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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Many audience members were interested in the clothes designed by Kent State students. An attendee pulled out her phone and recorded the outfits showcased to the crowd.

Marisa Nieves models for the crowd during the fashion section of the event. She was wearing clothes designed by Nadia Boone.

Tajuan Richards reads the crowd two poems that he wrote. During his set, the crowd was focused on him and clapped after the poetry was read.

[Photo] Students transform Rathskeller into safe space for creative outlets

Alton Northup and Isabella Schreck, Staff Reporter, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2022
Many performers came to show their work during the Paintsgiving event. Ayanna Harris presented her digital art on the screens for attendees to see.

Kent United Church of Christ was one of the voting locations in Portage County.

[Photo] GALLERY: Views from the polls

November 9, 2022
Junior Victoria Bernhardt shows off her voting earring. She was out volunteering for Ohio Democrats at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

Tim Ryan took photos with many students and adults during his time at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

Junior Aiyana Ncube was one of the many students who came out to vote. She changed her voter registration from Illinois to Ohio before this election. "This election is extremely important and could change the course of history," Ncube said.

Many students came to see Tim Ryan at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. After his speech, he took photos with them.

Many students came to the Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center to vote during the election.

Nearly 250 Kent State students have until Oct. 7, 2024, to re-register to vote. If they don't, they may be turned away from the election.

[Photo] These Kent State students may not be able to vote

September 30, 2024
In a survey from The Kent Stater/Department of Sociology and Criminology, 253 students listed the issues that mattered most to them in the 2024 election. The top responses were cost of living, abortion, the economy and the climate.

[Photo] Kent State students are thinking of these issues as they go to the polls

November 4, 2024
Senior outside hitter Taylor Heberle cheers her team on Oct. 29. Heberle kept the positivity going as she encouraged the players.

[Photo] ‘It’s been a lot of fight’: Volleyball ends losing streak and splits M.A.C.C weekend

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor
October 30, 2022
Bryn Roberts serves the ball to the Western Michigan team. The ladies kept the fight going, but lost to their opponents.

Middle Blocker Lana Strejcek cheers with her team after the ladies won their point from Strejcek's kill.

Golden Flash player Bryn Roberts bumps the volleyball after a serve goes over from the Western Michigan team. Kent's team fell short 3-1.

The Kent State Golden Flash volleyball team gather together before the game.

[Photo] ‘When everybody gives their all and competes, we can be successful’: Volleyball captures its first win

September 7, 2023
Pi Kappa Alpha member Matt Kress dresses up as Hugh Hefner. He was outside trying to keep the crowd under control.

Kent State students Gianna Uber (left) and Avery Albano dress up as Disney princesses. They mention how they are excited to spend time with friends.

Freshmen Dominic Trusso (left) and Nicholas Carbone (right) dress up as Santa and Buddy from “Elf.” They decided to wear these costumes because Trusso and Carbone enjoy Christmas.

[Photo] Best event/festival

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter
April 7, 2023
Danielle Attme keeps the line entertained outside of The Kent Stage. Attme encouraged people to go to local drag and burlesque shows.

[Photo] Hundreds gather to celebrate Kent Halloween

Genevieve Krejci, Isabella Schreck, Alton Northup, and Jenna Bal
October 30, 2022
Brothers Evan and Gary Kurr dress up as construction workers outside of Brewhouse Pub.

The attendees and the Flash Pole Fairies dance together. As the event continued, everyone was excited to complete the dance.

The attendees follow Barnett's choreography to Sam Smith's "Unholy." Barnett taught the dance slowly so that everyone could understand it.

Some of the attendees focus on the dance moves given to them.

[Photo] Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun: Pole fitness group holds chair choreography workshop in honor of Sex Week

Clara Wicinski, Reporter
October 28, 2022
Hailey Barnett, president of the Flash Pole Fairies, thanks the attendees for cheering her on. Everyone danced to Sam Smith's "Unholy."

The Kent State Student Section cheers on the Golden Flash football team during the Homecoming game. The men won against Ohio University 31-24.

[Photo] Food, fun and Flashes as thousands celebrate homecoming at Dix Stadium

October 1, 2022
The Kent State Marching Golden Flashes play during halftime for the crowd. The band played a variety of Harry Styles' songs including "What Makes You Beautiful" and "Watermelon Sugar."

The Kent State Colorguard twirl their flags into the air. They performed with the band during halftime.

The Kent State Marching Golden Flashes play during halftime for the crowd. The band played a variety of Harry Styles' songs including "What Makes You Beautiful" and "Watermelon Sugar."

The Kent State Student Section cheers on the Golden Flash football team during the Homecoming game. The men won against Ohio University 31-24.

[Photo] Food, fun and Flashes as thousands celebrate homecoming at Dix Stadium

Katherine Masko, Social Media Manager
October 1, 2022
Many Kent State students watch the Homecoming football game against Ohio University on Oct. 1, 2022. The crowd cheered on the men as they beat their opponents 31-24.

Jamie Rockwell, a caricature artist, finishes up his drawing of an attendee and shows it to her.

Chuck Mozingo and his family play a game of Jenga before the game. Mozingo, a Kent State alumnus, had a great time at his old university.

In the Malcom X lounge, there is a long mural dedicated to Malcolm X and many other prominent figures in the Black community. This art piece was one of the sights for the alumni group to view.

Leaving behind a legacy: E. Timothy Moore

Asha Blake, Assistant Photo Editor
October 1, 2022
Debra Moore and Hammett Lilly converse in the Uumbaji Gallery. Moore was Timothy Moore's wife and Lilly was one of Moore's fraternity brothers.

Attendees gather in a circle and sing "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond with their friends.

Decorative pins from Oktoberfest are placed on a vendor's table. Each person who approached the table was able to spin a wheel for a chance to win one.

The German Family Society Dancers show the audience polka dancing on Sept. 24, 2022. The crowd cheered and clapped along as the music played.

[Photo] Downtown Kent set to host Main Street Kent’s Oktoberfest Saturday

September 22, 2023
The German Family Society Dancers show the audience a trick during their performance. Many attendees watched and cheered on the group.

[Photo] Kent’s 2022 Oktoberfest brought food, live music and culture to downtown

Genevieve Krejci, Reporter
September 25, 2022
Cali Diederich and her dog Jasmine spend some time together at Oktoberfest.

Audience members get involved in the fun as they dance with many members of the German Family Society.

The Rathskeller is located in the basement of the Student Center.

[Photo] ‘It feels like a family’: Music education students form band to perform at Rathskeller

November 28, 2023
Joseph Hefler (left) and Jordan Zdych play Pac-Man on the arcade machine. "This is actually my first time coming to this area," Zdych said.

Senior Alex Thomas thinks about his play before striking the ball. Thomas played with Kaleb Strong, another senior student, during this game.

The Rathskeller is located in the basement of the Student Center.

[Photo] ‘The Rat’ makes a comeback

Grace Clarke, Reporter
September 19, 2022
A student picks up her food from Tahini MC. The resturant caters to students who want Mediterranean food on campus.

Russel Stephanchick's artwork, "Ceremonial Totems," is being displayed at the "Best of 2022" exhibition in the Center of Visual Arts.

Patty Kennedy-Zafred's "Warriors in the White House" depicts a collage of Native Americans.

Kristin Morris' statue "Ricardo" is displayed in the exhibition. Morris recieved the Brian Lonsway Memorial Award for Humor in Craft for her work.

[Photo] School of Art showcases award-winning alumni, Ohio artists’ work in ‘Best of 2022’ gallery

Chloe Robertson and Grace Clarke, Reporter
September 9, 2022
Kristin Morris' statue "Ricardo" is displayed in the exhibition. Morris recieved the Brian Lonsway Memorial Award for Humor in Craft for her work.

Details from Mary Ann Tipple's "Reflection Pond" show people by a body of water with flowers inside it.

Catherine Kleeman's "Gateway" (left) and Frauke Palmer's "Ice Maiden" are displayed in the "Best of 2022" exhibition.

"Reflection Pond" by Mary Ann Tipple is made out of kodachrome slide, cotton and silk ribbon. Tipple's artwork showed details of a pond, trees and people in the background.

William Meyer's artwork, "Chasing the Crumb No. 2," is displayed in a glass case along with other Kent State artists' work.

Details of exhibition artist Patty Kennedy-Zafred's "Warriors in the White House."

Players Morgan Copley (left) and Lana Strejcek watch as their teammates play on the court. The Golden Flashes continued to cheer on their team against Cornell University.

Outside hitter Mackenzie McGuire hits the ball over the net as a Corrnell University player attempts to block it. The crowd was cheering each team on during the Saturday morning game.

Kent State Women's Volleyball players Taylor Heberle (left) and Danie Tyson jump in the air to block a hit from the Cornell University team. The Kent women played an intense game but were beaten 3-1.

[Photo] New hitter on the block: Freshman Mackenzie McGuire brings fire to the court

Isabella Schreck, Sports Editor
September 4, 2022
Kent State Women's Volleyball player Erin Gardner serves the ball onto the other side of the court. The team played a Saturday morning game against Cornell University.

Outside hitter Mackenzie McGuire hits the ball back over the net as the opposing team sets up a block against Cornell Sept. 3. McGuire led her team in kills that game with 15.

[Photo] Same score, lower place: Men’s cross country narrowly misses victory

James Goddard, Sports Reporter
September 4, 2022
Players Danie Tyson (left) and Alex Haffner get ready to block a hit from the opposing team. The other Golden Flashes on the court prepared for the ball to go over and positioned themselves to bump the volleyball.

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