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Issues 1 and 2 energize advocacy groups across state

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter October 27, 2023

As Election Day approaches, advocacy groups across the state prepare to make their case on Issues 1 and 2.  In less than two weeks, voters may dramatically change Ohio law. Issue 1 would enshrine abortion...

Portage County constituents vote on replacement levy for mental health resources in November election

MinJee Yoo, Reporter October 24, 2023

On Nov. 7, Portage County voters will vote on Issue 30, a replacement tax levy allocated towards funding mental health and recovery facilities across the county.  With Issue 30, residents in Portage...

Kent Interhall Council kicks off Sex Week with ‘Sex Week Ho Down’

MinJee Yoo, Reporter October 23, 2023

Kent Interhall Council hosted the “Sex Week Ho Down” in the Student Center Ballroom, putting a western-theme to sex related topics Monday evening.  Nearly 100 attendees participated among a wide-range...

Waterloo Local School district asks voters for support with renewal levy

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter October 19, 2023

Waterloo Local School district is asking voters for support this November, with a 4.39 mill renewal levy on the ballot. If the levy fails, the district would lose almost one million dollars in operating...

FAB kicks off Homecoming week festivities with FlashBash

Andrew Bowie, Reporter October 17, 2023

A long line stretched throughout the entire second floor of the Student Center Tuesday evening, with eager students waiting for the Flash Activities Board’s FlashBash that featured food and activities...

Portage County Farmers Have a Successful Pumpkin Crop

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter October 16, 2023

Farmers across the United States have reported that this summer's dry climate greatly impacted this fall's pumpkin crop. Dussel farms in Brimfield prevailed and had quite a successful crop. Many people...

16th annual Kent Ghost Walk invites community to celebrate Halloween

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter October 14, 2023

The tour, hosted by The Kent Stage, promised a night of excitement as visitors walked around Downtown Kent, learning about the history and hauntings of several historic buildings. People from all over...

‘Protest for Palestine on the K’ responds to Israel-Gaza conflict

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant October 12, 2023

Students gathered, marched and chanted in support of the Palestinian people Thursday at the “Protest for Palestine on the K” after deadly attacks targeted Israeli towns near the border of the Gaza...

Annual FAB Fall Fest celebrates the season

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 11, 2023

The annual Fall Fest, hosted by the Flash Activities Board on Wednesday evening on Centennial Green, was a way to bring fall activities to the university in celebration of the fall season, FAB president...

League of Women Voters hosts Face 2 Face event ahead of election

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter October 2, 2023

The League of Women Voters hosted Face 2 Face, an event that allowed Portage County voters to meet candidates and learn about issues appearing on the ballot. TV2's Erin Sullivan was at the event and has...

41st annual Black Squirrel Festival kicks off Parents & Families Weekend

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter September 30, 2023

The 41st annual Black Squirrel Festival took place on Friday. The festival honors the University’s unofficial mascot, the black squirrel. The Flash Activities Board kicked off Parents and Families Weekend...

‘Books matter, and ideas matter’: Banned Books Read-In highlights challenged books

Mary Rose Bihler, Copy Editor September 28, 2023

At the university’s third annual Banned Books Read-In Wednesday night, students, faculty and alumni read from and talked about several titles known for being challenged and banned, including "The Handmaid’s...