Saturday, February 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Kent State student actress draws deep connections between her lead role in 'Trial By Fire' and the university's activism history, emphasizing the impact of sacrifice and protest. Kent State Today
- ➤ Christopher Shaffer, an aerospace engineering student, credits his passion for engineering to early exposure to hands-on projects and aims to enter the defense industry. Kent State Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ University Hospitals Portage Medical Center and NEOMED will offer a free Heart Healthy Expo on Feb. 15 to educate attendees on heart health, with suggested pre-registration. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Antonio Gates, a former Kent State basketball star and long-time NFL player with the San Diego Chargers, has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. FOX8
- ➤ Crestwood and Streetsboro high schools clinched their respective boys basketball league titles, with standout performances from players like Dekota Johnson and Jack Batten. Record-Courier
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