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Rocco's Cupcake Cafe sells a variety of cupcakes at 295 S. Water St.

Rocco’s Cupcake Café continues to bring sweet treats to Kent

Patrick Creedon, Reporter October 29, 2023

Rocco’s Cupcake Café opened in February 2023, and owner Michela Rocco reflected on what inspired her to pursue a baking business while also looking into the Kent café’s future.  Rocco taught...

Zach Boggs gets Chem-o-Ween started with a bang on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

Chem-O-Ween brings a spooky twist to chemistry

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2023

Editor’s note: The writer of this story is program coordinator for the Kent chapter of the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society. Taylor Swift, Beetlejuice and Bill Nye all ate candy,...

Mamacita's taco trailer parks on campus  “Kent’s Food Truck Series” on Oct. 11, 2023.

Mamacita’s introduces new taco trailer to campus

Patrick Creedon, Reporter October 28, 2023

Mamacita’s, located on Main Street, introduced its new taco trailer on campus, and owner Monica Hally said she has potential plans to greater expand her Mexican restaurant. Opened in fall of 2022,...

(Left to right) Freshmen Chloe Seeley, Grace Gray and Keegan Brown celebrate Seeley's  a birthday Sept. 15, 2023.

Freshmen React: Students find new experiences, adjustments and fun in college

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter October 28, 2023

As the semester continues, freshmen have used this time to get adjusted to campus. Many have learned the tips and tricks of navigating college life, while others are still learning.  Classes, clubs...

A long line of people wait to get into Water Street Tavern on Oct. 28, 2023.

Students get their spook on for Halloween weekend

Andrew Bowie, Adrianna Quinlan, and MinJee Yoo October 28, 2023

Students recover and look ahead Fraternity houses lay empty the morning after Friday night parties with cans strewn everywhere but nobody to be seen. Still, some go-getter students were up and moving...

Cast and crew of the production pose during the "October Roses" at its premiere on Friday the 13th, October 2023.

Alumnus brings Stephen King’s work to the silver screen

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 28, 2023

Kent State graduate Brandon Lazenok’s short film “October Roses,” inspired by Stephen King’s short story “Nona,” premiered on campus in the Kiva Auditorium Oct. 13. “October Roses” follows...

The "Sextoberfest" photo booth displays props that incorporate the “Wild West” theme of the event on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

Students gather at ‘Sextoberfest’ for Sex Weeks final event

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 28, 2023

The promise of food and free prizes from interactive booths brought excited students from all over campus to the Student Center Ballroom Friday night. Cameras flashed at the photo booth, and excited chatter...

Students learn safety and defense techniques during Sex Weeks ‘Self Defense’ class

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 28, 2023

Students gathered at the Recreational and Wellness Center to participate in a “Self Defense” class held by Kent Interhall Council for Sex Week Friday morning. The hour-long instructional class aimed...

The Lightning Round of Sex in the Dark has the moderators answer as many questions as possible for Kent students on Oct. 26, 2023.

‘Sexperts’ talk consent, all things sex at Sex in the Dark Q&A

Andrew Bowie, Reporter October 28, 2023

Students gathered into the Cartwright Hall Auditorium for Kent Interhall Council’s annual “Sex in the Dark” event Thursday night.  What attracted students to attend was the question and answer...

In the wake of a storm on August 24th, new signs commenting on the damage to the May 4 Memorial and the plans to repair it now accompany the memorial on Oct. 26, 2023.

Plans set for May 4 Memorial restoration after storm damage

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 27, 2023

The university’s Office of Architecture and the May 4 Memorial Center are working on restoring the May 4 Memorial after August storms damaged parts of its structure and plant life. Jay Graham, executive...

Kent State freshman Brenna Johnson works on an assignment in the CCI student lounge on Oct. 19, 2023.

University looks to tighten technology safety during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Anthony Zacharyasz, Co-General Assignment Editor October 27, 2023

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and across the university, the Information Technology and Information Security departments took the time to spread messaging around cybersecurity. Since...

Issues 1 and 2 energize advocacy groups across state

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter October 27, 2023

As Election Day approaches, advocacy groups across the state prepare to make their case on Issues 1 and 2.  In less than two weeks, voters may dramatically change Ohio law. Issue 1 would enshrine abortion...