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A demonstrator speaks out at the event hosted by Students Supporting Israel March 31, 2025.

Israeli Defense Force soldiers recount events of Oct. 7 despite protester disruptions

Aryn Kauble, Reporter April 1, 2025

Three Israeli Defense Force soldiers told Kent community members about their lives in the military Monday as part of the “Triggered, The Tour: From Combat to Campus” event in the Kent State Student...

With signs and chants, demonstrators gathered outside The Student Center to speak out against the Israeli Defense Force members speaking on campus Monday, March 31, 2025.

Students and advocates protest Israel Defense Force on campus, condemn university

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter April 1, 2025

Editor's Note: This story was updated with a statement from Kent State University. Over 100 students and advocates took to the K outside the Student Center Monday to demonstrate against multiple Israel...

The Grill 72 Grand opening provides music for Kent students and faculty to enjoy on March 31st, 2025.

Grill ‘72 moves into Rathskeller, Latin-inspired eatery to follow

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 31, 2025

With a dining hot spot moving locations and a new on-campus restaurant with bold flavors in the works, major changes are coming to Kent State’s culinary offerings.  Grill ‘72 has moved downstairs...

Kent pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Brimfield

Kent pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Brimfield

Adriana Gasiewski, Campus editor March 30, 2025

A Kent man died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing State Route 43 in Brimfield at 10:41 p.m. on March 28. In a press release, the Ravenna post of the Ohio Highway Patrol identified the pedestrian...

SB1, officially known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, will eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the bill into law Friday, March 28, 2025. | Office of the Governor

Gov. DeWine signs SB1 into law, banning DEI at public universities

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 29, 2025

The future of higher education in Ohio has potentially changed forever.  Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 1 into law Friday, which will affect both students and faculty at public universities...

Kent men's basketball head coach Rob Senderoff watches the game against OU from the bench, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Rob Senderoff re-signs with Kent State for men’s basketball, putting departure rumors to bed

John Hilber, Sports Edtior March 28, 2025

Editor's note: This story was updated with comments from Randale Richard, director of athletics, and the details of Rob Senderoff's contract. The longest-tenured and winningest coach in Kent State...

Kenni Burns, Kent State’s 23rd football coach in program history, gives his opening remarks at his first Kent State press conference Dec. 16, 2022.

Kent State places football coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave

Alton Northup, News Director March 27, 2025

Kent State has placed football coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave with pay, according to a university spokesperson. The university did not provide a reason for the move, which comes a week before...

USG offers free Narcan in the lobby of DeWeese Health Center, located at 1500 Eastway Drive. March 24, 2025.

DeWeese Health Center introduces free Narcan initiative

Aryn Kauble, Reporter March 27, 2025

Students now have access to free Narcan at the DeWeese Health Center in an effort to provide resources combating opioid use.    Undergraduate Student Government partnered with the Kent City Health...

A sign against SB1 reading "Our academic freedom is not up for debate" sits at OEA event on March 19, 2025.

Education advocates lobby at Statehouse for budget and diversity initatives

Ari Collins, Beat Reporter March 25, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an order to dismantle the Department of Education last week, and as education is put on the federal back burner, it emerges to the surface in state-level politics.  Educators,...

Kent Police park on University Rd during Fake Patty's Day on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Fake Patty’s Day concludes with 23 arrests

Adriana Gasiewski, Campus editor March 24, 2025

Kent police made 23 arrests on March 22, the day of Kent’s Fake Patty’s Day celebration, with arrests including disorderly conduct while intoxicated, underage drinking and more. Kent Police Chief...

Partygoers wait downtown in long lines to celebrate Fake Patty's.

Kent overflows with green as parties move downtown

John Engoglia, Reporter March 23, 2025

Downtown Kent was a sea of green as hundreds of partygoers packed the streets to celebrate Fake Patty’s Day.  Students, local residents and visitors from other colleges all roamed trying to find...

From left to right, Kent alumni Ciara Davis, Kent student Micalister Markiewicz, Jaxson Gillespie and Abbey Jennings pose for a picture on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Fake Patty’s Day commences despite poor weather

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 22, 2025

Battling cold temperatures, high winds and rain, students came out in droves and painted the outskirts of Kent State green for the annual Fake Patty’s Day celebration.  Countless students filled...