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Out Support Medina volunteers and guests at a pride event in July, 2023. 
(Courtesy of Out Support Medina)

LGBTQ+ activists unpack life before same sex marriage was legalized

Savana Capp, Reporter June 1, 2024

A tacky plastic flower arch covered in a thick layer of dust in front of a clerk of courts is not everyone’s dream wedding. Before same-sex marriage was legalized, it was Ken Ditlevson's legal marriage....

The Schwartz Center formerly housed police academy training, but closed as the center was not accessible to all cadets.

University opens Twinsburg police academy during officer shortage

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter June 1, 2024

The Police Executive Research Forum found the amount of police officer resignations increased 28.6% from 2019 to 2023, causing a shortage of officers throughout Ohio.  To help combat the shortage,...

Akron Bicentennial Executive Director Mark Greer discusses Akron's bicentennial plans at the Akron Press Club program on May 30, 2024

Akron prepares for city’s 200th anniversary celebration

Michael Neenan, Reporter May 30, 2024

The Akron Bicentennial Commission discussed plans for the city of Akron’s 200th anniversary celebration this afternoon at a luncheon hosted by the Akron Press Club at Quaker Station. The commission...

Poll workers guide students through the voting process at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Nov. 8, 2022.

Portage County Board of Elections encourages community poll worker applications

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter May 28, 2024

While scrolling on social media profiles like Main Street Kent, individuals may come across a post about the Portage County Board of Elections encouraging individuals to apply to become poll workers. Faith...

Experience the sights and sounds from the Kent Memorial Day parade

Alton Northup, Editor-in-chief May 27, 2024

A little morning rain didn't stop dozens from attending the Kent Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 27. Missed it? Experience the sights and sounds here! Alton Northup is editor-in-chief. Contact him...

Canva Illustration by Audrey Trevarthan

Students make the most out of summer opportunities

Lauren Cohen, Reporter May 26, 2024

After finishing their first year of college, rising sophomores are finding their own way to take advantage of summer break. The summer of 2024 has brought many opportunities for various students, allowing...

Transformation 2028 plan would reduce the number of colleges at the Kent campus. The restructuring is primarily a cost-cutting effort.

Board of Trustees approves budget for upcoming school year, increases tuition for incoming freshman class

Michael Neenan, Reporter May 23, 2024

The Board of Trustees approved a budget of $703.6 million for the fiscal year 2025, an increase of 2.3% or $16.1 million from the 2024 fiscal year budget of $687.5 million.  With the budget’s passage,...

Eastway Dining Hall.

Campus dining halls work to limit food waste

Quintin Page, Reporter May 22, 2024

Every day hundreds of students, faculty and visitors eat at Kent State's dining halls. At the end of each day, the dish returns and food serving trays are filled with uneaten food. What happens to all...

Flying into a more sustainable future

Flying into a more sustainable future

Morgan Hoover, Reporter May 21, 2024

Kent State actively works on creating a green future, including sustainable advancements around aviation.  Kent’s in-house flight simulator is one step closer to achieving lower carbon emissions....

Haley Dees speaking at a 2024 spring commencement ceremony.

Undergraduate Student Trustee shares her experience on the Board of Trustees

Michael Neenan, Reporter May 21, 2024

Former undergraduate trustee Haley Dees came to Kent State as an aerospace and aeronautics engineering major before completing a two-year term with the Board of Trustees this month. The Board of Trustees...

Courtesy the National Weather Service

Air Quality Alert issued for northeast Ohio

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing Editor May 20, 2024

The National Weather Service issued two weather alerts affecting northeast Ohio today, one being an Air Quality Alert and the other a Hazardous Weather Outlook.  The Air Quality Advisory was issued...

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