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Ravenna police shoot suspect who used hostage as a ‘human shield’

Ravenna police shoot suspect who used hostage as a ‘human shield’

Adriana Gasiewski, Campus editor March 16, 2025

An armed suspect was fatally shot by Ravenna police in an officer-involved shooting on March 16. Inside an apartment on Hazen Street, an individual called the police about an armed man sleeping on the...

Kent senior Jalen Sullinger, 13, holds the ball as Western Michigan junior JaVaughn Hannah tries to block him during their the second half of their quarterfinal game in the MAC Tournament on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Men’s basketball lets Miami get the best of it again, won’t play in March Madness after MAC Tournament loss

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 14, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team fell short of reaching the Mid-American Conference championship game for the first time in four years after falling to Miami (25-8, 14-4) 72-64. The game started...

The Portage County Water Rescue Team went into recovery mode Friday, March 14, shortly after arriving at Mogadore Reservoir. Divers located the helicopter crash site at 9:29 a.m. | Courtesy FOX 8 News

One dead in Portage County helicopter crash

Alton Northup, News Director March 14, 2025

Rescuers recovered the body of the pilot in a helicopter crash Friday morning at Mogadore Reservoir. The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the pilot as Anthony Jones, a 52-year-old from North Royalton,...

Helicopter hit power line in Portage County crash

Helicopter hit power line in Portage County crash

Alton Northup, News Director March 14, 2025

A helicopter hit a power line before crashing into Mogadore Reservoir around 7 a.m. Friday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA said only one pilot was aboard the Schweizer 269C...

Helicopter crashes in Portage County

Helicopter crashes in Portage County

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing Editor March 14, 2025

The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed they are responding to a helicopter crash Friday morning in Suffield Township. The crash reportedly happened around 7:30 a.m. at the Mogadore Reservoir near State...

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...

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