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Wadsworth recreates Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’

Josh Aponte, KSTV Reporter October 15, 2024

Michael Jackson's iconic "Thriller" music video is set to be recreated in downtown Wadsworth for the 11th year. Josh Aponte visited one of their rehearsals for more. Josh Aponte is a KSTV Reporter....

Halloween season and the use of fake identification

Anthony Leonardi, KSTV Reporter October 15, 2024

Halloween is one of the three most popular drinking holidays for college students. The Kent Police Department shared increasing numbers of fake identifications and prohibitions. As Kent gears up for...

Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Justice Department to monitor Portage County election after voter intimidation complaints

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital managing editor October 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice announced today it will monitor federal voting rights laws during early voting and on Election Day in Portage County. Residents filed complaints with federal and state...

Escaping the dread of seasonal depression

Escaping the dread of seasonal depression

Lauren Cohen, Reporter October 15, 2024

It can be easy to dread the colder seasons as the days get shorter and slip into a state of depression. As many as 19.7% of college students experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, according to the...

At LGBTQ revival market in Downtown Kent, artists and makers discuss their work and lives

Jonathan Beard, KSTV Reporter October 15, 2024

The Acorn Alley Rainbow Revival Market took place last weekend, bringing a number of artists and designers to Downtown Kent for the second year in a row. Jonathan Beard spoke with several sellers to learn...

Graduating students share post-collegiate plans at the graduation fair

Michael Neenan, Kent Stater TV Reporter October 14, 2024

Students graduating in December share their favorite part about Kent State as well as their post-collegiate plans at the graduation fair at the university's bookstore. Seniors bought their caps and gowns...

Self-defense course works to empower community

Self-defense course works to empower community

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter October 14, 2024

Comprehensive and realistic self-defense tactics and techniques are offered to students and members of the community at the campus recreational center. “If nothing else, be aware of your surroundings,...

Kent freshman Sarah Rizk chalkes messages on Riseman Plaza after the conclusion of the candlelight vigil, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2024. Half Palestinian in descent, Rizk attended the event to be a voice for her ancestors and help support the cause.

Students honor lives lost since Oct. 7, 2023, at candlelight vigil

Ari Collins, Reporter October 14, 2024

Thursday night, Kent State students gathered to honor the memory of the lives lost during the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which escalated on Oct. 7, 2023.  The event was hosted by Students for Justice...

The Criminologist on stage preforming during the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Oct. 6, 2024.

Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Kent Stage offers ‘safe space’

Aryn Kauble, Reporter October 14, 2024

The Rocky Horror Picture Show played at The Kent Stage Oct. 5, the first of two showings for the month of October. The event is run by Kent’s Rocky Horror Picture Show Club, named The School of Rocky,...

Rainbow Weekend lights up Kent

Grace Claxon and Jillian Flack October 11, 2024

Kent’s Rainbow Weekend returns Oct. 11 and 12 to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a colorful lineup of events. Rainbow Weekend, first celebrated in 2020, intends to uplift the queer community and...

KSTV Flashcast Sports

October 11, 2024

KSTV's Evan Schofield and Ryan Meade hit the latest headlines in sports.

Kent volunteers decorate Main Street Bridge for LGBTQ History Month

Jonathan Beard, KSTV Reporter October 11, 2024

Volunteers from Kent State University and community members decorated the Main Street Bridge for Rainbow Weekend, a partnership between the university's LGBTQ+ Center and the nonprofit organization Main...