Skip to Main Content
The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

U.S. News ranks Kent State no. 107 on Top Public Schools List, no. 212 on National Universities List

U.S. News ranks Kent State no. 107 on Top Public Schools List, no. 212 on National Universities List

Catie Pusateri, Reporter September 14, 2022

In the newly released 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranking, Kent State came in at number 107 on the Top Public Schools list and tied with six other universities for number 212 on...

For those in crisis, 988 serves as a new Portage County lifeline

For those in crisis, 988 serves as a new Portage County lifeline

Emma Andrus, Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2022

On the morning of July 16, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline went into effect nationwide. The 24/7 helpline is a call and text service that provides anonymity as well as “free and confidential emotional...

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...

Kristin Morris' statue "Ricardo" is displayed in the exhibition. Morris recieved the Brian Lonsway Memorial Award for Humor in Craft for her work.

School of Art showcases award-winning alumni, Ohio artists’ work in ‘Best of 2022’ gallery

Chloe Robertson and Grace Clarke, Reporter September 9, 2022

Eighty-three award-winning works of art, including work from Kent State alumni, are now on display at Kent State's Center for the Visual Arts. The university is hosting the Ohio Designer Craftsmen...

Racial slur found on mirror in men’s library bathroom

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor September 9, 2022

A racial slur was written on a mirror in the men’s bathroom on the first floor of the university library Tuesday. The incident was then reported to Kent State Police. Chris Jenkins, assistant director...

Local pet shop to close after serving the Kent community for over 50 years

September 8, 2022

The Kent community has many local businesses. Among them is Hutch Pet Shop which has been open for over 50 years. The owners have decided to try something new and create a new business. TV2 reporter...

A room in the Business Administrative Building still has a "Face Covering Required" sign posted on the outside of the door even after the university ended their mask mandate.

University gives updates on COVID-19 and Monkeypox diseases in Kent community

Anthony Zacharyasz, Reporter September 8, 2022

With the new semester underway at Kent State University, the university and the city of Kent are looking for ways to keep all community members safe from COVID-19 and Monkeypox diseases. The city of...

“Talking with Todd” live Q&A sheds light on Kent State from president’s desk

Grace Springer, Staff Reporter August 31, 2022

Kent State President Todd Diacon addressed over 300 faculty and staff in a Microsoft Teams live Q&A called “Talking with Todd,” a new monthly chat. Tuesday’s chat provided an update on A Strategic...

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."    

Father remembers Colin Pho, student killed in hit-and-run scooter crash

Olivia Sharp, TV2 Reporter August 25, 2022

Colin James Vinh Pho, a 22-year-old junior at Kent State, was killed following a hit-and-run crash on Monday evening. Colin was struck from behind as he rode his personal electric scooter while traveling...

Kent State students move in for 2022 fall semester

Ty Kohler, Campus Editor August 21, 2022

Kent State students living in dorms and some apartment complexes move in this weekend as they begin the 2022 fall semester. Students began moving in on Friday and move-in will continue until Sunday...

TV2 News is hiring!

TV2 News is hiring!

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 News Director July 29, 2022

TV2 News is hiring for the Fall 2022 semester. TV2 is the editorially independent, student-run television station at Kent State that streams on KentWired.com. The station features Flashcasts on Tuesdays...