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Kent State traded blows with Akron before falling short in the wagon wheel contest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. With this loss, Kent State drops to a fourth place tie in the conference rankings.

Men’s basketball survives Broncos’ comeback attempt to advance to MAC Tournament semifinals

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 13, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team began its quest for a Mid-American Conference championship with a quarterfinal matchup against the Western Michigan Broncos (12-19, 9-9). After a slow start, the...

Kent's bench erupts in cheers after freshman Journey Hildebrand scores a three pointer with 56 seconds left of the third quarter on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Seniors go out with a bang in women’s basketball’s win over Toledo

John Engoglia, Reporter March 10, 2025

On Senior Day, the Kent State women’s basketball team bounced back from a rough Bowling Green loss to defeat Toledo 69-62 Saturday.  Six seniors were honored before the game: Jenna Batsch, Bridget...

Illustration by Emily Riebe

Students may face financial frustrations due to bird flu, Trump tariffs

Ari Collins, Beat Reporter March 6, 2025

Worries over the bird flu outbreak and concerns over President Donald Trump’s tariff orders are causing many Kent State students to come to terms with their financial struggles. According to the CDC,...

Illustration by Meaghan Miller

Kent State faculty to protest SB1 in Columbus

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 4, 2025

As the potential passing of Senate Bill 1 looms over public universities in Ohio, some members of Kent State’s faculty are doing all they can to stop it.  On Tuesday, members of the Kent State United...

A Universal Restroom is located on the first floor in Franklin Hall.

Students and Kent State respond to the ‘Bathroom Bill’

Aryn Kauble, Reporter March 2, 2025

Editor’s note: The student taking down bathroom gender signs was granted anonymity for their concerns about disciplinary action. The Protect All Students Act included in SB 104, widely known as the...

Illustration by Clare Rodgers.

‘Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports’ executive order to affect transgender athletes

Emma Campbell, Reporter February 27, 2025

A new executive order actioned on Feb. 5 by President Donald Trump prevents transgender athletes from participating in college sports teams opposite of their assigned sex. The executive order, named...

Vivek Ramaswamy stops in Strongsville after announcing his run for Ohio Governor

Sydney Brown, KSTV Reporter February 26, 2025

The Local Bar in Strongsville was filled to capacity Tuesday evening for Vivek Ramaswamy's Governor campaign launch event. His evening speech was one of four stops across Ohio after he announced his...

Diacon alleviates worries from upcoming T28, SB1 changes during ‘Talking with Todd’

Diacon alleviates worries from upcoming T28, SB1 changes during ‘Talking with Todd’

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter February 22, 2025

In the February edition of the ‘Talking with Todd’ series, Kent State President Todd Diacon discussed the upcoming changes the university will have to face in light of Transformation 2028, Ohio Senate...

Committee meeting to revise Kent State diversity requirement

Committee meeting to revise Kent State diversity requirement

Alton Northup, News Director February 21, 2025

An emergency meeting could decide the future of Kent State’s diversity requirement. The University Requirements Curriculum Committee is having an emergency meeting at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, to...

Kent Interhall Council held an open forum meeting Feb. 18, 2025, to discuss SB 104.

University Housing to make residence hall bathroom changes amid SB 104 regulation

Aryn Kauble, Reporter February 19, 2025

Most residence halls will experience changes to resident restrooms after University Housing sent out an email Feb. 18 detailing the effects SB 104 will have on living conditions. Kent Interhall Council...

Federal Protective Service agents are on campus for K9 training with Kent State University Police, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. It is not uncommon for agencies to coordinate K9 training.

Federal agents running K9 training exercises at Kent State

Alton Northup, News Director February 19, 2025

Agents from the Federal Protective Service are on campus Wednesday for K9 training exercises with the Kent State Police Department. FPS operates under Homeland Security and is tasked with securing federal...

Kent State to end race-based, national origin program funding after federal order

Kent State to end race-based, national origin program funding after federal order

Adriana Gasiewski, Campus editor February 18, 2025

President Todd Diacon sent an email to the Kent State community Tuesday morning responding to potential state legislation and federal directives. The United States Department of Education and Office...