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KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

A sunset rainbow paints the sky during the Kent State Homecoming Football game Oct. 1, 2022.

Fall 2023 homecoming court: get to know the court and vote for royalty

Lauren Bischof, Reporter October 10, 2023

The university announced its 2023 homecoming court nominees Sept. 29 at the Black Squirrel Festival. The nominees are Jaelyn Brown, Juliana Buonaiuto, Kaitlyn Ginn, Lauren Klodt, Maura Mascarin, Sage...

A collection of VHS tapes, DVDs and CDs of classic childhood Disney movies.

Disney and Warner Bros.: Two rivals sharing one milestone anniversary in 2023

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 8, 2023

This year marks the 100th anniversaries of The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., and across generations, the two studios created a lasting impact of fond memories over the century. As...

Redshirt junior Michael Alaimo, Kent State's quarterback, protects the ball from the Miami University defense on Sept. 30, 2023.

Reaction to MACtion: Bobcats pounce on Flashes in blowout loss

John Hilber, Reporter October 7, 2023

Kent State football extended its losing streak to three games in a dominating 42-17 loss to Ohio University Saturday. KSU has given up 42 or more points three times this season – the team has not...

(From left to right) Students Zee Ringler (He/They) and Sienna Jepsen (She/Her) show their pride and prepare to race in last year’s “Rainbow Run” 5k.

Third-annual ‘Rainbow Weekend’ prepares to bring pride to Kent

Willow Jernigan, Reporter October 7, 2023

Rainbow Weekend will come back to Downtown Kent Oct. 13 and 14, where Main Street Kent, local businesses and the university’s LGBTQ+ Center will coordinate events for the community to celebrate acceptance...

People enjoy a day in downtown Kent on October 5, 2023.

Local activities for students spending fall break in Kent

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 5, 2023

For many students, going home for fall break is not an option, but there are many activities on or around campus for students looking for fun ways to spend their time off. Check out the food, drinks and...

Quarterback Redshirt Junior, Michael Alaimo, runs the ball against the Miami University defense on Sept. 30, 2023.

Football looks to get back on track away from home

John Hilber, Reporter October 5, 2023

Kent State football will travel to Athens on Saturday to play Ohio University, hoping to get back into winning ways after dropping the team’s last two games. The Flashes lost their first Mid-American...

Happy Fall Break!

Happy Fall Break!

Lucas Fratianne, Designer October 5, 2023

OPINION: Cue the music: GOP Debate 2

OPINION: Cue the music: GOP Debate 2

Jackson Small, Opinion Writer October 3, 2023

Seven Republican candidates took the stage once again for the second GOP debate that was held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Notably missing from the stage was...

National alert test to hit all phones, TVs, radios Wednesday, university to update Flash ALERTS

National alert test to hit all phones, TVs, radios Wednesday, university to update Flash ALERTS

Kelsie Horner, Digital Director October 3, 2023

A nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert and Emergency Alert System test will alert all cell phones, televisions and radio stations at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday EST.  Along with an audible alert, the message...

Graduate student Bryce Sheppert celebrates with the team after a good play against Miami University on Sept. 30, 2023.

Reaction to MACtion: Flashes stumble in conference opener

John Hilber, Reporter October 1, 2023

Kent State football took a 3-0 lead on the team’s first drive, but gave up the game's next 23 points in a 23-3 loss to Miami University (OH). This is the third time in five games where the Flashes...

People share impact of Olivia Rodrigo, other young female artists on young women

People share impact of Olivia Rodrigo, other young female artists on young women

Lauren Bischof, Reporter September 30, 2023

At 20 years old, American singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy Award winner Olivia Rodrigo released her second studio album, “GUTS,” Sept. 8, with her songs revolving around female rage, complex...

United Auto Workers’ strike creates ripple effect across community

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter September 29, 2023

On Sept. 15, the United Auto Workers, also known as the UAW, launched their walkouts against the big three automakers: General Motors, Stellantis and Ford. Since then, the UAW has halted operations at...