When Portage County Sheriff’s deputies make a traffic stop, they may soon ask for proof of citizenship on top of license, registration and insurance.
This is because the office signed an agreement...
Downtown Kent's Franklin Avenue will close for an outdoor pedestrian space this summer.
Last week, a significant community response on social media about keeping the street open for the summer season...
Over a hundred members of the Kent community gathered on Blanket Hill to listen to speakers reflect on the legacy of the 1970 May 4 shootings, which left four students dead and nine others injured.
This...
The university has less than two months to adhere to required Senate Bill 1 changes, and the administration said it’s doing all it can to keep the community updated.
Since Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed...
An email sent by International Student and Scholar Services advised international students to avoid unnecessary travel and remain cautious when traveling outside the United States this summer.
The...
The Portage County Water Rescue Team rescued a 19-year-old woman after she slipped and fell into the Cuyahoga River at Kent’s River Edge Park.
In a Facebook post, Commander Scott Simmons said at 3:15...
Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect Mike Awad is the former owned of Laziza. Ryan Metcalf purchased the restaurant in September 2024, before any allegation of impropriety between Awad and...
All 10 Kent State students and graduates who had their visas revoked earlier this month now have their statuses restored, according to a university spokesperson Monday.
Last week, the U.S. Immigration...
Lauren Cohen, General Assignment Editor
• April 26, 2025
Three out of four people at Kent State say they’re comfortable with the university’s climate, though 37% have seriously considered leaving, according to the latest Engagement and Well-Being Survey.
Completed...
Three former Kent State students had their visas reinstated, according to a university spokesperson.
The move comes after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced it restored the status of...
As the commemoration of May 4 draws near, Kent State students and community members are looking for different ways to remember the tragedy and spark conversations.
This will mark 55 years since the...
After a senior honors thesis art project was taken down in the Center for the Visual Arts on April 17, students are concerned about university censorship and their right to free speech.
Before its...
