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Head Coach Todd Starkey discusses with Graduate Mikala Morris during the Mid-American Conference Tournament on March 15, 2024.
Women’s basketball’s Starkey inks extension through 2029-30 season
Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor • April 19, 2024

After leading the Kent State women’s basketball team to its first NCAA Tournament since 2002, the program announced Thursday that coach Todd...

The universitys library sits near Risman Plaza on campus.
Notre Dame College student discusses experience transferring to Kent State
Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter • April 19, 2024

When Emma Roach began attending Notre Dame College in South Euclid in fall 2023, she thought it would be her home for her entire college career.  But...

KentWired Illustration by Sydney Spickard
Academic minors introduce students to public health
John Engoglia, Reporter • April 19, 2024

While public health professionals stood front and center during the COVID-19 pandemic, epidemiology is just one of many fields within public...

Kyle Rittenhouse talks to the audience about his experience in Kenosha, WI, on April 16, 2024.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We must deal with the issue of people owning more sophisticated weapons
Joe Bialek April 19, 2024

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution states: "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the...

Portage County community left with damages after EF1 tornado
Portage County community left with damages after EF1 tornado
April 19, 2024

An EF1 tornado touched down in Windham Wednesday evening. TV2's Erin Sullivan was there to talk with residents about the township's clean-up...

The Williamson House is located at the corner of Main Street and Midway Drive on campus.
Organizations on campus offer support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Lauren Vaughn, Reporter • April 18, 2024

First recognized in 2001, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) aims to raise the public’s awareness of sexual violence and how communities...

Wick Poetry Center brings poetry to life on campus
Wick Poetry Center brings poetry to life on campus
Kaitlyn Sanders, Reporter • April 17, 2024

The May Prentice House, which is located at 126 S. Lincoln St., is home to the Wick Poetry Center and was first established in 1984 in honor...

A panel, moderated by faculty such as Roseann Chic Canfora (far right), discusses free speech and protest at the university level on April 15, 2024.
'You hold so much power’: Professionals discuss rights, free speech, protests on campus
Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter • April 15, 2024

In recognition of the upcoming May 4 commemoration and in response to gun-rights-activist Kyle Rittenhouse coming to campus, professionals discussed...

Heating up: Controlled burn of grass by Rec Center allows for summer growth
Heating up: Controlled burn of grass by Rec Center allows for summer growth
Cadie Pierce, Photographer • April 15, 2024

With smoke clouding the air as students and community members walked in and out of the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center,...

A recap of the Kent 2024 total solar eclipse
A recap of the Kent 2024 total solar eclipse
Lex Radde, Tv2 Reporter • April 9, 2024

The total solar eclipse in Kent, Ohio, was a breathtaking celestial event that drew in sky watchers across the region....

Laser light show comes to Kent
Laser light show comes to Kent
Elaina Matricardi, TV2 Reporter • April 9, 2024
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Best of Kent 2024: A look at the best eats in Kent
Best of Kent 2024: A look at the best eats in Kent
Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter • April 9, 2024
Over Easy is a breakfast diner located at 152 Franklin Avenue, Kent, OH. The restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch and received several Best of Kent nominations.
BOK '24: Best breakfast spot
Janson McNair, Campus Editor • April 4, 2024
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Head Coach Todd Starkey discusses with Graduate Mikala Morris during the Mid-American Conference Tournament on March 15, 2024.
Women’s basketball’s Starkey inks extension through 2029-30 season
Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor • April 19, 2024

After leading the Kent State women’s basketball team to its first NCAA Tournament since 2002, the program announced Thursday that coach Todd...

Kent State softball team rings the bell after a victory against Youngstown on March 13, 2024.
‘Our hitting was contagious’: Softball ends losing streak
Robyn Taylor, Reporter • April 18, 2024

On Tuesday, Kent State’s softball team played two games, taking on Mid-American Conference foe Buffalo.  The Flashes (20-18, 6-10 MAC)...

Catcher Brody Williams makes solid contact but grounds out to Youngstown State Third Baseman Matt Thompson in the second inning of the Golden Flashes 27-0 blowout of Youngstown State on March 12, 2024.
Baseball tames Nittany Lions in 'Big 10' to 3 victory
John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor • April 18, 2024

The flag flew again Tuesday night after the Kent State baseball team won its sixth of its last nine games in a crushing 10-3 win over Penn State. The...

Kent State Mens basketball huddles during the second half of the game against Ohio University Jan. 26, 2024, where they lost 71 to 64.
Men's basketball brings in new faces
Matt Franos, Reporter • April 18, 2024

The transfer portal can cause a team to lose, but it can also help a team rebuild its roster in today’s collegiate sports world.  Kent...

Portage County community left with damages after EF1 tornado
Portage County community left with damages after EF1 tornado
April 19, 2024

An EF1 tornado touched down in Windham Wednesday evening. TV2's Erin Sullivan was there to talk with residents about the township's clean-up...

Kyle Rittenhouse talks to the audience about his experience in Kenosha, WI, on April 16, 2024.
Applause inside, boos outside: Kyle Rittenhouse speaks to supporters, protestors during campus visit
Kayla Gleason and Matt Kiraly April 17, 2024

Gun-rights activist Kyle Rittenhouse was met with protesters holding signs and chanting outside the KIVA Tuesday evening, but inside the venue...

Kent State Tuscarawas student Frankie Alguire shows off her hand made sign to protest Kyle Rittenhouses appearance and speech at Kent State April 16, 2024.
‘Get the f*** off our campus’: Protesters voice concerns over Kyle Rittenhouse
Adriana Gasiewski and Lex Radde April 16, 2024

Protesters outside the KIVA screamed “Get the f*** off our campus” and “shame” as attendees left pro-gun rights activist Kyle Rittenhouse...

Students share culture at International Talent and Fashion Show
Students share culture at International Talent and Fashion Show
Dennis Farahani, TV2 Reporter • April 16, 2024

Students were able to show talents and clothing passed down through generations from their heritage at the On Friday, April 12, the International...

Kyle Rittenhouse talks to the audience about his experience in Kenosha, WI, on April 16, 2024.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We must deal with the issue of people owning more sophisticated weapons
Joe Bialek April 19, 2024
Canva illustration by Virginia Doherty.
OPINION: They won’t stop at abortion
Virginia Doherty, Opinion Writer • April 15, 2024
OPINION: Thats no way to live life
OPINION: That's no way to live life
Anthony Morris, Opinion Writer • April 13, 2024
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