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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

A collection of VHS tapes, DVDs and CDs of classic childhood Disney movies.

Disney and Warner Bros.: Two rivals sharing one milestone anniversary in 2023

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 8, 2023

This year marks the 100th anniversaries of The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., and across generations, the two studios created a lasting impact of fond memories over the century. As...

Israel formally declares war against Hamas as it battles to push militants off its soil

Jerusalem and Gaza CNN -- Israel formally declared war on Hamas on Sunday, setting the stage for a major military operation in Gaza as fighting rages on Israeli soil. The declaration comes after Hamas,...

People enjoy a day in downtown Kent on October 5, 2023.

Local activities for students spending fall break in Kent

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 5, 2023

For many students, going home for fall break is not an option, but there are many activities on or around campus for students looking for fun ways to spend their time off. Check out the food, drinks and...

A fall day on campus on October 5, 2023.

Students share plans for fall break

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter October 5, 2023

Thursday, Oct. 5 is the official start of fall break for Kent State students and faculty. The two-day-long break gives them time to unwind from the stress of homework, classes and other commitments.  Savannah...

McCarthy will not run for speaker again after House votes to oust him

CNN -- Kevin McCarthy will not run for speaker again after the House ousted him from the top leadership post in a historic vote on Tuesday, a move that threatens to plunge House Republicans into even further...

Police were at the scene Monday night in Apopka, Florida.

An 11-year-old accused of shooting 2 teens at a football practice is arrested on an attempted murder charge

Morayo Ogunbayo, CNN October 3, 2023

CNN — An 11-year-old youth football player has been arrested on suspicion of shooting and wounding two fellow players at practice in Florida on Monday night, authorities said. The child shot two 13-year-olds...

National alert test to hit all phones, TVs, radios Wednesday, university to update Flash ALERTS

National alert test to hit all phones, TVs, radios Wednesday, university to update Flash ALERTS

Kelsie Horner, Digital Director October 3, 2023

A nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert and Emergency Alert System test will alert all cell phones, televisions and radio stations at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday EST.  Along with an audible alert, the message...

The crowd cheers as Mariah the Scientist performs at the USG fall concert on Sept. 23, 2023.

Mariah the Scientist’s crowd interactions energize students at Homecoming Concert

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter September 24, 2023

Mariah the Scientist performed at the Undergraduate Student Government’s fall concert Saturday night, becoming the first female artist to headline the concert since the COVID-19 pandemic. Brian Johnson,...

Kent State of Well-Being holds a booth at the the Rec Center Sept. 21, 2023.

FAB hosts Wellness Wednesday at the REC Center

Willow Jernigan, Reporter September 21, 2023

Kent State of Well-being and the Flash Activities Board (FAB) collaborated for Wellness Wednesday in the REC Center Mall to bring awareness to National Recovery Month, which falls in September.  FAB...

The Haymakers Farmers Market kicks off the Fall season on Tuesday, Sept. 19th, 2023, in the Student Center Green. Students were able to support local farms and venders and listen to live music.

On-campus farmers’ market provides students with fall favorites and homemade creations

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter September 20, 2023

Many smiling faces crowded the Student Center Green on Tuesday evening curiously looking at what local vendors offered as rays of sunshine broke through the overcast skies. Around 14 different vendors...

Des Torres and Isabelle Roach attend the Barbie movie at Kent Cinemas.

Students, faculty open up about Barbie movie

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter September 9, 2023

The Barbie movie premiered in theaters July 21 and became very popular among viewers. Since its release, the movie has made nearly $1.3 billion dollars in the box office globally and has created a cultural...

University Housing adjusts to more residents

Jacob Brooks, TV2 Reporter September 9, 2023

More students are living on-campus this semester than in recent years. TV2's Jacob Brooks explains how University Housing gave everyone a place to live. Jacob Brooks is a TV2 reporter. Contact him at...