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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater
The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater
All content by Lauren Bischof
Two new reconfiguration models are in revision by faculty and staff for Transformation 2028

Two new reconfiguration models are in revision by faculty and staff for Transformation 2028

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
December 14, 2024
Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Adopt-a-Trail Program is committed to conservation

Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Adopt-a-Trail Program is committed to conservation

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
November 26, 2024
Eboni Pringle will be named senior vice president for student life, effective Dec. 1.

Eboni Pringle to be named senior vice president for student life

Lauren Bischof, Beat reporter
November 22, 2024
Kent State collects winter clothing for all ages across campus for annual clothing drive

Kent State collects winter clothing for all ages across campus for annual clothing drive

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
November 14, 2024

The future implications of Transformation 2028 (T28) for university students, faculty and staff

Lauren Bischof and Michael Neenan
November 7, 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
The Clothesline Project is an exhibit organized by SRVSS, in association with several campus departments, featuring shirts designed by survivors of power-based personal violence or friends and family to raise awareness of the impact of violence, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024.

The Clothesline Project ‘shows survivors they are not alone’

Lauren Bischof, Reporter
October 24, 2024
Office of the Provost introduces Transformation 2028 (T28) to students

Office of the Provost introduces Transformation 2028 (T28) to students

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
October 24, 2024
Self-defense course works to empower community

Self-defense course works to empower community

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
October 14, 2024
The front entrance of the DeWeese Health Center, Oct. 6, 2024.

Respiratory viruses are on the rise as COVID and flu season approaches

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
October 8, 2024
Students find ways to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Students find ways to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
October 3, 2024
Portage County urges students to learn about the dangers of opioid use

Portage County urges students to learn about the dangers of opioid use

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
September 28, 2024
Students face financial burdens due to SB83 holds on race and minority based scholarships

Students face financial burdens due to SB83 holds on race and minority based scholarships

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
September 18, 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.

Black students share experiences being at a predominately white institution

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
September 12, 2024
The CARES Center is located in The Student Center.

Professors work to better understand student needs, resource accessibility with study

Lauren Bischof, Reporter
May 7, 2024
People attend the 52nd annual May 4th commemoration on May 4, 2023.

13 seconds of bloodshed: Community shares themes of activism, First Amendment with upcoming May 4 commemoration

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
May 2, 2024
Enjoy craft beers, art across downtown at third annual ‘Crafty Crawl’

Enjoy craft beers, art across downtown at third annual ‘Crafty Crawl’

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
April 20, 2024
A panel, moderated by faculty such as Roseann "Chic" Canfora (far right), discusses free speech and protest at the university level on April 15, 2024.

‘You hold so much power’: Professionals discuss rights, free speech, protests on campus

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
April 15, 2024
A model wears the "Only You" style t-shirt from the brand "For Those Who Can't."

Student start-up pushes able-bodied individuals to adopt a grateful mindset

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
April 7, 2024
Matt Yunk from Zephyr takes a minute on March 28, 2024.

BOK ’24: Best bartender

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
April 4, 2024
The Kent location of LeeAngelo's pizzeria is located in MapCap Brew Co. at 1422 Mogadore Road.

‘Driven by gratitude’: LeeAngelo’s pizzeria opens third location in Kent

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
March 17, 2024
Ray's Place is located at 135 Franklin Ave. in downtown Kent.

Local bars prepare for Fake Patty’s Day tradition downtown

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
March 7, 2024
State Champs, a new coffee shop on Franklin Street, masks the internal design at 427 Franklin Street, at the corner of Franklin and Summit. State Champs is set to open later in March.

New Kent coffee shop set to open uniting coffee and sports

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
March 7, 2024
Canvas illustration by Lauren Bischof

Community reels in Lunar New Year, celebrating year of the Dragon

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
February 28, 2024

Kent BeatleFest attracts crowds of Beatles fans, commemorating ‘timeless’ music

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
February 25, 2024
LED display outside of Kent's new hemp shop, Paper & Leaf, on Jan. 27, 2024.

New ‘Paper & Leaf’ hemp company opens in Kent

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
February 11, 2024
A pump sucks in and sprays water at Leslie Run Creek just ahead of filters set up to catch chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio on Feb. 19, 2023.

‘I don’t feel safe in town,’ East Palestine train derailment: What’s happening one year later

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
February 8, 2024
A pump sucks in and sprays water at Leslie Run Creek just ahead of filters set up to catch chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio on Feb. 19, 2023.

East Palestine: One year later

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
February 3, 2024

Main Street Kent organizes new ‘Snow Day!’ event ‘bringing vibrancy to downtown’

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
January 27, 2024
Kent State students walk through heavy snowfall as they make their way along the Esplanade.

Staff, students share winter break recaps, New Year’s resolutions

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
January 26, 2024
A sign announcing the upcoming Main Street Kent Snow Day hangs in the Hometown Bank Plaza of dowtown Kent on Jan. 22, 2024.

New ‘Snow Day!’ event kicks off downtown Saturday

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter
January 25, 2024
Firefighters rise into the blaze in downtown Kent.

No cause found for 2022 Star of the West Mill fire

Lauren Bischof, Reporter
December 7, 2023
Recipients of 2023 Wick scholarship winners pose after the ceremony.

‘Celebrating Our Own & Open Mic’ event spotlights 2023 Wick Poetry Center scholarship winners

Lauren Bischof, Reporter
November 9, 2023
The sitcom "Friends" ran for 10 seasons, from 1994 to 2004.

Students remember ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry

Lauren Bischof, Reporter
November 5, 2023
Rotten Peach Studios is located at 1480 S. Water St. in Kent

Women tattoo artists create ‘multi-functional art space’ in Kent

Lauren Bischof, Reporter
October 30, 2023
Jasmine Golden is the owner of Oh My Yum! bakery in Kent.

Woman-owned Oh My Yum! bakery opens in Kent

Lauren Bischof, Reporter
October 27, 2023
A sunset rainbow paints the sky during the Kent State Homecoming Football game Oct. 1, 2022.

Fall 2023 homecoming court: get to know the court and vote for royalty

Lauren Bischof, Reporter
October 10, 2023
Stage production of “Dear Vaccine: Global Voices Speak to the Pandemic” comes to Rockwell Hall

Stage production of “Dear Vaccine: Global Voices Speak to the Pandemic” comes to Rockwell Hall

Lauren Bischof, Reporter
October 3, 2023
People share impact of Olivia Rodrigo, other young female artists on young women

People share impact of Olivia Rodrigo, other young female artists on young women

Lauren Bischof, Reporter
September 30, 2023

Banned Books Read-In prepares for third annual event

Lauren Bischof, Reporter
September 22, 2023

Kent State commemorates Constitution Day

Lauren Bischof, Reporter
September 18, 2023
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