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Grand openings in downtown Kent

February 6, 2023

This past Saturday, two unique shops hosted their grand openings in downtown Kent. Both Rocco's Cupcakes Café and Sun in Leo had busy stores on opening day. The two owners, who are also Kent State...

Updates on construction around campus

January 31, 2023

Construction of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship is progressing on track. Our own TV2 reporter Sydney Brown spoke with Jay Graham, the executive director of Facilities Planning...

Updates on the mill fire investigation

December 6, 2022

A few days after the former Star of the West Mill caught fire, officials began investigating how it happened. Monday morning, multiple agencies collaborated to start the investigation into what caused...

Kent police raise money for local people fighting cancer

November 29, 2022

Kent police department is raising money for Movember or no shave November. This passion project is in honor of Officer Susan K. Graves and Detective Ray Stein who the department has lost to cancer. For...

Kent’s LGBTQ+ Center brings the community together

November 21, 2022

The LGBTQ+ Center on campus brought students and staff together in light of the Colorado Springs shooting. The event, Kent State stands in solidarity, was open to all. There were nearly 70 people who...

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Flu Shots at DeWeese Health Center for Kent State Students

November 14, 2022

Kent State offers flu shots and COVID vaccines. With flu season in full swing and the holidays quickly approaching, the opportunity to get vaccinated is being utilized by many students. TV2's Sydney...

Democratic candidates visit Kent, Kent State on election eve

Alexandra Golden, Managing Editor • November 7, 2022

Ohio Democratic candidates campaigned on the Kent State campus and in the city of Kent Monday afternoon, less than 48 hours before polls close. Nan Whaley, the first female gubernatorial candidate in...

Local police work to keep Kent safe Halloween weekend

October 31, 2022

Both Kent State police and Kent City police were fully staffed for Halloween weekend. The departments shared that it was fairly calm with a total of 18 arrests between the university police and city police. Most...

Reminders for the Kent State community this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 11, 2022

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is visible at Kent State University with numerous reminders for students and staff. On campus, a mobile mammogram truck allows employees to get tested as a part of their benefits....