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Issue 29: What is it and what it means for Portage County

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter November 7, 2023

Issue 29 is one of the main issues in this Nov. 7 Election. Issue 29 means a 10-year, 2.9-mill renewal tax levy for the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities. TV2's Erin Sullivan has the details...

Political Advertising ahead of election day

Sydney Brown, TV2 Reporter November 7, 2023

With Election Day here and many issues, levies and school board elections, it's hard not to notice the number of political ads throughout the course of the day, and it is important to understand the reasoning...

Kent Ward 4 Race: Candidates shared their thoughts ahead of election

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter November 7, 2023

The city of Kent is holding elections for the ward four district and for the first time in years, it looks to be a contested race. The democrat candidate Christopher Hook is running against republican...

Over 7,000 Political memorabilia collection in Niles, Ohio

Nicole Bickel, Reporter November 7, 2023

With over 400 political posters and over 6,000 campaign buttons with pieces going back to 1840, 21-year-old Mason St. Clair is considered to be a political super fan. The collection covers most of the...

Kent Community Camera Program maximizes resources to limit crime

Sydney Brown, TV2 Reporter November 7, 2023

The Kent Police Department is utilizing community cameras to help fight city crime. Although Kent is a fairly safe city, according to Lt. Mike Lewis, having this program in place will hopefully discourage...

Kent State redshirt senior Sincere Carry works around NIU sophomore Zarique Nutter as he crosses the court during the MAC Quarterfinals game against NIU March 8, 2023. Kent State would go on to win the game with a final score of 76-57.

Sincere Carry drafted to NBA G League Memphis Hustle

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor November 7, 2023

Former Kent State men’s basketball guard Sincere Carry was drafted 38th in the 2023 NBA G League Draft, which is for the minor league teams of the NBA.  Carry joins the list of 16 former Flashes...

While the spotted lanternfly itself is harmless to humans, it poses a serious threat to agriculture.

‘Pretty pest’: the invasive species taking over the Midwest

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter November 7, 2023

In late August, Diana Sette interrupted her usual commute through Cleveland’s University Circle district to tend to an injured squirrel. The sidequest was not unusual for Sette, a horticultural therapist...

Anthony Mirando, an associate professor of construction management, won the 2023 Outstanding Teaching Award.

‘I bleed blue and gold’: Anthony Mirando wins Outstanding Teaching Award

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter November 6, 2023

In the middle of a routine lecture class Oct. 3, Associate Professor Anthony Mirando saw his dean, program coordinator and several other coworkers begin filing into his classroom. Melissa Dyer, a professor...

Bikes locked on the rack outside of Olson Hall Dormitory on November 3, 2023.

Acknowledged renewal recognizes university as bicycle-friendly

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter November 6, 2023

The university received a renewed bronze-level award in the annual Bicycle Friendly University awards.  The League of American Bicyclists, an organization founded in 1880 that encourages the activity...

Women in Engineering members attend an event hosted by the club last year.

Women in Engineering club welcomes new members for professional development sessions

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant November 5, 2023

The university's Women in Engineering club is active in its third year and welcomes all students for professional development sessions and the occasional craft night.  Co-founders senior Ruth Miller,...

The acoustic instruments used at Kent State's Sound Bath Meditation Nov. 4.

On-campus sound bath meditation offers rest and relaxation for students

Janson McNair, Photo Assistant November 5, 2023

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center hosted a sound bath meditation workshop Saturday, inviting students to take a moment to slow down and let go of their daily stresses.  The practice lasted...

Flash, the beloved Kent State mascot, takes the drumsticks and shows off his rock skills before The Pit Crew's set at Flash Activities Board's "Battle of the Bands" event on Nov. 4, 2023.

Bands compete for top-spot at FAB’s ‘Battle of the Bands’

MinJee Yoo, Reporter November 5, 2023

Student-bands rocked out to display their talents in hopes of winning the top-prize at the Flash Activities Board’s “Battle of the Bands” Saturday night. Clara Hubbard, a senior and the director...

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