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Kent State, Cleveland State collaborate to celebrate former president Michael Schwartz

Kent State, Cleveland State collaborate to celebrate former president Michael Schwartz

MinJee Yoo, Reporter February 10, 2024

The university gathered with Cleveland State University on Thursday to celebrate the legacy and life of Michael Schwartz, former president of the two universities.  Schwartz was Kent State’s ninth...

The Design Innovation Hub, one of Kent State's dining halls, located at 800 East Summit St., Kent, OH.

Dining halls serve up Black culture dishes for Black History Month

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 10, 2024

During Black History Month, the dining halls on campus will serve foods from Black culture, featuring recipes submitted by students. Edward Hardin, a residential dining chef at the Design Innovation...

Hosting for the Super Bowl? Here’s where you can pre-order takeout in Kent

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter February 10, 2024

Hosting for the Super Bowl and looking for a place to order takeout? TV2's Erin Sullivan has more on where you can place your food orders this weekend.

One of the Vitilant blood drive trucks on campus Feb. 8, 2024.

Vitalant blood drives boost scholarship fund with local blood supply

Riley Vickerts, Reporter February 10, 2024

The university has partnered up with blood donation nonprofit Vitalant, and together they are said to have exceeded blood donation expectations. Receiving hundreds of donations, the partnership has not...

Michael Crawford, Chairman of the Board and CEO of the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, delivers a speech to Kent students and staff on Feb. 7, 2024.

CEO Michael Crawford discusses international business experience with students

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter February 9, 2024

More than 100 people gathered to hear Michael Crawford share his career story and give advice to students looking to work in international business Wednesday evening.  Crawford is currently the chairman...

A panel discussion with Jazmin Long, dean Versie Johnson-Mallard, Dr. Shawana Moore, Angela Neal-Barnett and Clare Stacey taking place after the screening of "Toxic: A Black Woman's Story"

Public screening of ‘Toxic: A Black Woman’s Story’ expands on African American infant mortality rates

Kay Steiner, Reporter February 9, 2024

The Anti-Racism and Equity Institute (AREI) welcomed activist-in-residence Jazmin Long at a public screening of “Toxic: A Black Woman’s Story” to discuss the issue of racism in the medical field...

The interior of the Portage County Board of Elections Office, responsible for handling voting concerns for the residents of Portage County on Jan. 29, 2024.

Ohio’s Senate race heats up alongside battle for Oval Office

MinJee Yoo, Reporter February 9, 2024

With Democrats currently holding authority in the U.S. Senate and presidential seat, Republicans in Ohio and nationally are looking toward the March 19 primary election to put forth the best GOP candidate...

The LGBTQ+ Center holds its bi-weekly Q’ommunity meetings Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Student Center.

LGBTQ+ Center’s ‘Q’ommunity’ event encourages acceptance, identity expression

Aden Graves, Reporter February 9, 2024

Messages of belonging and gender expression filled the LGBTQ+ Center Wednesday at its Q’ommunity event, a social group for queer students. As part of the group’s second meeting of the semester,...

A self-love motto from the Active Minds event.

Active Minds encourages recruitment, participation following first no-show event

Kayleigh Shafer, Reporter February 9, 2024

Active Minds, an organization that recruits members every semester, is urging students to join and participate following a disappointing turnout at their recent event. President Hunter Frey-Burkart stated...

 Various Valentine's Day cake pops for sale this season at Daisy Pops on January 31, 2024.

Downtown Kent ‘takes the cake’ for Valentine’s Day desserts

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor February 9, 2024

Whether shopping for a significant other, friends or oneself this Valentine's Day, downtown Kent has several local spots to shop for any sweet-treat needs. Daisy Pops New to the Kent area in brick-and-mortar...

American Heart Association visits a 'Libraries With Heart' kick-off event in Mahoning County.

National Heart Month inspires women to take care of their hearts

Savana Capp, Print Planner February 9, 2024

Every February, the American Heart Association urges people, especially women, to take care of their hearts by celebrating National Heart Month. While cardiovascular disease is the number one killer...

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...