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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Kayla Gleason, Reporter

Kayla is a sophomore journalism major. She enjoys writing about the current events happening around campus.
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Fashion Student Organization board.

Longstanding Fashion Student Organization merges tradition with innovation

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
December 3, 2024
Upcycled goods for sale at the store Sun in Leo located in Acorn Alley. Oct. 17, 2024.

Sun in Leo provides low-cost, gender-affirming clothing during Rainbow Weekend

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
November 1, 2024
Caraher and his friend dress up as characters from "Challengers."

Students plan crafty, low-cost Halloween costumes

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
October 16, 2024
Costumes designed by Valentina and Adrian are compiled together as some of Hepburn’s most treasured looks.

Katharine Hepburn clothing and Nancy Crow quilts exhibited at museum

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
October 15, 2024
Torri Paveloi and Holly Peters pair the bow trend with their cowgirl boots.

Students explore trends for homecoming fashion

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
October 8, 2024
Illustration by Clare Rodgers.

University hosts prevention trainings to spread awareness for Suicide Prevention Month

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
September 18, 2024
Various disciplines of faculty research are displayed together in the College of Architecture & Environmental Design.

Gallery of published works celebrates faculty in College of Architecture & Environmental Design

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
September 3, 2024
Professor of Sociology Jerry Lewis speaks briefly during the lecture series on May 3, 2023.

Exploring May 4: Annual lecture highlights insights from historic day

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter
May 4, 2024
Kent State College Republicans painted The Rock with a message advocating for freedom of speech on May 1, 2023.

Rules, respect and The Rock: University members navigate painting free speech

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter
May 4, 2024
Clean-up crews work to remove debris from the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine on Feb. 19, 2023.

University researchers analyze, present effects of East Palestine train derailment

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter
April 25, 2024

Applause inside, boos outside: Kyle Rittenhouse speaks to supporters, protestors during campus visit

Kayla Gleason and Matt Kiraly
April 17, 2024
Christian Heller, a member of USAS, leads the protest speaking out against Kyle Rittenhouse coming to Kent State on a march to the Rock April 15, 2024.

‘Hey ho, Rittenhouse has got to go’: Students protest on the K

Adriana Gasiewski, Kayla Gleason, and Erin Sullivan
April 16, 2024
The front counter of Insomnia Cookies is located on 295 S. Water St Kent, Ohio.

BOK ’24: Best sweet treat

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter
April 4, 2024
The Kent State Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, located at 475 Terrace Dr.

VITA program helps students, community members file taxes

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter
April 3, 2024
Following its collapse in November, the elevator in 345 Flats remains out of service.

345 Flats elevator collapse under investigation

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter
March 20, 2024

Fake Patty’s Day sees reduced trouble, 15 arrests reported during celebrations

Kayla Gleason and Erin Sullivan
March 12, 2024
Grandpa Winnie plays on-stage at Main Street Kent's Snow Day! on Jan. 27, 2024. (Courtesy of Grandpa Winnie)

Local band hits high note with new songs, listeners

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter
March 10, 2024
A sign outside of an elevator at the Kent's campus University Libraries indicates the elevator's closure on Feb. 15, 2024.

University community members spark elevator modernization discussions

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter
February 21, 2024

Biden visits East Palestine one year after train derailment

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter
February 17, 2024
The Office of Safety and Security offers escort services for students.

Professionals share safety tips for students

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter
February 11, 2024
A poster for "Mean Girls" hangs inside the MovieScoops Kent Plaza Cinemas on Feb. 2, 2024.

[Photo] ‘Watch the original’: ‘Mean Girls’ musical hits theaters

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter
February 10, 2024
The city of Kent's police station is located at 301 S. Depeyster St.

Suspected getaway driver of Kent homicide arrested in Akron

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter
January 22, 2024
The university's Giving Tuesday program was able to raise over $2.8 million for various programs and funds. (Courtesy of Kristen Traynor-Mytko)

Ninth annual Giving Tuesday raises millions of dollars for scholarships and funds

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
December 7, 2023
Two people hit the dance floor on club night at the Outpost on Nov. 16, 2023.

The Outpost to bring on holidays with hardcore, Emo twist

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
December 7, 2023
As President Todd Diacon delivers his remarks during the 2023 May 4th Commemoration, silent protestors in opposition to Ohio Senate Bill 83 rose from their seats and stepped forward with signs in hand.

Ohio’s higher education bill unlikely to go further in General Assembly

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
December 1, 2023
Students trying to figure out what they want at the Her Campus thrift store event on Nov. 30, 2023.

Her Campus promotes sustainability through thrift and craft sale

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
November 30, 2023
A 3D printer inside the CAED FabLab works on the initial stages of a 3D print on Nov. 8, 2023.

3D printing gains popularity on campus

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
November 10, 2023
A group of students during the "I Am First" celebration start a line dance on Nov. 8, 2023.

First-generation students’ accomplishments celebrated

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
November 9, 2023
The Battleground's altar in the restaurant honors those who have passed on Día de los Muertos.

Traditional Mexican restaurant holds Día de los Muertos celebration

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
November 2, 2023
Brittany Gibson DJs the 1989 (Taylor's Version) album release party at The Outpost Oct. 28, 2023.

Welcome to the Outpost: 1989 (Taylor’s Version) adds style to Halloweekend

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
October 29, 2023

Police urge safety for boozy Halloweekend

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
October 26, 2023

Grand opening for new edition in Aeronautics and Engineering Building celebrated by community

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
October 20, 2023

Annual FAB Fall Fest celebrates the season

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
October 11, 2023
People enjoy a day in downtown Kent on October 5, 2023.

Local activities for students spending fall break in Kent

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
October 5, 2023
Students and their families gather at the Black Squirrel Festival on Sept. 29, 2023.

Bringing the whole family together: University celebrates Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
October 2, 2023
Informative signs about OCD and related subjects were on display at the Akron Zoo for the third annual One Million Steps for OCD Walk on Oct. 1, 2023.

OCD Midwest holds third annual One Million Steps for OCD Walk at Akron Zoo

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
October 1, 2023
Students walk by Bowman Hall on Sept. 12, 2023.

Youth-driven topics discussed as part of White House campus press briefing

Adriana Gasiewski and Kayla Gleason
September 26, 2023
Kent State College of the Arts Coordinator Dylan Ratell leads the School of Fashion Prospect Day on Sept. 22, 2023.

School of Fashion hosts Prospective Day for prospective students 

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
September 22, 2023

Counseling and Psychological Services provides mental health resources to students

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
September 19, 2023
Graphic to showcase this year's Hispanic Heritage Month theme, made by Abigail Myers, a senior who works with Signum Design.

University community commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
September 16, 2023
Sculpture boxes in Stein's Spoon to Shell series are representative of protection and nourishment.

[Photo] Art exhibition honors female heroes in Holocaust at Center for the Visual Arts

September 8, 2023
Sculpture boxes in Stein's Spoon to Shell series are representative of protection and nourishment.

Art exhibition honors female heroes in Holocaust at Center for the Visual Arts

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
September 8, 2023
Language from class syllabi highlights the religious exemption policy for students to follow. (Courtesy of Kent State University)

New religious exemption from Ohio legislation enacted across university classrooms 

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
September 5, 2023
Students gather outside of Franklin Hall, waiting for the PARTA bus.

PARTA switches bus tracking app from SPOT PARTA to Passio GO!

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
September 2, 2023
Silent protestors taking a stand at the 53rd Annual Commemoration for May 4, 1970.

Students, faculty return to campus as Senate Bill 83 waits in House Committee

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
August 19, 2023
Jay Kozar and daughter Addison Kozar at their father-daughter art exhibit. (Courtesy of Jay Kozar)

Father-daughter art exhibit hosted at Kent State galleries inspires young artists

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
August 3, 2023
Moviegoers and employees dressed up in Barbie outfits at Kent Plaza Cinemas. (Courtesy of Kent Plaza Cinemas)

Kent Plaza Cinemas sees big box office opening weekend for ‘Barbenheimer’

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
July 28, 2023
Audrey Ernst at the launch party of her business, Hometown Coffee & Pastry, on July 9, 2023.

Kent State student launches mobile dessert and coffee business

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
July 15, 2023
Printmaking Faculty Leigh Garcia (left) hosts "The Art of Papermaking" workshop while participants current Kent State Art Education student Audrey Larlham, recent Art Education graduate Joann Duran, Art Education Alumnus Jordan McConnell, Erin Duffy and Suzanne Mitolo listen. (Courtesy of symposium chairs)

Kent State hosts annual Ohio Art Education Association Summer Symposium on campus

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
July 12, 2023
Huế Bánh Mì & Phở Cafe located on E Main St. The restaurant has been closed since the owner was injured in a grease fire.

Local Vietnamese restaurant temporarily closes after owner injured in fire

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
June 20, 2023

Recent Kent State graduate promotes mental health through business startup

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
June 1, 2023

Career Coffee Talks give advice to students and alumni

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
May 17, 2023

Graduate student strike at Temple University raises questions over teaching assistant stipends

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
May 5, 2023
After the May 4 Commemoration, protesters opposing Ohio Senate Bill 83 march from the student commons past Taylor Hall on May 4, 2023.

Protesters gather after May 4 Commemoration to condemn Senate Bill 83

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
May 4, 2023

Professor Emeritus Theodore Albrecht assists New York Times through his study of Beethoven

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
April 24, 2023
Bradley Smith pitching his company Finlit during the 2023 Spring Pitch Competition.

Eight students grow their businesses at annual Spring Pitch Competition

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
April 24, 2023
Earth Fest took place on the second floor of the Student Center and featured booths from many organizations.

Earth Fest celebrates local organizations that promote sustainability

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
April 19, 2023
Kent State library. March 15.

Kent State presents final report for climate study on race

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
April 16, 2023
Gabby Smith works at the Kent State Library, which is located at 1125 Risman Drive.

Best place to study

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
April 7, 2023
Kent firefighter Gary Lane (left) and his friends Nate Miller (middle) and Troy Acker (right) enjoy breakfast at Over Easy March 15. Over Easy received several Best of Kent nominations and is located at 152 Franklin Avenue.

Best breakfast

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
April 7, 2023
Participants at Women in Construction Week.

The Construction Management Student Organization celebrates Women in Construction Week

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
March 14, 2023
Clara Hubbard announces questions at the Flash Activities Board's HERStory Trivia event March 2.

FAB trivia night celebrates Women’s History Month

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
March 3, 2023

The Purple Umbrella Network supports students with foster care impact

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
February 23, 2023
Students for a Democratic Society protest in front of Risman Plaza Tuesday. Lucas Fratianne led the group in chants.

SDS rallies to protect affirmative action

Kayla Gleason and Grace Springer
February 21, 2023
Courtesy of faculty leader Sara Schmidt.

Students return from faculty-led program to the Amazon, Colombia

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
February 20, 2023

Email migration to Microsoft begins this week

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
February 6, 2023
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