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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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OPINION: The modern space race: The future of human presence on the moon

OPINION: The modern space race: The future of human presence on the moon

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Opinion Writer February 25, 2024

The year 1972 marks the last time humans touched the moon. They left their mark on it in forms of footprints, flags and plaques commemorating the remarkable feat. Fifty-two years later, the moon...

The Kent State University fountain is located on Risman Plaza.

Students discuss eclipse plans after campus announces no classes

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 24, 2024

Students on campus have begun to prepare for their total solar eclipse plans on April 8, as the university canceled classes for that day. In an email to the community, Melody Tankersley, senior vice...

OPINION: The impact of 'Abbott Elementary'

OPINION: The impact of ‘Abbott Elementary’

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer February 24, 2024

With Teacher Appreciation Week coming up in a few months, I thought this would be a good time to write this. On Feb. 8, the season three premiere of the hit mockumentary-style sitcom, “Abbott Elementary,”...

Jr. Jalen Sullinger looks to make a pass in the Flashes game against Akron February 23, 2024.

‘Story of our season is still open’: Men’s basketball drops second in a row to Akron

Matt Franos, Reporter February 24, 2024

For the first time since 2021, the Kent State men’s basketball team lost both regular season games to Akron. The Zips defeated KSU 83-70 Friday in James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron. “I'm disappointed...

Kent State students celebrate as the men's basketball team scores during the final half of the game against Akron on Jan. 19, 2024.

PREVIEW: Men’s basketball v. TSDTR

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

When the Kent State men’s basketball team takes the court against Mid-American Conference leader Akron, it will look to avenge its 77-71 loss Jan. 19.  All-time, the Flashes (13-13, 6-7 MAC) lead...

Kent State Golden Flashes huddle during the women's basketball game against Eastern Michigan on Jan. 24, 2024.

RECAP: Looking back: What did the women’s basketball preseason poll get right?

Demetri Manousos, Reporter February 21, 2024

As the regular season is beginning to wind down and teams are fighting for seeding in the MAC tournament, let’s see how accurate the coaches’ preseason predictions were. No. 1 Ball State Cardinals...

A sign outside of an elevator at the Kent's campus University Libraries indicates the elevator's closure on Feb. 15, 2024.

University community members spark elevator modernization discussions

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter February 21, 2024

Editor’s note: Alton Northup, an interviewee in the article, is a campus editor for The Kent Stater’s staff. He was included in this story because of the relevance of his experiences to the subject. Elevator...

Kent State's men's basketball team huddles together during the 2nd half of the game against NIU on Feb. 17, 2024.

RECAP: Looking back: What did the men’s basketball preseason poll get right?

Demetri Manousos, Reporter February 20, 2024

As the college basketball regular season winds down, now is a good time to look at the Mid-American Conference standings and see if they align with the coaches' preseason predictions.  No. 1 Akron Zips...

Canva illustration by Kelsie Horner

REACTION: The Bachelor Week Five

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor February 20, 2024

For this week’s episode, Joey and his ladies spent the week in Montreal, Canada. So, Bachelor nation, let's recap the important stuff, eh?   Awkward dancing and romancing: The group date The...

Biden visits East Palestine one year after train derailment

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter February 17, 2024

President Biden visited East Palestine for the first time on Friday, one year after the train derailment occurred, promising to work with residents and officials through the long-term recovery process....