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Waterloo Local School district asks voters for support with renewal levy

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter October 19, 2023

Waterloo Local School district is asking voters for support this November, with a 4.39 mill renewal levy on the ballot. If the levy fails, the district would lose almost one million dollars in operating...

FAB kicks off Homecoming week festivities with FlashBash

Andrew Bowie, Reporter October 17, 2023

A long line stretched throughout the entire second floor of the Student Center Tuesday evening, with eager students waiting for the Flash Activities Board’s FlashBash that featured food and activities...

Portage County Farmers Have a Successful Pumpkin Crop

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter October 16, 2023

Farmers across the United States have reported that this summer's dry climate greatly impacted this fall's pumpkin crop. Dussel farms in Brimfield prevailed and had quite a successful crop. Many people...

16th annual Kent Ghost Walk invites community to celebrate Halloween

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter October 14, 2023

The tour, hosted by The Kent Stage, promised a night of excitement as visitors walked around Downtown Kent, learning about the history and hauntings of several historic buildings. People from all over...

‘Protest for Palestine on the K’ responds to Israel-Gaza conflict

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant October 12, 2023

Students gathered, marched and chanted in support of the Palestinian people Thursday at the “Protest for Palestine on the K” after deadly attacks targeted Israeli towns near the border of the Gaza...

Annual FAB Fall Fest celebrates the season

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 11, 2023

The annual Fall Fest, hosted by the Flash Activities Board on Wednesday evening on Centennial Green, was a way to bring fall activities to the university in celebration of the fall season, FAB president...

League of Women Voters hosts Face 2 Face event ahead of election

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter October 2, 2023

The League of Women Voters hosted Face 2 Face, an event that allowed Portage County voters to meet candidates and learn about issues appearing on the ballot. TV2's Erin Sullivan was at the event and has...

41st annual Black Squirrel Festival kicks off Parents & Families Weekend

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter September 30, 2023

The 41st annual Black Squirrel Festival took place on Friday. The festival honors the University’s unofficial mascot, the black squirrel. The Flash Activities Board kicked off Parents and Families Weekend...

‘Books matter, and ideas matter’: Banned Books Read-In highlights challenged books

Mary Rose Bihler, Copy Editor September 28, 2023

At the university’s third annual Banned Books Read-In Wednesday night, students, faculty and alumni read from and talked about several titles known for being challenged and banned, including "The Handmaid’s...

A new StoryWalk in Kent brings the library to the community

Sydney Brown, TV2 Reporter September 27, 2023

The library is now reaching more people in the community. Kent families now have an interactive story at Al Lease Park along a .7-mile trial. Both the Kent Free Library and the Parks and Recreation...

UAW strike extends to Northeast Ohio, Stellantis facility in Streetsboro joins the strike

TV2 Staff September 23, 2023

UAW President Shawn Fain announced Friday that the strike will be expanding to Northeast Ohio, following the one week strike in three main locations and not reaching an agreement. The Stellantis parts...

Haymaker Farmers Market comes to Kent State

Dennis Farahani, TV2's Reporter September 19, 2023

The Haymaker Farmers Market kicks off the fall season and gives students an opportunity to support local farms. Students are able to buy farm fresh honey, flowers, fruits, and so much more. There are around...

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