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‘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...

‘I was very scared that I was going to die that night:’ Gunfire near off-campus fraternity party sparks safety concerns

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter February 5, 2024

Students were left shaken after a shooting occurred near an off-campus fraternity house on University Drive. TV2's Erin Sullivan has the story. Erin Sullivan is a TV2 reporter. Contact her at [email protected]

Kent State University

Creating cross-cultural friendships through Conversation Partners

Angie Bowman, Reporter February 5, 2024

To foster relationships between U.S. students and the 3000 international students Kent State hosts, students are encouraged to sign up for the Conversation Partners program.  The Conversation Partners...

Traffic flows through the intersection at East Highland Road and Ohio Route 8, near where a tanker truck explosion happened on Jan. 27, 2024.  Orange barrels and cones block off one of the two turn lanes, signifying the stretch of Route 8 south under the Interstate 271 North interchange remains closed as of Jan. 31, 2024.

Roads reopen after truck crash causes ramp closure, reconstruction in Macedonia

MinJee Yoo, Reporter February 5, 2024

Several roads have been closed off in Macedonia, Ohio, near Interstate Highway 271 and state Route 8 after a large tanker truck carrying approximately 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel crashed and exploded...

Michael Crawford, chairman of the board, is president and CEO of Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company.

Global Management Speaker Series to feature CEO Michael Crawford

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter February 5, 2024

Editor's note: The location of this event was changed after the story published. Initially, it was planned to take place in the Student Center Kiva Auditorium. Now, it will take place in the Student Center...

Police investigate ‘uninvited’ party guests at TKE fraternity house following reported gunshots

Anthony Zacharyasz and Alton Northup February 5, 2024

Kent police are continuing to investigate gunshots fired outside the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house early Sunday morning. Police were told about a fight that broke out in the fraternity house which...

Moulton Hall will host the East Palestine speaker event on Feb. 7, 2024.

Exploring the Aftermath: Guest lecturer to mark anniversary of East Palestine train derailment

Tanner Poe, Reporter February 5, 2024

Marking the one-year anniversary of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the College of Public Health will host guest lecturer Wesley Vins from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb....

‘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...

The fraternity house of Tau Kappa Epsilon at 212 University Drive the morning following a shooting incident on Feb. 4, 2024.

Shots fired near TKE fraternity house panic party-goers

Anthony Zacharyasz, Managing Editor February 4, 2024

Gunshots fired outside the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house early Sunday morning frightened party-goers and bystanders. It is unknown who the shooter was and where the shooter came from, as rumors...

‘I’ve never seen anything like this:’ East Palestine businesses share concerns one year after train derailment

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter February 4, 2024

It's been one year since East Palestine's toxic train derailment. Local businesses shared their concerns with Tv2's Erin Sullivan. Erin Sullivan is a TV2 reporter. Contact her at [email protected]

(Courtesy of Zee Lee Ringler)

Anthropology Student Organization puts its book-lending program in place

Morgan Hoover, Reporter February 4, 2024

The Anthropology Student Organization (ASO) is holding an informational event for its book lending program Feb. 8 to help students with financial needs get free or reduced-cost textbooks. The program...

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...