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Non-profit organization, Gift of Life, gives a flash a second chance at life

Lex Radde, Tv2 Reporter April 24, 2024

The non-profit organization Gift of Life provides donations for those in need of bone marrow transplants and stem cells. This came in handy for freshman Carson Colombo, who suffers from aplastic anemia...

Kent State’s annual Earth Fest promotes environmental conservation and sustainability

Elaina Matricardi, TV2 Reporter April 22, 2024

With the help of the Earth Month Committee and Kent Flea & Makers Market, Kent's Sustainability Office looked to highlight ways to protect the environment during their annual Earth Fest. This year...

Summer Camp comes to campus for a day

Hayden Cruz, TV2 Reporter April 21, 2024

Camp FAB took over the student green Thursday night. The Flashes Activity Board hosted a night for students with nostalgic camp activities. From s'mores to inflatables and yard games, KSU students...

Portage County community left with damages after EF1 tornado

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter April 19, 2024

An EF1 tornado touched down in Windham Wednesday evening. TV2's Erin Sullivan was there to talk with residents about the township's clean-up efforts. Erin Sullivan is a TV2 reporter. Contact her at...

Applause inside, boos outside: Kyle Rittenhouse speaks to supporters, protestors during campus visit

Kayla Gleason and Matt Kiraly April 17, 2024

Gun-rights activist Kyle Rittenhouse was met with protesters holding signs and chanting outside the KIVA Tuesday evening, but inside the venue during his speech, he was met with plenty of praise.  Turning...

‘Get the f*** off our campus’: Protesters voice concerns over Kyle Rittenhouse

Adriana Gasiewski and Lex Radde April 16, 2024

Protesters outside the KIVA screamed “Get the f*** off our campus” and “shame” as attendees left pro-gun rights activist Kyle Rittenhouse campus speech Tuesday evening. The crowd of a couple...

Students share culture at International Talent and Fashion Show

Dennis Farahani, TV2 Reporter April 16, 2024

Students were able to show talents and clothing passed down through generations from their heritage at the On Friday, April 12, the International Talent and Fashion Show Friday. The event, hosted by...

A recap of the Kent 2024 total solar eclipse

A recap of the Kent 2024 total solar eclipse

Lex Radde, Tv2 Reporter April 9, 2024

The total solar eclipse in Kent, Ohio, was a breathtaking celestial event that drew in sky watchers across the region. As the moon passed before the sun, residents experienced...

Laser light show comes to Kent

Elaina Matricardi, TV2 Reporter April 9, 2024

This Sunday, Main Street Kent hosted a laser light show with the help of Laser Encore, a Minnesota-based laser company. The show was only a day before the once-in-a-lifetime eclipse, bringing in lots of...

Best of Kent 2024: A look at the best eats in Kent

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter April 9, 2024

The Best of Kent results are in. TV2's Erin Sullivan stopped by a few of your favorite food places in Kent.   Erin Sullivan is a TV2 reporter. Contact her at [email protected]

TV2 anchors react to total solar eclipse

April 8, 2024

TV2 News held a one-hour eclipse special on Monday, April 8. TV2 Anchors Alexandria Manthey and Skylar Edington reacted to the total solar eclipse on front campus. Alexandria Manthey is a TV2 News Anchor....

Darkness descends on campus during total solar eclipse

Adriana Gasiewski and Michael Neenan April 8, 2024

As the temperature began to drop and the sky grew darker Monday afternoon, Kent and university community members along with out-of-state travelers looked to the sun as the moon eclipsed it. Even though...