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Reminders for the Kent State community this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 11, 2022

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is visible at Kent State University with numerous reminders for students and staff. On campus, a mobile mammogram truck allows employees to get tested as a part of their benefits....

Camper Care RV hosts supply drive to help Hurricane Ian victims

October 6, 2022

Camper Care RV Company is a small, family owned business in Edinburg that is raising supplies to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian. TV2 Reporter Matthew Mergen spoke to the owner, Bud Sworak, to see...

Dix Stadium complete with new additions, improvements as opening day nears

Jacob Brooks, TV2 Reporter September 17, 2022

Kent State football is back for its 100th season. This season brings new improvements and changes to Dix Stadium, with more to come as the season progresses. Tv2 Reporter Jacob Brooks has the story.

Kent State professor finds doppelgänger on vacation

September 14, 2022

A Kent State professor ran into their doppelgänger over labor day weekend, and the story even made it to national news. TV2 reporter Nuried Hurtado spoke with the professor about the experience.

Props 4 paws hosts fundraiser at Kent State airport to help animals in need

September 11, 2022

"Props 4 Paws" is a Kent-based charity that has supplied food to local animal shelters since 2011. The organization held a fundraiser on Saturday at the Kent State Airport. TV2's Olivia Sharp reports that...

Cleveland Bagel Cafe successfully opens in Kent

September 7, 2022

The Kent location of Cleveland Bagel Cafe is now open. TV2 Reporter Matthew Mergen spoke to one of the owners about the days success.

Ohio College Comeback gets former students back in the classroom and back on track to getting their degrees

September 7, 2022

Only 49% of Ohioans graduate for college. Eight Northeast Ohio community colleges and universities have joined a compact to ensure former Ohio students not only obtain their degrees but get rid of debt...

2 on the town: Kent downtown favorites

August 26, 2022

As many first year students may still be getting familiar with the area, TV2 reporter Alexandria Manthey is downtown highlighting some local businesses on this segment of "2 on the Town."    

SDS, Kent community protest Roe v. Wade overturning

Ty Kohler and Colleen Burns June 24, 2022

“Not the church, not the state, women must decide their fate.” “Hey hey, ho ho, the patriarchy has got to go.” “Two, four, six, eight, you can’t make women procreate.” These were...

Documentary highlights a “hero” of May 4, 1970

May 3, 2022

Glenn Frank is known for the speech he gave to students on May 4 begging them to leave. Frank told the students, "I am begging you right now. If you don't disperse right now they are going to move in and...

Students learn about the importance and history of May 4 at the May 4 visitors center

May 3, 2022

The center is open to students at the university and the public. They can hear a presentation and learn about the historical significance of the shooting. TV2's Kennedy Gotham has more.

KSU President Todd Diacon Discusses Strategic Roadmap to a Distinctive Kent State

Joshua Bailey, TV2 Reporter April 28, 2022

University President Todd Diacon visits the TV2 Studio to discuss with reporter Joshua Bailey the strategic roadmap to a distinctive kent state and how it will impact students.