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Clothes line the wall at UniversiTEES, all Kent State related, on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Shopping in the Kent area

Caitlin Albright July 20, 2017

Kent has much to offer in terms of retail — from farmer’s markets to boutiques to bubble tea, there is a little something for everyone.For off-campus grocery shopping, multiple options are available...

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Finding art through sculptures on campus

Ray Padilla July 20, 2017

Starsphere 2010:Located at the end of the Esplanade toward Downtown Kent is the sculpture “Starsphere.” “(It’s) a very abstract way to think about freedoms,” said artist Susan Ewing in an article...

Popcorn from the Kent Plaza theatre.

Five things to do for fun under 21

Cameron Gorman July 18, 2017

Driving through Downtown Kent, you might be struck by the sheer amount of bars — one seeming to perch at the intersection of every street in the heart of the city. What’s an underage student to do...

Assistant Chief of Police William Buckbee serves coffee to Chad Morrison in the Nest at Kent State on September 14, 2016. Wednesday afternoon, police hosted “Coffee with a Cop,” to pass out free coffee to students so they could answer any questions students had about their services.

Safety on campus

Cody Patton July 18, 2017

Kent State was named the safest campus in Ohio and 11th in the nation in July, according to the data from FBI crime reporting and the National Center for Education Statistics. The research encompassed...

Sleep On It perform on stage outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 16, 2017, during the APMA Fan Day celebration.

APMA Fan Day celebrates music lovers

Jenna Kuczkowski July 17, 2017

The Alternative Press Music Awards Fan Day Sunday brought a small festival to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame plaza in Cleveland, with performances on an outdoor stage and a discussion panel on the indoor...

Netflix’s new film “To the Bone” sparks criticism, debate

Isabel Kiefer July 16, 2017

Netflix shocked viewers with “13 Reasons Why” this spring, but the streaming service recently released another controversial title: “To the Bone.”The film’s trailer opens with Ellen — an attractive,...

Blues fans gather outside to hear musicians play during the ninth annual Kent Blues Fest on Friday, July 14, 2017.

Musicians fill Downtown Kent for ninth annual Kent Blues Fest

Kaylee Peterson July 16, 2017

From local bands to blues legends, thirty-one bands and musicians spread out across 23 venues in Downtown Kent Friday until 2:30 a.m. at the ninth annual Kent Blues Fest.The Crooked River Fine Art Council...

Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach performs with Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive during Papa Roach’s set at the APMAs on Monday, July 18, 2016. 

Alternative music scene to invade Cleveland

Jenna Kuczkowski July 11, 2017

Every summer the cleveland area experiences a surge of concerts, and the Alternative Press Music Awards and Vans Warped Tour are no exception. Both bring music enthusiasts of all ages together in big...