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...
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, 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...
Fashion brand Sukeina, founded by Omar Salam, made its museum debut in the United States on Feb. 16 with a stylistically and visually immersive exhibit at the Kent State University Museum.
Tucked in...
As the number of days before Kent will experience a brief total darkness decreases, now is the time to plan ahead for protecting oneself during the total solar eclipse on April 8.
Donald Driscoll,...
Celebrators start their day early with morning "darties"
As Fake Patty’s Day kicked off, students donned their green outfits and prepared for a day on the town.
This is the first Fake Patty’s...
When Friday night hits, downtown Kent fills with people looking for a good time. Whether it’s Long Island iced tea at Ray's, a Hulk at The Loft or a Dom Bomb at Dominick's, the bartenders are there to...
Fake Patty’s Day is one of Kent's most popular traditions that takes place each year prior to St. Patrick's Day, bringing all types of students to Kent for the weekend.
Themed parties go on from...
As the video game industry lays off more developers, faculty and students have voiced their concerns over how common layoffs have become.
In 2023, gaming site Kotaku reported that over 6,000 developers...
From teaching to baking, the change of career and heart for one Kent woman drives her new passion.
Amy Mucha is the owner of Daisy Pops, a cake pop bakery, which opened downtown in April of last year....
As the green-colored, (usually) drink-filled day of Fake Patty's quickly approaches, students are starting to prepare for a day dancing and partying.
The day is all about getting in the Irish spirit...
With Fake Patty’s Day just two days away, local Kent bars are transforming their storefronts and drink menus into something special for the celebration, with extended hours and all things green and Irish...
