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President Todd Diacon hosts ‘Talking with Todd’ session focused on the University’s economic impact

Jocy Holtsberry, Reporter February 10, 2023

President Todd Diacon shared the many ways Kent State improved Ohio’s economy in the latest installment of Talking with Todd. Talking with Todd occurs monthly, where Diacon discusses a certain topic...

Main Street Kent hosts ‘Foodie BINGO’

Abigail Forbes, TV2 Reporter February 9, 2023

For the month of February, Kent is bringing the community lots of food and some competition. Main Street Kent is hosting a Foodie February BINGO in which participants can try local eateries and get...

Daughter of East Palestine residents starts GoFundMe for displaced

February 8, 2023

After a train derailed from its tracks Friday night in East Palestine, many residents were forced to pack up their things in a matter of moments and seek shelter at neighborhood school evacuation sites....

KSU alumnus’ family farm impacted by East Palestine train derailment

Matthew Brown, Photo Editor February 8, 2023

Jesse Gettemy, a KSU alumni who graduated in 2017, was home visiting his family in East Palestine, Ohio when the train that derailed Feb. 3 experienced a controlled explosion yesterday evening. Town...

Residents relocated after East Palestine train derailment

TV2 Staff February 7, 2023

Over 40 residents living in East Palestine were relocated to an evacuation center after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed from its tracks and caught fire Friday night. Residents were directed...

Evacuation efforts continue after East Palestine train derailment

February 7, 2023

Rescue efforts are underway after residents were forced to evacuate their homes in East Palestine following a train derailment Friday night. TV2's Jacob Brooks visited East Palestine and talked with...

Tiger Rae Boutique opens in Acorn Alley

Chloe Cornely, Reporter February 6, 2023

Shoppers looking for something different in downtown Kent have a new women’s clothing boutique to visit in Acorn Alley. Rachel Turner, store manager and buyer for Tiger Rae Boutique, opened the shop...

Elevating Voices: Kent State’s Discussion On Queer Health Issues

February 4, 2023

The College of Public Health hosted a virtual discussion on Friday to discuss the health issues the Black LGBTQ+ community faces. TV2's Jacob Brooks highlights the hour-long discussion and the topics...

Dr. Bernice King kicks off Black History Month celebration

Grace Davies, Staff Reporter February 3, 2023

To cap off the week of Kent State’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, a sold-out crowd gathered to listen to Dr. Bernice King, daughter of Coretta Scott and Martin Luther King Jr. Bernice...

Updates on construction around campus

January 31, 2023

Construction of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship is progressing on track. Our own TV2 reporter Sydney Brown spoke with Jay Graham, the executive director of Facilities Planning...

Winter storm arrives in Northeast Ohio: What you need to know

December 22, 2022

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for most of Northeast Ohio, including Portage County. The storm is expected to bring strong wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, wind chills...

Kent students prepare for finals week

Jacob Brooks, TV2 Reporter December 9, 2022

'Tis the season...for finals and stress. Students are getting ready for finals week before heading home for winter break. TV2's Jacob Brooks spoke with students who offer their advice for a successful...