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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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Peaceful protesters gather to commemorate May 4th on May 4, 2024.

May 4 survivor Dean Kahler rings the bell during the commemoration on May 4, 2024.

May 4th survivor Dean Kahler rings the bell during the commemoration on May 4, 2024.

Gifts and flowers commemorate the lives lost during May 4 on May 4, 2024.

Headstone commemorates the lives that were lost during May 4, 1970 on May 4, 2024.

Kent State law enforcement patrols around the commencement on May 4, 2024.

Jim and Eroc duo perform at the annual May 4 Commemoration on May 4, 2024.

Fox 8 News Reporter David Nethers (Left) interviews Barbara Opatry (Middle) and Peg Cleary (Right) at the May 4th Commemoration on May 4, 2024.

Peaceful protesters gather at the annual May 4 Commemoration on May 4, 2024.

Sophia Swengel speaks to the crowd at the annual May 4 Commemoration May 4, 2024.

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

Leah Shepard, Reporter
May 5, 2024
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A selection of snacks found on the shelves of BnB on April 27, 2024.

Hayley makes a ordered drink for a patron of BnB on April 27, 2024.

Front of house during the evening at BnB on April 27, 2024.

Hanging sign for Board and Bevy located at 141 E Summit St, Kent, OH.

Coty Giannelli (Left) and Hayley Bennett (right) show off some of their favorite games at the Board and Bevy on April 28, 2024.

[Photo] Best of both worlds: Tabletop lounge opens centering around family-friendly fun for everyone

Molly Hoffer, Campus Editor
May 7, 2024
A selection of games at BnB on April 28, 2024.

Non-alcoholic beverage the Dicey Delight ordered at BnB on April 28, 2024.

Hanging sign for Board and Bevy located at 141 E Summit St, Kent, OH.

Side entrance of Bowman Hall in Kent State University.

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
A person films the Fox News helicopter as it flies overhead April 16, 2024

Fox News helicopter and drone flies overhead of the student center at Kent State on April 16, 2024.

Law enforcement observes from the roof of the library as a crowd forms near the KIVA April 16, 2024.

The audience in the KIVA gradually fills as the time for Kyle Rittenhouse’s speech approaches on April 16, 2024.

Kyle Rittenhouse talks to the audience about his experience in Kenosha, WI, on April 16, 2024.

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

Kayla Gleason and Matt Kiraly
April 17, 2024
Kyle Rittenhouse talks to the audience about his experience in Kenosha, WI, on April 16, 2024.

[Photo] LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We must deal with the issue of people owning more sophisticated weapons

April 19, 2024
Kyle Rittenhouse speaks on his past experience as the audience hears about his background April 16, 2024.

Brady Seymour, president of the university's chapter of Turning Point USA, welcomes the crowd in anticipation of Kyle Rittenhouse's arrival April 16, 2024.

Kyle Rittenhouse's dog paces behind him on April 16, 2024.

A person in the crowd raises their as the Q&A session with Kyle Rittenhouse begins April 16, 2024.

Key Glocks concert venue on April 11, 2024.

PHOTO GALLERY: FlashFest performance lights up student center

Yinxi Li, Photograapher
April 12, 2024
The crowd at the Key Glock concert dances to the performance on April 11, 2024.

A mosh pit forms during the beginning of the Key Glocks concert on April 11, 2024.

Key Glock performs with the dancers on April 11, 2024.

[Photo] Rapper Key Glock hits FlashFest with a bang

Andrew Bowie, Reporter
April 12, 2024
Key Glocks concert venue on April 11, 2024.

Key Glock looks for an attendee to perform a song on stage on April 11, 2024.

Key Glock performs for Kent State University on April 11, 2024.

DJ Smillz hypes the crowd for a set he performs on April 11, 2024.

DJ Smillz performs the opener in Key Glock's venue on April 11, 2024.

DJ Smillz performs a song for the opener of Key Glock's venue on April 11, 2024.

Attendees wait for entrance to the Key Glock concert on April 11, 2024.

Head Coach Jeff Duncan addresses the Kent baseball team after winning against East Michigan on April 7, 2024.

[Photo] Offense explodes, comeback falls short for baseball in series win

April 9, 2024
Junior Aiden Hinds (left), Senior Tim Orr (middle) and Junior Connor Ashby (right) rush toward their team huddle after their win against East Michigan with a score of 9-2 on April 7, 2024.

Hunter Klotz celebrates his play with his team in the dugout on April 7, 2024.

Freshman Dom Kibler (left), Junior Hunter Klotz (middle) and Michael McNamara (right) celebrate after Klotz hit a home run on April 7, 2024.

Junior Eric Chalus pitches a ball to the batter from East Michigan on April 7, 2024.

Freshman Bo Shinkle safely slides into second base for a steal on April 7, 2024.

Junior Eric Chalus pitches a ball toward an East Michigan batter on April 7, 2024.

Redshirt Senior Josh Johnson prepares to run toward home as Junior Jake Casey steps up to bat on April 7, 2024.

Junior Connor Ashby jogs to home plate on April 7, 2024.

Redshirt Senior Josh Johnson swings at the ball from an East Michigan pitcher on April 7, 2024.

Best of Kent. A finished order at Lucci's Place.

A worker at Lucci's Place builds a customer's made-to-order pizza before putting it into the oven.

Best of Kent. Front entrance of Lucci's Place located at 405 E Main St, Kent 44240.

[Photo] BOK '24: Best pizza

April 4, 2024
A worker at Lucci's Place slices a pizza fresh from the oven.

Best of Kent. Front entrance of Lucci's Place located at 405 E Main St, Kent 44240.

[Photo] BOK ’24: Best pizza

Olivia Montgomery, Digital Tech
April 4, 2024
A employee of Guys Pizza Co. prepares the final touches of an order.

A employee of Guys Pizza Co. sprinkles cheese on a pizza.

Entrance of Guys Pizza Co.

[Photo] BOK ’24: Best drunk food

Lauryn Tadda, Reporter
April 4, 2024
Front entrance of Belleria's

[Photo] BOK ’24: Best date spot (second and third place)

Addison Foreman, General Assignment Editor
April 4, 2024
Belleria's offers space inside for costumers to sit and enjoy meals at the pizza and Italian restaurant located right in Acorn Alley at 135 E Erie St.

A pizza order from Belleria's is sliced, boxed, and prepared for the costumer.

Kent State University's Tri-Towers which hold Koonce, Leebrick and Wright Halls on March 28, 2024.

[Photo] BOK '24: Best residence hall

April 4, 2024
Best of Kent. Main lobby of Tri-Towers.

Eastway Dining Hall.

[Photo] Campus dining halls work to limit food waste

May 22, 2024
Kent State University's Tri-Towers which hold Koonce, Leebrick and Wright Halls on March 28, 2024.

[Photo] BOK ’24: Best residence hall

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter
April 4, 2024
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A skeleton decoration sits on the exterior of one of the townhomes at University Townhomes.

University Townhomes at 1898 E. Summit, Kent, Ohio.

[Photo] BOK ’24: Best off-campus housing

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-chief
April 4, 2024
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Best of Kent. Chip pile at Taco Tontos.

Exterior of Taco Tontos, located at 123 Franklin Ave.

[Photo] BOK '24: Best Mexican food

April 4, 2024
Exterior of Taco Tontos, located at 123 Franklin Ave.

[Photo] BOK ’24: Best Mexican food

Aden Graves, Co-Opinion Editor
April 4, 2024
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