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Karaoke for a cause

Karaoke for a cause

Anchor: Greek life is very popular around college campuses, it has been around over 100 years. But being in a greek fraternity and sorority isn’t all about having parties. A big part of greek life is philanthropy, and Saturday night the sisters of Chi Omega hosted a new event for a good cause.   [bbrvideo]BBR_WILSON_S3_KARAOKE[/bbrvideo] The Sisters of Chi Omega held a new philanthropy event Saturday night here at Kent State; Chi O Karaoke. The competition consisted of three rounds,…

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Seniors Prepare for Graduation

Seniors Prepare for Graduation

As the spring semester reaches the halfway point, many seniors are preparing for their upcoming graduation from Kent State. Jacob talked with some of them to find out their feelings on leaving school. [bbrvideo]BBR_DERWIN_S3_GRAD[/bbrvideo] Tori Scheaffer is showing me pictures from throughout her years at Kent State. A lot has happened during her time here. She declared a psychology major, got married and bought a house in the area. And now, with only about two months left in the spring…

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WKSU Fund Drive

WKSU Fund Drive

[bbrvideo]BBR_Dillon_S3_WKSU[/bbrvideo] WKSU’s Fund drive helps the station provide money to the station to help it running, here is Jamie Dillon with the story. Natural Sound: Host Telling the phone number to the listeners WKSU, a non-profit radio station held a fund drive this past weekend, to help get money to help keep the station running. Volunteers come in and take pledges from people in the community. Senior receptionist Maranda Shrewsberry told me what the Fund Drive meant to her. Interview…

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JMC New Curriculum

JMC New Curriculum

[bbrvideo]BBR_Young_S2_JMC[/bbrvideo]   Anchor Lead: As Kent State students prepare to register for Fall semester classes, there is a major shake-up within the school of Journalism and Mass Communication. Reporter Jake Young has more… Could a change in the JMC’s curriculum affect these students and their path to graduation? Starting in the fall 2015 semester, Kent State’s journalism program will undergo major curriculum changes. No longer will there be individual majors such as broadcast, photo and magazine journalism. Instead, students will…

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Research Based Education

Research Based Education

Anchor: Graduate students at Kent State University conduct research to improve the education system. Broadcast Beat Reporter Gabrielle Payne visited the psychology department to find out more. [bbrvideo]BBR_Payne_S2_Psych[/bbrvideo] From the earliest stages of life, students are taught the importance of processing information. As they grow older, they develop more and more cognitive skills to aid in learning. By the time students reach college graduation, have they maximized their full potential? The Psychology Department of Kent State is focused on researching…

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What a smoking ban would look like

What a smoking ban would look like

Anchor intro: According to the center for Disease Control 18% of adults in America smoke cigarettes. Most business and schools allow smoking in designated areas. But Kent State University may be working on a plan to eliminate smoking completely on campus. We sent reporter Shawn Wilson out to get opinions about how this ban could affect life here on campus.   [bbrvideo]BBR_WILSON_S2_SMOKE[/bbrvideo] Smoking cigarettes is a common thing here on campus. Students do it for the stress relief and Social…

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International Students Study Abroad

International Students Study Abroad

[bbrvideo]BBR_STEBELTON_S2_INTERNATIONAL[/bbrvideo] ANCHOR INTRO: Kent State students take a step in an international student’s shoes. TV2’s Lauren Stebelton has the story. REPORTER OBJECTIVE TRACK: Being a Golden Flash has its ups and downs, but for international student Jinny Saraf, it’s a dream come true. When the New Delhi, India native entered her senior year of high school, she knew her passion: Fashion Design. Once she learned she wanted to study abroad, it took three months for her application to go through….

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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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Weather Dangerous for Students

Weather Dangerous for Students

[bbrvideo]BBR_Allan_S1_Sidewalk[/bbrvideo] Anchor Intro: Jack Frosts clutch is on Kent State. The university has been experiencing a winter for the record books with extreme snowfall and record low temperatures. this has caused a headache for students who rely on the constant icy sidewalks to get to class and for junior Kim Zimmerman this headache has become slippery and dangerous. Kim Zimmerman: I just fell on the ice and I scratched my leg and my hand and a bruise on my other hand and scratched…

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Conflicted freshman

Conflicted freshman

Anchor: College today is a great place for young adults to go to learn, have fun, and to accumulate student debt. The average debt per graduate in 2012 was $29,000 and researchers say that that number is continuing to grow. But what if students were given the opportunity to cut that debt in half? That is what President Barack Obama is planing on doing by making all community college free for two years.  We sent reporter Shawn Wilson out on…

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