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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...

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on East Main Street Monday

Kelsie Horner and Anthony Zacharyasz September 6, 2023

The 19-year-old female pedestrian struck by a vehicle Monday night is in stable condition, according to Ohio State Patrol Sergeant Shaun Baskerville.  The incident occurred at 9:30 p.m. when another...

Starbucks welcomes back fall drinks, along with crazy crowds.

Take it or leave it: Starbucks brings back seasonal menu on campus for fall

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter September 6, 2023

A long line of eager students trailed out the door for the return of Starbucks’ fall menu featuring the drinks of the upcoming fall season.   On campus, coffee cravers can find two separate Starbucks...

Language from class syllabi highlights the religious exemption policy for students to follow.
(Courtesy of Kent State University)

New religious exemption from Ohio legislation enacted across university classrooms 

Kayla Gleason, Reporter September 5, 2023

Students are now allowed to submit a maximum of three days of religious exemption from classes after Section 3345.026 of the Ohio Revised Code took effect April 3.  The exemption can either be requested...

Jose Benitez is the inaugural chair for the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics and also serves as the bridgestone chair of international business.
(Courtesy of Kent State University)

Growing in size attracts new leadership for Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Anthony Zacharyasz, General Assignment Editor September 5, 2023

As construction continues on the nearly 150,000 gross square foot Crawford Hall on East Main Street, the building is getting set to accommodate the growth of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business...

A group of international students enjoy themselves at ISC's second meeting in the Student Center on Sept. 1, 2023.

International Student Council announces plans of events to guide international students organizations

Yui Kaichi, Reporter September 3, 2023

The International Student Council, a student organization working to promote the interest of foreign cultures, discussed its plans for events focused on assisting other international students at its second...

Students gather outside of Franklin Hall, waiting for the PARTA bus.

PARTA switches bus tracking app from SPOT PARTA to Passio GO!

Kayla Gleason, Reporter September 2, 2023

As the fall semester begins, students have not only adjusted to new courses and professors but to a new transportation app to assist them around campus.  The new app, Passio GO!, now tracks PARTA buses...

20-year-old Portage County man sentenced to twelve years after death of girlfriend

Zachary Blosser, a twenty year old from Ravenna, was sentenced to nine years for involuntary manslaughter Friday in the death of his seventeen-year-old girlfriend Kaylee Freitag in March 2021.  Becky...

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