating the end of another successful school year. TV 2’s Pamela Marotta tells us about what the event has to offer for the students and also the time and preparation that is put into this awesome event. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”The Kent State Stark Campus has their annual Kentiki Festival to give back to the students for all their hard work throughout the school year.”]BBR_07_Marotta_StarkCampusKentiki[/bbrvideo] On April 30th and May…

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Kent State comes together as a community to remember May 4th.

Kent State comes together as a community to remember May 4th.

Every year, the May 4th shootings are remembered on Kent State’s campus and around the world. TV2’s Kim Anderson has more on the events this year. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Kent State University commemorates the 44th anniversary of the May 4th shootings.”]BBR_07_ANDERSON_MAY4[/bbrvideo] Beginning with the ringing of the bell at noon, the Kent State community came together to remember the May 4th shootings. The day was full of speakers, each with their own unique perspective on the day that changed the…

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Construction on campus that is taking away parking spaces

Construction on campus that is taking away parking spaces

  On the KSU campus the new building of applied engineering, sustainabiltiy, and technology is currently in the process of being built. TV2’s Pamela Marotta tells us how this new addition to campus is taking away parking spaces for students and faculty members. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”The new technology building is being built but parking spaces on campus have been taken away. “[BBR_Marotta_05_ConstructionAffectsParking[/bbrvideo] The building of applied engineering, sustainability, and technology is located on Summit Street near the math and computer science building….

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Fashion experts help students follow their dreams

Fashion experts help students follow their dreams

Kent State students designed clothes for the opportunity of a lifetime. Reporter Jenson Strock has more on the story. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Fashion experts judge student designs at Kent State’s Rock the Runway”]BBR_02_STROCK_RUNWAY[/bbrvideo] Kent State students filled the runway with their designs Saturday for the University’s Rock the Runway competition. Students showed off their creations in front of judges who are already well established in the field. Among those judges were Emma Day, owner of Carnaby Street Style, a boutique in…

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Knitting For the Needy

Knitting For the Needy

Members of the Kent community use knitting to help the needy. TV2’s Jenson Strock tells us their story. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Students and residents band together to fight the cold for those in need.”]BBR_01A_STROCK_KNITS2[/bbrvideo] During the coldest winter in a decade, students do their part to keep others warm. Kent State hosted its semi-annual Knit-A-Thon this past Friday. Junior, Carly Swope, participated for her first time this year. “It was -10 the other day and it’s freezing,” Swope said, “I’m cold…

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