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‘I have a very high confidence level’ Kent First Responders speak on preparation for railway incidents

March 9, 2023

There have been two major derailments in Ohio in just over a month, with one in East Palestine and another in Springfield. TV2's Alexandria Manthey spoke to first responders who say they are confident...

Kent State redshirt junior Malique Jacobs leaps into a layup during the game on March 3, 2022.

Four men’s basketball players receive disciplinary action following explicit video

Jacob Hansen, Reporter March 12, 2022

Four Kent State men’s basketball players have received disciplinary action by the Mid-American Conference after an explicit video was posted after the Flashes’ semifinal win over Ohio Friday night.  The...

Tricia Knoles is the KSU Police Department community resource officer. 

Kent State police receives a grant for body cameras

Alton Northup Senior Reporter February 9, 2022

Kent State University Police Services will equip its officers with body cameras after receiving a $23,780 grant from the state of Ohio.            “I think the cameras are a great investment,”...

Attendees posing at the 2019 LavGrad ceremony.

LGBTQ+ Center prepares virtual environment for Lavender Graduation

Cameron Aloway Reporter April 6, 2021

During the week of April 26, the LGBTQ+ Center will host its annual Lavender Graduation. The ceremony highlights graduating LGBTQ+ students and allies at Kent State.To accommodate for restrictions due...

Don't get hooked: how to prevent 'phishing'

Don’t get hooked: how to prevent ‘phishing’

Maddy Haberberger February 11, 2019

Don't Get Hooked - How to Prevent "Phishing" from KentWired.com on Vimeo. Over this past weekend, some Kent State students received an email saying they violated KSU policies with their email usage and...

Interim Assistant Dean for Systems Mike Collura explaining how the new Flash Studio is operated on Jan. 29, 2018.

Flash Studio opens door for video innovation at University Library

Maria McGinnis February 1, 2019

The new Flash Studio at Kent State’s University Library makes it possible for anyone to record video regardless of their technological skill set.The Flash Studio is equipped with a high-definition camera,...

In this 2013 file photo, Kesha is seen performing at the Hollywood Bowl.

Kesha records message to Kent State fans

Benjamin VanHoose September 1, 2016

Pop singer Kesha recorded a brief message to all her Golden Flashes fans ahead of her Homecoming Weekend concert.“Kent State … I’m coming to see you guys,” she said in the video. “I better see...

Photo courtsey of Twitter

Instagram adds longer video option

Emily Mills March 29, 2016

Instagram announced Tuesday it will allow videos up to 60 seconds, up from the previous 15-second option.According to a blog post, the time people spent watching video increased by more than 40 percent...

The Blurb: Black Squirrel Improv Troupe

The Blurb: Kent State’s Black Squirrel Improv Troupe

The Blurb, TV2 October 10, 2015

Blurb reporter Tyler Almond covers Kent State's Black Squirrel Improv Troupe. To watch more of The Blurb and TV2's entertainment and news programming, check out TV2 KSU.

KSU joins Snapchat

Noah Kastroll April 23, 2015

KSU joins Snapchat, launches new social media campaign from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Grilled cheese

Happy National Grilled Cheese Day! Why grilled cheese is the best cheese

“Toast,” in Israel. “Toastie” in England. “Kasarli” in Turkey. “Croque monsieur” in France. “Roasted cheese” in Scotland. “Grilled cheese” in the United States.Grilled cheese. It’s...

AP: Somalia extremists urge attacks on US shopping malls

Associated Press February 22, 2015

JOHANNESBURG — A video purported to be by Somalia’s al-Qaida-linked rebel group al-Shabab urged Muslims to attack shopping malls in the U.S., Canada, Britain and other Western countries.The threat...