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The outside of Ray's Place in Kent, Ohio. 

Best of Kent: best restaurant

First place: Ray’s Place If you’re looking for a good place to eat that can only be found in Kent, Ray’s Place is the restaurant to go to. Having won first place in four different categories in...

A crowd on the first floor of Ray’s Place in Kent on April 8, 2017. FILE.

Best of Kent: best restaurant to take your family

First place: Ray's PlaceKnown to students, family members and local residents, Ray’s Place is a local favorite that appeals to all ages. Having been open since 1937, Ray’s has a rich history and sense...

Days for girls

Savannah Monks March 7, 2020

Freshman Manaal Malik works cuts out temples during Day for Girls on March 07, 2020. At Days for Girls students worked on making reusable menstrual kits for woman in under-developed countries. This years...

Day for Girls

Savannah Monks March 7, 2020

Professor Joanne Dowdy cuts out designs for menstrual kits during Day for Girls on Mar. 07, 2020. At Days for Girls studnets worked on making reusable menstrual kits for woman in under-developed countires....

Days for Girls

Savannah Monks March 7, 2020

Junior account Major Javon Clark traces temples during Day for Girls on Mar. 07, 2020. At Days for Girls studnets worked on making reusable menstrual kits for woman in under-developed countires. This...

Day for Girls.

Savannah Monks March 7, 2020

Sophmore pan-African major Tayjua Hines traces temples during Day for Girls on Mar. 07, 2020. At Days for Girls studnets worked on making reusable menstrual kits for woman in under-developed countires....

Best of Kent: Grazers (outside)

Savannah Monks March 7, 2020

The outside of Grazers located at 123 North Water Street in Kent, Ohio. Grazers sells food that can fit anyone's dietary needs. Grazers was voted first in best gluten-free dining options and first in...

A quesadilla ordered at Grazer's on Friday, March 6, 2020. 

Best of Kent: vegan/vegetarian dining

Kaitlyn Finchler Photo Editor March 7, 2020

GRAZERSGRAZERS downtown off of Main Street, won first place for “Best vegan and vegetarian dining.” Co-owner Stacey Lasher said this is something they love to brag about.“We’re not in it for the...

Apple cinnamon pancakes, offered at Mike's Place, located at 1700 S. Water Street. Mike's Place won four awards.

Best Place to Cure a Hangover

Amanda Levine Sports editor March 7, 2020

Mike’s PlaceA classic go-to option for any meal, Mike’s Place has a long menu for its customers to choose from. For those who drank a little too much the night before or customers who just want a wide...

BBQ wings at EyroGyro, who won first place for best drunk food. EuroGyro also hosts karaoke and stand-up nights throughout the week.

Best Drunk Food

Amanda Levine Sports editor March 7, 2020

EuroGyroThis bar food spot is a great fix for all of your late night cravings. Open until 3:30 a.m., the menu is stacked with gyros, pizza, wings, jojos and pasta dishes. Stephen Plotts, a driver and event...

Insomnia cookies is located at 295 S. Water Street. Insomnia Cookies was voted second best place for go-to food delivery and second best sweet stuff in Kent by community members and students that attend Kent State University. 

Best of Kent: best sweet stuff

First Place: Popped!A Kent original, Popped! is your go to for all things chocolate and popcorn. You can visit Popped! at its original location in Acorn Alley and at the newly opened space in downtown...

A group poses for a photo after tossing around a football in Kent, Ohio, on Summit Street, March 16, 2019. Editor's Note: Everybody in this photo is over 21. 

Best of Kent: best event/festival

First place: Fake Paddy's Day Typically held the week before St. Patrick's Day, Fake Paddy's Day is a celebration that occurs in many college towns across the United States. According to KSNT.com, Fake...

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