Des Torres
News InternExpertise: Writing articles, audio editing
Education: Kent State University - student
Lorain County Community College - Associate Degree
Lorain High School
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Mill Hollow in Vermillion
Experience:
Des Torres was an intern for Kent State’s College of Arts and Sciences and worked as a freelancer for The Morning Journal. She has also worked as a reporter for the Kent Stater, the Kent State student newspaper.
Highlights:
- 2022 Best Print Newspaper Story, Student Run Media: 2 Year/Trade School, First Place - "Help is available for domestic abuse victims"
- 2022 Best Print Sports Story, Student Run Media: 2 Year/Trade School, First Place - "Stepping into the future with Esports"
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The upcoming program is intended to give people with warrants an opportunity to come forward in a safe setting and have their cases dealt with on the spot. -
Following the turbulent last few weeks of the presidential election, we'll check in with voters who aren't drawn to either major party. -
A recent brawl at the Trumbull County Fair and a shooting at a festival in Macedonia are among recent incidents prompting officials to up security precautions at county fairs as well as the Ohio State Fair. -
LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) on Tuesday announced the opening of a health center for Akron residents. -
Learning about art and history doesn't have to be expensive. Many area museums welcome offer opportunities to visit for no cost. -
The Summit County Domestic Relations Court says it's one of the first courts in Ohio to deploy AI technology to transcribe court cases in an effort to speed things up, save money. -
The Pan-American Masters Games will bring thousands of people to the Cleveland area July 12 through the 21. -
A plant that can kill if ingested can now be found in all 88 counties. -
The annual event organized by Cleveland nonprofit Share the River takes place ahead of the anniversary of the 1969 fire on the Cuyahoga River, which focused national attention on the pollution impacting the river. -
The city of Akron is partnering up with non-profit Keep Akron Beautiful in attempts to teach residents to recycle right.
