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Kent Ward 4 Race: Candidates shared their thoughts ahead of election

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter November 7, 2023

The city of Kent is holding elections for the ward four district and for the first time in years, it looks to be a contested race. The democrat candidate Christopher Hook is running against republican...

‘International Homecoming Celebration’ kicks off with performing and free food from students’ home countries

Yui Kaichi, Reporter October 21, 2023

The International Student Council and the Office of International Affairs organized an annual event titled "International Homecoming Celebration" on Oct. 20th in the Student Center Ballroom. "International...

President Todd Diacon addresses the virtual audience of "Talking With Todd"

President speaks on university’s budget situation, conflict in Israel and Palestine

Michael Neenan, Reporter October 17, 2023

The university is expected to face a $10 million budget deficit by 2027, President Todd Diacon said in his most recent session of “Talking with Todd” Tuesday.  “This amount would be $30...

16th annual Kent Ghost Walk invites community to celebrate Halloween

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter October 14, 2023

The tour, hosted by The Kent Stage, promised a night of excitement as visitors walked around Downtown Kent, learning about the history and hauntings of several historic buildings. People from all over...

University falls short of pre-pandemic enrollment numbers with growing student population

Michael Neenan, Reporter October 4, 2023

The fall 2023 Fifteenth-Day report counted 25,283 students on the Kent Campus, short of the 26,804 students reported by the fall 2019 Fifteenth-Day report. The university’s highest enrollment in the...

UAW strike extends to Northeast Ohio, Stellantis facility in Streetsboro joins the strike

TV2 Staff September 23, 2023

UAW President Shawn Fain announced Friday that the strike will be expanding to Northeast Ohio, following the one week strike in three main locations and not reaching an agreement. The Stellantis parts...

Board of Trustees cuts tuition costs for Podiatric Medicine Students

Michael Neenan, Reporter September 20, 2023

The Board of Trustees (BOT) approved an action Wednesday afternoon reducing the tuition for in-state podiatric medicine students by 30%.  Ohio residents will see a decrease of nearly $14,000 per year...

Kent State hosts Ohio Latino Affairs Summit on campus

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter September 15, 2023

Kent State hosted the Ohio Latino Affairs Summit in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The theme this year was “Avanzando Juntos,” meaning moving forward together. The summit's slogan is "Latino Growth...

University sees first increase In enrollment since pandemic

Michael Neenan, Reporter September 15, 2023

The university saw an increase in fall semester enrollment for the first time in two years, according to 15-day enrollment numbers released Tuesday. The document reported 25,283 (preponderant) students...

Track and field competes together for first time since early April

Michael Neenan, Reporter April 30, 2023

The Kent State track and field team competed at the Clark Wood Invitational in Louisville, in its first time competing together since April 8. “It's nice for the sprinters to see the distance runners,...

Baidy Ba sets school record in men’s 1500 meter run

Michael Neenan, Reporter April 24, 2023

On February 4, sophomore Baidy Ba broke Kent State’s men’s indoor track and field team’s record with a 3:59.47 mile time. Friday at the Virginia Challenge, Ba broke another school record with...

Track and field: 11 Flashes earn first place at Northeast Ohio Open

Michael Neenan, Reporter April 9, 2023

Eleven athletes on Kent State’s Track and Field team finished in first place at the Northeast Ohio Invitational in Akron this weekend. The first-place finishers included six from the men’s team...