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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Kent State Swifties’ excitement grows as Pittsburgh Taylor Swift concert draws closer

Destiny Torres, Reporter June 16, 2023

Swifties are going to remember June 16 and 17 ‘All Too Well’ as Taylor Swift makes her way to Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The Eras Tour showcases Swift’s songs throughout her career. Swift...

Is polyamory the future? The future legality of polyamory in the United States

Is polyamory the future? The future legality of polyamory in the United States

Zoe Finley, Reporter June 14, 2023

When Mylo was pursuing their undergraduate degree in 2019 while in a relationship with their boyfriend, they started to realize that a monogamous relationship was not for them.  After talking to their...

‘This bill is not a solution’: Kent State faculty react to Senate Bill 83

Aden Graves, Reporter June 7, 2023

Since Senate Bill 83, or the Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act, was passed by the Ohio Senate May 17, several Kent State faculty members are expressing their thoughts on the bill and what it could...

Kent police make arrest in connection to Flash Vapes armed robbery

Leah Shepard, Managing Editor June 6, 2023

Kent police have arrested a suspect in connection to an armed robbery at Flash Vapes in Kent that occurred May 28.  The suspect, a 17-year-old male from Brimfield township, was charged with second-degree...

Baked goods at a caffé in Florence.

TRAVEL TUESDAY: First taste of Florence

Harleyann McQuaid, Travel Blogger June 6, 2023

The beautiful scenic sights of Tuscany have presented me with many highs and many lows. My first week and a half studying abroad have been jammed packed with a lot of field trips, delicious foods and communication...

Elizabeth, an employee of The Battleground, wipes down the bar. The Battleground is a Mexican restaurant and social justice taproom.

The Battleground: Culture, community, social justice beer

Francesca Malinky, Reporter June 4, 2023

At 425 Cherry St in Kent, a blue building donning a large tree mural is the home to The Battleground. The dining room greets customers with bright colors and wooden floors, including yellow upholstered...

Judge denies bond modification request of Kent State student arrested on rape charges

Leah Shepard, Managing Editor May 31, 2023

Kent State student McCoy Watkins, who was arrested on two counts of first-degree felony rape in April, will remain under house arrest until his trial in June, a common pleas court judge ruled Wednesday...

Police respond to armed robbery at Flash Vapes.

Shelter in place on Kent Campus: armed robbery suspect on the run

Erin Sullivan, Reporter May 27, 2023

A Flash Alert was sent out Saturday evening urging students to shelter in place on Kent State’s Main Campus after an armed robbery at Flash Vapes on Main Street in Kent.  The advisory said that the...

The tent on Manchester Field at Karamu Ya Wahitimu, a pre-commencement ceremony, on May 10, 2023.

Kent State University graduates look toward the future

Destiny Torres, Reporter May 26, 2023

On the weekend of May 12, Kent State University saw nearly 5,500 students walk across the stage as they moved their tassels from one side to the other. Whether it be taking some time to figure out what’s...

In the Student Center, a wall showcases different fraternities and sororities on campus on May 1, 2023.

How Kent students address Greek Life stereotypes

Blake Serrano, Reporter May 26, 2023

Members of Greek Life organizations say they allow incoming students to develop themselves and demonstrate their commitment to service. Despite these efforts, negative stereotypes draw some away from recruitment.  Members...

A car parked in the R-3 lot near Taylor Hall has two boots and is plastered with tickets on February 14, 2023. According to Kent State's Parking and Transit Services, a car that has been issued nine or more tickets is at risk of booting or towing.

Students voice parking services stories, frustration

Molly Hoffer, Reporter May 25, 2023

Kyle Amstutz, senior aeronautics major Amstutz was very open about how many parking tickets he’s earned during his five years at Kent State – he’s gotten around ten tickets in total, all due to...

A photo from the scene of a fatal crash that killed Kent State student Colin Pho on Summit Street near Dix Stadium. It shows a broken car mirror and part of the scooter Pho was riding when he was struck from behind August 22 around 9 p.m.

Man pleads guilty for failure to stop in crash that killed a Kent student

Erin Sullivan, Reporter May 23, 2023

Timothy Michael Brind Jr. of Atwater pleaded guilty to failure to stop in a 2022 accident that killed Kent State student Colin Pho. Brind was charged with the third-degree felony before the Portage...