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Fake Patty’s Day takes Kent State by storm

Lillian Drabic, KSTV Reporter March 25, 2025

Students hit the streets of Kent to celebrate Fake Patty's Day, a celebration that took place March 22 in lieu of St. Patrick's Day on March 17. Afterwards, a clean-up was organized on March 23 by various...

Professors discuss extreme weather in Ohio for Severe Weather Awareness Week

Michael Neenan, KSTV Reporter March 23, 2025

The state of Ohio established Severe Weather Awareness Week to inform Ohioans about extreme weather. Kent State climatology professors discuss the cause of severe weather in Ohio and how climate change...

Kent students join together in activists efforts against SB 1

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter March 20, 2025

The importance of student voices emerged as the message from student-led protests featuring students chanting that they will remain strong, mighty and will not be defeated, despite progressing efforts...

USG hosts first Senator Debate of the semester

Emma Campbell, Reporter March 20, 2025

The Undergraduate Student Government hosted its first Senator Debate of the semester inviting all students to come and meet their candidates face-to-face. To vote for future senators, voting will take...

National Parks layoffs cause local concerns

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter March 6, 2025

In mid-February, the Trump Administration began layoffs among federal employees in the United States Forest Services and the National Parks Services. These employee leaves have made their way to Northeast...

SB1 sparks opposition within the Kent community and beyond

Landry Torres, KSTV Reporter March 3, 2025

The Kent State United Faculty Association is joining fellow Ohioans in a statewide protest in Columbus. KSUFA is a labor union that represents the local Kent community, and they are speaking out against...

Dive into deals: Krazy Bins grand opening

Emma Campbell, KSTV Reporter March 3, 2025

More than 500 customers lined up outside the doors of Krazy Bins for their grand opening at 10 a.m. Saturday. The bargain bin discount store’s newest location, located at 1430 S Water St., gives the...

Black United Students host event celebrating culture

Matt Kiraly, KSTV Reporter February 28, 2025

On Feb. 28, Black United Students hosted an event celebrating African-American culture. The "B Us" celebration will run from 4:00 p.m. to 12:15 a.m., with activities such as spoken word and griot storytelling,...

Kent State dorm bathrooms experience change due to Senate Bill 104

Matt Kiraly, KSTV Reporter February 27, 2025

NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, graphics with interview subject's names do not appear. Here are the sources in the order they are on screen: Caleb Johnston, Kent State freshman / Amanda Feaster, Kent...

Fashion students, school react to Joann’s closing

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter February 27, 2025

Hudson-based fabric retailer Joann's announced it would close 800 of its nationwide stores due to financial trouble. The closure has hit the crafting and fashion communities hard, but Kent's School of...

Tea lady Inc. successfully represents minority-owned businesses in Akron

Landry Torres, KSTV Reporter February 25, 2025

The Tea Lady Inc. is a business in Akron, Ohio, and has been up and running since 2019. This shop offers a wide selection of teas for a variety of ailments. The Tea Lady is supported by Akron community...

Local bakery plans ahead during ongoing egg shortage

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter February 20, 2025

With the Avian flu, also known as bird flu, on the rise among chickens, egg supplies in the nation have become limited, causing high egg prices and grocers to limit purchasing amounts. Shoppers are...

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