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Children play underneath the covered bridge in Peninsula, Ohio. 

Everything Kent COVID-19 outdoor entertainment guide

The COVID-19 pandemic made its impact throughout the summer with the cancellation of major public events such as festivals, concerts and other tourist attractions. While the current situation may have...

College doesn’t equal stress: Learning to relax in college

Lydia Taylor (Thrive collab) July 31, 2020

“School is everything.”This might be a common phrase that you hear once you get into college, and the people saying that aren’t necessarily wrong. You’re here for a purpose: to achieve your goals...

blogs from six feet away

Blogs from six feet away: Easy quarantine recipes you can make right now

In a time when most of us probably don’t like the idea of going to the grocery store, or even out of the house for that matter, but still need variety in our foods, I have you covered. Whether you feel...

zoom makeup

Nine steps to achieve the perfect Zoom makeup look (you’re welcome)

In our current global climate, we’ve seen the rising popularity of online school and working from home. This often entails the inescapable uniform of sweatpants, but every once in a while a virtual meeting...

US economy shrank 4.8% last quarter, with worst yet to come

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion...

"I have worked here for five months. I love coffee and everyone here is really nice. It is a good environment and it is a lot of fun to work here in Kent," Sam Senderoff, a worker at Tree City Coffee in Downtown Kent. Mar 4, 2020

Tree City, Kent’s “quintessential get-things-done coffee shop”

As reigning champion for eight consecutive years, Tree City Coffee and Pastry holds its place as Kent’s best coffee shop. “Tree City is about making everybody feel welcome,” said Evan Bailey, co-owner...

Light reflects off of the Ray's Place sign on Franklin Avenue, Kent, Ohio. Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

Nice to meat you: how to craft the perfect burger

Apple pie, hot dogs and fried chicken are some of the most recognizable meals when one thinks of American comfort food. However, the list wouldn’t be complete without a key piece of Americana: the hamburger....

USG fall announcement

USG announces fall concert performer for Homecoming concert

Marissa Moore August 14, 2019

The USG revealed Kent State’s fall concert performer will be the rapper DaBaby, according to a post made on the Kent State USG twitter account. DaBaby, aka Jonathan Kirk, was born in Cleveland, Ohio,...

Flashes quarterback Woody Barrett drops back for a pass during a drill before Kent State's spring game on April 14, 2018. Barrett is entrenched in a three-way quarterback battle heading into the team's season opener at Illinois. 

Football update: Lewis eyes improvement in second season

Ian Kreider August 13, 2019

Last season, Sean Lewis predicted that Kent State would be playing in a bowl game in his first season as coach. Lewis even went as far as scheduling 14 unique jersey combinations, including one for both...

Kent State moves forward with new textbook service

David Williams August 13, 2019

The cost of textbooks is at its highest point in history as prices continue to rise at four times the rate of inflation over the past 10 years, according to a CBS News report from January 2018. The report...

All the places you’ll go

Maria McGinnis August 12, 2019

College is full of incredible experiences, and those experiences aren't limited to just the Kent Campus. With over 200 program options to choose from, studying abroad is a great way to enhance your college...

All summer long: Kent State University’s construction projects

Sara Morse August 9, 2019

Since the start of the summer, the Gateway to a Distinctive Kent State Project has slowly chipped away at the Kent campus.Gateway to a Distinctive Kent State (also called the Gateway Plan) is a billion-dollar...