REPORTING
News packages I've shot and edited for Kent State Student Media
CAR SAFETY TIPS DURING WINTER MONTHS
It’s the time of the year where taking care of your car should be a priority, but it’s something we often forget. But forgetting can lead to costly repairs and a trip to the maintenance shop. (Who wants that?!)
KENT STATE ENACTS POLICY FOR PAINTING CAMPUS ROCK
A new Kent State policy went into effect Jan. 11 that is intended to set some rules around how the Front Campus rock is used and painted, following a series of messages in September that included “White Lives Matter” and “Blacks have no home here.” University officials spoke with me about why taking action was necessary, and I looked into how enforceable the new policy really is.
PORTAGE COUNTY, AXESSPOINTE HOST VACCINATION CLINIC AT PARTA SITE
Portage County and AxessPointe hosted a mass vaccination clinic Thursday at the PARTA bus garage. They had about 500 vaccines on hand and hope to serve more residents in the future. Watch people's reactions to the vaccine and their thoughts as we near the end of the pandemic.
SEN. BROWN ADVOCATES FOR THE AMERICAN WORKER ON TOUR IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Sen. Sherrod Brown and Connie Shultz hit the road to gather support for the American worker. Some themes of the SC tour were veterans, women, and of course the “Dignity of Work.”
NEW HOUSE BILL ATTEMPTS TO CURB TEXTING AND DRIVING
A new Ohio House bill is attempting to make texting and driving a primary offense.
EXCHANGE HOUSE WELCOMES NEW AMERICANS AS REFUGEE CAP DECREASES
Samantha Byake works, attends college, AND organizes programs to help refugees acclimate to the U.S.—all at the age of 22. We discussed her experiences as a New American and how refugees impact the city of Akron.
PORTAGE COUNTY FACES ILLEGAL DUMPING ISSUE, NEW STRATEGIES DEVELOP
Trash is piling up in Portage County, but is there a solution? Officials discussed what they are doing to crack down on illegal dumping.
GAS PRICES FALL ACROSS GLOBE, IMPACTS CAR SALES
Gas prices are falling all across the world, but how does this impact the economy?
STOW MAN CREATES THEME SONG FOR OHIO GOV. MIKE DEWINE'S PRESS CONFERENCE
Dave Stofka from Stow, Ohio created a theme song for Gov. Mike Dewine's coronavirus press briefings — hoping to bring some joy through a play on "Laverne and Shirley."
NEW HOMELESS SHELTER HOPES TO IMPACT PORTAGE COUNTY
A new homeless shelter is hoping to tackle the problem of homelessness in Portage County.
PRESIDENT WARREN DISCUSSES HER LEGACY, UNIVERSITY’S FUTURE
Kent State President Beverly Warren is stepping down after the spring 2019 semester. She reflects on her legacy while stating what she hopes for the next president.
DECLINE IN KENT STATE ENROLLMENT IMPACTS OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
Kent State has seen record freshman class sizes, but overall enrollment is declining.
IMPAIRED DRIVING ARRESTS INCREASE IN PORTAGE COUNTY
We all know it's against the law--but impaired driving is still a widespread issue in today's society. It even increased in Portage County. The State Highway Patrol explains why.