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Kent Fire Department responds to a reported fire at Eastway Dining Hall around 9:36 p.m. on April 22.

Late-night fire evacuates Eastway

Gage Wellman, Reporter April 23, 2025

Kent State Police and Kent Fire Department responded to a reported fire inside Eastway Dining Hall around 9:36 p.m. on Tuesday. The fire started after water and grease mixed on a grill inside one of...

Kent State president responds to political artwork controversy

Kent State president responds to political artwork controversy

Ari Collins, Beat Reporter April 20, 2025

Kent State President Todd Diacon sent an email to students and community members Saturday evening regarding an ongoing controversy that has now gone beyond campus.  Last week, students in the fine...

Attendees of the We Love Higher Ed Parade organized by the Kent Higher Ed Coalition walk across campus bearing signs and shouting chants Thursday, April 17, 2025.

‘Turn your rage into action’: Kent State community strikes against SB1

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter April 20, 2025

Dozens of students, faculty, staff and alumni marched across campus and rallied at the Victory Bell Thursday to demonstrate against Senate Bill 1 and federal initiatives against higher education.  It...

A senior art thesis was coming down after controversy over its violent depictions Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Kent State's Center for the Visual Arts. A university spokesperson said the student, Rorke McCullough, agreed to remove the display.

Kent State student removes controversial art exhibit

Adriana Gasiewski, Campus Editor April 17, 2025

A controversial art exhibit came down Thursday hours after Kent State University constructed scaffolding to obstruct windows displaying the piece in the Center for the Visual Arts. The exhibit featured...

New Kent State football coach Kenni Burns (center) poses with university athletic director Randale Richmond (left) and university president Todd Diacon (right) at Burns’ first press conference Dec. 16, 2022. Courtesy of Kent State Athletics

Here’s a look into football coach Kenni Burns’ termination letter, who will lead team next season

John Hilber, Sports Editor April 17, 2025

After violating the terms of his contract, coach Kenni Burns has been terminated from his position with the Kent State football team — his last day on the team is April 15. A letter was sent to Burns...

Six more Kent State students and graduates lose visas

Six more Kent State students and graduates lose visas

Alton Northup, News Director April 16, 2025

Federal authorities have revoked visas for six more current and former Kent State students. Earlier this month, President Todd Diacon said in a university-wide email that a student and three graduates...

USG hosts Tim Misny at the Kiva at Kent State on April 14, 2025.

‘I’ll make them pay’: Tim Misny fires up Kiva crowd

Makayla Jones, Reporter April 15, 2025

Injury lawyer Tim Misny brought energy and excitement during his appearance at Kent State Monday night, sharing stories of his career and pieces of advice encouraging motivation.  During the two hour...

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is one of the first in Ohio to enter an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. Last year, Zuchowski garnered national attention after calling immigrants “human locusts” in a Facebook post. | Courtesy Portage County Sheriff's Office

Portage County Sheriff confirms ICE partnership

Alton Northup, News Director April 11, 2025

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski confirmed his office plans to work with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. In a statement posted to Facebook, Zuchowski...

Kenni Burns, Kent State’s 23rd football coach in program history, gives his opening remarks at his first Kent State press conference Dec. 16, 2022.

Kent State terminates football coach Kenni Burns

Anthony Leonardi, Sports Content Manager April 11, 2025

Kenni Burns will no longer coach the Kent State Golden Flashes. Kent State Athletics announced the termination of the football coach’s contract Friday. The decision came after Burns was put on...

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is one of the first in Ohio to enter an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. Last year, Zuchowski garnered national attention after calling immigrants “human locusts” in a Facebook post. | Courtesy Portage County Sheriff's Office

Read Portage County Sheriff’s agreements with ICE

Alton Northup, News Director April 11, 2025

Last month, Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski signed two agreements with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. The agreements, posted on the ICE website,...

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski is one of the first in Ohio to enter an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law. Last year, Zuchowski garnered national attention after calling immigrants “human locusts” in a Facebook post. | Courtesy Portage County Sheriff's Office

Portage County Sheriff signs agreement with ICE to identify, arrest immigrants

Alton Northup, News Director April 10, 2025

Portage County’s sheriff, an outspoken critic of illegal immigration, has become one of the first in Ohio to enter an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration...

The front entrance of the DeWeese Health Center, Oct. 6, 2024.

Kent health experts address worries over measles outbreak

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter April 9, 2025

As concerns mount over the growing outbreak of measles across the country, Kent health officials are offering advice for how the community can stay safe. NBC News’ tracker of confirmed measles cases...

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