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Fun Facts about Kent State

The Kent Stater Staff August 17, 2017

First gluten-free dining hall on a college campusIn August 2016, Kent State opened Prentice Cafe as the first gluten-free dining hall in the nation to address growing demands for gluten-free foods and...

Remembering May 4, 1970

The Kent Stater August 17, 2017

On May 4, 1970, Kent State was thrust into the international spotlight after a sad end to a student demonstration against the Vietnam War. Shortly after noon that Monday, 13 seconds of gunfire by a group...

KSU by the numbers

Ray Padilla August 17, 2017

OVERALL:10 Colleges8 branch campuses941 acres on Kent Campus137 buildings on Kent Campus — 25 residence halls, 37 academic buildings, 75 other (administrative and athletic) buildings3.36 Average GPA ABROAD:200+...

Kent State football with high expectations entering season

Scott Lendak August 11, 2017

The 2016 season was one to forget for the Flashes.Kent State's Football team bounced back from their 2015 campaign (3-9, 2-6 Mid-American Conference) in nearly identical fashion when they finished with...

Kent State field hockey looks to win fourth straight MAC title

Henry Palattella August 11, 2017

When Kent State Field Hockey opens Mid-American Conference play on September 15 at Appalachian State, the Flashes will look to build on their record-breaking 2016 campaign in which they won a program record...

Haunted House

The spirits and frights of Kent

Cameron Gorman August 11, 2017

Throughout the summer, and the school year, the sound of construction in Kent is often little more than white noise — part of the regular thrum of the city’s soundscape.The new sections of downtown...

A world of opportunities: Kent State education abroad

Mariah Helaney August 10, 2017

Studying abroad gives students the opportunity to learn about different cultures while in a smaller, friendly environment.There are a few options for how students study abroad based on if they choose a...

Best Dessert & Breakfast Spread

Stater Staff August 8, 2017

Best BreakfastFIRST - Wild Goats CafeThe most praise you'll hear about Wild Goats Cafe will be about its breakfast options.“We try to serve something you can’t get anywhere else,” Charlie Ciborek,...

Individuals enjoying dinner at Bricco in Kent on April 6, 2017.

Taking a bite out of Kent’s food culture

Matt Poe August 8, 2017

Let’s be honest: you’re going to gain some weight in college. Take it from someone who can relate. But you can optimize your packing of pounds by chowing down on some of the great food that Kent State...

A guide to the resources available to Kent State students

Kaylee Peterson August 8, 2017

At Kent State, there are an abundance of offices created for the sole purpose of helping students get what they need from their academic experience, but determining which office to go to can be difficult.Academic...

Phone in hand social media

Social media safety in college

Mariel Zambelli August 7, 2017

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn are all social platforms that are popular amongst college students.Twitter, Facebook and Instagram attract the eye and are posted on frequently, whereas LinkedIn...

A PARTA bus drives by the M.A.C. Center on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. 

Getting around town: A guide to transportation at Kent State

Nicholas Hunter August 7, 2017

It's important to know the best way to get from A to B on and off campus because of the many activities. Not everyone can bring their own car to Kent, and even so, there are places people can’t get to...