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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

A guide to the resources available to Kent State students

Kaylee Peterson August 8, 2017

At Kent State, there are an abundance of offices created for the sole purpose of helping students get what they need from their academic experience, but determining which office to go to can be difficult.Academic...

Phone in hand social media

Social media safety in college

Mariel Zambelli August 7, 2017

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn are all social platforms that are popular amongst college students.Twitter, Facebook and Instagram attract the eye and are posted on frequently, whereas LinkedIn...

A PARTA bus drives by the M.A.C. Center on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. 

Getting around town: A guide to transportation at Kent State

Nicholas Hunter August 7, 2017

It's important to know the best way to get from A to B on and off campus because of the many activities. Not everyone can bring their own car to Kent, and even so, there are places people can’t get to...

Local band A Sense of Purpose performs at Euro Gyro in downtown Kent on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

The Sounds of Kent: Finding the best live music in town

Jenna Kuczkowski August 7, 2017

When music apps just aren't cutting it, music lovers of all genres can enjoy a wide selection of live music in Kent, many within walking distance of campus. Enjoy a drink and some bar food while discovering...

A Saturday evening crowd occupies the first floor of Ray’s Place in downtown Kent on April 8, 2017.

Safe drinking on and around campus

Caitlin Albright August 7, 2017

Kent State has a few policies on underage drinking, but the number one priority has always been the students’ safety and education.College is a time when many taste freedom — and alcohol — for the...

Spring weather brings out all kinds of spirits. Bryce Lunde and Gordon Zeniseck enjoy a pitcher of beer on the Zephyr Pub patio Wednesday afternoon April 5, 2017.

Best of Bars and Specialty Drinks

William Kovach August 7, 2017

Every Thursday through Saturday night, residents and students flock to Downtown Kent to kick back and blow off stress from the prior week. Each bar has something different to offer, whether it's a specialty...

Two glasses from the Kent Cheesemonger accompanied by a lunch plate on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. 

Possible classes to take when students need extra credits

Ray Padilla August 7, 2017

Students have the ability to take some time away from their major and minor course work to enroll in classes that may be out of the norm. Students who were polled said their favorite course was Geography...

The dam at Gorge Metro Park in Cuyahoga, Ohio, on Thursday, July 20, 2017. 

Guide to the outdoors

Lydia Taylor August 7, 2017

Cuyahoga Valley National ParkDistance from Kent: 28-30 minutesCuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is a playground for those seeking adventure. With over 32,000 acres, each section of the park has a different...

StudyBlue

Useful smartphone apps for students

Lydia Taylor August 7, 2017

Between balancing classes, extracurriculars and possibly a job or two, there are a few applications students can use to help ease their work load. StudyBlueThis free smartphone application helps college...

Study abroad personal experiences

Nicholas Hunter August 3, 2017

Alissa Thomas, Florence, ItalyWhen you get off the plane and you find yourself in a new country everything is surprising. The way they interact with one another and the way they live their lives, such...

Senior Marrisa Shepard and sophomore Antonio DeJesus prepare coffee at Scribbles Coffee on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Kent is home to many local coffee shops

Holli Phillips August 3, 2017

To get through stressful days of studying, junior architectural studies major Brad Reuschling — like many college students — needs coffee.Caffeine in coffee helps retain information for over 24 hours...

Harry Potter themed posters lined Acorn Alley during Kent's second Potterfest on Saturday, July 29, 2017.

Potterfest 2017 photo gallery

July 31, 2017

During downtown Kent’s second Potterfest, fans young and old of Harry Potter came by the hundreds to celebrate the book and movie series on July 29. The event was put on by Main Street Kent and featured...