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What being Black means to Kent State students

Elaina Matricardi, TV2 Reporter February 13, 2024

Editors Note: "Jovanni" is a misspelling of  "Jovine." "What is Black to you?" is a question that could be answered in many ways. But with the help of the "Black Is" event hosted by Black United Students,...

Kent City Hall set to open in July

Skylar Edington and Ignatius Ogbu February 12, 2024

After years of planning, Kent City officials said the new city hall will open this summer. Previously, Kent never had a building for official duties, said Melanie Baker, the public service director...

Vitalant Blood Drive at the Recreation and Wellness Center amid national blood shortage

Annalexis Davis, TV2 Reporter February 8, 2024

Last month, The American Red Cross announced an emergency blood shortage. At the Kent State University Recreation and Wellness Center, a blood drive spread awareness while collecting donations for local...

College Republicans screen ‘What Is a Woman?’ while students celebrate trans joy

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 8, 2024

The Kent State College Republicans held their yearly screening of the documentary “What Is a Woman?” in The Student Center, while outside students celebrated trans joy as a resistance on Risman Plaza. Aciano...

Fashion school teams up with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio for fashion show

Ryan Bowles, Reporter February 8, 2024

The school of fashion partners with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio to produce a fashion charity event called ’Haute for the House’ Feb. 8. The event is set to be held at the...

Chris Payton Jr. lands a dunk late in the game against Western Michigan on Feb. 6, 2024.

Men’s basketball takes back home-court advantage

Matt Franos, Reporter February 7, 2024

Kent State men’s basketball team had lost four home games in a row before beating Western Michigan 63-61 in the M.A.C. Center. “It's great to get a win here; we've played really well on the road...

‘We were abandoned:’ East Palestine residents remain frustrated 1 year after toxic train derailment

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter February 5, 2024

On Feb. 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in a small Ohio village just west of the Pennsylvania border. One year later, East Palestine residents are still feeling its...

‘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...

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