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In memory of Nex Benedict, a non-binary teen who died in February, participants of the KSURGE Candlelight Vigil hold candles and observe a moment of silence on March 21, 2024.

‘How many more?’: Candlelight vigil honors LGBTQ+ hate crime victims

Aden Graves, Reporter March 22, 2024

LGBTQ+ students and allies gathered Thursday at the rock on Hilltop Drive for a candlelight vigil honoring Oklahoma nonbinary teen Nex Benedict, who died last month one day after a school fight. Kent...

Healthcare workers speak out over national nurse shortage

Healthcare workers speak out over national nurse shortage

John Engoglia, Reporter March 22, 2024

Healthcare facilities across the United States are experiencing a shortage of registered nurses, causing a high burden on nurses and patient delays, distressing healthcare workers.   In the past 2...

Following its collapse in November, the elevator in 345 Flats remains out of service.

345 Flats elevator collapse under investigation

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter March 20, 2024

State inspectors are continuing to investigate what caused an elevator at the 345 Flats apartment complex in Kent to suddenly fall four stories. Meanwhile, residents are questioning why the elevator...

Canva illustration by Kelsie Horner

REACTION: ‘The Bachelor’ Week 9: The women tell all

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor March 19, 2024

Welcome back to another episode recap of “The Bachelor”. This week, viewers tuned in for “The Women Tell All,” a reunion with the contestants from this season as they gathered together to talk...

The Kent Stater has launched a survey on Kent State student's thoughts this election. The survey is in partnership with the Department of Sociology and Criminology.

Voter outreach, campaigning intensifies in key races as primary begins in Portage County

Ignatius Ogbu, Reporter March 19, 2024

Anticipation for the election is here, as polls will open on Tuesday, March 19 for the primaries across Ohio.  In an effort to raise awareness and advocate for voting in the primaries and beyond, organizations...

Kyle Rittenhouse to come to campus April 16, sparking concerns

Anthony Zacharyasz and Dennis Farahani March 18, 2024

Kyle Rittenhouse, a pro-gun activist and conservative, will be coming to the university April 16 as a guest speaker for the university’s chapter of the political student group Turning Point USA. When...

Kent State then-junior Jalen Sullinger shoots a three-pointer in the championship game against Akron at MAC Men's Basketball tournament on March 16, 2024.

Men’s basketball comes up short in MAC championship

Matt Franos, Reporter March 17, 2024

After a remarkable run as the No. 8 seed in the Mid-American Conference tournament, Kent State could not win the championship game, losing to Akron, 62-61. “What a horrible, tough way to lose; I feel...

The Kent State women's basketball team celebrates winning the MAC Women's Basketball tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

‘We’ve been working for this’: Women’s basketball headed to NCAA Tournament

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 17, 2024

When the Kent State women’s basketball took the court Saturday, it had a chance to break a 22-year streak of frustration in the Mid-Amercian Conference Tournament championship game. The Flashes made...

Kent State Women's Basketball team celebrates with the crowd after winning against Ball State on March 15, 2024

Women’s basketball advances to first MAC Championship game since 2006

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 16, 2024

Kent State women’s basketball defeated Ball State 65-50 on Friday, advancing them to the championship game for the first time since 2006.  “We have 40 more minutes to play, and we have a big goal...

The Kent State men's basketball team celebrates their win with the cheering crowd on March 15, 2024.

Men’s basketball advances to third consecutive MAC championship game

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor March 16, 2024

For the third straight season, Kent State men’s basketball will compete in the Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship.  Guards Giovanni Santiago and Jalen Sullinger combined for 11 shots...

Redshirt senior guard Katie Shumate goes to shoot the ball in the Mid-American Conference semifinal game against Ball State March 15, 2024.

Women’s basketball advances to MAC Championship

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor March 15, 2024

Kent State women’s basketball team defeated Ball State 65-50 in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament Friday.  This was the second lowest scoring game of the season for the Cardinals.  With...