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The Kent State hockey team races across the ice during their matchup against Robert Morris Jan. 29, 2024.

JJ Creighton sets high standard for hockey in first year

Jess Davis, Reporter March 13, 2024

Rookie of the Year. First Team All-College Hockey Mid-America. Defenseman of the Year. Most points scored by a defenseman at KSU. What do these four achievements have in common? They were all attained...

The Kent State University fountain is located on Risman Plaza.

Faculty Senate approves Faculty Ombuds Charter

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter March 13, 2024

The Faculty Senate approved a new charter for an Office of Faculty Ombuds Monday, presented by faculty ombudsperson Shannon Driscoll and Associate Provost of Faculty Affairs Kevin West. An Ombuds is...

Candidates share platforms in 2024 USG Senate Debate

Lex Radde, TV2 Reporter March 13, 2024

Tuesday marked the first Senate Debate for Kent State's Undergraduate Student Government.  Candidates shared their views and ideas for changes within their colleges, along with events that could bring...

Attendees at URGE's feminist tea party sort through beads while making. bracelets on March 11, 2024.

URGE explores feminist topics over tea

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter March 12, 2024

Over steaming cups of tea and friendship bracelet making, conversations about feminist experiences and its relations in media were discussed during the Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity’s Feminist...

Fake Patty’s Day sees reduced trouble, 15 arrests reported during celebrations

Kayla Gleason and Erin Sullivan March 12, 2024

Kent Police made 15 arrests on Fake Patty's Day, which took place March 9, where disorderly conduct while intoxicated and prohibitions both made up the majority of charges.  On Fake Patty's Day, there...

Florence Center director hosts lectures on Italian history

Elaina Matricardi, TV2 Reporter March 12, 2024

Kent State's Florence Center director Fabrizio Ricciardelli welcomes students to learn more about Italian History in his lecture series. The lectures will be held in Bowman Hall room 207 from 9:55 AM to...

A chalkboard in the Mathematical Sciences building displays many of the infinite numbers of pi.

Who doesn’t like pi(e)?

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2024

Stomachs may growl while students sit in a math class during lunch time – but on Pi Day, students are encouraged to enjoy circular foods like pizza and pie while learning about the mathematical celebration.  Pi...

Students in French Elementary II mix ingredients for their crêpes in the Design Innovation Teaching Kitchen on March 4, 2024.

Students serve up crêpes in French class

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter March 11, 2024

The stove sizzled as students were instructed in French how to carefully flip their crêpes from the pan onto their plates to prevent the light, crisp treat from cracking. Charlotte Dagorno, a graduate...

Choices, choices, choices: How to navigate Kent housing options

Choices, choices, choices: How to navigate Kent housing options

Anthony Zacharyasz, Managing Editor March 11, 2024

Campus Pointe, 345 Flats, Eagles Landing, Tri-Towers, University Oaks and Centennial Court are a few of the many places students can explore on and off campus, but finding the right home away from home...

Students discuss sports betting before March Madness

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter March 11, 2024

The American Gaming Association estimated that 68 million Americans placed about $15.5 billion in bets on March Madness in 2023, a five-times increase from the estimated $3.1 billion bet from 45 million...

Members of the university's Irish Dance Club, including co-president Addison Foreman (center right), pose after a performance in 2023.

Irish Dance Club prepares for busiest time of year

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 10, 2024

Editor’s note: Addison Foreman, the interviewee in this article, is general assignment editor for The Kent Stater. She was included in this story because of her relevance to the subject. With St....

Grandpa Winnie plays on-stage at Main Street Kent's Snow Day! on Jan. 27, 2024. (Courtesy of Grandpa Winnie)

Local band hits high note with new songs, listeners

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter March 10, 2024

Grandpa Winnie, a local band of three Theodore Roosevelt High School students, is gaining attention after their performances and a new album release.  The band, which performs indie and alternative...