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A car sits outside of the duplex where a 35-year-old woman was killed Nov. 21, 2023.

Kent police search for homicide suspect

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter November 22, 2023

Police responded to a residence at 1323 S. Water St. after someone reported hearing gunshots and screams on Nov. 22, according to a press release from the department. There, officers found a 35-year-old...

Changes were made inside of Rockwell Hall, the home for the School of Fashion.

School of fashion celebrates 40 years of ‘innovation and achievement’

Kelsie Horner, Reporter November 22, 2023

Kent, Ohio, is likely not the first place to come to mind when considering a fashion school location. Ranked the #8 fashion design school in the U.S. and the #1 fashion design school in the Midwest, the...

Students plan to relax, eat this Thanksgiving break

Students plan to relax, eat this Thanksgiving break

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter November 21, 2023

Thanksgiving break officially starts Nov. 22, and students say they plan to use the three day break to decompress before finals, spend time with family and friends and enjoy home cooked meals.  Jess...

Students congregate for ceasefire protests, hoping for freedom, equality

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter November 20, 2023

Students gathered together on the Risman Plaza Tuesday to demand a ceasefire on the ongoing attacks in the Gaza Strip as a result of the Israel-Hamas War. Carmen Barghouty, president of the Arab Student...

Good Samaritan Turkey and Trimmings Food Drive helps Akron community prepare for Thanksgiving

Erin Sullivan November 20, 2023

Akron's Good Samaritan Hunger Center held its 6th annual Turkey and Trimmings Thanksgiving food drive Monday morning. Tv2's Erin Sullivan has more.

Portage County Christmas Tree Farms prepare for 2023 Holiday Season

Erin Sullivan November 20, 2023

Christmas tree farms in Portage County are preparing for their busiest time of the year, which falls on the weekend after Thanksgiving. TV2's Erin Sullivan has more.

Ohio Bliss in Kent is a medical marijuana dispensary seeking an adult-use dispensary license.

Statewide marijuana legalization leads to changes among retailers

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter November 20, 2023

Retailers statewide now have the opportunity to sell recreational marijuana after Ohioans legalized it and will alter how businesses operate.  The proposal will go into effect Dec. 7, but this does...

ACCESS shelter engages in Giving Tuesday

Chloe Harich, Reporter November 19, 2023

ACCESS Inc., an Akron homeless shelter for women and children, is participating in Giving Tuesday Nov. 28, and every dollar donated goes directly to helping women and children in the community.  Giving...

Artificial Intelligence generated the image for this story.

Faculty members share opinions on new executive order regarding AI usage

Molly Hoffer, Digital Tech November 19, 2023

On Oct. 30, the White House issued an executive order outlining the ways in which Artificial Intelligence could be safely developed and used. The executive order stated that “Artificial Intelligence...

A screenshot of the Federal Student Aid office's FAFSA form home screen.

Students can expect changes to FAFSA forms

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter November 18, 2023

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more commonly known as FAFSA, will have updated changes to it for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.  FAFSA forms changed for the upcoming school year,...

International Cook-Off Competition showcases students culinary creations

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter November 18, 2023

The Office of Global Education, in collaboration with University Culinary Services, hosted its annual International Cook-Off Competition during the university's International Education Week. Teams of students...

Michael Daniels poses with his "30 for the Future" award on Sept. 14, 2023. (Courtesy of Michael Daniels)

University faculty member receives ‘30 for the Future’ award

MinJee Yoo, Reporter November 18, 2023

From participating in the Upward Bound program as a high school student to receiving dissertation of the year as a professional, Michael Daniels’ success comes in many forms. Success of Daniels, the...