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Kent State University: Safe Space Ally Training

Kent State University: Safe Space Ally Training

KSU faculty and staff, from different departments, sat down for a training in hopes of learning the best practices for being an ally to their students. Reporter Tia Myers-Rocker attended this training session in February 2018. About 25 Kent State faculty members attended this training on the second floor of the university library.

Vocal Intensity to ICCAs

Vocal Intensity to ICCAs

[kaltura-widget uiconfid=”29001711″ entryid=”1_bevfo924″ responsive=”false” hoveringControls=”false” width=”720″ height=”405″ /] WE HAVE A GROUP HERE AT KENT WHO HAS MADE A LOT OF IMPROVEMENT IN THE SHORT TIME THEY HAVE BEEN HERE ON CAMPUS. TV2’S GRETCHEN LASSO HAS MORE.

Annual Security Report Update

Annual Security Report Update

[kaltura-widget uiconfid=”29001711″ entryid=”1_1wv0n7p5″ responsive=”false” hoveringControls=”false” width=”720″ height=”405″ /] RECENTLY HASHTAG ME TOO HAS BEE TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWING REPORTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN HOLLYWOOD. TV2’S GRETCHEN LASSO HAS MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW THIS AFFECTS KENT STATE UNIVERSITY.  

The Beat of the Drum

The Beat of the Drum

If you happened to hear the beating of drums last Saturday, we promise it’s not your heart beating loudly at the thought of finals week.  Reporter Jasmin Sparkman investigated the rhythmic beating and proved that your heart is just fine. [bbrvideo]BBR_SPARKMAN_S4_DRUM[/bbrvideo] The sound of drums could be heard on campus well into Saturday evening as the annual native American Student Association Powwow brought in families from all over Northeast Ohio. A powwow is a cultural celebration where native families gather as…

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Finals Cause Late Nights for Students

Finals Cause Late Nights for Students

Anchor intro: Many college students are headed into finals week. Reporter Raymond Allan visited students to see how they were preparing for exams. [bbrvideo]BBR_ALLAN_S8_LIBRARY[/bbrvideo] A recent study has found that many students procrastinate their studying and many pull all nighters during final exams. the study done by St. Lawrence University says the 20% of college students stay up all night for a class with the number shooting up to 35% during a schools final exam week. Kent State sophomore Franklin…

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Turning Tassels at Karamu

Turning Tassels at Karamu

Warmer weather means it is almost time for graduation and many special ceremonies are taking place to honor the accomplishments of those getting ready to turn their tassels. Reporter Jasmin Sparkman has more on a special ceremony for students of color. [bbrvideo]BBR_SPARKMAN_S7_KARAMU[/bbrvideo] Karamu Ya Wahitimu is more than just a new phrase for your vocabulary. Karamu is a special pre-commencement ceremony and celebration for students of color who fall into the AALANAS category, or the African American, Latin American and…

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Provost Walks out on Students

Provost Walks out on Students

As a follow up to the protests held at the April 13 Faculty-Senate meeting, students from a number of organizations organized a student forum to discuss their concerns of racism, acceptance, and a general feeling of being uncomfortable as Kent State students of color. [bbrvideo]BBR_SPARKMAN_S8_VOICE[/bbrvideo] Kent State University Provost Todd Diacon was greeted by more than just cold weather last Wednesday. He was also greeted by a distraught outcry from the many students of color who showed up to the…

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Denzel Washington Goes to Kent State

Denzel Washington Goes to Kent State

What would your reaction be if someone told you Denzel Washington goes to your school, Kent State University , and you didn’t even know it? Reporter Raven Fulton has the story. [bbrvideo]BBR_FULTON_STORY8_DENZEL[/bbrvideo] What would you do if you found out that Denzel Washington goes to your school? You would mostly be very confused. How does an academy award winning actor causal go to college and not get noticed? Well, Denzel Washington does go to Kent State University, but this Denzel…

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