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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater
The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater
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Post-election fear: What’s next for LGBTQ+ rights?
Grace Claxon, Reporter • December 19, 2024
Kent State releases two new restructuring models
Alton Northup, News Director • December 18, 2024
‘Kent in Good Company’ podcast aims to share local business stories
Lauren Cohen, Beat Reporter • December 14, 2024
Kent State Votes leader assesses voter turnout
John Engoglia, Beat Reporter • December 14, 2024
Kent State USG president resigns
Alton Northup, News Director • December 4, 2024
Transfer portal hits football hard with seven departures
Demetri Manousos, Reporter • December 2, 2024
KentStaterTV Videos
Akron's Lock 3 celebrates the holiday season
Kent professors and organizations helps students manage finals-related stress
Student groups discuss concerns about Transformation 2028
"Frost" exhibit brings the outdoors inside
KSTV Livestream
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USG President Shannon Brown, who served eight months in the position, resigned Wednesday. Brown did not offer a reason for her resignation.

Kent State USG president resigns

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The National Weather Service has issued a lake effect snow warning for Portage County. As much as 10 inches of snow may hit the region from 4 p.m. Wednesday to 4 a.m. Friday.

Lake-effect snow warning issued for Portage County

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Two new reconfiguration models are in revision by faculty and staff for Transformation 2028

Two new reconfiguration models are in revision by faculty and staff for Transformation 2028

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Two new reconfiguration models are in revision by faculty and staff for Transformation 2028
Two new reconfiguration models are in revision by faculty and staff for Transformation 2028
Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter • December 14, 2024
The rock on front campus painted for DKS 2023 on June 28, 2023.
Students question the rules and regulations of The Rock
Lauren Cohen, Beat Reporter • December 14, 2024
Fuerst Automotive expands to Kent, hopes to serve students
Fuerst Automotive expands to Kent, hopes to serve students
Lauren Cohen, Reporter • December 14, 2024
Akron's Lock 3 celebrates the holiday season
Akron’s Lock 3 celebrates the holiday season
Jillian Flack, KSTV Reporter • December 6, 2024
A map that shows where people commonly ride, with larger dots equating to more rides.
Campus implements sustainable transportation
Amy O'Malley, Reporter • December 5, 2024
Kent professors and organizations helps students manage finals-related stress
Kent professors and organizations helps students manage finals-related stress
Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter • December 5, 2024
A hybrid class taught by Professor Michael Jackson.
Here’s the impact of hybrid environments on careers
Ana Julia Cechin Facco, Reporter • December 4, 2024
Freedom Paws puppies playing during Pause for Puppies Holiday Yoga Event.
Holiday puppy yoga brings joy to students
Jamie McGrady, Reporter • December 4, 2024
Student groups discuss concerns about Transformation 2028
Student groups discuss concerns about Transformation 2028
Michael Neenan, Kent Stater TV reporter • December 4, 2024
"Frost" exhibit brings the outdoors inside
“Frost” exhibit brings the outdoors inside
Lex Radde, KSTV Reporter • December 4, 2024
The National Weather Service has issued a lake effect snow warning for Portage County. As much as 10 inches of snow may hit the region from 4 p.m. Wednesday to 4 a.m. Friday.
Lake-effect snow warning issued for Portage County
Alton Northup, News Director • December 4, 2024
Fashion Student Organization board.
Longstanding Fashion Student Organization merges tradition with innovation
Kayla Gleason, Reporter • December 3, 2024
Sports
Hatred prevails and rivalries boil over: College Football Week 14 recap
Hatred prevails and rivalries boil over: College Football Week 14 recap
Gage Wellman, Reporter • December 8, 2024
Baidy Ba casts a glance behind him right before he's about to finish first in the cross country meet Aug. 30, 2024.
All-Region distance athlete Baidy Ba closes in on final season after rewriting KSU history books
Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter • December 6, 2024
Kent sophomore Mya Babbitt, 23, shoots a free throw during third quarter of the game against Xavier, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Babbitt and Batsch combine for 45 points in women’s basketball’s win over Niagara
John Engoglia, Reporter • December 6, 2024
Head coach Todd Starkey speaks with the women's basketball team after their victory of Xavier Nov. 23, 2024.
‘It was a great experience’: Women’s basketball has positive trip to Puerto Rico
John Engoglia, Reporter • December 5, 2024
Opinion
Illustration by Emily Riebe
‘Tis the season for seasonal depression: A guide to dealing with the winter blues
Nicholas Keller, Columnist • December 5, 2024
Illustration by Emily Riebe.
The harsh reality of Trump’s quixotic economic plan
Virginia Doherty, Columnist • November 27, 2024
Bridging the divide: Keeping family peaceful despite political differences
Bridging the divide: Keeping family peaceful despite political differences
Nicholas Keller, Columnist • November 26, 2024
Map of donations received throughout the 2020 Democratic primary, showing the majority of contributions going to Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and a small fraction of donations going to President Joe Biden, predominantly from his home state of Delaware. Canva illustration by Jackson Small.
Will the Democrats ever learn?
Jackson Small, Columnist • November 19, 2024
Lifestyle
Canva Illustration by Audrey Trevarthan
Students make the most out of summer opportunities
Lauren Cohen, Reporter • May 26, 2024
Fifth Flavor serves up Asian-inspired cuisine in Kent
Fifth Flavor serves up Asian-inspired cuisine in Kent
MinJee Yoo, Reporter • May 8, 2024
Coty Giannelli (Left) and Hayley Bennett (right) show off some of their favorite games at the Board and Bevy on April 28, 2024.
Best of both worlds: Tabletop lounge opens centering around family-friendly fun for everyone
Molly Hoffer, Campus Editor • May 7, 2024
Rockwell Hall is home to the fashion students at Kent State.
Students, professors await this year’s looks for the Met Gala
Destiny Torres, Reporter • May 7, 2024