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Ravenna 7 Movie Theater is open on Nov. 8, 2024.

The Shepherd's House is a faith based community organization dedicated to helping people in Portage County on Nov. 11, 2024.

Cathy Tatulinski is the voting manager of Ravenna Elk Lodge, a voting location. She enters the building early on election day Nov. 5th, 2024.

PHOTO GALLERY: Portage County 2024 Election Day

Yasmeen Matthews, Sara House, Alyson Garfield, and Matthew Brown
November 5, 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.

[Photo] Voting managers recap Election Day

November 5, 2024
Benjamin Garcia, Kent State sophomore computer science major, makes sure to get out to the polls to vote on Nov. 5th, 2024.

Jessica Billiter, Kent resident, casts their vote at the United Methodist Church of Kent late in the evening on Nov. 5th, 2024.

Christopher Basham, Kent State junior marketing major, casts a vote at United Methodist Church of Kent on Nov. 5th 2024.

Serena Williams, sophmore nursing major, casts her vote late at night on Nov. 5, 2024.

People wait in line at the United Methodist Church of Kent to vote on Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Election Day comes to an end as voters continue to trickle in

November 5, 2024
People stand in line waiting their turn to vote at the Reed Memorial Library on Nov. 5th, 2024.

The sun rises over the Portage County board of elections office on Nov. 5th, 2024.

The sun rises over the Portage County board of elections office on Nov. 5th, 2024.

The sun rises over the Portage County Board of Elections office on Nov. 5th, 2024.

Jean Reid, a poll worker, is placing flags to mark the driveway to Ravenna Elk Lodge, a voting location on Nov. 5th, 2024.

Jean Reid, a poll worker, is placing the sign to signal to others that the Ravenna Elk Lodge is a voting location on Nov. 5th, 2024.

John Griffin, a polling worker, brings in a bag of supplies to the Ravenna Elk Lodge, a polling location, on Nov. 5th, 2024.

John Griffin, a polling worker, is on his way to work his third election at the Ravenna Elk Lodge, a polling location, on Nov. 5th, 2024.

Drag race participants gather by North Water Brewing Co. right before the start of the Drag Race 5k on Oct. 11, 2024.

Lady Inferno runs the Drag Race 5k on Oct. 11, 2024.

A runner is about to cross the finish line for the Drag Race 5k on Oct. 11, 2024.

A drag race attendee receives a medal after the Drag Race 5k on Oct. 11, 2024.

Medals are handed out at the end of the Drag Race 5k on Oct. 11, 2024.

First place finisher for the Drag 5k high fives someone after finishing on Oct. 11, 2024.

Drag Race participant walks their dog during the Drag Race 5k on Oct. 11, 2024.

Drag Race attendees walk during the Drag Race 5k on Oct. 11, 2024.

Drag Race participants walk and have fun during the Drag Race 5k on Oct. 11, 2024.

Autumn Orwick blows bubbles at runners as they pass by at the Drag 5k on Oct. 11, 2024.

Drag Race runners run at the start of the Drag Race 5k on Oct. 11. 2024.

Vince Robinson, lead of Vince Robinson and the Jazz Poets and alum of Kent State's telecommunications program, is warming up on the keyboard to perform at the Black Alumni Chapter Homecoming Marketplace and Dance on Sept 27, 2024.

Dr. Tameka Ellington, Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, and past Kent State professor, sits at her table where she has books that she has written and tee shirts for sale at the Black Alumni Chapter Homecoming Marketplace and Dance on Sept. 27, 2024.

Mwatabu S. Okantah, Kent State professor and department chair, warms up before performing as a part of the band, Vince Robinson and the Jazz Poets, at the Black Alumni Chapter Homecoming Marketplace and Dance on Sept. 27, 2024.

Vince Robinson and the Jazz Poets warm up before a performance at the Black Alumni Chapter Homecoming Marketplace and Dance on Sept. 27, 2024.

Volunteer and Kent State graduate Robert Whipple greets people as they come to the Black Alumni Chapter Homecoming Marketplace and Dance on Sept. 27, 2024.

Kennedy Blaq, KSU Alum and current DJ, singer, and music teacher, DJs at the Black Alumni Chapter Homecoming Marketplace and Dance on Sept. 27, 2024.

Lois Smart Helmick, who is apart of the KSU graduating class of 73', and James A. Harris, who is apart of the KSU graduating class of 76' meet each other at the Black Alumni Chapter Homecoming Marketplace and Dance on Sept. 27, 2024.

Day Watson looks at the wares of Zebulun DeGrate owner of Orange Moon at the Black Alumni Chapter Homecoming Marketplace and Dance on Sept. 27, 2024.

The Christian Life Center is a possible voting location for students for the coming election. It can be found between Dix Stadium and campus on Sept. 13, 2024.

The Christian Life Center, a possible voting location, has a large sign out front that helps people find it on Sept 13, 2024.

The Christian Life Center is a possible voting location for students for the coming election. It can be found between Dix Stadium and campus on Sept. 13, 2024.

United Methodist Church, a possible voting location, is across from BP on Sept 13, 2024.

The United Methodist Church, a possible voting location, has a large sign out front denoting it's location on Sept 13, 2024.

United Methodist Church, a possible voting location, is across from BP on Sept 13, 2024.

United Methodist Church, a possible voting location, is across from BP on Sept 13, 2024.

A sign from Christian Life Center, a possible voting location, can be seen from the road on Sept. 13, 2024.

Baidy Ba casts a glance behind him right before he's about to finish first in the cross country meet Aug. 30, 2024.

[Photo] All-Region distance athlete Baidy Ba closes in on final season after rewriting KSU history books

December 6, 2024
Ethan Yost starts another lap at the cross country meet. He finished 17th for Kent State on August 30, 2024.

Baidy Ba runs during the cross country meet where he will finish first overall on August 30, 2024.

[Photo] Record-breaking performance secures Baidy Ba’s spot at NCAA Cross Country Championships

November 17, 2024
Rylan Winkler(left) and Jacob Mirabell(right) run together during a cross country meet. They will finish 46th and 43rd respectively on August 30, 2024

The men's cross country race starts on August 30, 2024.

[Photo] Cross country team persists through second meet despite unanticipated heat

September 16, 2024
Addie LaBombard nears the end of the cross country race where she will finish 87th on August 30, 2024.

Alexis Tracy passes someone as they approach the finish at the cross country race where she will finish 68th on August 30, 2024.

Nora Salem runs her last lap during the cross country meet where she will finish 60th on August 30, 2024.

The women's cross country race is just starting on August 30, 2024.

The parking lot by White Hall has Lot Closed signs on August 27, 2024.

A large part of the parking lot by White Hall blocked off due to construction on August 27, 2024.

The parking lot and sidewalk by White Hall are gated off on August 27, 2024.

[Photo] Students battle congested parking lots at Kent State

September 3, 2024
Students walk along the front end of Kent State's campus Aug. 27, 2024.

[Photo] Graduates express frustration with finding jobs post-college

November 13, 2024
Cars parked in the R16 lot outside of Crawford Hall on August 27th, 2024.

The R16 parking lot located at Crawford Hall on August 27th, 2024.

The parking lot outside Crawford Hall holds cars on August 27, 2024.

Rick Bloom attends to learn and commemorate the history of May 4 on May 4, 2024

People turn their back during the May 4 Commemoration while President Todd Diacon speaks on May 4, 2024.

People gather for a protest in support of Palestine after the May 4 Commemoration on May 4, 2024.

[Photo] Kent State alumni join call for university divestment. Is it possible?

July 29, 2024
Sehar Shaikh leads a protest group in a cheer on May 4, 2024.

A crowd of people hold up signs and flags in support of Palestine on May 4, 2024.

Yaseen Shaikh of SJP speaks to a crowd during a protest on May 4, 2024.

A protest for Palestine occurs at Taylor Field, and in the background people holding an American flag and Israeli flags, brought by Alex Casparis can be seen on May 4, 2024.

People hold signs and flags during a protest for Palestine on May 4, 2024.

After the May 4th commemoration, people start to gather in support of Palestine on May 4, 2024.

People who support Palestine turn away while President Todd Diacon speaks during the May 4 Commemoration on May 4, 2024.

People watch a video during the May 4th commemoration on May 4, 2024.

[Photo] Kent State to honor legacy of free speech at 55th May 4 commemoration

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter
April 25, 2025
People watch a video during the May 4th commemoration on May 4, 2024.

[Photo] May 4 Commemoration honors victims, speakers address student protests

Leah Shepard, Reporter
May 5, 2024
A participant of the candlelight vigil carries on part of 24 hour silent vigil on May 4, 2024. The vigil was organized by the May 4th Task Force.

Sara Koopman, peace studies professor at Kent State University, writes with chalk in the Taylor Hall parking lot on May 4, 2024.

People walk around the Taylor Hall parking lot, where there are memorials to people killed during the May 4 protest on May 4, 2024.

Models clap at at the end of the 2024 KSU Fashion Show on April 25, 2024.

Model sports garment designed by Amelia Thomas during the annual fashion show on April 25, 2024.

Model wearing a garment designed by Isabella Lasky walks down the runway during the KSU Annual Fashion Show on April 25, 2024.

Model shows off a garment designed by Zoe Wenger during the KSU Annual Fashion Show on April 25, 2024.

Model wears a garment designed by Lana Porche during the KSU Annual Fashion Show on April 25, 2024.

Model walks down aisle wearing a garment designed by a fashion student during the KSU Annual Fashion Show on April 25, 2024.

Model wears a garment designed by Hannah Keally during the KSU Annual Fashion Show on April 25, 2024.

Models walk in the ballroom during the KSU Annual Fashion Show on April 25, 2024.

[Photo] Annual Fashion Show seamlessly incorporates sustainability, culture

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter
May 2, 2024
Rockwell Hall is home to the fashion students at Kent State.

[Photo] Students, professors await this year’s looks for the Met Gala

May 7, 2024
Rockwell Hall is home to the fashion students at Kent State University on April 18, 2024.

Allison Atkinson, junior fashion design major, works on a jacket at Rockwell on April 18, 2024.

Sawyer Lulei, junior fashion design major, cuts fabric in the junior studio in Rockwell on April 18, 2024.

Reagan Holtzman, Kent State junior fashion design major, works in the junior studio at a sewing machine on April 18, 2024.

A garment designed and knitted by Allison Connet, Kent State sophomore, is on dislpay in Rockwell on April 18, 2024.

Garment created by Amina Bernardi, senior fashion design BFA, is on display at a studio at Rockwell on April 18, 2024.

A garment is on display on a mannequin in a classroom in Rockwell on April 18, 2024.

Garments are worn by mannequins outside the knit lab at Rockwell on April 18, 2024.

Protestors gather by the KIVA after "The Rittenhouse Recap" ends April 16, 2024.

PHOTO GALLERY: With mixed reactions from community, Kyle Rittenhouse visits campus

Yinxi Li, Sara House, Emma Van Winkle, Abigail Kress, Matthew Brown, and Yasmeen Matthews
April 17, 2024
Two people exit the KIVA after Kyle Rittenhouse speaks April 16, 2024

A police officer looks out at the crowd at the Rittenhouse event on April 16, 2024.

People walk with signs outside of the student center for the Rittenhouse event on April 16, 2024.

A helicopter from WJW-Cleveland FOX 8 News flies above Kent State campus on April 16, 2024.

People line up to enter the KIVA to see Kyle Rittenhouse speak April 16, 2024.

People sit on the Kent State sign outside of the student center during the Rittenhouse event on April 16, 2024.

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