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An advisory banner about a camp closure runs on the Kent State University East Liverpool website.

East Liverpool campus closes Wednesday due to break in

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2023

The university’s East Liverpool campus closed Wednesday after a man broke into its Main Building around 6:30 a.m. that morning.  Thirty-four-year-old David Gamble is charged with breaking and entering...

Students involved in Puerto Rico for the “Supporting Community Resilience” trip, who participated in efforts to respond to recent natural disasters there.

The world of alternative spring breaks

Chloe Harich, Reporter November 29, 2023

The alternative spring break program allows students to take advantage of their free time help change a community.  The Alternative Spring Break is an educational program in which groups of students,...

Semi Winter Wonderland Begins The Snowplow Season

Dennis Farahani, TV2 Reporter November 28, 2023

Winter decided to make an early appearance last night, leaving Portage County with a snow storm today, which means snowy roads. The Ohio Department of Transportation has ways of staying safe on the roads...

A car sits outside of the duplex where a 35-year-old woman was killed Nov. 21, 2023.

UPDATED: One week later, Kent police still search for homicide suspect

As of Tuesday morning, Kent police are still searching for Dawan R. Wilson, who has been charged with the aggravated murder of a 35-year-old woman at a duplex off South Water Street in Kent.  A Kent...

An active classroom discussion at the American Academy in Paris, France.

The future of the Paris American Academy

Michael Neenan, Reporter November 28, 2023

The university is scheduled to take over operations for the Paris American Academy to create a new study abroad program in France. Vice President for Global Education Marcello Fantoni says Kent State will...

The Rathskeller is located in the basement of the Student Center.

‘It feels like a family’: Music education students form band to perform at Rathskeller

Grace Springer, Managing Editor November 28, 2023

Students in the Progressive and Vernacular Music Methods class will perform original songs and covers Thursday at their end of semester performance at the Rathskeller. The band, which will perform under...

The Kent Skates ice rink was once located on East Erie Street in downtown Kent between Route 59 and South Depeyster Street. 

End of an era: Free ice rink closes permanently amid financial challenges

Ed Bankston, Reporter November 27, 2023

The once-thriving, free outdoor ice skating rink in downtown Kent, established by a host of community sponsors, has announced its permanent closure. The rink, which provided a cool escape for families...

Members of the Female Filmmakers Initiative shoot a scene from their short film "Bloomer."

Female Filmmakers Initiative to premiere short film Friday

Grace Clarke, Opinion Editor November 27, 2023

A female-led student short film, “Bloomer,” will premiere Friday in the D.I. Hub to kick off the Female Filmmakers Initiative’s (FFI) fall mixer.  “Bloomer,” curated and directed by FFI’s...

The different gender based pricing of razors at Ravenna Walmart.

The pink tax: gender-norms, price discrimination and tariffs

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital assistant November 26, 2023

There is no sales tax on menstrual products in Ohio, but the “pink tax” didn’t disappear. The pink tax originated as a phrase describing the tax on menstrual hygiene products, such as sanitary...

Catalytic converter thefts increase across campus as numbers nationwide correlate

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter November 26, 2023

As of Sept. 10, a total of 18 catalytic converter thefts have been reported from on campus areas as catalytic converter thefts become a national issue. Tricia Knoles, police sergeant with the Kent State...

A student plays video game Hogwarts Legacy.

The effects video games have on mental health

Molly Hoffer, Digital Tech November 25, 2023

Video games have been around now for more than 30 years. However, people are just now beginning to conduct research on the correlation between video games and mental health.  According to the American...

A Thanksgiving meal is shared at an American friend’s house.

International students share Thanksgiving plans

Yui Kaichi, Reporter November 23, 2023

Thanksgiving break started Nov. 22, and while many domestic students traveled back home, many international students planned to spend Thanksgiving break traveling, staying on campus, visiting an American...