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LED display outside of Kent's new hemp shop, Paper & Leaf, on Jan. 27, 2024.

New ‘Paper & Leaf’ hemp company opens in Kent

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter February 11, 2024

With three locations across the northeast, Paper & Leaf’s fourth location, co-owned by Dave Keller and Shane Carter, opened in Kent on Jan. 18, offering a "reputable, trustworthy experience" to purchasing...

Miss Usato, who writes for Assisting Victims of Ostracism, Injustice and Deceit in Jehovah's Witnesses, creates artwork depicting how she felt in the Watchtower organization.

Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses speak out about alleged sexual abuse within denomination

Leah Shepard, Reporter February 11, 2024

A Kent woman is making it her mission to warn university students and others about a religious organization she says covered up sexual abuse she suffered by one of its leaders. Anna Ciano-Hendricks,...

The Office of Safety and Security offers escort services for students.

Professionals share safety tips for students

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter February 11, 2024

As students begin a new semester in 2024, safety tips remain important for navigating life on campus.   Sergeant Tricia Knoles of the Kent State Police and Jay Luna, coordinator for the Office of...

Ray's Place in downtown Kent bustles with business on the evening of Feb. 3, 2024.

Taking it to the house: Fans opt to stay in for Super Bowl Sunday

Janson McNair, Campus Editor February 11, 2024

With a Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers just three days away, sports fans are preparing themselves for the occasion – whether it’s perfecting their game-day...

A poster for "Mean Girls" hangs inside the MovieScoops Kent Plaza Cinemas on Feb. 2, 2024.

‘Watch the original’: ‘Mean Girls’ musical hits theaters

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter February 10, 2024

Cady and the Plastics hit the big screen once again, with a twist: song and dance. And students had mixed opinions on the new adaptation. The plot of the movie-musical "Mean Girls," which made $28 million...

Kent State, Cleveland State collaborate to celebrate former president Michael Schwartz

Kent State, Cleveland State collaborate to celebrate former president Michael Schwartz

MinJee Yoo, Reporter February 10, 2024

The university gathered with Cleveland State University on Thursday to celebrate the legacy and life of Michael Schwartz, former president of the two universities.  Schwartz was Kent State’s ninth...

The Design Innovation Hub, one of Kent State's dining halls, located at 800 East Summit St., Kent, OH.

Dining halls serve up Black culture dishes for Black History Month

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 10, 2024

During Black History Month, the dining halls on campus will serve foods from Black culture, featuring recipes submitted by students. Edward Hardin, a residential dining chef at the Design Innovation...

Hosting for the Super Bowl? Here’s where you can pre-order takeout in Kent

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter February 10, 2024

Hosting for the Super Bowl and looking for a place to order takeout? TV2's Erin Sullivan has more on where you can place your food orders this weekend.

One of the Vitilant blood drive trucks on campus Feb. 8, 2024.

Vitalant blood drives boost scholarship fund with local blood supply

Riley Vickerts, Reporter February 10, 2024

The university has partnered up with blood donation nonprofit Vitalant, and together they are said to have exceeded blood donation expectations. Receiving hundreds of donations, the partnership has not...

Michael Crawford, Chairman of the Board and CEO of the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, delivers a speech to Kent students and staff on Feb. 7, 2024.

CEO Michael Crawford discusses international business experience with students

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter February 10, 2024

More than 100 people gathered to hear Michael Crawford share his career story and give advice to students looking to work in international business Wednesday evening.  Crawford is currently the chairman...

A panel discussion with Jazmin Long, dean Versie Johnson-Mallard, Dr. Shawana Moore, Angela Neal-Barnett and Clare Stacey taking place after the screening of "Toxic: A Black Woman's Story"

Public screening of ‘Toxic: A Black Woman’s Story’ expands on African American infant mortality rates

Kay Steiner, Reporter February 10, 2024

The Anti-Racism and Equity Institute (AREI) welcomed activist-in-residence Jazmin Long at a public screening of “Toxic: A Black Woman’s Story” to discuss the issue of racism in the medical field...

The interior of the Portage County Board of Elections Office, responsible for handling voting concerns for the residents of Portage County on Jan. 29, 2024.

Ohio’s Senate race heats up alongside battle for Oval Office

MinJee Yoo, Reporter February 9, 2024

With Democrats currently holding authority in the U.S. Senate and presidential seat, Republicans in Ohio and nationally are looking toward the March 19 primary election to put forth the best GOP candidate...

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