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Parker Heller, junior business management major and president of Students Supporting Israel, poses for a phot in front of a White House podium.

Kent State student attends antisemitism briefing at White House

John Engoglia, Reporter July 26, 2025

Parker Heller, junior business management major and president of Students Supporting Israel, was one of the few college students to receive an invitation to the White House.  The invitation was for...

A flyer for the Good Trouble Lives On protest in downtown Kent on Thursday, July 17.

Nationwide protest continues in Kent with ‘Good Trouble Lives On’

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter July 17, 2025

Protests across the country have increased this summer with another expected on July 17 in downtown Kent with a different message compared to No Kings and Free America Weekend. Good Trouble Lives On,...

The location of where the TikTok user JK Blake alleges, the "City of Kent of uses the Akron water supply for dumping (again)."

Kent, Akron officials explain water contamination accusation

John Engoglia, Reporter July 16, 2025

Following a TikTok video that accused the city of Kent of contaminating the Akron water supply by dumping materials, city officials have labeled the video as misinformation.  The now deleted video...

The Kent Hall is located at 319 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240.

Kent’s long-awaited city hall opens its doors

John Engoglia, Reporter July 13, 2025

After several delays in the construction process, Kent’s government finally has its own city hall building to call home.  In the past, the city has shared buildings with the police and fire departments,...

City of Kent responds to accusation of contaminating Akron water supply

City of Kent responds to accusation of contaminating Akron water supply

John Engoglia, Reporter July 10, 2025

A TikTok video has gone viral for accusing the city of Kent of dumping materials into the Akron water supply.   The video was titled “City of Kent uses the Akron water supply for dumping (again),”...

Akron joins national Fourth of July protest

Akron joins national Fourth of July protest

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter July 4, 2025

Less than a month ago, nationwide No Kings protests happened on President Trump’s birthday and military parade, and this Fourth of July weekend, the same mission will continue in the Free America Weekend...

Kent first responders advise caution when celebrating Fourth of July

Kent first responders advise caution when celebrating Fourth of July

John Engoglia, Reporter July 3, 2025

Fireworks and outdoor parties are mainstays for families and friends celebrating the Fourth of July, but they can also lead to trouble if people are careless, according to Kent’s first responders. July...

The staff of Peninsula Coffee House with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay during his visit.

Gordon Ramsay’s visit attracts attention for local restaurants

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter July 3, 2025

Fans know celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has a critical eye and is often harsh towards less experienced chefs on his shows such as Hell’s Kitchen and MasterChef. This same Ramsay was a different person...

The LGBTQ+ Center on Feb. 7, 2025,  located in the lower level of the student center.

Kent State identity centers address closures on social media

Nikki Gasiewski, Reporter June 27, 2025

At the start of 2025’s Pride Month, Kent State University’s Division of Student Life issued an email confirming the closure of campus identity centers happening on June 27. According to the message,...

Decorated by staff of Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center, students and community members on Oct. 7, the Main Street bridge in downtown Kent is decked out in rainbow colors for Rainbow Weekend.

Trump Administration to terminate LGBTQ+ youth crisis hotline

John Engoglia, Reporter June 27, 2025

The option on the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline that specializes in serving LGBTQ+ youth will no longer operate after the Trump administration no longer plans to provide funding. The decision...

Search for missing man continues after fatal accident in Cuyahoga River

Search for missing man continues after fatal accident in Cuyahoga River

Anthony Leonardi, News Director June 24, 2025

Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department continues to search for a man who was overturned in an inflatable inner tube into the rapids near Gorge Metro Parks Saturday night. Multiple reports were made to the Summit...

Kent Fire Department rescues over 50 people, 8 dogs from Cuyahoga River

Kent Fire Department rescues over 50 people, 8 dogs from Cuyahoga River

John Engoglia, Reporter June 23, 2025

A total of 51 people, including kids, and eight dogs were rescued out of the Cuyahoga River on Sunday after kayakers and rafters struggled against the fast-moving water, according to the Kent Fire Department.  The...

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