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Upcycled goods for sale at the store Sun in Leo located in Acorn Alley. Oct. 17, 2024.

Sun in Leo provides low-cost, gender-affirming clothing during Rainbow Weekend

Kayla Gleason, Reporter November 1, 2024

Sun in Leo, a queer-owned store in downtown Kent that sells upcycled clothing and accessories, provided a space for LGBTQ+ vendors during Rainbow Weekend. Justine Gallo, owner of Sun in Leo, hosted...

Citizens not politicians: What is Issue 1?

Citizens not politicians: What is Issue 1?

Ari Collins, Reporter November 1, 2024

This election, voters in Ohio will not only choose representatives, but they will also decide who will be drawing the districts those representatives serve. Every decade, states redraw the legislative...

Portage County EMA opens new Emergency Command Center, collaboration at its center

Lauren Cohen and Emma Campbell November 1, 2024

Portage County’s Emergency Management Agency opened a new Emergency Command Center attached to its administrative office in Ravenna township. Formerly located on Infirmary Road at the Justice Center,...

Paul Bielatowicz performs during his music live during a past performance of “Nosferatu Live."

Musician Paul Bielatowicz brings a new twist to ‘Nosferatu’ at The Kent Stage

Maya Lee, Reporter October 31, 2024

The Kent Stage, housed on East Main Street with a bright sign, started as a silent movie theater in 1927 and quickly grew to become a community staple. It transitioned to live entertainment in 2002, and...

Last minute voting tips and suggestions

Last minute voting tips and suggestions

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter October 31, 2024

With election day less than a week away and early voting already well underway, some students may already have their voting plan set.  For those still struggling to find a voting plan that works for...

Illustration by Emily Riebe

From mothers to ‘final girls’: How women’s roles in horror movies evolve on and off camera

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter October 31, 2024

A blonde woman runs into a dark alley looking for a way out as she notices there’s no escape from the masked figure following her with a knife.   She is surrounded by walls as the figure approaches...

Drag artist Comatose performs for an audience in Bowman Hall Oct. 29 during a 'Drag Out the Vote' event.

‘Drag Out the Vote’ event rallies students ahead of election

Grace Claxon, Reporter October 31, 2024

Cheers filled Bowman Hall Tuesday night as drag performers took the stage for “Drag Out the Vote.” After debuting in 2022, the event returned this year with seven local drag artists aiming to encourage...

KSTV Flashcast Halloween

KSTV Staff October 31, 2024

KSTV's Katie Waggle and Johnathan Beard have your Halloween updates.

KSTV Flashcast Top Stories

KSTV Staff October 31, 2024

KSTV's Cale Breuers shares this week's top stories.

Illustration by Marlena Rozner.

‘Don’t you think it’s about time?’: Campus leaders share potential impact of a female president

Savana Capp and Adriana Gasiewski October 31, 2024

Growing up in India, Sonia Karkare, program coordinator for the Women’s Center and faculty and doctoral student, witnessed female leadership all around her from her family to Indira Gandhi, the prime...

Students mingle and paint pumpkins at FAB's 'Pumpkins and Potions' event Oct. 29, 2024.

Students kick off Halloween week with ‘Pumpkins and Potions’ event

Aryn Kauble, Reporter October 30, 2024

Students socialized over Halloween mocktails while painting miniature styrofoam pumpkins at the “Pumpkins and Potions” event hosted by the Flashes Activity Board (FAB) at the Kent Student Center Tuesday...

Fabrics from The Fabric Pantry located in Rockwell Hall.

Students stay spooky and sustainable

Amy O'Malley, Reporter October 30, 2024

With Halloween just around the corner, students scramble to order their costumes. However, spookiness does not have to come at the cost of the environment. Creativity can meet sustainability through recycled...