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Brewery Earns Accolades

Brewery Earns Accolades

In recent years craft beers have become very popular, especially in Northeast Ohio. From Akron to Cleveland there are seven popular breweries but one that wins the most awards is in your backyard. Here is Raymond Ross with more on this local treasure. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S8_ROSS_BREWERY[/bbrvideo] If you passed Hoppin’ Frog Brewery you would probably miss it. Tucked away off Waterloo Rd in Akron, the brewery headquarters sits without a ton of flash. While the exterior may not be flashy or enticing,…

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Building Champions Initiative

Building Champions Initiative

Last spring, Kent State athletics launched the building champions initiative, the largest campaign ever by the department. The $60 million campaign has already made an impact on the Kent State athletic landscape. For more on the initiative we go to Raymond Ross. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_ROSS_CHAMPS[/bbrvideo] “In Class. In Competition. In Life.” That is the motto of Kent State athletics and they are looking to keep up with current standards. In order to keep up, changes had to be made and something…

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MAC’s high usage

MAC’s high usage

The Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center may be one of the busiest building on Kent State’s campus. Open since 1952, the facility is home to five KSU varsity athletics. Heres Raymond Ross with more about the highly used venue. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S6_ROSS_MAC[/bbrvideo] The Memorial Athletic and Convocation center sits at the heart of Kent State’s campus and some would say is the heart of KSU athletics. The arena was built in 1952 and can seat 6,327 fans. The MAC was named in…

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Cleveland’s second chance

Cleveland’s second chance

The city of Cleveland was devastated four years ago when LeBron James took his talents to South Beach. However all was forgiven this summer when he decided to come home. Raymond Ross has more on LeBron’s return and what it means for the city of Cleveland. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S5_ROSS_CAVS[/bbrvideo] The past four years have been have been difficult for the Cleveland Cavaliers to say the least. When LeBron James left the Cavaliers it shook the entire foundation of the city, not just…

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Athletics opens new facility

Athletics opens new facility

With seasons changing and winter rapidly approaching, most spring sports will be left out in the cold. But the Kent State athletic department has found a solution to the problem. For more on solution Kent State constructed, here is Raymond Ross. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S4_ROSS_FACILITY[/bbrvideo] For softball and baseball teams located in areas with harsh winters outdoor practices are out of the question early as October. For Kent State the solution to the problem came in the form of the Kent State…

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Arena relies on ice

Arena relies on ice

With hockey gaining momentum in Northeast Ohio, the Kent State ice arena is one on of the few facilities that can support the high demand. For more on the Kent State ice arena and it’s operations, we go to Raymond Ross. [bbrvideo width=“475”]BBR_S3_ROSS_ICE[/bbrvideo] Most students at Kent State University walk past the ice arena and don’t think twice. In fact, the majority of students won’t step inside the facility during their time on the Kent State campus. If you’re one of…

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Academics and athletics

Academics and athletics

Generally when you hear student-athlete, the athlete aspect stands out, but thats not always the case. The truth is a minority of college athletes go onto be professionals. While the majority use their college education to further their lives. For more on student-athlete success we go to Raymond Ross… [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S2_ROSS_ACADEMICS_1[/bbrvideo] You hear the stereotype all the time, typical dumb jock. While some may perpetuate the stereotype, it isn’t always true. Especially at Kent State, where they are trying to…

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Athletics competes for tickets

Athletics competes for tickets

Every year athletic departments across the country are concerned  about how they will draw fans into their respective football stadiums. However, for the Kent State Golden Flashes, this year is different. For more on the Flashes, heres Raymond Ross [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S1_ROSS_TICKETS[/bbrvideo] In college athletics, football keeps the ship afloat. For the majority, all college athletics programs rely on their football revenue to finance other team’s operations. Smaller sports like gymnastics, wrestling and softball do not generate the proper revenue to finance their own…

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Athletics Competes for Attendance

Athletics Competes for Attendance

Kent State Athletics Director of Marketing, Heather Cook, is responsible for promoting a lot of different sports. For her, putting butts in the stands is the name of the game. However, this fall it is critical Heather packs as many fans possible into Dix Stadium. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P5_Ross_Tickets[/bbrvideo] “Competing for me is what we strive for and that added pressure is almost like a competition. You know you’re trying to get those 15,000 people so thats kind of the sense my…

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Attendance impacts football

Attendance impacts football

[bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_Project4_Ross_Tickets[/bbrvideo] In college athletics, football steers the ship. However, the Kent State football program is at risk of losing their Division I, football bowl subdivision status. Resulting in decreased television revenue for the athletic department and funding for other sports. Every other year, each NCAA FBS team must average 15,000 paid tickets per home game. “Technically you could…if you don’t meet that number, get knocked down to FCS,” said Aaron Chimenti, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. The biggest difference between FBS…

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