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Rumeysa Ozturk, a  graduate student at Tufts University in Massachusetts, was taken into custody by federal agents near her home Tuesday, March 25, 2025, according to her lawyer.

What we know about the Tufts University PhD student detained by federal agents

Gloria Pazmino and Andy Rose March 27, 2025

(CNN) — As the sun began to set Tuesday over Somerville, Massachusetts, Turkish national Rumeysa Ozturk was on her way to meet friends at an Iftar dinner where they would break their Ramadan fast. But...

People protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility after reports circulated that migrant activist Jeanette Vizguerra had been taken into custody by federal agents, in Aurora, Colorado, on Tuesday.

ICE defends arrest of high-profile undocumented mother of 4 as outraged supporters rally for her release

(CNN) — An undocumented mother of four who became a symbol of resistance as she fought for immigrant rights during the first Trump administration is now in federal custody, stoking fear and turmoil...

Kent State grounds crew salts university grounds on Feb. 19.

Kent State fights against winter weather

David Williams, Reporter February 27, 2025

Despite an average winter, Kent State had to buy 50% more salt this year. Ice has become an increasing issue for the university grounds crew.  At the helm of this operation is Rebekkah Berryhill, Kent...

Illustration by Meaghan Miller.

Kent State students express concern over executive orders

Zane Steiner, Reporter February 11, 2025

Since Jan. 20 President Donald Trump signed 46 executive orders causing many students to worry about their friends, futures and communities.  Many of the signed executive orders impact minority groups...

ICE activity sparks concern in Northeast Ohio following Trump's immigration orders

ICE activity sparks concern in Northeast Ohio following Trump’s immigration orders

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter February 3, 2025

After President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive actions aiming to crack down on immigration, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced it has arrested about 7,400 people in...

In this September 2023 photo, migrants who crossed the Rio Grande and entered the US from Mexico are lined up for processing by US Customs and Border Protection in Eagle Pass, Texas.

What is ICE and how are its priorities changing?

Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN January 30, 2025

(CNN) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement is playing a key role in the Trump administration’s plans to crack down on illegal immigration. Here’s a look at some key questions about the agency...

Akron elementary school on lockdown following ICE activity in the area

Akron elementary school on lockdown following ICE activity in the area

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing Editor January 28, 2025

Akron elementary school, Forest Hill CLC, is on exterior lockdown after the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were seen patrolling nearby.  Akron Public Schools said there has been no ICE activity...

A historic three-day storm will bring snow, ice and extreme cold across the US

Aya Elamroussi, CNN February 22, 2023

CNN– A powerful, coast-to-coast storm is bringing heavy snow, high winds and ice Wednesday, putting parts of more than two dozen states under winter weather alerts as travel conditions begin to deteriorate...

Models still aren't agreeing on how much ice will setup with this winter storm, however, here's one possible scenario the American model is suggesting.

Winter storm alerts in place as millions brace for more rain, snow and ice

Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist February 1, 2022

(CNN) -- As the second winter storm in less than a week sets up across the country, 21 states are gearing up for a blast of winter precipitation and dangerously cold temperatures. More than 85 million...

Models still aren't agreeing on how much ice will setup with this winter storm, however, here's one possible scenario the American model is suggesting.

Winter storm alerts in place as millions brace for more rain, snow, and ice

Jennifer Gray CNN meteorologist February 1, 2022

(CNN) -- As the second winter storm in less than a week sets up across the country, 21 states are gearing up for a blast of winter precipitation and dangerously cold temperatures.More than 85 million people...

Kent State Ashtabula and Laurello Vineyard's new ice wine, 17°.

KSU Ashtabula wine program releases new ice wine

Ellie Dundics February 13, 2019

Kent State Ashtabula, in partnership with Laurello Vineyards, released its new ice wine, 17°.This unique wine sells for $30 a bottle at Campus Wine Cellars and Cheesemonger in Kent and Laurello Vineyards...

A pedestrian walks across the street in downtown Scranton, Pa., on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019. A major winter storm brought some of the coldest temperatures of the season and covered a large swath of the country in snow as it wreaked havoc on air travel and caused slick road conditions throughout New England Sunday. (Butch Comegys/The Times-Tribune via AP)

Winter weather causes roof damage on campus

Alexandra Sobczak January 25, 2019

At least 13 Kent State buildings reported leaks to University Facilities Management (UFM) after Winter Storm Harper swept through Kent last weekend.The leaks were caused by “ice damming” on the roofs...