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No Drug Problem at Kent State?

No Drug Problem at Kent State?

Work hard, play hard. This is a common phrase among college students, but is it leading Kent State University students down the path of drug and alcohol abuse? Officer Michquel Penn, the Community Resource Officer of the Kent State University Police Department, has seen many drug and alcohol abusers while serving as an on-duty, on-campus police officer, but does not think there is an abuse problem. “Statistically, comparing to the number of students that we have,” Penn said. “It doesn’t…

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A Hidden Illness

A Hidden Illness

Eating disorders are becoming increasingly common in adolescents. One student shares her journey in hopes of helping others. Reporter Jenson Strock sheds some light on the story. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Sarah Vulpio has struggled with an eating disorder for two years and now encourages others to find help.” ]BBR_07_STROCK_DISORDER2[/bbrvideo]   Sarah Vulpio is a junior at Kent State, and among the usual stressors of college, she has something else haunting her mind. She is working to overcome an eating disorder. The…

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Life After Graduation

Life After Graduation

Graduation is on its way, and one Kent alumnus looks back at his experience since college. Reporter Jenson Strock has more on the story. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”With graduation fast approaching, many students are anxious about what the future may hold. Kent graduate, Albert Milton, shares his experience after college. “]BBR_06_STROCK_GRAD[/bbrvideo]  It is nearing graduation, and one Kent alumnus has taken a look back at where he was almost one year ago. Albert Milton graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in…

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One Conference Helps Hundreds of Men

One Conference Helps Hundreds of Men

Kent State held their second annual M.A.L.E. Conference this past Saturday, March 8, in the Kent State Student Center inviting hundreds of young men to grow as men and young adults.  TV2’s Zach Harley looks at how this one day can change one man’s life. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”One Conference Helps Hundreds of Men”]BBR_03_Harley_MALEConference[/bbrvideo] The M.A.L.E. Conference is specifically aimed at young men to attempt to mold them into responsible and caring adults.  Multiple speakers throughout the day came and…

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Learn to Play With a Friend

Learn to Play With a Friend

Recent transfer student TJ West joined Kent’s Learn to Skate program. He expected decent pay but got more than expected. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Kent States Learn to Skate program helps local children and their coaches develop skills and relationships.” ]BBR_04_Graybill_Hockey[/bbrvideo] Kent has been employing members of their hockey team for years to train young local children in the sport of hockey. The connection that the children get from their coaches is more than just any average connection. TJ joined a few…

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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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Farmers Market Lacks Produce Not Community

Farmers Market Lacks Produce Not Community

Due to the Harsh winter the local farmers market is lacking produce. [bbrvideo width=”350″ float=”left” caption=”Farmers market is a community market.”]BBR_01_GRAYBILL_farmersmarket copy[/bbrvideo] The Haymaker Indoor Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 10 A.M to 1 P.M. Many Kent State students attend the market in the summertime but many fail to realize the benefits of attending the winter market. The winter season has healthier vegetable options than the stores offer. The downfall would be that at times, when local weather…

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