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Akron’s Lock 3 celebrates the holiday season

Jillian Flack, KSTV Reporter December 6, 2024

An Akron staple re-opened for the holiday season. After Thanksgiving, Lock 3 Park hosted its grand re-opening, including its outdoor ice arena. The park has two ice rinks, activities and decorations...

FAFSA is now open for students

Jillian Flack and Aden Graves November 22, 2024

Students are now able to complete the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which was officially released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education, 10 days before its Dec....

Marching Golden Flashes see new practice space for the first time

Landry Torres, KSTV Reporter November 19, 2024

Monday night, the Marching Golden Flashes did a walk-through in the newly renovated practice space. This project has been in the works for quite some time, and the band had been eager to see the area...

Students manage stress as the end of the semester approaches

Landry Torres, KSTV Reporter November 12, 2024

The end of the semester is quickly approaching. Across campus, first-year students are learning to navigate the stress of college life. Student Accessibility Services is offering Color for Calmness...

Community celebrates veterans at ‘Honoring All Those Who Serve’ Friday morning

Jillian Flack, KSTV Reporter November 9, 2024

Students, faculty and veterans filled the Student Green for an early Veteran's Day celebration Friday. The university Army and Air Force ROTC groups stood beside local veterans for a flag-raising ceremony...

Division Dancers prepare for Fall Faculty Showcase with Chilean-American choreographer

Jillian Flack, KSTV Reporter October 19, 2024

Friday evening at the Center for Performing Arts, the Dance Division held an open rehearsal of performances with Chilean-American choreographer Micahel Uthoff. The dance students performed with Uthoff's...

Wadsworth recreates Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’

Josh Aponte, KSTV Reporter October 15, 2024

Michael Jackson's iconic "Thriller" music video is set to be recreated in downtown Wadsworth for the 11th year. Josh Aponte visited one of their rehearsals for more. Josh Aponte is a KSTV Reporter....

Halloween season and the use of fake identification

Anthony Leonardi, KSTV Reporter October 15, 2024

Halloween is one of the three most popular drinking holidays for college students. The Kent Police Department shared increasing numbers of fake identifications and prohibitions. As Kent gears up for...

Pop-up pantry brings Homecoming spirit downtown

Sydney Brown, KSTV Reporter September 26, 2024

During the week leading up to Homecoming, the Kent City Health Department and Kent State's Flashes Fighting Hunger teamed up to bring free meal bags to the city. Outside of the Kent City Health Department,...

Students and Relatives Attend Parents & Families Weekend Pep Rally

Michael Neenan, KSTV Reporter September 24, 2024

Students' parents arrived at the Kent State Student Center Ballroom for the Parents & Families Weekend Pep Rally where visitors saw music, live dancing and more. The Office of Parent and Family...

Flash Activities Board hosts 42nd annual Black Squirrel Festival

Jillian Flack, KSTV Reporter September 20, 2024

Flash Activities Board (FAB) hosted the 42nd annual Black Squirrel Festival to honor of the unofficial Kent State mascot — the black squirrel. Over 50 student organizations were in attendance Friday...

Local businesses organize at the Kent Flea and Makers Market

Michael Neenan, KSTV Reporter September 18, 2024

Over 70 businesses across Northeast Ohio came to the Kent Flea and Makers Market over the weekend. The local market brings vendors and visitors to Kent's historic home of the city's founder, Marvin...

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