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Fashion Student Organization board.

Longstanding Fashion Student Organization merges tradition with innovation

Kayla Gleason, Reporter December 3, 2024

Since the School of Fashion’s opening in 1984, the Fashion Student Organization has been welcoming members and hosting events, growing in its purpose over the past four decades.  FSO is guided by...

Kent State Ashtabula canceled classes for the second day this week as Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a state of emergency for snow hit counties. | File photo

DeWine declares state of emergency for Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake counties

Alton Northup, News Director December 3, 2024

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a state of emergency Tuesday for Northeast Ohio counties hit by heavy snowstorms since Friday. The state of emergency covers Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake counties,...

Huger holds his third-place prize in the 2024 Elevator Pitch for Boobys Coffee and Tea.

Entrepreneurial Experience: Guiding entrepreneurs to success

Ana Julia Cechin Facco, Reporter December 2, 2024

The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship offers a class to entrepreneurship majors to aid in their journey of opening and running their first business. Mary Heidler, associate...

Holiday Giving Trees at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

Campus community gives back with Holiday Giving Tree Initiative

Jamie McGrady, Reporter December 2, 2024

Kent State University’s Holiday Giving Tree Initiative is back for its fourth year, featuring themed “giving trees” benefiting three local organizations: Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna, One of...

Students share holiday gift ideas for the busy college student

Savannah Carroll, Reporter December 1, 2024

Finding the perfect gift for a college student can be tricky — balancing practicality, style and a touch of fun is not easy. Whether they’re begging for the new iPhone, decking out their dorm or just...

Holiday havoc: Navigating the stress behind the season’s cheer

Savannah Carroll, Reporter November 30, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, many find themselves feeling more stressed than festive. From the pressure of finding the perfect gifts to the demands of attending family gatherings, the holiday rush...

Community members visit local businesses in Acorn Alley in Downtown Kent.

Kent businesses struggle downtown

John Engoglia, Reporter November 28, 2024

Downtown Kent features a wide variety of businesses for all to enjoy. With bars, restaurants, coffee shops, clothing stores and more, it offers something for everyone.  Yet, it always seems there’s...

The Kent Skates ice rink was once located on East Erie Street in downtown Kent between Route 59 and South Depeyster Street. 

Kent Skates is closed for good: What will take its place?

Lauren Cohen, Beat Reporter November 27, 2024

Downtown Kent’s free outdoor ice rink has closed for good, leaving a hole downtown this winter season for locals and college students. Out with the old, in with the new After opening in November...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law banning transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that match up with their gender identity. The law requires people at Ohio K-12 schools and universities use the restroom that aligns with their gender assigned at birth. | File photo

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs transgender bathroom ban bill into law

Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal November 27, 2024

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law banning transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that match up with their gender identity. The law requires people at Ohio K-12...

Students share their study abroad experiences during an “Education Across Borders” event Nov. 22 in the Student Center.

Students share study abroad experiences during Education Across Borders event

Priyanshi, Reporter November 26, 2024

The International Student Council (ISC) at Kent State hosted an “Education Across Borders” event Nov. 22 in the Student Center, providing a platform for students to share their study abroad experiences,...

Students hold a vigil at The Rock ahead of Transgender Day of Remembrance

Jonathan Beard, KSTV Reporter November 26, 2024

On Monday, Nov. 18, dozens of students and mourners attended a vigil at The Rock two days before Transgender Day of Remembrance. The event, organized by several organizations including Transfusion and...