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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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Indie rock band Kingsfoil, which consists of frontman Jordan Davis, Tristan Martin, Tim Warren and Frankie Muniz, will perform at the Kent Stage Thursday for TKE's second annual St. Jude Benefit Concert. Photo by Todd Erickson.

TKE to host St. Jude Benefit Concert with indie rock band Kingsfoil

Natalie Moses
September 30, 2012
Stephen Petrick, sophomore fine arts major, in his apartment in Kent on Thursday. Petrick won the Guinness World Records for the most Harry Potter paraphernalia, which he has been collecting for 13 years as of November. Photo by Jacob Byk.

KSU student’s love of Harry Potter lands him in Guinness Book of World Records

Natalie Moses
September 27, 2012
Graphic by Allison Struck

Your guide to going out

Rachel Hagenbaugh
August 30, 2012
Jack Gazdik performs at open mic night while classmates support his British debut. A crowd favorite was “Remix to Ignition” by R. Kelly. Gazdik said he firmly stands by his belief that it is the best song ever. Photo courtesy of Natalie Moses.

Kent State students study abroad in London

Natalie Moses
July 1, 2012

Off-campus burglaries leave no suspects

Rachel Hagenbaugh
April 2, 2012

Be prepared for a robbery

Natalie Moses
April 2, 2012

Navigating the difficulties of filing tax returns

Rachel Hagenbaugh
March 24, 2012

Super Tuesday voter turnout in Kent appears lower than last year

Rachel Hagenbaugh
March 7, 2012
Phile has only been painting for about a year, but he's showcased his work in the gallery many times. "His paintings are colorful and full of meaning," says Blake Kaczynski, 28, of Kent. Submitted photo.

Downtown gallery explores new art form

Rachel Hagenbaugh
February 20, 2012

‘A sign of the times’ for Standing Rock

Rachel Hagenbaugh
February 9, 2012

Kent man to be arraigned for burglary of neighbors’ homes

Rachel Hagenbaugh
February 5, 2012

Kent Police Academy a ‘fascinating experience’

Rachel Hagenbaugh
January 25, 2012
 

Shit Kanye says

Natalie Moses
January 12, 2012
 

Stereotypical Facebook profile pictures: Which are you?

Natalie Moses
January 12, 2012

Halloween costumes for the bedroom

Rachel Hagenbaugh
October 26, 2011
The new mediterranean restaurant Laziza, affiliated with the Continental Grill on Main Street, will be located in the new Acorn Alley II in down town Kent.PHOTOS BY MONICA MASCHAK

Local business owner expands to Acorn Alley

Natalie Moses
October 19, 2011

Fighting Fedoras knock out breast cancer at local salon

Rachel Hagenbaugh
October 19, 2011
Photo by Matt Hafley

You might be a hipster if…

Natalie Moses
October 18, 2011

Don’t be a shitshow this Halloween

Natalie Moses
October 12, 2011

Halloween horror spots

Natalie Moses
October 12, 2011
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What to wear to a job interview

Rachel Hagenbaugh
October 12, 2011

The pros and cons of couples living together

Rachel Hagenbaugh
October 4, 2011

Etiquette on the Esplanade

Natalie Moses
September 28, 2011

Meet the local DJs

Rachel Hagenbaugh
September 28, 2011

Meet Kent’s local DJs

Rachel Hagenbaugh
September 28, 2011
 

Are you a douchebag?

Natalie Moses
September 21, 2011
Photo by Matt Hafley.

Band profile: The Stellar Life

Natalie Moses
September 20, 2011

Movies for every emotion

Natalie Moses
September 14, 2011

The Battle of the songs of summer

Natalie Moses
September 7, 2011
Photo by Valerie Brown.

Student to take on Ironman challenge

Rachel Hagenbaugh
September 7, 2011

Smarter than a tabloid?

Natalie Moses
August 31, 2011
 

Weekend Bar Guide

Rachel Hagenbaugh
August 31, 2011
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Early steps to take toward study abroad

Rachel Hagenbaugh
August 21, 2011
Cynthia Greer via mct campus

New “GPS” a roadmap for staying on track to graduate

Rachel Hagenbaugh
August 21, 2011

Faculty promoting new Graduation Planning System to students

Rachel Hagenbaugh
August 2, 2011

Dance student instructs others on Zumba

Rachel Hagenbaugh
July 14, 2011

Kent students coordinate infomercials for new GPS program

Rachel Hagenbaugh
July 11, 2011

New GPS to replace KAPS reports Fall 2011

Rachel Hagenbaugh
July 4, 2011

Summer enrollment increases, online courses create flexibility

Rachel Hagenbaugh
June 28, 2011

Kent State looks to increase students studying abroad

Rachel Hagenbaugh
June 21, 2011
 

‘Mansfield Park’ retelling gives a twist to Austen classic

Adrienne Savoldi
April 27, 2011

Take it easy finals week

Natalie Moses
April 26, 2011
Submitted photo.

Kent State student wins prizes on “The Price is Right”

Rachel Hagenbaugh
April 24, 2011
MCT Campus.

Movies to celebrate Earth Day

Adrienne Savoldi
April 20, 2011

Kent Stage hosts film festival for Earth Day

Rachel Hagenbaugh
April 20, 2011
Photo by Rachel Hagenbaugh.

Earth Day crafts

Rachel Hagenbaugh
April 20, 2011
Teejay Avans, sophomore physics major, founded Kani Africa and constructed a solar panel in the hope of having a green school in every country in Africa. Avans is from Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. Photo by Jessica Yanesh.

International student gives up his own dreams for a greener Africa

Natalie Moses
April 20, 2011
Seniors show off their work in the art building art gallery Tuesday. Every year Seniors from the Photo Illustration and Visual Communication Design programs display their best work for students and employers. Photo by Thomas Song.

Student-run VCD exhibit “Free Agents”

Rachel Hagenbaugh
April 13, 2011

Students and local chefs to prepare vegan cuisine in competition

Rachel Hagenbaugh
April 13, 2011

Bar specials and weekend events

Natalie Moses
April 13, 2011
Mot Buchanan's take on the balloon dog. Buchanan started making balloons objects when he was about 12 years old and is now putting himself through school with this skill. Photo by Valerie Brown.

Student finds balloon profession a stable means for college

Rachel Hagenbaugh
April 11, 2011

Student organization hosts Earth Day cleanup

Natalie Moses
April 11, 2011

Top 10 YouTube videos

Rachel Hagenbaugh
April 6, 2011

Rachel Hagenbaugh’s playlist

Rachel Hagenbaugh
April 6, 2011
Josh Goran, 23, teaches a bike workshop at Risman Plaza on Wednesday. The workshop is being held at the student center for the next four weeks to inform students about proper bike safety. Photo by Nikolas Kolenich.

KSCP holds bicycle workshops on safety and laws

Rachel Hagenbaugh
April 6, 2011
Photo courtesy of MCT Campus.

Specials in Kent

Natalie Moses
April 6, 2011

‘Rock the Cure’ hosts local bands for cancer benefit

Natalie Moses
April 6, 2011

The Outpost showcases Americana bands

Rachel Hagenbaugh
April 6, 2011

Events for March 31 to April 2

Natalie Moses
March 30, 2011

April Fools pranks: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Natalie Moses
March 30, 2011

Opinion: CGI effects are impressive but overused

Natalie Moses
March 30, 2011

Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton host Country Music Awards

Rachel Hagenbaugh
March 30, 2011

Hypnotherapy helps Kent State student cure migraines

Rachel Hagenbaugh
March 30, 2011

‘Kill Shakespeare’ comic book series assembles classic characters

Adrienne Savoldi
March 30, 2011

Book sheds ‘light’ on gay bullying

Adrienne Savoldi
March 29, 2011
Submitted photo.

Kent State students raise awareness of sex trafficking

Rachel Hagenbaugh
March 28, 2011
Brendan Meeker, head chef at the Glenmoor Country Club in Canton, has lost 240 pounds over the past 13 months. After losing nearly half his body mass, Meeker made his progress public and created the "Glenmoor Life Challenge," a program that other country club members could follow. Photo by Hannah Potes.

Head chef loses half his body weight in 13 months

Rachel Hagenbaugh
March 14, 2011

How to make a St. Patrick’s Day frame

Rachel Hagenbaugh
March 14, 2011

Kent Free Library hosts knitting group

Rachel Hagenbaugh
March 14, 2011
Kristie Stoll, freshman fashion design major. Photo by Anthony Vence.

Spring Fashion Guide: new spins on old favorites

Natalie Moses
March 10, 2011
Photo courtesy of MCT Campus.

Panama City police give spring break advice to students

Rachel Hagenbaugh
March 10, 2011

Mardi Gras partying 101

Natalie Moses
March 8, 2011
Alyssa Lawman, Lea Baron, Athena Catsoules and Khala Febres-Cordero created the group Kent Touch This, which is currently in first place in StumbleUpon’s “Stumble to Spring Break” contest. Photo by Megann Galehouse.

Kent State group in first place in national contest on stumbleupon.com

Natalie Moses
February 22, 2011
Photo by MCT Campus.

Campus offers students ways to relax after a stressful day of classes

Julia Floreak
February 17, 2011
A customer at The Mustard Seed Market, located in Fairlawn, looks at the fresh nuts and produce for sale. The Mustard Seed Market prides itself on the organic products and healthy foods it offers to customers. Photo by Nikolas Kolenich.

Mustard Seed Market provides healthy alternatives

Rachel Hagenbaugh
February 16, 2011
 

Eisley gets personal with new album, “The Valley”

Adrienne Savoldi
February 15, 2011

Girls judge guys’ ideal Valentine dates

Natalie Moses
February 10, 2011

Songs that will make you blush

Natalie Moses
February 10, 2011
Kent State students have many opinions on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day and what the day means to them personally. Photos by Megann Galehouse.

Students celebrate non-commercial side of Valentine’s Day

Rachel Hagenbaugh
February 10, 2011

Ladies, find your literary Valentine

Adrienne Savoldi
February 10, 2011

KSU rocks with Rainbow Warriors

Adrienne Savoldi
February 8, 2011

Natalie Moses’ Summer Concert Planning

Natalie Moses
February 3, 2011

Halftime is Snacktime – Superbowl Sunday Treats

Natalie Moses
February 3, 2011

Playlist by Julia Floreak

Julia Floreak
February 3, 2011

Red Queen makes herself target for success

Adrienne Savoldi
February 2, 2011

Opinion: Censorship is a dirty word

Adrienne Savoldi
January 27, 2011
Photo by Phil Botta.

Photographer uses Facebook to hook her clients

Adrienne Savoldi
January 27, 2011
Anthony Savatt performs his stand-up act at the Stone Tavern on Monday night. Savatt will host comedy night every Monday starting at 800 p.m. at the Stone Tavern, which is located on the corner of Main and Water Street. Photo by Coty Giannelli.

Stone Tavern replaces Professor’s Pub

Rachel Hagenbaugh
January 27, 2011
Wes Stein, junior construction management major, stands in one of the wine aisles at 101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall, located on 115 North Willow Street where he works, Tuesday. He also works as a full-time bee-keeper. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Kent State student works at family bee farm, Stein’s Honey

Natalie Moses
January 27, 2011

Students find inspiration in everyday life

Rachel Hagenbaugh
January 27, 2011

Stephen King continues to horrify with ‘Full Dark, No Stars,’ a compilation of stories

Adrienne Savoldi
January 20, 2011

Movie lineup for 2011 Sundance Film Festival

Julia Floreak
January 20, 2011
Last Exit Books opens at 10 a.m. during the week. The store carries books, CDs, records, DVDs and Blu-Rays. Photo by Jessica Yanesh.

Kent graduate owns local bookstore

Adrienne Savoldi
January 19, 2011
 

Movie review of Golden Globe nominee, “Black Swan”

Natalie Moses
January 19, 2011
Arundo donax, or giant reed, is a special type of plant used to make reeds for oboes and bassoons. Submitted photo.

Kent students make their own reeds

Rachel Hagenbaugh
January 19, 2011
The Dusty Armadillo, located in Rootstown, offers line-dancing lessons every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.. Photo by Anthony Vence.

Dusty Armadillo offers line dancing lessons and country music

Rachel Hagenbaugh
January 17, 2011

Best books of the decade

Adrienne Savoldi
January 13, 2011

Your favorite TV shows back with new seasons

Natalie Moses
January 13, 2011
Counting down the top five movies of 2010

Counting down the top five movies of 2010

Rachel Hagenbaugh
January 13, 2011

Find the cheap Santa in you

Rachel Hagenbaugh
December 9, 2010
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