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Art that doubles as a sign for Haymaker Farmers' Market Website.

Haymaker Farmers’ Market expands access to Kent State campus this fall

Kelly Krabill Assigning Editor September 14, 2021

Haymaker Farmers’ Market and Kent State are partnering to bring fresh food to the campus. About 20 vendors will be located at the Risman Plaza Student Green Sept. 21 and Oct. 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.“The...

Kent State Museum unveils new exhibition centering Black hair

Reegan Saunders Reporter September 14, 2021

Black hair is a phenomenon left unexplored outside the Black community. The Kent State Museum’s latest exhibition, “TEXTURES: The History and Art of Black Hair,” sheds light on the complexities...

Ice Rink

Ice Skating Rink Coming to Downtown Kent for the Holiday Season

Rachel Gross, TV2 General Manager September 13, 2021

Kent State University and the city of Kent have partnered up to bring a holiday ice skating rink into downtown.The rink will be located on East Erie Street and will be open to the public beginning on November...

Graduate student Nykeim Johnson (82) runs into the end zone to score a touch down during the football game against Virginia Military Institute. Kent State won 60-10.

Kent State’s historic rushing perfomance key in home opening win

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor September 11, 2021

Last week against Texas A&M, the second best rushing defense in the country last season, the Kent State football team ran for 226 yards.  On Saturday against the Virginia Military Institute, the...

Henry Halem's 9/11 collection is now displayed at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Kent resident creates 9/11 artwork

Jordan Coleman Reporter September 11, 2021

Retired Kent State professor Henry Halem has been created a 9 piece glass series in honor of the 20th Sept. 11 anniversary. The displayed pieces are made out of shattered glass in a 2-dimensional narrative,...

Patriot Guard rider and U.S. Navy veteran Ron Connally, center, of Oak Harbor, holds a flag at the 9/11 ceremony at Evergreen-Rotary Park in Bremerton, Wash. on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Kitsap Sun, Larry Steagall)

How to help, volunteer and honor 9/11 victims through public service

(CNN) -- Twenty years ago, terrorists seized control of four airliners, killed 2,977 people and shook the national conscience of the United States. But the attacks of 9/11 also aroused a sense of patriotism,...

Members of the Kent police and fire departments gather on the West Main Street Bridge to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Kent community commemorates the twentieth anniversary of 9/11

Sophie Young Reporter September 10, 2021

The honor guard’s three-volley salute broke the silence of a windy morning. A train horn sounded, accompanying bagpiper Ed Harrison’s rendition of Amazing Grace. Kent first responders, veterans and...

Art in the Park will commence as an in-person event this weekend. Around 80 artists join the community to sell various creations.

Art in the Park brings back in-person event this weekend

Lucy Connolly Reporter September 10, 2021

Kent Parks and Recreation is hosting its 28th annual Art in the Park in-person event this weekend after having a virtual celebration last year. Attendees can partake in art demonstrations, eat various...

“Textures” art exhibition sparks conversation on Black hair

Reegan Saunders Reporter September 10, 2021

When sophomore fashion merchandising major Kennedi Stinnette walked the halls of her high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan, she saw a sea of hair that looked nothing like hers.“I went to a predominantly...

The Justice Department's uphill battle against Texas' abortion ban

The Justice Department’s uphill battle against Texas’ abortion ban

Tierney Sneed, CNN September 10, 2021

(CNN) -- In its lawsuit challenging Texas six-week abortion ban, the Justice Department is throwing a Hail Mary pass to get over the procedural stumbling blocks that have thwarted other attempts to block...

Diacon announces ‘Kent State Two Step,’ urges Kent community to get vaccinated, wear masks

Owen MacMillan Assistant Managing Editor September 9, 2021

President Todd Diacon told the Kent State community to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and wear face coverings as the number of on-campus COVID cases continues to rise.In an emailed announcement, Diacon...

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