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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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A candle was placed next to Douglas Alan Wrentmore's marker of where he was shot during the May 4 shooting at Kent State University.

Kent State Alumni Thomas Grace rings the Victory Bell during the commemoration on May 4, 2022. The commemoration took place in the Student Commons.

[Photo] Kent State community gathers for 52nd anniversary of May 4 shootings

Kaitlyn Finchler and Zaria Johnson
May 4, 2022
Lady Kiracofe, the dog of Bruce Kiracofe, gets attention from people attending the May 4 commemoration in the Student Commons. Bruce and his wife attend the commemoration every year to pay their respects to three of her friends that died.

Candles left from the vigil surround the memorial stone made for those who died during the Kent State shooting on May 4, 1970.

Senior speech pathology and audiology major Meghan Williamson stands vigil in Allison Krause's memorial in the Prentice Hall parking lot on May 4.

Members of Alpha Xi Delta sorority surround Sandra Lee Scheuer's marker during events on May 4. Kent State University Professor Margie Lagulli stands in the marker to commemorate Sandra.

A Kent State student models during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

Marie Bukowski, interim director of the school of fashion, gives opening remarks during the annual fashion show at Kent State University on April 28, 2022.

[Photo] School of Fashion resumes annual in-person fashion show

Benjamin Weaver, Reporter
April 29, 2022
A Kent State student models for Lexi Malick's collection during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

Mikeyla Parker models Savanna Wills collection during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

Trista Bowser models Destinee Ramsey collection during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

A Kent State student models during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

Santiago Mora models during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

A Kent State student models Jiani Hu's collection during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

A Kent State student models D'Antae Butler collection during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

Mikeyla Parker models during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

Senior Bri Cummings speaks about the Runway of Dreams Foundation before Kent State's annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

The 28.5-foot-long and 44-inch-tall panoramic image, The Seeing Machine as 400,918,794 Points — the View from the Ingham County Youth Detention Center, Lansing, Michigan, is on display until April 22.

[Photo] Panoramic image attempts to bring thought-provoking ideas to the viewers

April 20, 2022
The 28.5-foot-long and 44-inch-tall panoramic image, The Seeing Machine as 400,918,794 Points — the View from the Ingham County Youth Detention Center, Lansing, Michigan, is on display until April 22.

[Photo] Panoramic image attempts to bring thought-provoking ideas to the viewers

Chong Chen, Reporter
April 20, 2022
A sign for the Cleveland Bagel Cafe hangs on the door of the old Starbucks at the corner of South Lincoln Street and Main Street in Kent, Ohio.

[Photo] Cleveland Bagel Company plans to open Kent location

Emma MacNiven, Reporter
April 21, 2022
A look into the types of liquor Venice Café serves. Venice Café shares space with Erie Street Kitchen and is located at 163 W Erie St in Kent, Ohio.

A look into the types of liquor Venice Café serves. Venice Café shares space with Erie Street Kitchen and is located at 163 W Erie St in Kent, Ohio.

Bartender Scotty works on making a drink during his shift at Venice Café. Venice Café shares space with Erie Street Kitchen and is located at 163 W Erie St in Kent, Ohio.

[Photo] Best bar

Wyatt Loy, Reporter
April 11, 2022
Venice Café shares space with Erie Street Kitchen and is located at 163 W Erie St in Kent, Ohio.

- Erie Street Kitchen and Venice Café, located at 163 W Erie St in Kent, serves south-style food to community members of Kent, OH.

[Photo] Best place to hear local music and bands

Briana Phillips, Reporter
April 5, 2022
The Province is an off-campus housing complex located at 609 South Lincoln Street in Kent, Ohio.

345 Flats is an off-campus housing complex located at 345 South Depeyster Street in Kent, Ohio.

University Edge is an off-campus housing complex located at 1150 Rhodes Road in Kent, Ohio.

[Photo] Best off-campus housing

April 5, 2022
The bar area inside 101 Bottle of Beer on the Wall. 101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall is located at 115 North Willow Street in Kent, Ohio.

A view of an assortment of wine 101 Bottles of Beer on the wall has to offer. 101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall is located at 115 North Willow Street in Kent, Ohio.

101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall is a local bar and beer distributor that has over 700 types of beer and 500 types of wine. 101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall is located at 115 North Willow Street in Kent, Ohio.

[Photo] Best brew

Kelly Krabill, Managing Editor
April 5, 2022
A family explores an area around a small waterfall in Nelson Ledge Quarry Park.

[Photo] Best place to take your family to recreate

Hannah Keil, Reporter
April 5, 2022
Nelson Ledges Quarry Park is located at 12001 State Route 282 in Garrettsville.

[Photo] Best family recreational place

April 7, 2023
Towner's Woods is a local park located at 2264 Ravenna Road in Kent, Ohio. It has hiking trails that go around Lake Pippen.

Towner's Woods is a local park located at 2264 Ravenna Road in Kent, Ohio. It has hiking trails that go around Lake Pippen.

North Water Brewing is located at 101 Crain Ave in Kent, Ohio. North water brewing company opened in 2020 during the pandemic.

[Photo] Best new businesses

Isabella Schreck, Reporter
April 5, 2022
North Water Brewing is located at 101 Crain Ave in Kent, Ohio. North water brewing company opened in 2020 during the pandemic.

Customers of North Water Brewing sit outside on the patio and enjoy the nice day. North Water Brewing is located at 101 Crain Ave in Kent, Ohio.

A look into Guy's Pizza Co. pizza warmer. Guy's Pizza Co. is located at 146 South Water Street in Kent, Ohio.

Manager Eric and a worker at Guys's Pizza Co. prepare pizza and other food. Guy's Pizza Co. is located at 146 South Water Street in Kent, Ohio.

Guy's Pizza Co. is located at 146 South Water Street in Kent, Ohio.

Guy's Pizza Co. is located at 146 South Water Street in Kent, Ohio.

A line of students and community members stand outside 157 Lounge on Fake Paddy's Day.

[Photo] Despite the bitter cold, party-goers bar hopped late into the night on Fake Paddy’s Day

Alton Northup, Kiara Rodriguez, Reporters
March 13, 2022
Community members of Kent and students of Kent State University use the track at the Recreational Center to walk, run and work out.

A group of friends wait in line for Barfly while they celebrate Kent's Fake Paddy's Day on March 12, 2022.

Public health major Megan Torres (left) waits in line for Barfly with her boyfriend Dylan Baker on Fake Paddy's Day.

Kent State University senior Hannah Bower (left) and Stephanie Swain (right) wait for their food with friends at DP Dough on March 13, 2022. Bower and Swain spent their Fake Paddy's Day night at the bars in downtown Kent.

Kent State graduate Cameron Balzers (middle) came down to Kent to enjoy Fake Paddy's with two of his friends.

Graduate assistant, Olivia Grahman, hands out carnation flowers to women attending the International Women's Day event inside the Center for Undergraduate Excellence on Mar. 8, 2022.

[Photo] Women share international disparities on International Women’s Day

Katherine Masko, Reporter
March 9, 2022
Sophomore midfielder Madison Rapier (10) shoots the ball during the women’s lacrosse game on Mar. 10, 2020. Kent State University lost to Saint Francis Unveristy 13-18.

[Photo] Lacrosse team captures first win of the season

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
February 27, 2022
Sophomore midfielder Abby Jones [27] fights for the ball during the women’s lacrosse game on Mar. 8, 2020. Kent State University lost to University of Cincinnati 25-8.

[Photo] Lacrosse team wins second in a row in overtime thriller

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
February 27, 2022
Inside Eastway

[Photo] Kent State dining halls to resume dine-in options

Ty Kohler, Reporter
January 31, 2022
Senior Colin McCracken attempts to pin a Cleveland State University wrestler during the meet on Jan. 27, 2022 in Kent, OH. Kent State beat Cleveland State 27-9.

[Photo] Senior wrestlers ready for last shot at MAC Championship

Noah Keeney Reporter
March 2, 2022
Redshirt junior Brendon Fenton wrestles a Cleveland State University wrestler during the meet on Jan. 27, 2022 in Kent, OH. Kent State beat Cleveland State 25-7.

[Photo] Wrestlers prepare for weekend meets coming off back-to-back wins

Noah Keeney, Reporter
February 3, 2022
Redshirt junior Tyler Bates attempts to pin a player from Central Michigan University during the wrestling match on Feb. 06, 2022. Kent State lost to Central Michigan 32-9.

[Photo] Wrestlers close out the regular season with a dominant 29-12 win at SIU-E.

Noah Keeney, Reporter
February 24, 2022
Redshirt junior Jacob Cover attempts to pin a Cleveland State University wrestler during the wrestling meet on Jan. 27, 2022. Cover scored a 3 points against his opponent which lead Kent to beat Cleveland State 27-9.

[Photo] Wrestlers upset division leader Cleveland State 25-9

Noah Keeney, Reporter
January 28, 2022
Redshirt senior forward Justyn Hamilton (21) passes the ball to his teammates during the men's basketball game on Jan. 25, 2022. Kent State beat Western Michigan University 75-64.

[Photo] Kent State controls the tempo in a victory over Western Michigan

Jacob Hansen, Reporter
January 26, 2022
Redshirt junior Jacob Cover attempts to pin a Cleveland State University wrestler during the wrestling meet on Jan. 27, 2022. Cover scored a 3 points against his opponent which lead Kent to beat Cleveland State 27-9.

Senior Colin McCracken attempts to pin a Cleveland State University wrestler during the meet on Jan. 27, 2022 in Kent, OH. Kent State beat Cleveland State 27-9.

Redshirt junior Brendon Fenton wrestles a Cleveland State University wrestler during the meet on Jan. 27, 2022 in Kent, OH. Kent State beat Cleveland State 25-7.

Graduate student Andrew Garcia (4) goes in for a layup during the men's basketball game on Jan. 25, 2022 against Western Michigan University. Kent State beat Western Michigan 75-64.

Redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry (3) dribbles the ball down the court during the men's basketball game against Western Michigan University on Jan. 25, 2022. Kent State beat Western Michigan 75-64.

Redshirt senior forward Justyn Hamilton (21) passes the ball to his teammates during the men's basketball game on Jan. 25, 2022. Kent State beat Western Michigan University 75-64.

Redshirt freshman VonCameron Davis (1) shoots during the men's basketball game against Western Michigan University Jan. 25, 2022. Kent State beat Western Michigan 75-64.

Redshirt junior guard Malique Jacobs (2) dribbles the ball down the court during the men's basketball game against Western Michigan University on Jan. 25, 2022. Kent State beat Western Michigan 75-64.

Redshirt junior Tyler Bates attempts to pin a player from Central Michigan University during the wrestling match on Feb. 06, 2022. Kent State lost to Central Michigan 32-9.

[Photo] Wrestlers close out the regular season with a dominant 29-12 win at SIU-E.

Noah Keeney Reporter
February 21, 2022
Senior Kody Komara attempts to pin a Central Michigan University wrestler during the match on Feb. 6, 2022. Kent State lost 32-9.

[Photo] Wrestling falls to Ohio and Central Michigan, two of MAC’s top teams

Noah Keeney Reporter
February 6, 2022
Redshirt junior Brendon Fenton wrestles a Cleveland State University wrestler during the meet on Jan. 27, 2022 in Kent, OH. Kent State beat Cleveland State 25-7.

[Photo] Wrestlers prepare for weekend meets coming off back-to-back wins

Noah Keeney Reporter
February 3, 2022
Inside Eastway

[Photo] Kent State dining halls to resume dine-in options

Ty Kohler Reporter
January 31, 2022
Redshirt junior Jacob Cover attempts to pin a Cleveland State University wrestler during the wrestling meet on Jan. 27, 2022. Cover scored a 3 points against his opponent which lead Kent to beat Cleveland State 27-9.

[Photo] Wrestlers upset division leader Cleveland State 25-9

Noah Keeney Reporter
January 28, 2022
Graduate student Andrew Garcia (4) goes in for a layup during the men's basketball game on Jan. 25, 2022 against Western Michigan University. Kent State beat Western Michigan 75-64.

[Photo] Kent State controls the tempo in a victory over Western Michigan

Jacob Hansen Reporter
January 26, 2022
Members of the Kent State University field hockey game celebrate a goal during the game against Miami University on Oct. 15, 2021. Kent State beat Miami 1-0.

[Photo] Coming to America: How Kent State field hockey has created an international atmosphere

Jacob Hansen Reporter
December 15, 2021
Kaitlyn's Headshot

[Photo] Opinion: Excuse you, that’s my thigh

Kaitlyn Finchler Assigning Editor
December 2, 2021

Football 11.27

Savannah Monks
November 27, 2021
Redshirt senior Karly Hellstrom (23) dribbles the ball toward the goal during the soccer game against Central Michigan University on Oct. 21, 2021. Kent State and Central Michigan tied 1-1 during double overtime.

[Photo] Soccer team, which tied Ohio 0-0 last week, plays Bobcats again Thursday in MAC semifinals

Cole Oswald Reporter
November 3, 2021

Halloween 2021

Savannah Monks
October 31, 2021
Fifth year goal keeper Azure Fernsler (82) blocks the ball from going into the net during the field hockey game on Oct. 15, 2021. Kent State beat Miami University 1-0 in regular time.

[Photo] Field hockey beats Miami 1-0 to seize first place in MAC

Jacob Hansen Reporter
October 15, 2021
Redshirt senior defender Karly Hellstrom, number 23, dribbles the ball down the field during the women's soccer game against Bowling Green State University Oct. 3, 2021.

[Photo] Soccer splits weekend in two close games

Cole Oswald Reporter
October 3, 2021

Kent State vs Bowling Green – Homecoming Royalty Crowned

Savannah Monks
October 2, 2021

2021 blastoff

Savannah Monks
August 25, 2021

2021 Blastoff

Savannah Monks
August 25, 2021
Sophomore midfielder Madison Rapier (10) shoots the ball during the women’s lacrosse game on Mar. 10, 2020. Kent State University lost to Saint Francis Unveristy 13-18.

[Photo] The halo effect: Building a lacrosse hotbed from scratch

Owen MacMIllan Sports Reporter
April 22, 2021

Halloween

Savannah Monks
October 31, 2020

Halloween

Savannah Monks
October 31, 2020

Halloween

Savannah Monks
October 31, 2020

Trump Parade

Savannah Monks
October 24, 2020
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