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Students ride in a carriage at FAB's annual Fall Fest on Oct. 17 2024.

FAB debuts collaboration with Haymaker Farmers’ Market at annual Fall Fest

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter October 19, 2024

The Flash Activities Board ran its annual Fall Fest in collaboration with Haymaker Farmers’ Market for the first time with hopes of getting students to explore the variety of Kent’s locally owned business.  “I...

Noor Hamidullah walks down the runway with models wearing her designs at the Creator Collective's fashion show Sept. 27, 2024

The Creator Collective showcases relationship between art, fashion in first ever student-run fashion show

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter October 1, 2024

Last Friday, Kent State’s Creator Collective showed off their bold, music inspired looks on a self-made student runway at Rockwell Hall’s fashion museum.   Rock, EDM, country, jazz and many more...

Tables set up at the annual Earth Fest celebration April 22, 2024.

Earth Fest brings attention to environmental protection during Earth Week

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter April 24, 2024

Kent’s Office of Sustainability highlighted ways to protect the environment during their annual Earth Fest on Monday with the help of the Earth Month Committee and Kent Flea & Makers Market. “I...

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...

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...

Locals pose in front of new eclipse-themed mural, unveiled April 6.

Solar eclipse-themed mural unveiled downtown

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter April 7, 2024

In preparation for the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse, Main Street Kent has pulled together a wide variety of eclipse-themed murals, events and promotions, all with the help of artists and community...

Kent State Library is one of the best places to study in Kent. This is the exterior of the building on March 20, 2024.

BOK ’24: Best place to study

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter April 4, 2024

FIRST: Kent State University Library For the tenth year in a row, the University Library has been voted as the best place to study in Kent. It offers a wide range of support for students at Kent State,...

Kent Organizations Prepare for Upcoming Eclipse

Elaina Matricardi, TV2 reporter April 3, 2024

With the 2024 total solar eclipse approaching, organizations around Kent have begun preparing for big events and even bigger crowds. Learn more about how to enjoy the eclipse here. Elaina Matricardi...

Alexis Osburn and Izzy Niedermier talk with a student for the Student Life Study

University launches largest-known investigation into college student life in U.S.

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter March 21, 2024

The university has begun collecting data on modern college students' experiences through its new Student Life Study, a one-of-its-kind research initiative. The study was launched in August 2023 with...

National Apartheid Week Sparks Discussion on Campus

Elaina Matricardi, TV2 Reporter March 19, 2024

From March 18 through 22, Students for Justice in Palestine will be hosting multiple events for the internationally held apartheid week. There are a variety of events lined up, including women in liberation...

Florence Center director hosts lectures on Italian history

Elaina Matricardi, TV2 Reporter March 12, 2024

Kent State's Florence Center director Fabrizio Ricciardelli welcomes students to learn more about Italian History in his lecture series. The lectures will be held in Bowman Hall room 207 from 9:55 AM to...

Students prepare for eclipse after campus announces no classes

Elaina Matricardi, TV2 Reporter March 5, 2024

Kent State has 34 days left on the countdown to the upcoming total solar eclipse. Students and staff alike are preparing to witness the once-in-a-lifetime solar event in Ohio, which is predicted to occur...