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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...

Deal or no deal: Are bookstore prices too high?

Deal or no deal: Are bookstore prices too high?

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter February 13, 2025

The Kent State Bookstore offers an assortment of items needed for everyday college life, including textbooks, school supplies, clothing and much more.  While it's helpful that these products can be...

A Kent State University researcher from the Department of Biological Sciences and a student work in a lab. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Kent State to retain R1 research status through 2028

Aryn Kauble, Reporter February 13, 2025

For the first time, Kent State’s R1 research status was renewed. Kent State, recognized as a doctoral university, was first awarded the designation in Feb. 2022, which lasts three years until the classification...

Paws for a Cause’s Puppy Kissing Booth brings x’s and o’s

Sydney Brown, Kent Stater TV Reporter February 12, 2025

There were plenty of kisses to go around at Wednesday's Puppy Kissing Booth. Service dogs in training from Paws for a Cause kicked off early Valentine's Day celebrations at the Student's Center, offering...

The LGBTQ+ Center on Feb. 7, 2025,  located in the lower level of the student center.

‘Bathroom Bill’ set to take effect Feb. 25: What will it mean for students?

Aryn Kauble, Reporter February 10, 2025

The Protect All Students Act included in SB 104, widely known as the "Bathroom Bill," is set to go into effect on Feb. 25. The bill prohibits K-12 and all public and private universities from creating...

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