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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Kent State University's band director leads a sound check in the newly renovated band practice space on November 15, 2024.

PHOTO GALLERY: First look at new band facilities

DeArrius Gleaves, Photographer
November 19, 2024
Kent State University's President Todd Diacon and band director leads the band into the newly renovated practice space inside of the ice rink on campus on November 15, 2024.

The Kent State University band does a sound check in the newly renovated practice space in the ice rink on November 15, 2024.

Kent State University band does a sound check in the newly renovated practice space in the Ice rink on November 15, 2024.

Kent State University's president, Todd Diacon, watches as the KSU band sound checks their new practice room in the Ince Rink on November 15, 2024.

Bricco remains closed, with a sign on the door announcing its impending departure from Kent following a shutdown on October 29th, 2024.

Bricco remains closed and empty, with a sign on the door announcing its impending departure from Kent following a shutdown on October 29th, 2024.

Bricco remains closed, with a sign on the door announcing its impending departure from Kent following a shutdown on October 29th, 2024.

Bricco remains closed, with a sign on the door announcing its impending departure from Kent following a shutdown October 29, 2024.

[Photo] Bricco restaurant in downtown Kent closes

October 30, 2024
Students line dance together at BUS's Block Party in celebration of the new fall semester outside of Oscar Ritchie Hall at Kent State University on August 29th, 2024.

Kent State students and pets gather for BUS's Block Party outside of Oscar Ritchie Hall in celebration of the start of the new fall semester on August 29th, 2024.

Kent State freshmen pose for a photo at BUS's block party outside of Oscar Ritchie Hall in celebration of the start of the new fall semester on August 29, 2024.

[Photo] Black students share experiences being at a predominately white institution

September 12, 2024
Kent State freshmen pose for a photo at BUS's Block Party outside of Oscar Ritchie Hall in celebration of the start of the new fall semester on August 29th, 2024.

Members of Kent State University's Kappa Alpha Psi® Fraternity, Inc. pose for a photo at BUS's Block Party on August 29th, 2024.

Kent State freshmen pose for a photo at BUS's Block Party outside of Oscar Ritchie Hall in celebration of the start of the new fall semester on August 29th, 2024.

Students line dance together at BUS's Block Party outside of Oscar Ritchie Hall in celebration of the new fall semester at Kent State University on August 29th, 2024.

Kent State student Zion D'aira performs her song outside Oscar Ritchie Hall at BUS's Block Party in celebration of the start of the new fall semester on August 29th, 2024.

Kent State student Zion D'aira performs her song outside Oscar Ritchie Hall at BUS's Block Party in celebration of the start of the new fall semester on August 29th, 2024.

Students line dance together at BUS's Block Party in celebration of the new fall semester outside of Oscar Ritchie Hall at Kent State University on August 29th, 2024.

Kent State University dance group performs in front of the crowd outside of Oscar Ritchie Hall at BUS's Block Party at Kent State University on August 29th, 2024.

Students dance together at BUS's Block Party outside of Oscar Ritchie Hall in celebration of the new fall semester at Kent State University on August 29th, 2024.

Monya Beandt, Annamarrie Scheidemantel, and Zharia Elizabeth attends the reception for the 2024 Kent State Annual fashion show after walking in the show April 27, 2024.

Friends sit together to watch totality during the solar eclipse April 8, 2024.

PHOTO GALLERY: Community views eclipse across Kent

Elizabeth Soehnlen and DeArrius Gleaves
April 9, 2024
The 2024 Solar eclipse in 100% capacity April 8, 2024.

Kent State sorority members prepare to watch the 2024 solar eclipse from the roof of there sorority house on April 8, 2024.

[Photo] Downtown Kent invites community, visitors to celebrate solar eclipse

Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor
April 8, 2024
Police shut down the main streets in Kent in preparation of the solar eclipse April 8, 2024.

Junior fashion design student Catherine MacGregor and friends head Downtown to watch the 2024 solar eclipse April 8, 2024.

Winner of Best of Kent's Favorite Alcoholic Beverage Ray's Long Island Iced Tea. This drink is served at Ray's Place at 135 S. Franklin St in downtown Kent. Photo taken March 22, 2024.

BOK’ 24: Favorite alcoholic beverage

Cadie Pierce and DeArrius Gleaves
April 4, 2024
Best Of Kent: Belltower Brewing located at 310 Park Ave Kent, Ohio 44240 April 1, 2024.

[Photo] BOK '24: Best brewery

April 4, 2024
Best Of Kent: Belltower Brewing located at 310 Park Ave Kent, Ohio 44240 April 1, 2024.

Brewing machines in the back of the building only available for employees at Bell Tower Brewing Co on March 25, 2024.

Best Of Kent: Brewery Crew Co. Kent locals playing pool at MADCAP brew co.

Best Of Kent: Belltower Brewing located at 310 Park Ave Kent, Ohio 44240 April 1, 2024.

[Photo] BOK ’24: Best brewery

Molly Hoffer, Campus Editor
April 4, 2024
Best Of Kent: Brewery Crew Co. MAPCAP merchandise available for purchase when you visit the best brewery in Kent.

Best Of Kent: Brewery Crew Co. MADCAP sign inside of building.

Best Of Kent: Brewery Crew Co. Enjoy a selection of arcade games when you visit the best brewery in Kent.

Best Of Kent: Brewery Crew Co. MAPCAP logo outside of building.

Barrio's Margarita is a nominee for best drink and available at 259 S Water St in downtown Kent.

The Hulk is a signature drink sold at The Loft in Downtown Kent and one of the nominees for best drink.

Cat Abbate smiles as she gets dressed for the Fabric Pantry's annual fashion show on March 9, 2024.

PHOTO GALLERY: Behind the runway of the Fabric Pantry fashion show

DeArrius Gleaves, Photography
March 14, 2024
Candace Drew has her make-up done by her designer, Katherine McClure, for the Fabric Pantry's annual fashion show on March 9, 2024.

A model prepares to walk in the Fabric Pantry fashion show on March 9, 2024.

Parker Riley poses as he prepares to walk the runway in the Fabric Pantry's annual fashion show on March 9, 2024.

A hat designed by a Kent State fashion student sits on display in the Fabric Pantry model dressing room on March 9, 2024.

A model does her make up in preparation of the Fabric Pantry annual fashion show on March 9, 2024.

Devin does her own makeup for the Fabric Pantry annual fashion show on on March 9, 2024.

A hair stylist gets her model's hair in order for the Fabric Pantry annual fashion show on March 9, 2024.

Cat Abatte smiles as she gets dressed for the Fabric Pantry's annual fashion show on March 9, 2024.

Alex Bayus relaxes before as he prepares to put on his garment for the Fabric Pantry's annual fashion show on March 9, 2024.

Olivia Tharp does her make up in preparation of the Fabric Pantry annual fashion show on March 9, 2024.

Handmade jewelry is displayed for purchase at the Kent State University Art Club's Valentine's Day sale on Feb. 9, 2024.

FEATURED GALLERY: Students showcase work in valentines themed art sale

DeArrius Gleaves, Photographer
February 10, 2024
Students socialize and buy handmade art made by the Kent State University Art Club at their annual Valentine's Day sale Feb. 9, 2024

Handmade mugs sit on display at Kent State Art Club's annual Valentine's Day sale Feb. 9, 2024

Handmade jewelry sits on display at Kent State Art Club's annual Valentine's Day sale Feb. 9, 2024

A student purchases handmade jewelry at Kent State Art Club's annual Valentine's Day sale Feb. 9, 2024

Handmade heart-shaped glass decor sits on display at Kent State's Art Club's annual Valentine's Day sale Feb. 9, 2024

LED display outside of Kent's new hemp shop, Paper & Leaf, on Jan. 27, 2024.

[Photo] New ‘Paper & Leaf’ hemp company opens in Kent

February 11, 2024
LED display outside of Kent's new hemp shop, Paper & Leaf, on Jan. 27, 2024.

[Photo] New ‘Paper & Leaf’ hemp company opens in Kent

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
February 11, 2024
Over 20 CBD flavored edibles sit on display at Kent's new hemp shop, Paper & Leaf, on Jan. 27, 2024.

Indica, Hybrid and Sativa are among the different types of hemp on sale at Kent's new hemp shop, Paper & Leaf, on Jan. 27, 2024.

Accessories are on display at Kent's new hemp shop, Paper & Leaf, on Jan. 27, 2024.

Customers shop for CBD products at Kent's new hemp shop on Jan. 27, 2024.

Paper & Leaf accepts Apple Pay at new store location in Kent, Ohio on Jan. 27, 2024.

Kent State students celebrate as the men's basketball team scores during the final half of the game against Akron on Jan. 19, 2024.

FEATURED GALLERY: The Akron v. Kent experience

DeArrius Gleaves, Photographer
January 21, 2024
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