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Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Voting regulation causes concern for newly registered college students

Addison Foreman, Digital Tech September 23, 2023

First-time voters will have to vote with a provisional ballot in the Nov. 7 election if a confirmation postcard is not removed from their mailboxes within three days. Newly registered voters are receiving...

Verder Hall, located at 150 Midway Drive, re-opened as an option for student housing in fall 2023.

Students in Verder Hall left without water this morning

Andrew Bowie, Reporter September 22, 2023

Students living in Verder Hall were told their water would shut off from 5 a.m. Friday to Saturday evening – and potentially longer – due to needed repairs to the building's main sewage line.  Early...

Kent's City Council meets Sept. 20, 2023. The public can watch a live-streamed video of the meeting on the city's YouTube page.

Kent City Council must meet again to settle potential changes to ward maps

Grace Springer, Managing Editor September 22, 2023

Kent City Council has yet to resolve disputes around the city’s ward maps. It is routine for the city to revise ward boundaries after each U.S. census, but three years since the last census in 2020,...

The German Family Society Dancers show the audience polka dancing on Sept. 24, 2022. The crowd cheered and clapped along as the music played.

Downtown Kent set to host Main Street Kent’s Oktoberfest Saturday

Andrew Bowie, Reporter September 22, 2023

Restaurants, bars and stores are preparing for Main Street Kent’s Oktoberfest event set for Saturday.  The event will take place from noon to 10 p.m. on the Hometown Bank Plaza, where live music,...

The Women's Center's Hannah Toth and Sarah Robinson make signs at Gather and Give Back event.

With upcoming Ohio Election Day, Women’s Center holds a suffrage event

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant September 21, 2023

The Women’s Center kicks off a Gather and Give Back event titled #ThisiswhyIvote Wednesday afternoon in The Williamson House with voter registration, the history of suffrage and an opportunity to take...

The Browns compete against the Jets at the Cleveland Browns Stadium Sept. 18, 2022. The Browns had lost to the Jets 31-30.

REACTION: Browns upsetting loss after Steelers defensive victory

Epiphany Graham, Reporter September 21, 2023

One of the most anticipated games for Cleveland and Pittsburgh fans took some crazy turns in the faceoff at Acrisure Stadium during Monday night football. The Steelers received their 20th straight home...

Many new incoming students leave their high school partners for the 'college experience'

Many new incoming students leave their high school partners for the ‘college experience’

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter September 20, 2023

When a student enters their first year of college, they are bombarded with new experiences, viewpoints and people.  From living away from home to late-night studying to parties, these first years now...

Student can now use a meal swipe to get pizza from Homeslice on the first floor of the Student Center.

Student meal swipes expand to more options on campus

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter September 18, 2023

Students now have the option to use their meal swipes at more restaurants in the Student Center.  Originally, only the Metropolitan Deli and Hippie Chicken in the Student Center would accept student...

Kent State students enjoy an outdoor class outside of Taylor Hall on September 13, 2023.

Students enjoy the last days of summer

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter September 18, 2023

As summer comes to an end, students have enjoyed the last few days of warm weather and blue skies by spending their time outside on campus. Emilio Hernandez, a freshman journalism major, recollected...

Photos by Sofia Giotti-Teixeria

Ohio Latino Affairs Summit 2023: University hosts discussions, collaboration

Sofia Giotti-Teixeria, Reporter September 16, 2023

The Ohio Latino Affairs Summit (OLAS) 2023, hosted by Kent State University alongside The Ohio Latino Affairs Commission (OLAC), took place on Sept. 15 in the Kent Student Center, marking a successful...

University sees first increase In enrollment since pandemic

Michael Neenan, Reporter September 15, 2023

The university saw an increase in fall semester enrollment for the first time in two years, according to 15-day enrollment numbers released Tuesday. The document reported 25,283 (preponderant) students...