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Running for a soldier

Running for a soldier

[bbrvideo]BBR_Evangelist_S7_White[/bbrvideo] ANCHOR INTRO: As Kent State is home to many distinguished alumni, you may have not known it was home to an astounding veteran. 1st.Lt Ashley White-Stumpf is an Army ROTC alumni and became a member of a female exclusive  program known as the Cultural Support Team. She was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2011 and the Kent State ROTC is cherishing  and celebrating her life through a 5k race. TV2’s Jarrod Evangelist has the story. The Kent State…

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A scholarship in a bar

A scholarship in a bar

[bbrvideo]BBR_Evangelist_S6_Ray[/bbrvideo] Anchor Intro: When you think of Ray’s Place you probably think of the drinks and great atmosphere it has to offer, but did you know it can help you financially? TV2’s Jarrod Evangelist explains. Ray’s Place Owner  Charlie Thomas knows the difficulties of paying your way through school. Thomas supported himself financially when he was a student and received a $300 scholarship. He remembered how important it was to him and wanted to give back to his alma mater….

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Tuition Continues to Rise

Tuition Continues to Rise

Despite the very real possibility of free community colleges, many universities, including Kent State, continue to raise tuition. A big reason may have a lot to do with scholarship money. [bbrvideo]BBR_DERWIN_S5_TUITION[/bbrvideo] At Kent State’s faculty senate meeting on March 9th, a proposal was announced to increase Kent State’s tuition by two percent. In the past four years, tuition has already increased by over $1,000. This proposal is on the heels of President Barack Obama’s push to make community college free…

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Money, Money, Money

Money, Money, Money

For the average Kent State student, financial aid is vital to their enrollment at the university. And in a few special cases, students no longer need to worry about their financial situations. [bbrvideo]BBR_DERWIN_S4_MONEY_1[/bbrvideo] Some say that money makes the world go ’round. And it’s unquestioned that financial aid often plays a big role in every prospective student’s college decision. Approximately 70 percent of Kent State students receive some sort of financial aid. And then there are students like Layne Gerbig whose…

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