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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...

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

Kent police search for homicide suspect

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter November 22, 2023

Police responded to a residence at 1323 S. Water St. after someone reported hearing gunshots and screams on Nov. 22, according to a press release from the department. There, officers found a 35-year-old...

Changes were made inside of Rockwell Hall, the home for the School of Fashion.

School of fashion celebrates 40 years of ‘innovation and achievement’

Kelsie Horner, Reporter November 22, 2023

Kent, Ohio, is likely not the first place to come to mind when considering a fashion school location. Ranked the #8 fashion design school in the U.S. and the #1 fashion design school in the Midwest, the...

Students plan to relax, eat this Thanksgiving break

Students plan to relax, eat this Thanksgiving break

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter November 21, 2023

Thanksgiving break officially starts Nov. 22, and students say they plan to use the three day break to decompress before finals, spend time with family and friends and enjoy home cooked meals.  Jess...

Students congregate for ceasefire protests, hoping for freedom, equality

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter November 20, 2023

Students gathered together on the Risman Plaza Tuesday to demand a ceasefire on the ongoing attacks in the Gaza Strip as a result of the Israel-Hamas War. Carmen Barghouty, president of the Arab Student...

Good Samaritan Turkey and Trimmings Food Drive helps Akron community prepare for Thanksgiving

Erin Sullivan November 20, 2023

Akron's Good Samaritan Hunger Center held its 6th annual Turkey and Trimmings Thanksgiving food drive Monday morning. Tv2's Erin Sullivan has more.

Portage County Christmas Tree Farms prepare for 2023 Holiday Season

Erin Sullivan November 20, 2023

Christmas tree farms in Portage County are preparing for their busiest time of the year, which falls on the weekend after Thanksgiving. TV2's Erin Sullivan has more.

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