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Harvest of Shame screening brings new light to American migrant workers

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter February 8, 2025

Thursday afternoon, Kent's Anti-Racism and Equity Institute showed an abridged version of the 1960 Edward R. Murrow documentary "Harvest of Shame." The documentary was chosen to be screened by Activist-in-Residence...

Phishing attempts are on the rise through emails, texts and social media

Sydney Brown, KSTV Reporter February 6, 2025

"Don't click on any links!" You've probably heard this a time or two about email security. However, local experts are sharing tips on how phishing activity is not fading but is showing up in new ways...

Black Squirrel Innovators host a zine-making workshop

Emma Campbell, Reporter February 4, 2025

The Black Squirrel Innovators are a student club on campus that is open to students of all majors. The group revolves around the Emerging Media & Technology program, providing opportunities for students...

Title IX the Series teaches student about consent through ‘Law & Order’

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter January 31, 2025

You may have heard of, about or even seen the popular show "Law and Order" as a source of entertainment. But now the show is being used to teach about Title IX through a new series from Kent's Office of...

Celebrating the words of MLK to drive conversation

Sydney Brown, KSTV Reporter January 29, 2025

A lunch conversation about American figure Martin Luther King Jr. encouraged conversations between various campus departments on Wednesday. Even when heavier social topics arose, laughter repeatedly...

Akron’s Lock 3 celebrates the holiday season

Jillian Flack, KSTV Reporter December 6, 2024

An Akron staple re-opened for the holiday season. After Thanksgiving, Lock 3 Park hosted its grand re-opening, including its outdoor ice arena. The park has two ice rinks, activities and decorations...

Kent professors and organizations helps students manage finals-related stress

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter December 5, 2024

Snow is falling, and finals stress is calling. Professor and doctor Laurie Wagner, who teaches Stress Recognition and Management, advises against students immediately panicking or procrastinating but rather...

Student groups discuss concerns about Transformation 2028

Michael Neenan, Kent Stater TV reporter December 4, 2024

Student groups discussed their concerns with Transformation 2028, a plan to rearrange the Office of Academic affairs by consolidating programs into fewer colleges. The Office of the Provost provided updates...

‘Frost’ exhibit brings the outdoors inside

Lex Radde, KSTV Reporter December 4, 2024

This year marks the second annual "Frost" exhibit at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, and exhibit culturist Sommer Tolan spoke to KSTV about what makes the exhibit more magical this year. Lex Radde is...

Students hold a vigil at The Rock ahead of Transgender Day of Remembrance

Jonathan Beard, KSTV Reporter November 26, 2024

On Monday, Nov. 18, dozens of students and mourners attended a vigil at The Rock two days before Transgender Day of Remembrance. The event, organized by several organizations including Transfusion and...

Kent State student serves up fresh donuts at Zonuts and Lattes

Liv Sharp, KSTV Reporter November 21, 2024

19-year-old Zoe Noel decided to start a donut food truck last Thanksgiving. Since then, she and her family are serving up fresh donuts and signature lattes across Portage County. Noel juggles all this...

Cuyahoga Valley National Park celebrates 50th anniversary with community event

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter November 21, 2024

On Dec. 22, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park will celebrate 50 years of being under the domain of the National Parks Service. Park visitor Mike Castle described the milestone as, "It’s hard to believe...