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Eddy’s Bike Shop reopens for the spring season

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter May 2, 2025

When news broke of Eddy's Bike Shop's Peninsula location catching on fire unexpectedly, it was accompanied by a community outpouring of memories and gratitude. This appreciation for the shop resulted...

Government IDs will be required to travel domestically

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter May 1, 2025

Going into the Bureaus of Motor Vehicles across the state of Ohio, the lines are increasingly long as world travelers and others patiently wait to acquire an ID with a black star in the upper right-hand...

New ice bucket challenge starts mental health conversations

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter April 24, 2025

Going on Instagram stories, you can see videos of people dumping buckets of ice water on themselves, tagging USC Mind along with the hashtag #SpeakYourMIND. These videos are a part of a new ice bucket...

Kent City Council votes to delay Flock camera installation

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter April 17, 2025

Driving through neighboring cities, Kent drivers may notice a Flock Safety camera scanning license plates. The cameras can be seen in Stow, Ravenna, Brimfield, Tallmadge, Aurora and soon Kent, with...

‘Start by believing’: How Summit county is helping sexual assault survivors

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter April 10, 2025

When recounting her experience, sexual assault survivor Karla considered, if someone had believed her the first time when she recounted her assault, how comforting that would have been. “If you are...

Kent student films receive red carpet treatment at the Cleveland International Film Festival

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter April 4, 2025

Some digital media production majors are one step closer to their Oscars dreams as their class films were screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival. The chosen shorts were "Brain Eating...

New Ohio legislation can soon financially help gym members

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter March 28, 2025

Going to the gym can be a form of escapism or relaxation for Kent State students. Students benefit from the university's policy of having free membership at the Recreational and Wellness Center in return...

Kent students join together in activists efforts against SB 1

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter March 20, 2025

The importance of student voices emerged as the message from student-led protests featuring students chanting that they will remain strong, mighty and will not be defeated, despite progressing efforts...

National Parks layoffs cause local concerns

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter March 6, 2025

In mid-February, the Trump Administration began layoffs among federal employees in the United States Forest Services and the National Parks Services. These employee leaves have made their way to Northeast...

Fashion students, school react to Joann’s closing

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter February 27, 2025

Hudson-based fabric retailer Joann's announced it would close 800 of its nationwide stores due to financial trouble. The closure has hit the crafting and fashion communities hard, but Kent's School of...

Local bakery plans ahead during ongoing egg shortage

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter February 20, 2025

With the Avian flu, also known as bird flu, on the rise among chickens, egg supplies in the nation have become limited, causing high egg prices and grocers to limit purchasing amounts. Shoppers are...

American Heart Month features new songs for CPR

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter February 13, 2025

February is widely known for being the month of love, with heart decorations seen almost everywhere during this time. However, those hearts represent more than just Valentine's Day as February is also...

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