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Fashion students display one-of-a-kind designs at annual fashion show

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
April 29, 2024

Fifth Flavor food truck offers asian inspired dishes to Kent community

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
April 29, 2024

Portage County community left with damages after EF1 tornado

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
April 19, 2024
Christian Heller, a member of USAS, leads the protest speaking out against Kyle Rittenhouse coming to Kent State on a march to the Rock April 15, 2024.

‘Hey ho, Rittenhouse has got to go’: Students protest on the K

Adriana Gasiewski, Kayla Gleason, and Erin Sullivan
April 16, 2024

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

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
April 9, 2024

Downtown Kent invites community, visitors to celebrate solar eclipse

Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor
April 8, 2024
Following its collapse in November, the elevator in 345 Flats remains out of service.

[Photo] 345 Flats elevator collapse under investigation

March 20, 2024

Fake Patty’s Day sees reduced trouble, 15 arrests reported during celebrations

Kayla Gleason and Erin Sullivan
March 12, 2024

Local businesses support GRAZERS with fundraiser after owner’s sudden passing

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter
March 3, 2024

Kent Fire Association Polar Plunge raises money for scholarships

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
February 27, 2024
In a Facebook post on April 11, the Portage County Sheriff announced their agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law in the county.

[Photo] UPDATED: Police locate driver of stolen car near White Hall following multi-car accident, chase

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2024
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Hosting for the Super Bowl? Here’s where you can pre-order takeout in Kent

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
February 10, 2024

‘I was very scared that I was going to die that night:’ Gunfire near off-campus fraternity party sparks safety concerns

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
February 5, 2024

‘I’ve never seen anything like this:’ East Palestine businesses share concerns one year after train derailment

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
February 4, 2024

Main Street Kent organizes new ‘Snow Day!’ event ‘bringing vibrancy to downtown’

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
January 28, 2024
McCoy Watkins appears in trial at the Portage County Municipal Court in Ravenna, in January, 2024.

[Photo] Final pretrial date determined for former Kent State student charged with two counts of rape

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter
January 27, 2024
Christmas ornaments are hung up for display in the windows of McKay Bricker Framing's store in Kent, Ohio on Dec. 10, 2023.

[Photo] FEATURED GALLERY: A Winter Break Recap

Matthew Brown, Photo Editor, Yinxi Lin, Photographer, Brittany Lucia, Photographer, Erin Sullivan, Photographer, and Abigail Kress, Photographer
January 16, 2024
Downtown Kent celebrates the holiday season with festive light displays.

Downtown Kent celebrates the holiday season with festive light displays.

Christmas ornaments are displayed in McKay Bricker Framing's store windows.

Downtown Kent celebrates the holiday season with festive light displays in store windows.

Festive light displays in downtown Kent reflect off of Franklin Square Deli's store windows.

Downtown Kent celebrates the holiday season with festive light displays.

[Photo] Local composer’s music brings community together, spreading holiday joy

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter
December 10, 2023
Kenko Sushi and Terriyaki in downtown Kent is closing it's doors temporarily for renovations.

[Photo] Downtown Kent sushi restaurant suddenly plans to permanently close

December 9, 2023

Good Samaritan Turkey and Trimmings Food Drive helps Akron community prepare for Thanksgiving

Erin Sullivan
November 20, 2023

Portage County Christmas Tree Farms prepare for 2023 Holiday Season

Erin Sullivan
November 20, 2023

Pretrial date rescheduled for former Kent State student charged with two counts of rape

Erin Sullivan, Photographer, TV2 Reporter
November 15, 2023
Kent Roosevelt High School is located at 1400 N. Mantua St. in Kent.

[Photo] Update: Kent Roosevelt student charged with second-degree felony after making social media threat

Anthony Zacharyasz, General Assignment Editor
November 16, 2023
Tree City coffee shop gets into the holiday spirit with festive window art on Nov. 13, 2023.

FEATURED GALLERY: Downtown Kent prepares for the holiday season

Erin Sullivan
November 14, 2023
Costumers enjoy coffee at Tree City in front of their decorated windows.

Workers hang wreaths in Downtown Kent as the holiday season nears.

Students for Justice in Palestine pray for Gaza during candlelight vigil

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
November 10, 2023

Issue 29: What is it and what it means for Portage County

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
November 7, 2023
Sophmore Max Loudenslager casts his ballot at the Kent State Recreational and Wellness Center on Nov. 7, 2023.

[Photo] Portage County sees expected election turnout, continues to count ballots

November 9, 2023

Kent Roosevelt High School bomb threat suspect indicted on terroristic threat charges

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2023

Kent experiences a tame Halloween with 17 arrests

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2023
Fans cheer and wave Kent State apparel in support of the team during the Homecoming game on Oct. 21, 2203.

PHOTO GALLERY: The Homecoming Game Experience

Erin Sullivan, Photographer
October 22, 2023
Flash is the center of attention in the fan section at the 2023 Homecoming Game on Oct. 21.

A yard sign in support of voting yes on Issue 1 in this November's Election.

[Photo] Issue 1 in Ohio passes, allowing for greater reproductive rights

November 8, 2023

Portage County Farmers Have a Successful Pumpkin Crop

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
October 16, 2023

League of Women Voters hosts Face 2 Face event ahead of election

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
October 2, 2023
Band members of the Brent Kirby Trio play at the Main Street Kent Oktoberfest on Sept. 23, 2023.

[Photo] Main Street Kent celebrates Oktoberfest

September 24, 2023
6 year Kent resident Becca Sagaris enjoys her first ever Main Street Kent Oktoberfest on Sept. 23, 2023.

Employees at the Venice Cafe serve German inspired dishes at Main Street Kent's Oktoberfest on Sept. 23, 2023.

Members of the Kent Fire Department prepare bratwursts for costumers at Main Street Kent's Oktoberfest on Sept. 23, 2023.

[Photo] Main Street Kent celebrates Oktoberfest

Andrew Bowie, Reporter
September 24, 2023
An employee at The Pierogi Lady completes an order of potato and caramelized onion pierogis at Main Street Kent Oktoberfest on Sept. 23, 2023.

Ravenna Fire Department commemorates 9/11

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
September 11, 2023
Students move in and out of the Design Innovation Hub on Sept. 6, 2023. The DI Hub plans to be a nut-free facility by January 2024.

[Photo] Expectations set for soon to be nut-free Design Innovation Dining

September 11, 2023
Students move in and out of the Design Innovation Hub on Sept. 6, 2023. The DI Hub plans to be a nut-free facility by January 2024.

[Photo] Expectations set for soon to be nut-free Design Innovation Dining

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2023
A tree is down on the front lawn of a house off Brady Street in Kent on Aug. 25, 2023.

Erin Sullivan, a journalism major now in her fifth year at Kent State, stands in front of the sign to her freshman year dorm building in 2019.

Feeling lonely? You’re not alone

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
August 17, 2023
Kent State alumna Poppy Henrikson (left) and junior Polina Kisileva (right) work behind the counter at Scribbles Coffee Co. March 15, 2023. Scribbles Coffee Co. received several Best of Kent nominations and is located at 237 N. Water St.

How to find a job as a college student on and off campus

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
August 14, 2023

Tornado Warning issued for Portage County

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
August 12, 2023
Kent Starbucks located on E Main St.

Kent Starbucks allegedly told to remove Pride décor amid company’s strike over LGBTQ decorations

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
July 26, 2023
The "Out of the Closet" clothing drive was held June 30 from noon to 6 p.m.

Kent student transforms apartment into clothing drive providing free gender-affirming apparel

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
June 30, 2023
Hazy skies in downtown Kent due to Canadian wildfires on June 28, 2023.

[Photo] Canadian wildfires cover Kent State in blanket of smoke

Destiny Torres, Reporter
June 28, 2023
Emergency contraception: What students should know about 'the morning after pill'

Emergency contraception: What students should know about ‘the morning after pill’

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
June 27, 2023
LGBTQ+ students across campus woke up on Sept. 17 to see homophobic graffiti on Korb Hall. After numerous attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, the university’s response has always been silence. | File photo

Local drag performers respond to anti-drag threats

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
June 22, 2023
LGBTQ+ students across campus woke up on Sept. 17 to see homophobic graffiti on Korb Hall. After numerous attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, the university’s response has always been silence. | File photo

[Photo] Kent State must take action against homophobia

October 1, 2024

Kent Police ask public for help in identifying armed robbery suspect

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
May 29, 2023
Police respond to armed robbery at Flash Vapes.

Shelter in place on Kent Campus: armed robbery suspect on the run

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
May 27, 2023
A photo from the scene of a fatal crash that killed Kent State student Colin Pho on Summit Street near Dix Stadium. It shows a broken car mirror and part of the scooter Pho was riding when he was struck from behind August 22 around 9 p.m.

Man pleads guilty for failure to stop in crash that killed a Kent student

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
May 23, 2023
"Before We Close The Door" gallery will be open to the public until May 31, 2023.

Senior photography students present ‘Before We Close The Door’

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
May 15, 2023
Members of the Portage County Water Team travel along the Cuyahoga River after clearing fallen trees that blocked the river passage.

Kent Fire Department removes fallen trees from the Cuyahoga River that caused hazardous conditions for kayakers

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
May 10, 2023
Dee McCall speaks to Students for a Democratic Society about the importance of community activism at Kent State May 1, 2023.

Akron-area activists speak about “Justice for Jayland” movement at Kent State

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
May 2, 2023

Kent’s first cake pop shop opens downtown

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
April 28, 2023

Drug overdoses rising in Portage County

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
April 13, 2023

Kent State student arraigned on rape and burglary charges

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
April 8, 2023

Kent State police dog Coco to continue working, brother joins her

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
February 27, 2023

Residence hall organization highlights student led campus security

Erin Sullivan, Reporter
February 17, 2023
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