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Cleveland Guardians home opener brings a sold out crowd and superstars to Cleveland

April 18, 2022

The Cleveland Guardians had their first home opener on Friday, April 15th. TV2's Liv Sharp was on the scene to cover all the festivities and the game, which included Tom Hanks throwing out the opening...

“Renegade Readers” gather for a read-in

Sophie Young, Reporter April 17, 2022
Stephanie Smith, associate professor in the School of Media and Journalism, walked up to the microphone as the crowd fell to a low buzz. In her signature glasses and a statement tee supporting Ukraine, she welcomed the range of “renegade readers.”

Local health experts speak on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic

April 17, 2022

As people re-engage in the world around them, policy preferences are also shifting toward loosening some requirements around masking and vaccines. After 2 years into the covid-19 pandemic, Americans are...

Lauren Petrick (left) and  Sanhita Gupta.

Geauga student researcher discovers potential alternative to antibiotics

Trent Blackburn, Reporter April 17, 2022

Lauren Petrick, a junior nursing student at Kent State Geauga, successfully isolated a bacterial virus that could be used as an alternative to antibiotics in fighting off intestinal bacterial infections. Antibiotic...

Kent State guard Sincere Carry enters 2022 NBA draft

April 15, 2022

Standout guard Sincere Carry will enter himself into the NBA Draft, but said he will not hire an agent so as to maintain his eligibility to return to Kent State next season. The redshirt junior transferred...

Hippie Fox Rocks hosts grand opening

Emma MacNiven, Reporter April 12, 2022

With bold, teal walls, tie-dye tapestries and crystals galore, Hippie Fox Rocks is Kent’s place for all things metaphysical. The shop opened in December, but hosted its grand opening celebration...

Opinion: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill will lead to more parental rights at extreme expense of students

Maya Huffman, Opinion Writer April 12, 2022

The Parental Rights in Education Bill, more commonly referred to as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, has been signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Across the country, more bills are being introduced...

The bar inside Over Easy.

Best breakfast

Alton Northup, Reporter April 11, 2022

FIRST: Over Easy At The Depot Located in the historic train depot on Franklin Avenue is Over Easy At The Depot. This woman-owned and operated business is a favorite for Kent students, especially those...

Savannah Ramsey fills the cup with beer at Zephyr Pub on West Main Street in downtown Kent.

Best bar

Wyatt Loy, Reporter April 11, 2022

FIRST: Zephyr Pub If someone in Kent wanted to watch a drag show, play ping pong and sing karaoke all in one place, there’s only one answer: Zephyr Pub. This staple of the downtown nightlife takes the...

A pepperoni pizza from Lucci’s Place located at 405 E. Main St., Kent Ohio.

Best pizza

Mariah Alanskas, Reporter April 11, 2022

FIRST: Lucci’s Place Walking into Lucci’s Place, you’re hit by the sight of flipping pizza dough flying around in the air and the smell of fresh baked dough filling the Main Street located shop. Annie...

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