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‘Women running for office will change the world:’ Elect Her event elevates marginalized voices

Savana Capp, Print Planner February 4, 2024

Over 60% of Kent’s campus consists of female identifying students, but this is not reflective in the student leadership roles currently held. Elect Her is a program that teaches students about running...

Heart health for college students

Dennis Farahani, TV2 Reporter February 3, 2024

February is American Heart Awareness Month. On the first Friday of the month is Go Red For Women Day, a day that focuses on rising awareness about cardiovascular disease. Even college-age students...

Luncheon celebrates MLK Day, start of Black History Month

February 2, 2024

Black History Month celebrations kicked off Feb. 1 in the Student Center Ballroom. Conversations around Martin Luther King Jr. and differences of opinion were shared as students, faculty and staff were...

Poster sale returns to the Kent State Student Center

Elaina Matricardi, TV2 Reporter January 30, 2024

Posters are back in Kent. The Student Center is hosting a poster sale with the Flashes Activities Board and The College Poster Sale Company. This event raises money for future student activities while...

The tipoff in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center with the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Ohio Bobcats on Jan. 26, 2024.

‘It just doesn’t look like we play to win’: Men’s basketball drops third consecutive home game

Matt Franos, Reporter January 27, 2024

After finishing last season undefeated at home, the Kent State men’s basketball team has now lost three consecutive games inside the M.A.C. Center after falling to Ohio, 71-64, Friday. “We have...

Dozens of community members protest for Palestine in Cleveland

Destiny Torres, Reporter January 26, 2024

Traffic was stopped near the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland Friday, as a Pro-Palestinian march called for a permanent ceasefire to the Israeli-Hamas war and for city representatives to speak...

GOP candidates contend for Ohio’s U.S. Senate seat in first statewide debate

Anthony Zacharyasz, Managing Editor January 23, 2024

Values of trust and integrity, along with digging up litigation and accusations came to the forefront Monday night as Republican Senate hopefuls battled for the March primary GOP nomination.  In efforts...

Akron guard Ali Ali attempts to drive by Kent State junior guard Jalen Sullinger early in the Zips' 77-71 win over the Golden Flashes on Jan. 19, 2023. Ali scored 23 points, tying the game high with teammate Enrique Freeman.

Men’s basketball first-half woes lead to rivalry loss

Matt Franos, Reporter January 20, 2024

After falling behind 17-4 in the first minutes of Friday’s game, the Kent State men’s basketball team could not complete the comeback, as Akron won 77-71.  “Give them a ton of credit,” coach...

Food security ahead of the holidays in Portage County

December 11, 2023

Local food pantries are supporting community members by bringing a little extra hope this holiday season. Kent Social Services and the Ravenna Center of Hope maximize their donations to create over...

Hillel hosts Winterfest to kick off winter season

Lex Radde, TV2 Reporter December 4, 2023

Hillel, a Jewish student organization, hosted Winterfest, their annual end of the semester celebration, on Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event was free and for everyone to attend. There were...

Students make holiday decor in Waterjet Winter Wonderland Workshop

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter December 4, 2023

The Waterjet Winter Wonderland workshop was hosted in the Design and Innovation Hub where students could make holiday decorations using highly-pressurized water. In a free workshop, students learned basic...

Semi Winter Wonderland Begins The Snowplow Season

Dennis Farahani, TV2 Reporter November 28, 2023

Winter decided to make an early appearance last night, leaving Portage County with a snow storm today, which means snowy roads. The Ohio Department of Transportation has ways of staying safe on the roads...

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