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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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All content by John Engoglia
Kent State Votes set up their table to speak to Kent students about Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.

Kent State Votes leader assesses voter turnout

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter
December 14, 2024
Kent sophomore Mya Babbitt, 23, shoots a free throw during third quarter of the game against Xavier, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

Babbitt and Batsch combine for 45 points in women’s basketball’s win over Niagara

John Engoglia, Reporter
December 6, 2024
Head coach Todd Starkey speaks with the women's basketball team after their victory of Xavier Nov. 23, 2024.

‘It was a great experience’: Women’s basketball has positive trip to Puerto Rico

John Engoglia, Reporter
December 5, 2024
Here’s who the Kent State athletics teams have signed this year

Here’s who the Kent State athletics teams have signed this year

John Hilber, John Engoglia, and Demetri Manousos
December 4, 2024
Kent junior Dionna Gray, 21, runs the ball up-court during the first quarter of the game against Xavier, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

Women’s basketball splits double-header in Puerto Rico

John Engoglia, Reporter
December 2, 2024
Community members visit local businesses in Acorn Alley in Downtown Kent.

Kent businesses struggle downtown

John Engoglia, Reporter
November 28, 2024

Conservative students connect at Freedom Formal event

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter
November 26, 2024
Head coach Todd Starkey speaks with the women's basketball team after their victory of Xavier Nov. 23, 2024.

Babbitt leads offensive explosion for women’s basketball in win over Xavier

John Engoglia, Reporter
November 24, 2024
Kent State women's basketball starting lineup gear for their first home game against James Madison University Nov. 4, 2024 in the M.A.C.C.

Gray leads offensive resurgence in women’s basketball’s big 20-point win over Duquesne

John Engoglia, Reporter
November 21, 2024
Kent State University junior forward Tatiana Thomas dribbled the ball down the court against the opponent James Madison University on Nov. 4, 2024 in the MACC.

Women’s basketball drops second in a row, loses barn burner to Elon

John Engoglia, Reporter
November 18, 2024
Kent State senior guard Jenna Batsch dribbles the ball down the court against opponent James Madison Nov. 4, 2024 in the M.A.C.C.

Offensive struggles sink women’s basketball against North Carolina State

John Engoglia, Reporter
November 15, 2024
Jacquelyn Bleak, associate lecturer in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies, hosted the event and facilitated discussions.

Post-Election Reflections event helps staff and students connect, share frustrations

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter
November 15, 2024
Kent State women's basketball starting lineup gear for their first home game against James Madison University Nov. 4, 2024 in the M.A.C.C.

Babbitt headlines standout performances in women’s basketball’s big win

John Engoglia, Reporter
November 9, 2024
Gene Brown and Sara Ashley-Cook, voting managers at the United Methodist Church of Kent, sit down for an interview after a long day. They say they saw more voters than they had in past elections Nov. 5th, 2024.

Voting managers recap Election Day

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter
November 5, 2024
People wait in line at the United Methodist Church of Kent to vote on Nov. 5, 2024.

Election Day comes to an end as voters continue to trickle in

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter
November 5, 2024
Illustration by Emily Riebe.

The end of the road: An overview of the 2024 election cycle

John Engoglia, Beat reporter
November 5, 2024
Kent State women's basketball starting lineup gear for their first home game against James Madison University Nov. 4, 2024 in the M.A.C.C.

Comeback bid comes up short for women’s basketball in season opener loss

John Engoglia, Reporter
November 5, 2024
The Kent State women's basketball team celebrates winning the MAC Women's Basketball tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Preview: Women’s basketball looks for back-to-back MAC Championships

John Engoglia, Reporter
November 4, 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.

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

Lauren Bischof, Lauren Cohen, Ari Collins, John Engoglia, and Alton Northup
November 4, 2024
Lunden Morgan, Megan Frey and Shane Besselman pose as the Powerpuff Girls on November 2, 2024, on the patio of Dominick’s in Downtown Kent, Ohio.

Bars, businesses and first responders prepare for Kent Halloween

John Engoglia, Beat reporter
November 3, 2024
Jordan Davis-Lindsay, dressed as a chef, cooks up ribbon dances for tips in downtown Kent, Ohio, on November 2, 2024.

Kent turns up for Halloween weekend

John Engoglia, Beat reporter
November 3, 2024
Last minute voting tips and suggestions

Last minute voting tips and suggestions

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter
October 31, 2024
Illustration by Meaghan Miller.

Feeling stressed this election season? Here’s why

John Engoglia, Reporter
October 30, 2024
Slow start hurts women’s golf at Mercedes Benz Collegiate

Slow start hurts women’s golf at Mercedes Benz Collegiate

John Engoglia, Reporter
October 25, 2024
'We did a lot of great things': Gilkison and men’s golf win Flyer Invitational to end Fall season

‘We did a lot of great things’: Gilkison and men’s golf win Flyer Invitational to end Fall season

John Engoglia, Reporter
October 24, 2024
NBA season overview: Standings, awards and Finals predictions

NBA season overview: Standings, awards and Finals predictions

John Engoglia, Reporter
October 22, 2024
The Portage County Sheriff’s Office searches a stolen vehicle on East Main Street.

‘He should be removed from office’: Kent State professor speaks out against Sheriff Zuchowski

John Engoglia
October 17, 2024
Career and Exploration Fair introduces students to future employment opportunities

Career and Exploration Fair introduces students to future employment opportunities

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter
October 16, 2024
Men’s golf perseveres through weather conditions at Golden Flash Individual

Men’s golf perseveres through weather conditions at Golden Flash Individual

John Engoglia, Reporter
October 16, 2024
Kedronova wins second tournament of season for women's golf at Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational

Kedronova wins second tournament of season for women’s golf at Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational

John Engoglia, Reporter
October 10, 2024
Slow start dooms men’s golf at Fighting Irish Classic

Slow start dooms men’s golf at Fighting Irish Classic

John Engoglia, Reporter
October 9, 2024
Students educate peers on voter registration mishaps

Students educate peers on voter registration mishaps

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter
October 8, 2024
Men and women’s golf fall flat at Blessings Collegiate Invitational

Men and women’s golf fall flat at Blessings Collegiate Invitational

John Engoglia, Reporter
October 5, 2024
Here’s an MLB postseason overview with predictions

Here’s an MLB postseason overview with predictions

John Engoglia, Reporter
October 1, 2024
The Portage County Administration Building where the Board of Elections is located in suite 101 on Jan. 29, 2024.

Portage County sheriff accused of intimidating voters

John Engoglia, Reporter
October 1, 2024
Kedronova wins second tournament of her career at Red Raider Invitational

Kedronova wins second tournament of her career at Red Raider Invitational

John Engoglia, Reporter
September 27, 2024
Voter registration group botched registering Kent State students

Voter registration group botched registering Kent State students

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter
September 26, 2024
Men’s golf plays in first ever Division-1 tournament held in Canada

Men’s golf plays in first ever Division-1 tournament held in Canada

John Engoglia, Reporter
September 19, 2024
Director of Governmental Affairs Zach Graves helps students register to vote at the Flashes Vote Festival hosted by Kent State USG on Sept. 17, 2024.

Flashes Vote Festival attracts students to encourage voter registration

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter
September 19, 2024
Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Voting 101: How to vote in Ohio

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter
September 18, 2024
Gilkison impresses as men’s golf finishes seventh in first fall tournament of season

Gilkison impresses as men’s golf finishes seventh in first fall tournament of season

John Engoglia, Reporter
September 11, 2024
Kent State Votes offers resources for students to participate in upcoming election

Kent State Votes offers resources for students to participate in upcoming election

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter
September 8, 2024
Then-freshman Veronika Kedroñová goes for the putt at the ninth hole at the final round of the Mid-American Conference Championships in Grove City, OH, on April 24, 2024.

Freshmen push women’s golf to top-three finish in first fall tournament of season

John Engoglia, Reporter
September 5, 2024
The mental health effects of social media

The mental health effects of social media

John Engoglia, Reporter
May 1, 2024
Senior nursing student reflects on expectations, importance of clinicals

Senior nursing student reflects on expectations, importance of clinicals

John Engoglia, Reporter
April 23, 2024
KentWired Illustration by Sydney Spickard

Academic minors introduce students to public health

John Engoglia, Reporter
April 19, 2024
Healthcare workers speak out over national nurse shortage

Healthcare workers speak out over national nurse shortage

John Engoglia, Reporter
March 22, 2024

National Public Health Week to kickoff in April

John Engoglia, Reporter
March 22, 2024
KentWired Illustration by Cari Stonis

Nursing clinicals: What happens when students are not eligible?

John Engoglia, Reporter
February 15, 2024
Kent State University's Lowry Hall is home to the College of Public Health.

Preparing for the next pandemic: What is ‘Disease X?’

John Engoglia, Reporter
February 2, 2024
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