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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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A fall day on campus on October 5, 2023.

Students share plans for fall break

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter October 5, 2023

Thursday, Oct. 5 is the official start of fall break for Kent State students and faculty. The two-day-long break gives them time to unwind from the stress of homework, classes and other commitments.  Savannah...

The “Valentine Sweater” by HyAndHook owner Kaitlyn Phillips.

Two student entrepreneurs use their creativity and passion to start small businesses

Chloe Wilson-Henline, Reporter October 5, 2023

Two students took their developed passions and turned them into profitable business ventures.  Graduate student Kaitlyn Phillips studied entrepreneurship for her undergraduate degree and is currently...

Coffee mugs given out to students at Wednesday's Coffee with a Cop event.

‘Coffee with a Cop’ event helps to bring community and police together

Kylee Coles, Reporter October 5, 2023

On Wednesday, the Kent State University Police Department worked to bring the community and police together in a relaxed setting with its "Coffee with a Cop" event. "Coffee with a Cop" consisted of...

Pantry manager Abby Fife (left) and kitchen manager Lila Ferry (right).

Flashes Fighting Hunger works to feed Kent community

Chloe Harich, Reporter October 5, 2023

Flashes Fighting Hunger is a volunteer organization run by students to promote food security.  The organization started in 2011 when students started making hot meals to give out to organizations....

A wall art of wings is located between the Student Center and the M.A.C.C. on Kent State’s campus.

University best among northern Ohio public colleges in new U.S. News & World rankings

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter October 4, 2023

The university ranked the highest among any public institutions in northern Ohio in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best National Universities list, ranking 227th out of 439 public and private...

Townhall II is located at 155 N Water St, Kent, OH 44240.

Townhall II plans picnic to better connect with community

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2023

The members of Townhall II, an addiction and mental health agency in downtown Kent, hope to spread its intention to make its entire community sanctuary-based and trauma-informed at its picnic Thursday.  The...

University falls short of pre-pandemic enrollment numbers with growing student population

Michael Neenan, Reporter October 4, 2023

The fall 2023 Fifteenth-Day report counted 25,283 students on the Kent Campus, short of the 26,804 students reported by the fall 2019 Fifteenth-Day report. The university’s highest enrollment in the...

The Men of Color Summit will be held Oct. 14.

Male Empowerment Network prepares for first annual Men of Color Summit

Samira Brown, Reporter October 4, 2023

The Male Empowerment Network (MPower) will make connections with its first annual Men of Color Summit on Saturday. The Men of Color Summit is an all-day event that will take place ain the Student...

Nursing students see different COVID-19 vaccine requirements

Nursing students see different COVID-19 vaccine requirements

Sarah Petrovich, Reporter October 3, 2023

Kent State nursing students must complete a clinical requirement to receive their degree from the university. With COVID-19 vaccinations available, some clinicals require immunization, while others do...

A group kayaks in local river.

Adventure Center works to provide affordable outdoor equipment, trips, sustainable practices to community

Ella Katona, Reporter October 3, 2023

The Adventure Center works to rent affordable outdoor equipment, offer trip options and teach courses on the importance of sustainability to all students interested in nature.  The Adventure Center,...

National alert test to hit all phones, TVs, radios Wednesday, university to update Flash ALERTS

National alert test to hit all phones, TVs, radios Wednesday, university to update Flash ALERTS

Kelsie Horner, Digital Director October 3, 2023

A nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert and Emergency Alert System test will alert all cell phones, televisions and radio stations at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday EST.  Along with an audible alert, the message...

Stage production of “Dear Vaccine: Global Voices Speak to the Pandemic” comes to Rockwell Hall

Stage production of “Dear Vaccine: Global Voices Speak to the Pandemic” comes to Rockwell Hall

Lauren Bischof, Reporter October 3, 2023

The College of Arts and Sciences and the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University held a poetry performance at 5 p.m. Monday at the Murphy Auditorium in Rockwell Hall.  The performance was based...