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Ravenna Fire Department commemorates 9/11

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter September 11, 2023

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 - a day America will never forget. Erin Sullivan visited the Ravenna Fire Department's memorial service for the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

Crash report provides more details after student suffers minor injuries from hit Sept. 4

Crash report provides more details after student suffers minor injuries from hit Sept. 4

Kelsie Horner, Digital Content Director September 11, 2023

A 19-year-old Kent State student obtained suspected minor injuries after a car struck her in the crosswalk between Cleveland Bagel Café and Papa Johns on East Main Street Sept. 4. The pedestrian, from...

Locals enjoy Ravenna Balloon-Affair  at the 2022 Hot Air Balloon Glow

Ravenna Balloon A-Fair prepares for 44th annual event, adding new attractions for families

Patrick Creedon, Reporter September 11, 2023

Ravenna’s Balloon A-Fair will host its 44th annual event with new attractions for families, such as axe throwing and pony rides, from Sept. 14 to Sept. 17.    The events will be held at Sunbeau...

Students move in and out of the Design Innovation Hub on Sept. 6, 2023. The DI Hub plans to be a nut-free facility by January 2024.

Expectations set for soon to be nut-free Design Innovation Dining

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter September 11, 2023

The Design Innovation Hub is home to one of the two dining halls on campus and will be a nut-free facility, at the earliest, by January 2024. The plan to make the DI Hub a nut-free dining facility started...

Undergraduate Student Government welcomes new vice president for 2023-24 academic year

Addison Foreman, Reporter September 10, 2023

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) introduced Sage Mason as its new vice president of its staff for the 2023-2024 school year.  The vice president role came about after Jenna Gilbreath, last year’s...

SAACS President Angele Engohang leads the club’s first event of the semester at Williams Hall.

Chemistry club kicks off fall semester with an all-women executive board

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant September 10, 2023

The six-member executive board of The Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society at Kent State consists solely of women.  Statistics from STEM Women said that as of 2023, women make up about...

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

University to host 2023 Ohio Latino Affairs Summit

Sofia Giotti Teixeira, Reporter September 10, 2023

The Ohio Latino Affairs Summit (OLAS) 2023, co-hosted by The Ohio Latino Affairs Commission and, for the first time, Kent State University, will aim to engage the Latino community in significant discussions. The...

Des Torres and Isabelle Roach attend the Barbie movie at Kent Cinemas.

Students, faculty open up about Barbie movie

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter September 9, 2023

The Barbie movie premiered in theaters July 21 and became very popular among viewers. Since its release, the movie has made nearly $1.3 billion dollars in the box office globally and has created a cultural...

Sculpture boxes in Stein's Spoon to Shell series are representative of protection and nourishment.

Art exhibition honors female heroes in Holocaust at Center for the Visual Arts

Kayla Gleason, Reporter September 8, 2023

The Center for the Visual Arts is now the temporary home to Holocaust Heroes: Fierce Females, which first opened Aug. 22 and will be displayed through Sept. 29.  Linda Stein, a visual artist and social...

DETENTION includes (from left to right) bassist Fritz Dannemiller, drummer Luke Konopka, vocalist Elliott Carter, and guitarist Evan Cox.
(Courtesy of DETENTION)

DETENTION: the story of local friends to rock stars

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter September 7, 2023

DETENTION, a high-energy, pop-punk alternative rock band was started by four friends in Akron, Ohio -- and three of the musicians attend Kent State. Now, they showcase their musical abilities on stage.  The...

DeWeese Health Center is the location for the free HIV and Hepatitis C testing.

Free confidential HIV testing returns to Kent State’s health center

Janson McNair, Assistant Photo Editor September 7, 2023

Confidential HIV testing was relocated to the DeWeese Health Center for the fall semester, allowing students to access healthcare at no cost. Testing dates will be offered throughout the fall semester,...

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

SRVSS celebrates 10th anniversary on Nov 3, providing safe spaces for students

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant September 6, 2023

The Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services, which works to provide a support system for those affected by personal violence, will celebrate its tenth anniversary Nov. 3.   The...