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Israeli Defense Soldiers visit to Kent State faces protests

Emma Campbell, Reporter April 1, 2025

Students, staff and community gathered on the third floor of the Kent State Student Center Monday, March 31, as three Israel Defense soldiers shared their personal stories. KSU's Students Supporting...

US soldiers are pictured during a qualification range at Pabrade training area in Lithuania, September 19, 2024.

Search underway for 4 US Army soldiers missing in Lithuania

Catherine Nicholls and Natasha Bertrand, CNN March 26, 2025

(CNN) —The search for four US soldiers who went missing during a training mission near Lithuania’s border with Belarus is ongoing, the US Army said Wednesday, after their armored vehicle was found...

A view of the E. Barrett Prettyman US Court House in Washington, DC is seen here in September 2024. A federal appeals court has maintained a temporary block on President Donald Trump’s ability to use the Alien Enemies Act.

Federal appeals court maintains temporary block on Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations

Devan Cole, CNN March 26, 2025

(CNN) — A divided federal appeals court has maintained a temporary block on President Donald Trump’s ability to use the Alien Enemies Act to quickly deport alleged members of a Venezuelan gang. The DC...

	In an aerial view, brand new cars are taken off train cars at a rail yard on March 4 in Richmond, California.

Trump announces new auto tariffs in a major trade war escalation

New York (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 25% tariff set to take effect on April 2 on all cars shipped to the United States, a significant escalation in a global trade war. “We...

The Flashes huddle up during the end of the first quarter on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Suffocating defense leads women’s basketball over Akron for regular season rivalry sweep

John Engoglia, Reporter March 2, 2025

Battling a slow offensive start, the Kent State women’s basketball team locked down Akron with a physical and active defense in a 64-44 victory Saturday.   Entering a hostile atmosphere at James...

Kent State student walking through the grass on campus wearing UGGs on Feb. 13, 2025.

Braving the cold in style: UGGs take over college campuses

Robyn Taylor, Reporter February 25, 2025

Kent State students are finding themselves balancing style and safety. While icy conditions increase the risk of slips, many students are choosing fashionable footwear like UGGs, despite warnings about...

National Weather Service places Kent under winter weather advisory

National Weather Service places Kent under winter weather advisory

Adriana Gasiewski, Campus editor February 12, 2025

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Kent ahead of snowfall and mixed precipitation resulting in sleet and ice. Until 7 p.m., Kent and other portions of North-central and...

Morning classes move online at Kent State

Morning classes move online at Kent State

Alton Northup, News Director February 6, 2025

All in-person classes before 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Kent State main campus will not meet in person due to icy conditions, according to an email from the university. The announcement follows...

The 2025-26 FAFSA deadline in Ohio is Oct. 1, 2025.

What’s next for students after applying for the FAFSA?

Emma Campbell, Reporter January 27, 2025

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been open since Dec. 2024. So, what are the steps students should be taking after they apply?  What is FAFSA? Colleges and career schools are...

Junior Zane Cattage competes in the high jump during the track and field meet against Akron Jan. 19, 2024.

‘Good way to start the season’: Malanda sets new school record in track and field season debut

Gage Wellman, Reporter January 19, 2025

The Kent State track and field team kicked off 2025 with an ambitious season debut that saw records, both personal and team, get shattered in its performance at the Jud Logan Memorial at the Kent State...

Students discuss holiday plans as Thanksgiving break approaches

Jonathan Beard, KSTV Reporter November 26, 2024

With the end of the term rapidly approaching, Kent State University students talked about how they planned to spend the extended time off from classes. Jonathan Beard is a KSTV reporter. Contact him...

Hippie Fox Rocks is opening a second location at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora, Ohio.

Hippie Fox Rocks opens second location at Aurora Farms

Lauren Cohen, Beat Reporter November 26, 2024

Hippie Fox Rocks, a rock and metaphysical shop in Downtown Kent’s Acorn Alley, is geared up to open a second location on Nov. 22 after noticing a decline in customer traffic in its current area. The...