Local media publish first-hand accounts, articles about CSU resilience after 1974 tornado

Above: A tornado funnel moves through the southeast Pine Crest Garden section of Xenia, Ohio, on April 3, 1974. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

The tornado that hit Xenia and Wilberforce in 1974 was one of the most devastating natural disasters in the region's history, and its impact can still be felt even after 50 years. Survivors of the tragedy have been recalling their experiences, and the media has been inundated with coverage of the anniversary this month.

Central State University has been playing an active role in commemorating the event, organizing a range of activities, including a memorial service, a survivors' panel, and weather-related sessions as part of their 29th annual Communication Week, sponsored by the Department of Communications, Composition, and Languages. The week of April 1 was packed with events that brought together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and members of the community to reflect on the impact of the tornado and honor those who lost their lives.

Below is a list of select news related to the tornado's anniversary. Check out our News and Stories section to read more from Central State.

Dayton Daily News series details history, continuing impact of 1974 Xenia tornado (Dayton Daily News)

1974 tornado ‘devastated’ Central State; warning call saved lives at Wilberforce (Dayton Daily News)

Central State University's tower: Hope in the rubble of 1974 tornado (WYSO)

How the class of 1974 sustained Central State after the tornado (WYSO)