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People flood the streets while celebrating during Fake Patty's day on March 9, 2024.

Kent Police prepare for annual Fake Patty’s celebration

Olivia Scott, Reporter March 8, 2025

As Fake Patty's Day approaches, maintaining the safety of Kent State’s students remains a top priority for Kent Police throughout the annual festivities.  Fake Patty's typically kicks off early in...

Jack Amrhein, running in the 2025 general election to be the next mayor of Kent.

Kent State alumni makes his run for Kent mayor

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 6, 2025

Jack Amrhein was just a young man from Parma Heights when he decided to follow one of his best friends from high school to Kent State. Amrhein graduated from Cuyahoga Community College and was seeking...

Kent Students Mariah Bregar, finance major (left), Dylan Phillips, psychology major (middle) and Quentin Rosenberger, business marketing (right), get interviewed by Kent Stater's own Emma Campbell on Feb. 28, 2025, during the Grand opening of Krazy Bins.

Krazy Bins expands, new Kent location opening soon

Savannah Carroll, Reporter March 4, 2025

A new shopping destination is arriving to make student life easier in Kent. Discount store Krazy Bins is opening its latest location right near Kent State’s campus, bringing budget friendly essentials,...

Axess Family Services headquarters located in Ravenna, OH. Provided by Axess Family Services, Feb. 20, 2025.

Portage County nonprofit receives $5 million donation to help homelessness

Lindsay Collier, Reporter February 26, 2025

Axess Family Services, a nonprofit organization that is focused on helping unhoused individuals receive support and care in Portage County, received a $5 million donation from the Bezos Day 1 Families...

A&J Ramen in Downtown Kent on Feb. 21, 2025, located on S Depeyster St.

New ramen and boba tea restaurant attracts customers to downtown Kent

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter February 26, 2025

Ever since A&J Ramen Spot opened its doors on Nov. 4 of last year, it’s been attracting local residents with its large menu and bold flavors.  The new restaurant’s menu offers a variety of...

Poster of the 11th annual Kent Beatlefest, happening in downtown Kent Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Beatlefest brings the Beatles’ legacy to life in Kent

Amelia Sapienza, Reporter February 26, 2025

On Feb. 21, downtown Kent was filled with the sounds of Beatles music as people gathered to celebrate the return of everything Beatles, such as live music and art. It’s been many years since the Beatles...

Portage Foundation announces educational series, fundraiser, college scholarship program

Portage Foundation announces educational series, fundraiser, college scholarship program

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter February 11, 2025

The Portage Foundation, a community-based charity organization, is kicking off its programming with an education series, pickleball fundraiser and scholarships available to Kent State students. “We...

Kent City Council highlights recent agendas during latest meeting

Kent City Council highlights recent agendas during latest meeting

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter February 7, 2025

City of Kent council members went over past and current agendas during their committee meeting on Wednesday.  Notably among those agendas was Councilman Roger Sidoti’s motion to recognize Juneteenth...

Acorn Alley and Acorn Plaza held fun winter games for people to play and win free items at the Snow Day event in downtown Kent on Jan. 25,2025.

Main Street Kent transforms downtown for second annual ‘Snow Day’ event

Alyson Garfield and Felicity Scott January 27, 2025

Flocks of people in puffy coats decorated with red cheeks from the wintry air bustled through Main Street Kent on Saturday. Despite the bone-chilling temperatures, attendees came out to support their...

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

The front campus rock has been a canvas board for student expression since 1922. Both positive and negative messages and illustrations have been displayed on the boulder. Hate speech on The Rock can...

Fuerst Automotive expands to Kent, hopes to serve students

Fuerst Automotive expands to Kent, hopes to serve students

Lauren Cohen, Reporter December 14, 2024

Fuerst Automotive recently opened a second location in Kent. A family-run business, the shop's goal is to provide honest and transparent service to its customers, especially Kent State students. The...

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

Kent can expect its share of snow this week. The National Weather Service has issued a lake-effect snow warning for Portage County as an Arctic front crosses the region tonight. As much as 10 inches...