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Kent Roosevelt High School bomb threat suspect indicted on terroristic threat charges

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter November 3, 2023

Update as of Nov. 8: Gillespie pleaded not guilty in court Monday according to Sandra Coddington, Judge Becky Doherty's bailiff. He appeared in court over Zoom and is not in jail. A discovery hearing,...

Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Voter identification guide: What to know before casting your ballot

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter November 3, 2023

Those voting in person on Nov. 7 will need a state of Ohio photo ID to cast their ballot. Advocates on campus say this could mean issues for students. Kent State Votes, an Undergraduate Student Government...

Students and Sean Evans share some “Hot Ones”

Students and Sean Evans share some “Hot Ones”

Addison Foreman, Digital Tech November 3, 2023

Before the challenge even began Thursday, students crowded in the Cartwright Hall auditorium got to their feet one by one, enthusiastically chanting, “Hot Ones! Hot Ones! Hot Ones!” Brian Johnson,...

Students talk mental-health challenges of balancing college, work

Students talk mental-health challenges of balancing college, work

Chloe Wilson-Henline, Reporter November 3, 2023

About 74% of undergraduate part-time students and 40% of full-time students were employed in 2020, according to the most recent data found by the National Center for Education Statistics.  While employment...

What the Day of the Dead means for students

Lex Radde, Reporter November 2, 2023

As Halloween comes to an end, anther holiday is still being celebrated. Day of the Dead is a holiday that spans for three days and honors deceased loved ones. From altar tables to ofrendas, the holiday...

The Battleground's altar in the restaurant honors those who have passed on Día de los Muertos.

Traditional Mexican restaurant holds Día de los Muertos celebration

Kayla Gleason, Reporter November 2, 2023

The Battleground, a restaurant serving traditional Mexican cuisine located in Kent, Ohio at 425 Cherry St., celebrated Día de los Muertos Nov. 1 with a community altar and free margaritas. Día de...

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

A peek behind the scenes of the costume design program

Abigail Kinney, Reporter November 2, 2023

As students begin scheduling classes for the spring semester, they could consider taking a course that combines two worlds: fashion and theater.  Kent State's Costume Design Program takes a technical...

Kent State students wait for their orders to be filled at Rosie’s Diner and Market March 15, 2023. Rosie’s Diner is located on the first floor of Tri-Towers.

Students share their favorite grub spots on and off campus

Kylee Coles, Reporter November 2, 2023

From sushi restaurants to bagel cafés, undergrad students spilled their favorite places to grab a meal.  Amidst the diverse answers, one recurring place, and meal, stood out: pizza from Rosie’s...

“Aggregate” is the Kent State School of Art’s newest exhibition.

‘Aggregate’ exhibition features pieces from students across Ohio

Patrick Creedon, Reporter November 2, 2023

Located in the Downtown Gallery, the Kent State School of Art now welcomes guests to its new exhibition titled “Aggregate,” a combined art exhibition featuring graduate and undergraduate student works...

Nell and Jim Orndof leading a group craft exercise of making Native American prayer ties at the Williamson Alumni Center.

‘Coming Together With Nature’ kicks off Native American heritage month

Samira Brown, Reporter November 1, 2023

The Williamson Alumni Center orchestrated its inaugural "Coming Together With Nature" event To kick off Native American Heritage Month.  The event featured Native American husband and wife duo Nell...

The Williamson House is located at the corner of Main Street and Midway Drive on campus.

University brings mindfulness, meditation to students, faculty

Janson McNair, Assistant Photo Editor November 1, 2023

The university offers meditation classes to students and faculty through both in-person and online sessions. The classes are held multiple times a week, with in-person and virtual sessions recurring Mondays...