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Kent State's Oscar Ritchie Hall, located on 225 Terrace Dr, Kent, OH.

Racist message scratched into mural in Oscar Ritchie Hall

Kaitlyn Finchler, Campus Editor January 24, 2023

The letters “KKK” were scratched onto the forehead of a subject in a painted mural on the second floor of Oscar Ritchie Hall – the damage was reported to campus police on Jan. 18, but it’s unclear...

Mamacita's opened in Kent in December 2022. The restaurant was originally located in Parma, Ohio.

New ‘authentic’ Mexican restaurant opens in Kent

Savana Capp, Reporter January 22, 2023

Mamacita’s restaurant opened in Kent on Dec. 2 on Main Street. Mamacita’s owner Monica Hally and her two daughters prepare all of their food from scratch each morning before opening. The family...

"We need to we need to see the university take this seriously, we need to see them respond to this and we need to we need to have this turned into a bigger conversation." - Alex McPherson.

‘A serious state of disrepair,’ Hugh A. Glauser School of Music students petition administration for facility improvements

Grace Springer, Reporter December 12, 2022

Students from the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music are submitting a petition to Kent State Executive Administration Monday demanding they address problems with facilities and requesting transparency with...

Kent State redshirt senior Malique Jacobs surveys the court during the game against South Dakota.

Steals for days: Malique Jacobs leads nation as men’s basketball remains perfect at home

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter December 3, 2022

Eight games into the season, redshirt senior guard Malique Jacobs has already totaled 28 steals – and he leads the nation in average steals per game with 3.8. In November against Chicago State, he...

Firefighters rise into the blaze in downtown Kent.

Multi-alarm fire strikes historic mill complex in Kent

Click here to view more photos from the fire. Heavy fire consumed multiple buildings of the former Star of the West Mill on North Water Street Friday morning around 9 a.m., as smoke visible for miles...

Giving Tuesday campaign raises $3.6 million for Kent State

Anthony Zacharyasz, Staff Reporter December 1, 2022

Kent State University’s Giving Tuesday campaign concluded its eighth year of the month-long celebration highlighting philanthropy work with a total amount of $3.6 million raised. Generally Giving...

Rocco’s Cupcake Cafe to open in Downtown Kent 2023

November 15, 2022

Rocco’s Cupcake Cafe is coming to downtown Kent. Originally an online e-commerce business, owner Michela Rocco is opening up a storefront in early 2023. Rocco’s is just one of several small businesses...

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Flu Shots at DeWeese Health Center for Kent State Students

November 14, 2022

Kent State offers flu shots and COVID vaccines. With flu season in full swing and the holidays quickly approaching, the opportunity to get vaccinated is being utilized by many students. TV2's Sydney...

Kent State freshman Daylon Brown is crowned King of the 52nd Renaissance Ball after his showing of a short film he produced alongside an all-Black cast and crew.

A night of velvet, jewels and Black excellence: Black United Students’ 52nd Annual Renaissance Ball

Grace Davies, Reporter November 11, 2022

Black United Students' 52nd Renaissance Ball this year was “A Night To Remember In Black Hollywood” with the overall color scheme of black, wine red and champagne. Eight student contestants each showcased...

Silver fork in a mixed vegetable salad seasoned with olive oils.

Healthy eating can help students stay focused for final stretch of semester

Olivia Richard, Reporter November 9, 2022

Healthy eating is important for Kent State University college students to help them stay energized and focused throughout busy days. What college students eat affects how well they perform in and outside...

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