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In a Facebook post on April 11, the Portage County Sheriff announced their agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law in the county.

‘He should be removed from office’: Kent State professor speaks out against Sheriff Zuchowski

John Engoglia October 17, 2024

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski has recently made national headlines for his online remarks targeting Democrats and Kamala Harris supporters. Many found the remarks concerning, unprofessional and...

KSTV Flashcast Top Stories

October 17, 2024

KSTV's Cale Breuers focuses on this week's top stories.

The outside of CAPS, the primary mental health care providers on campus.

CAPS provides mental health support for international students

Priyanshi, Reporter October 17, 2024

International students often face challenges related to mental health, stemming from cultural adjustment, academic pressures and isolation.  At Kent State, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)...

The Kent Stage, built in 1927 and located at the corner of East Main and Depeyster, and the only remaining downtown theater in Portage County, hosts about 150 concerts a year, and numerous other events, including the Kent Folk Festival, Blues Fest and Reggae Fest.

Kent Stage’s Ghost Walk gears up for horrifying Halloween history

Andrew Bowie, Beat Reporter October 16, 2024

The Kent Stage gears up for the Halloween season with one of their premier spooky offerings, the Kent Ghost Walk, running from Oct. 11-12.  The Ghost Walk details the unexplained and unusual events...

Career and Exploration Fair introduces students to future employment opportunities

Career and Exploration Fair introduces students to future employment opportunities

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter October 16, 2024

Students of all majors and standings crowded the Student Center ballroom in hopes of impressing future employers during the Fall Career and Exploration Fair Thursday.  The fair was organized by the...

Caraher and his friend dress up as characters from "Challengers."

Students plan crafty, low-cost Halloween costumes

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 16, 2024

Choosing creative, inexpensive costumes this year is a popular choice among students as they repurpose old clothes and accessories for Halloween.  Freshman visual communication design major Joe Caraher...

Costumes designed by Valentina and Adrian are compiled together as some of Hepburn’s most treasured looks.

Katharine Hepburn clothing and Nancy Crow quilts exhibited at museum

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 15, 2024

The Kent State University Museum has two new exhibits featured this year, one showcasing clothing worn by Katharine Hepburn and another the work of quilt artist Nancy Crow.  The Hepburn Style: Katharine...

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...

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,...

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