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In memory of Maj Ragain, the park outside of the Wick Poetry Center has been renamed to the Maj Ragain Poetry Park as of Sept. 14, 2023.

Wick Poetry Center dedicates park in memory of Maj Ragain

Destiny Torres, Opinion Writer September 15, 2023

Poetry was in the air Thursday night as the Wick Poetry Center dedicated a park to deceased faculty member and poet, Maj Ragain. “Remember not to leave this world without ceremony,” David Hassler,...

Kent State's Verder Hall, located at 150 Midway Dr. As of the Fall 2023 semester, the dorm has been reopened as a housing option for students.

Students deal with extreme temperatures inside newly reopened Verder Hall

Andrew Bowie, Reporter September 14, 2023

Students were left without air conditioning inside Verder Hall after outside temperatures in the area surpassed 90 degrees last week.  In efforts to meet the demands for increased on-campus housing,...

Tri Towers locks down 24/7 due to unathorized entry.

Tri Towers takes action to stop unauthorized entry with 24/7 lock in

Kylee Coles, Reporter September 14, 2023

The Tri Towers Rotunda has been locked 24/7 since August 21 due to non-residents entering the building.  The Rotunda is a residential space on campus connecting Wright, Leebrick and Koonce residence...

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Two faculty members share opinions on AI learning

Molly Hoffer, Digital Tech September 14, 2023

Two faculty members believe showing students the potential benefits and challenges of working with AI within the classroom can help open new opportunities for them in the future and help students be aware...

Diacon announces Human Resources and DEI merger, discusses other topics in latest ‘Talking with Todd’

Diacon announces Human Resources and DEI merger, discusses other topics in latest ‘Talking with Todd’

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter September 13, 2023

The vice presidency of human resources and vice presidency of diversity, equity and inclusion will combine into one office, Kent State President Todd Diacon announced Wednesday.Diacon made the announcement...

Attendees stand on stage singing their favorite tune during FAB's karaoke event on Sept. 13, 2023.

Students showcase their singing skills at FAB’s karaoke night

Jillian Flack, Reporter September 13, 2023

Over the speakers, “Mr. Blue Sky” and “Breaking Free” from the movie High School Musical echoed from the basement of the Student Center. Upon entry of the Rathskeller, students found themselves...

Trial for Kent State student accused of rape postponed until November

Leah Shepard, Team Editor September 13, 2023

The trial of McCoy Watkins, the Kent State student accused of raping two fellow students last fall, has been postponed until Nov. 21, the district court ruled in August. The trial, originally scheduled...

Students can now learn how to combat suicide through university’s prevention course

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter September 13, 2023

The university’s newest course prepares students to save lives. In 2021, suicide was the second leading cause of death for Ohioans ages 10-34, according to the Ohio Department of Health. In Ohio,...

Kent State community gets ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Dennis Farahani, TV2 Reporter September 12, 2023

September is Hispanic Heritage Month and the Kent State community is getting ready to get the celebration started. Different organizations, like SALSA are getting ready for different events this month....

The Kent State MAC Center, home to flashes athletics.

Student-athletes with jobs try to find balance in their busy schedules

Chloe Wilson-Henline, Reporter September 12, 2023

Bella Gibbs, a junior on Kent State’s dance team, is used to having a busy schedule. Between practice, games, class and homework, finding time to be social and focus on friends and family is tough. Finding...

FAB holds its first mid-day event of the semester

Skylar Edington, TV2's Reporter September 11, 2023

"Totes and Floats" was the first mid-day event of the semester where students could get an ice cream float and decorate a tote bag. TV2's Skylar Edington went to the event and has the details.

Art in the Park festival back to Kent

Joe Malbin, TV2 Reporter September 11, 2023

Kent's Art in the Park Festival was back this weekend showcasing more than 90 artists and their work in glass, wood, metal, paint and more types of media. TV2's Joe Malbin went to Fred Fuller Park to speak...