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Tornado Warning issued for Portage County

Erin Sullivan, Reporter August 12, 2023

The National Weather Service for Portage County issued a tornado warning in southern Portage County Saturday afternoon. The warning specifically highlights Kent, Ravenna and Brimfield Township as areas...

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

After having a conversation with his friend about the struggle to purchase affordable gender-affirming clothes, senior environmental studies student Cassius Moran jumped into action. Moran had the...

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

Editor’s note: As of December 2022, the FDA approved a label correction to reflect the accurate mechanism of action for Plan B One-Step, saying the pill will not prevent or interfere with the implantation...

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

It was Sam Culver’s first time performing drag at the Community Church of Chesterton in Geauga County. Culver, a junior Kent State student, just finished getting ready for his performance sporting a...

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 Flash Alert was sent out Saturday evening urging students to shelter in place on Kent State’s Main Campus after an armed robbery at Flash Vapes on Main Street in Kent.  The advisory said that the...

"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

After perfecting their craft for four years, Kent State's senior BFA photography class of 2023 showcased their work one final time Friday evening. The Taylor Hall Gallery was packed with friends and...

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

The Kent Fire Department cleared two fallen trees that created a hazard for kayakers on the Cuyahoga River Tuesday afternoon.  The fallen trees completely blocked the river and left no clear passage...

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

Akron-area activists discussed the Justice for Jayland movement and organized demonstrations in response to alleged crimes committed by members of law enforcement at a Students for a Democratic Society...

Kent’s first cake pop shop opens downtown

Erin Sullivan, Reporter April 28, 2023

On North Water Street, bright balloons and a large pink cake pop-themed van brought color to downtown Kent's rainy spring day as Daisy Pops, Kent’s first cake pop business, opened its doors to the public.  Amy...

Drug overdoses rising in Portage County

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter April 13, 2023

The Portage County Sheriff's Department issued a warning about increased overdose deaths on March 31. Officials said the increase is largely due to the increased use of fentanyl, a highly addictive and...

Kent State student arraigned on rape and burglary charges

Erin Sullivan, Reporter April 8, 2023

Kent State junior architecture student McCoy Watkins was arraigned in Portage County Common Pleas Court Friday and charged with two first-degree felony counts of rape involving two Kent State students. The...

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

Erin Sullivan, Reporter February 27, 2023

Correction: In the original article, it was incorrectly reported police dog Coco was retiring this year. The featured image was removed.  In 2013, Kent State police dog Coco became the first K9 to...