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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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A municiple worker for the city of Kent hangs a wreath over the intersection of E Main St. and N Depeyster St on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014.

Visual Kent

Jacob Byk
October 28, 2014
Kent State wide receiver Chris Humphrey looks up after missing the last chance for a touchdown during the game against The University of Massachusetts Saturday, Oct. 12, 2014.

Visual Kent

Jacob Byk
October 14, 2014
Ryan Bitsko (middle), the father of deceased Jason Bitsko, laughs with friends at the memorial service held in his honor on September 10, 2014. Bitsko drove three and a half hours to come for the hour long service from his home town of Huber Heights.

Visual Kent

Jacob Byk
September 16, 2014
Students walk to classes in the rain Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014.

Visual Kent

Jacob Byk
September 2, 2014

World Kickboxing Academy in Stow, Ohio

Jacob Byk
April 30, 2014
Bobby Koch (right), sophomore aeronautics major spars with Tyler Peacock (left), junior communications major after a Thursday night practice at World Kickboxing Academy in Stow, Ohio Thursday, April 4, 2014. Both students teach boxing and have performed fighting sports for the majority of their lives.

[Photo] Kickboxing academy offers entertainment, self defense

Endya Watson
April 30, 2014
Freshman pitcher Andy Ravel throws a fast ball during the baseball game against Penn State, April 22, 2014.

[Photo] Flashes hope to get back on track as they face two struggling teams this week

Richie Mulhall
April 28, 2014

Eyes on Kent: Sky Wings

Jacob Byk
April 27, 2014
Kent State alumni Kat Kasee, Erika Knopsnider and Erin Duffy enjoy the $2 happy hour in Water Street Tavern on April 9, 2014.

[Photo] Best Happy Hour

Katy Coduto Lindsay Miller
April 9, 2014
Gov. John Kasich speaks at the Ohio News Association's annual convention Feb. 6, 2014, in Columbus.

[Photo] $21M for Portage construction projects clears Ohio House

Lexxi Gillies
March 31, 2014
Sophomore fashion design major Latisha Ondiegi works on a leotard for her Rock the Runway designs a in Rockwell Hall studio, Wednesday evening, March 5, 2014. Ondiegi's designs will be presented at Saturday's annual Rock the Runway contest, this year themed "British Invasion II".

[Photo] 10th annual ‘Rock the Runway’ hits stage

Jake Green
March 5, 2014
A young boy plays in the old quarter of Jerusalem, where only Hasidic Jews are aloud to dwell. This picture was taken while on the birth right trip to Israel hosted by Kent State Hillel.

[Photo] Hillel starts registration for Birthright trips to Israel

Ashlyne Wilson
February 23, 2014
Donna Piszko, a Chardon resident of 15 years, wipes a tear away while listening to Principal DeAngelis speak about unity in communities that have experienced school shootings. "You always have a home with Columbine High School", he said about Chardon High School.

Candlelight vigil planned in memory of Chardon shooting

Jacob Byk
February 20, 2014
Brandon Davis, senior biochemistry major, lived just a few doors down from the accused murderer, John R. Fox, who is set to appear in court July 25, 2014. If convicted, Fox could face the death penalty.

At secluded apartment complex, neighbors startled by alleged murder

Jacob Byk
January 28, 2014

For mother of deceased Kent State student, a time to remember

Jacob Byk
January 28, 2014

She’s not lost anymore

Jacob Byk
January 28, 2014

Illinois town left ‘like a war zone’ after tornado

Jacob Byk
November 25, 2013
Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi, who is the sole representative of Puerto Rico in Congress, prepared to speak at a panel in the KIVA on Friday afternoon. Pierluisi discussed the legitamacy of Puerto Rico becoming the 51st state in the United States. Photo by Jacob Byk.

[Photo] Hablemos keynote speakers inspire and inform

Kelsey Leyva
April 21, 2013
Photo by Jacob Byk

Best Coffee Shop: Tree City Coffee and Pastry

Jacob Byk
April 9, 2013
Michael Pollak, freshman business management major, reads names around 11 p.m. Sunday, April 7. Photo by Jacob Byk.

Honoring the Murdered Six Million on Campus

Jacob Byk
April 8, 2013
Adam Michl, accounting major, takes cover in "the snake" during a paintball battle on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. Photo by JACOB BYK.

Paintball team wins big this weekend

Jacob Byk
February 26, 2013

50,000 protest Keystone XL pipeline

Jacob Byk
February 19, 2013

Power plant failure impacts Kent campus

Jacob Byk
October 23, 2012

Kent State students take part in Alternative Spring Break

Jacob Byk
March 29, 2012

My journey to the Holy Land

Jacob Byk
January 19, 2012

My journey to the Holy Land

Jacob Byk
January 19, 2012

My journey to the Holy Land

Jacob Byk
January 19, 2012

Slideshow: Dunbar beats Prentice in RA football game

Jacob Byk
October 2, 2011

Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge!

Jacob Byk
September 7, 2011

Student dancers perform flashmob at Kent ACME

Jacob Byk
August 28, 2011
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