Gershon Harrell

Gershon Harrell, is a junior journalism major at Kent State University. He was a diversity reporter and features writer for the Kent Stater, the student-run newspaper, for two semesters. Gershon has a passion for storytelling and aspires to be a features writer, telling the stories of people and the ever changing culture.
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A new study shows that the drilling boom in south east Ohio is not contributing as much as it could to the local economy. One of the authors, Amanda...
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Grade school children in Akron have a new opportunity to acquire science, technology, engineering and math—or STEM--skills. The Soap Box Derby will use...
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University Hospitals and Kent State University are teaming up to alleviate the region’s nursing shortage. Barbara Broome, Dean of Kent State’s College...
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Stark County’s dog wardens are losing their jobs, but the chief warden thinks the change will bring progress to the community. The Sheriff’s department...
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The Cuyahoga Valley National park is reopening its facilities to the public. The five week government shutdown had reduced operations at the park. The...
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Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown is taking more steps towards a presidential bid. Brown announced on NPR’s Morning Edition that he’ll be visiting...
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The new head coach of the Cleveland Browns said the shortcomings of the team end today. Freddie Kitchens takes over after a short, but successful stint...
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Officials at Akron-Canton Airport are taking steps during the current government shutdown to show their TSA workers how much they value them. On Friday,...