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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...

One of the dogs performing a trick at a previous event.

Four-legged friends to hit the hardwood during upcoming basketball game

Abigail Kinney, Reporter December 8, 2023

Performance Dogs of Ohio are showing off their frisbee-catching talents Jan. 17 during the halftime of the women's basketball game against Northern Illinois. A group of canine enthusiasts took their...

Ceramics Club's mugs for sale at the School of Art's Annual Holiday Art Sale on Dec. 8, 2023.

Art students make holiday shopping less stressful with annual art sale

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter December 8, 2023

During the School of Art’s annual Holiday Sale, attendees were able to purchase students’ original creations and meet the artists behind them. Senior studio art major and vice president of the Textiles...

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

Orchestra, choirs to combine for American identity exploration

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2023

The university’s choirs and orchestra will look to prompt questions about American identity and what that means to a person in their “What is America” performance Sunday in Cartwright Hall. The...

Get Pretty salon in Downtown Kent opened in 2020.

Get Pretty salon: ‘You’re already beautiful’

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter December 8, 2023

When walking down Erie Street in downtown Kent, some might miss the green sign above Get Pretty salon, a local beauty spot offering manicures, tattoos, facials, eyelash and eyebrow treatments. “A...

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

New director wants to conduct new era in School of Music

Abigail Kinney, Reporter December 8, 2023

Music has always played a major part of Sarah Labovitz's world, and now she says it is the biggest pillar in her current career position.  At the age of three, Labovitz had a Fisher Price build-your-own...

The university's Giving Tuesday program was able to raise over $2.8 million for various programs and funds. (Courtesy of Kristen Traynor-Mytko)

Ninth annual Giving Tuesday raises millions of dollars for scholarships and funds

Kayla Gleason, Reporter December 7, 2023

The university’s ninth annual Giving Tuesday raised over $2.8 million for scholarships and programs across various academic disciplines.  Throughout the entire month of November, there were featured...

Two people hit the dance floor on club night at the Outpost on Nov. 16, 2023.

The Outpost to bring on holidays with hardcore, Emo twist

Kayla Gleason, Reporter December 7, 2023

The Outpost in Kent will ring in the holidays with two music nights in December -- but not with the traditional "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" or "Winter Wonderland." The local live music club, located...

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