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Downtown Kent's Christmas tree lit up on Dec. 9, 2023.

Local composer’s music brings community together, spreading holiday joy

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter December 10, 2023

Melodic music filled the streets of downtown Kent Saturday night as a part of Phil Kline’s “Unsilent Night,” an outdoor musical performance created by attendees.  Approximately 250 people gathered...

Students cross the K through the falling snow on Nov. 28, 2023.

Students prepare as final exams approach

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter December 10, 2023

As the week of final exams approaches, beginning Monday, Dec. 11, students all across campus are getting prepared for their various tests and projects. Jackson Hargett, a sophomore political science...

Sophomore healthcare administration major Chloe Kurian and her family wear their holiday attire.

Students’ traditions bring out the holiday spirit

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter December 10, 2023

As the semester comes to an end, students will soon head home to partake in holiday festivities with friends and family, with many people sharing unique traditions that make celebrating the holidays special...

The soon-to-be Board and Bevy is located at 141 E. Summit St.

Board game lounge to open downtown

Patrick Creedon, Reporter December 10, 2023

After graduating from Kent State in 2014, husband and wife duo Coty Giannelli and Hayley Bennett decided to bring their love for board games to downtown with a new business. Giannelli and Bennett are...

Logan Bennett (center left) and Noah Silvestro (center) stand around the Dusty Armadillo's outdoor patio with friends on Dec. 15, 2023.

Cowboy boots and line dancing: The people of the Dusty Armadillo

Addison Foreman, Digital Tech December 10, 2023

Every Wednesday and Friday night, line dancers and country-music lovers crowd into The Dusty Armadillo, a local bar located in Rootstown, about 15 minutes from Kent. On the dance floor, experienced line...

The CCI Student Lounge has a computer lab that all CCI students have full access to and can work on assignments and projects on Oct. 19, 2023.

How AI is perceived in classrooms leading up to finals

MinJee Yoo, Reporter December 10, 2023

With finals quickly approaching, the stress from them can be tempting for students to turn to artificial intelligence to help with assignments.  This semester, instructors discussed the use of AI in...

Translation Students displaying the book they translated for the event, “My Friend Federico”

First stop, Translation Station: offering a ticket to the world

Samira Brown, Reporter December 9, 2023

All semester long, translation students worked on their "Translation Station" event. The goal was to share the beauty of translation and how language can serve as a bridge between different societies. Throughout...

Kenko Sushi and Terriyaki in downtown Kent is closing it's doors temporarily for renovations.

Downtown Kent sushi restaurant suddenly plans to permanently close

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter December 9, 2023

Kenko, the Japanese fast-food restaurant in downtown Kent, is set to close starting Dec. 11 due to changes in the store's ownership.  “We found out about the closing last week,” said Cameron Warner,...

A group of nursing students at their clinicals. (from left to right) Hannah Schweier, Reese McCrann, Hannah Stark, Alex Harris, Leah Krajewski, Emily Lippe, Chloe Sickman, Nicole Cannon

Clinicals: a milestone for nursing students

Sarah Petrovich, Reporter December 9, 2023

As a nursing student, one step closer to working in the world of medicine is working in a clinical setting. Beginning sophomore year, nursing students get a look at the world they have been studying for...

Bartender Stephanie Pullella cuts limes in preparation for the daily opening at Bar Lucci on Nov. 18, 2023.

‘They saved our ass’: Bar Lucci attributes success to students

Savana Capp, General Assignment Editor December 9, 2023

Bar Lucci, owned by brothers Peter and Jon Finley, has been a bar hop spot in downtown Kent for about a year and a half – but the bar hasn’t always been so popular.  Jon Finley said he and his...

Senior fashion design student Nicole Farmer poses in straight-legged jeans with her black shoulder bag.

Fashion students share ideas for holiday wish lists

Kelsie Horner, Reporter December 9, 2023

The holidays are the perfect time for students to increase their sense of style and add staples to their holiday wish list, at least according to senior fashion design student Nicole Farmer.  “I...

Theater students rehearse at The Center of Performing Arts, located at 1325 Theatre Drive on campus.

Sounds of construction ring out at School of Music

Abigail Kinney, Reporter December 8, 2023

The Hugh A. Glauser School of Music is preparing to undergo a major renovation project with hopes of creating collaborative spaces for its students, prepping and finalizing a multi-stage construction project...