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Fifth Flavor food truck offers asian inspired dishes to Kent community

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter April 29, 2024

Fifth Flavor food truck offers the Kent community a unique blend of Asian inspired dishes. TV2's Erin Sullivan has more. Erin Sullivan is a TV2 reporter. Contact her at [email protected].

Main Street Kent hosts ‘Foodie BINGO’

Abigail Forbes, TV2 Reporter February 9, 2023

For the month of February, Kent is bringing the community lots of food and some competition. Main Street Kent is hosting a Foodie February BINGO in which participants can try local eateries and get...

Silver fork in a mixed vegetable salad seasoned with olive oils.

Healthy eating can help students stay focused for final stretch of semester

Olivia Richard, Reporter November 9, 2022

Healthy eating is important for Kent State University college students to help them stay energized and focused throughout busy days. What college students eat affects how well they perform in and outside...

Cleveland Bagel Cafe successfully opens in Kent

September 7, 2022

The Kent location of Cleveland Bagel Cafe is now open. TV2 Reporter Matthew Mergen spoke to one of the owners about the days success.

Kent State students order salads, a healthier option, at "The Slice" in the Hub on Thursday evening, Oct. 16, 2013. Photo by Melanie Nesteruk.

Meal swipes expand to downtown, campus dining update

Alton Northup, Reporter April 23, 2022

After a rocky year for university culinary services, students will have additional options to look forward to during the fall 2022 semester. More locations are anticipated to open in the Student Hub,...

Nathan Ritchey (right) and volunteers packing up a visitor's food.

Flashes Fighting Hunger offers twice a week food drive

Taylor Haydu Reporter March 2, 2022

Flashes Fighting Hunger organizes food drives Wednesday and Friday afternoons to battle food insecurity in the community.The food is provided through partnerships and donations from stores and food banks...

The Indonesian team serves up food during the International Cook-off on Feb. 16, 2022.

The International Cook-off returns for first time since 2019

Jesse Khalil Reporter February 17, 2022

Team Indonesia takes first place and the People’s Choice award at the first International Cook-off since 2019.Members Noor Agustina (Captain), Susi Rakhmawati, Oktavuiani Hidayah, Ikhasan Darmawan and...

what's the cost of love?

The cost of love

Kiara Rodriguez Reporter February 14, 2022

As the clock ticks down on Valentine’s Day, frantic shoppers race through the supermarket in hopes of snagging the last $8 box of chocolates on the shelf or a bouquet of flowers that isn’t too expensive.In...

Will Matthews stands outside of the Southern Comfort Food Truck. The 2019 Kent graduate wanted to bring food to Kent's campus that reflected the food he ate back home. 

Southern Comfort Kitchen: bringing New Orleans style food to Kent on wheels

Isabella Schreck Reporter February 6, 2022

Coming from New Orleans, Will Matthews, Kent State 2019 graduate, saw very little food options that mirrored the meals he was used to eating back home.So, he realized he needed to bring the south to Northeast...

Mary Ann Kasper (left) discussing recycled fabrics and Frank Kohout (right) working on a project.

Kent volunteer group donates $22,400 to programs in Portage County

Taylor Haydu, Reporter February 1, 2022

The Socially Responsible Sweatshop of Kent has donated their proceeds to charities in Portage County for nine years to serve those who are at risk. The local volunteer organization donated $22,400 to...

Mary Ann Kasper (left) discussing recycled fabrics and Frank Kohout (right) working on a project.

Kent volunteer group donates $22,400 to programs in Portage County

Taylor Haydu Reporter February 1, 2022

The Socially Responsible Sweatshop of Kent has donated their proceeds to charities in Portage County for nine years to serve those who are at risk. The local volunteer organization donated $22,400 to...

A screenshot of the university's description of its dining options on the dining services website. 

Student with celiac disease expresses grievances with gluten-free dining options on campus

Alton Northup Reporter September 17, 2021

Kent State University advertises its inclusive dining options as a selling point to incoming freshmen. This year, however, students have expressed disappointment with the university, accusing dining services...