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Abigail Kress

Abigail Kress, Photographer

Abigail is a senior journalism major with minors in photojournalism and entrepreneurship, and she is a photographer for The Kent Stater. Previously, she has also worked as an opinion writer. Abby likes taking pictures of events that shape the community and share meaningful stories that will leave a lasting impact. In her free time, she enjoys photographs for The Portager, Water Street Tavern, Kent State’s Division of Student and Akron Life Magazine. She enjoys thrifting, working out, reading and watching sitcoms.

Contact her at [email protected].

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Abby Riley is the owner of Concrete Hippie Shop, and her booth was at the Vintage pop-up at Scribbles Coffee.

[Photo] Concrete Hippie hosts pop-up at Scribbles

July 2, 2025
Last Exit hosted a book signing by the author Kenneth Strange on June 21, 2025.

[Photo] Ken Strange honors former Kent resident at book signing

June 23, 2025
Kent Mainstreet hosts Putt Around Town in support of the Ben Curtis Foundation.

[Photo] Putt Around Downtown raises money ‘fore’ charity

June 22, 2025
Portage Community Bank hosts a hole for Putt Around Town on June 21, 2025.

Ralph Larussi participates in Putt Around Town on June 21, 2025.

Dan Panama and his wife Diana Panama, and their son Anthony Panama attend Putt Around Town for the first time.

Ben Curtis and his Wife, Candace Curtis, show up to Putt Around Town, which is in support of the Ben Curtis Foundation.

Always Indie opens in Acorn Alley.

[Photo] New downtown boutique features female-owned businesses

June 8, 2025
The Kent Free Library is at 312 W Main St, Kent, OH.

[Photo] ‘Responding to hate with love’: Interfaith group supports local public library

May 29, 2025
The Kent Free Library is at 312 W Main St, Kent, OH, and has a variety of books.

The Kent Free Library is at 312 W Main St, Kent, OH.

Nicole Cross poses as she receives her degree on Saturday, May 10th, 2025.

President Todd Diacon fist bumps students as they wait to get their diplomas on May 10, 2025.

Halima Tuesdail, Kent graduate, is the first student to accept her degree at commencement on Saturday May 10, 2025.

Kent graduates take a selfie during commencement on May 10,2025.

USG hosts Tim Misny at the Kiva at Kent State on April 14, 2025.

[Photo] 'I’ll make them pay': Tim Misny fires up Kiva crowd

April 15, 2025
Tim Minsy asks the crowd what his slogan is, "Make Em' Pay," and tells the attendees the backstory of it.

USG hosts Tim Misny at the Kiva at Kent State on April 14, 2025.

[Photo] ‘I’ll make them pay’: Tim Misny fires up Kiva crowd

Makayla Jones, Reporter
April 15, 2025
Kent employee Patty Suh attends the reveal of the Wellness Survey results in the Student Center Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Kathy Wilson, professor in the Department of Economics and co-chair of the Engagement and Well-Being Survey Committee, shares the findings of the survey with attendees on April 9, 2025.

[Photo] Kent State examines climate survey results

Lauren Cohen, General Assignment Editor
April 26, 2025
Wellness Survey Project Director Susan Rankin introduces the Wellness Survey to the attendees of the survey result reveal Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Tim Walz takes a video with a attendee at the Town Hall on on Monday, April 7th, 2025.

During Tim Walz's presentation, members of the crowd had the opportunity to speak with Walz on Monday, April 7, 2025.

A Veteran asks Tim Walz about how to talk to peers whose views differs during the People's Town Hall on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Tim Walz speaks in the DeYor Performing Arts Center in Youngstown, Ohio, Monday, April 7th, 2025.

Attendees ask Tim Walz questions ranging from education to politics and how to respond to peers whose views don't align on April 7, 2025.

Tim Walz speaks to a crowd of around 2,100 with 500 people in the overflow room at the DeYor Performing Arts Center in Youngstown, Ohio on Monday, April 7th, 2025.

Tim Walz speaks to a crowd of around 2,100 with 500 people in the overflow room on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Attendees cheer for Tim Walz during his speech about different policies and issues on Monday, April 7th, 2025.

Tim Walz appears at the DeYor Performing Arts Center in Youngstown, Ohio speaking about issues including education, same sex marriage and more on April 7, 2025.

Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, appears at the town hall in Youngstown, Ohio on Monday, April 7th, 2025.

[Photo] Tim Walz speaks to community at Youngstown People’s Town Hall

Ari Collins, Beat Reporter
April 8, 2025
Tim Walz appears at DeYor Performing Arts Center in Youngstown, Ohio on Monday, April 7th, 2025 with a crowd of approximately 2,100 attendees and 500 people in a overflow room.

Tim Walz appears in the Town Hall in Youngstown, Ohio on Monday, April 7th, 2025.

Tim Waltz (right) and

Tim Walz appeared in the Town Hall in Youngstown, Ohio on Monday, April 7th, 2025.

Lucy Noreland Smith (Left) attends Governor Tim Walz meeting at the DeYor Performing Arts Center the Town Hall on Monday, April 7th, 2025.

Melissa Becker holds a sign while she waits outside of the DeYor Performing Arts Center for Governor Tim Walz on April 7, 2025.

Students Supporting Israel hosted IDF members Shahar Charit, Lior Biranare, and Shahar Giat on March 31, 2025.

Students Supporting Israel hosted IDF members Shahar Charit, Lior Biranare, and Shahar Giat on March 31, 2025.

A demonstrator speaks out at the event hosted by Students Supporting Israel March 31, 2025.

[Photo] Israeli Defense Force soldiers recount events of Oct. 7 despite protester disruptions

Aryn Kauble, Reporter
April 1, 2025
A demonstrator is escorted out of the event hosted by Students Supporting Israel Monday, March 31, 2025.

Demonstrators gather at the elevator on the 3rd floor of the Student Center during the Students Supporting Israel event Monday, March 31, 2025.

Police stand watch on the 3rd floor of the student center as demonstrators protest outside of the Students Supporting Israel event Monday, March 31, 2025.

Demonstrators gather on the 3rd floor of the student center during the Students Supporting Israel event Monday, March 31, 2025.

Multiple police officers, faculty marshals, and event staff worked the Students Supporting Israel event on March 31, 2025.

Jeffrey Rockland professor of Theatre and Dance at Kent State talks to Steve Heller from Solon, Ohio during the Students Supporting Israel event in the student center Monday, March 31, 2025.

President of Students Support Isreal Parker Heller organized the event on March 31, 2025.

Jerome Hume is a bartender at Rays Place.

[Photo] BOK ’25: Best restaurant

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter
April 1, 2025
Ray's places offers their famous Long Island located at 135 Franklin Ave.

[Photo] BOK ’25: Best bar

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter
April 1, 2025
Barrio's offers their famous margarita and is located on 295 S Water St.

[Photo] BOK ’25: Best Mexican food

Grace Claxon, Campus Editor
April 1, 2025
Ray's places offers their famous Long Island located at 135 Franklin Ave.

[Photo] BOK ’25: Best alcoholic beverage

Kayla Gleason, Campus editor
April 1, 2025
Rebecca Balistereri walks to class on March, 19th, 2025.

Madelyn Lawrence (Left) And Brooke Sposit (Right) enjoy lunch together outside with the weather being nice.

Students study at the Kent State Student Center on Wednesday March 19th.

Students Eat lunch at Eastway on Monday, 17th, 2025.

Illustration by Clare Rodgers

Students make safety preparations for spring break

Abigail Kress, Reporter
March 7, 2025
Sarah Lane and Malliek Boggs eat lunch at Eastway on Thursday, 27th, 2025.

Armaan Chugh attends the CEO Club on Jan. 30, 2025.

Kent State releases new semester enrollment numbers

Abigail Kress, Reporter
March 2, 2025
Attendees at Future Flash Day play Kent State Trivia on Feb. 14.

Over 600 students and family members attend Future Flash Day

Abigail Kress, Reporter
February 23, 2025
Kids catching t-shirts during the women's basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 15th, 2025.

The crowd yells at at the ref call during the game against Miami on Saturday, Feb.15th 2024.

Kent senior Jenna Batsch, 12, jumps to catch the ball from Miami graduate student Maya Chandler, 10, in their game against Miami, on Saturday, Feb. 15th.

Kent junior Tatiana Thomas, 1, goes for a layup in their game against Miami on Saturday, Feb. 15th.

[Photo] Disastrous third quarter sinks women’s basketball against Miami

John Engoglia, Reporter
February 17, 2025
Kent junior Dionna Gray, 21, catches the ball at the game against Miami, on Saturday, Feb. 15th.

Future Flashes Days was held on Friday, February 14th.

USG hosts a "Rest after Results" on Feb. 4th, 2025.

Sophomore Regina Saucedo (left) and freshman Isabella Buell (right) attend the USG "Rest After Results" event on Feb. 4th, 2025.

[Photo] USG informs students about upcoming senate bills at ‘Rest After Results’ event

Aryn Kauble, Reporter
February 5, 2025
Kent State University is covered with snow as students return to campus for the spring semester. Jan 29, 2025.

Kent State University is covered with snow as students return to campus for the spring semester. Jan 25, 2025.

Hippie Fox Rocks is opening a second location at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora, Ohio open from 11 am-8 pm.

Paul works at Hippie Rock Fox at their first location 155 E Erie St #201, Kent, OH.

Hippie Fox Rocks is opening a second location at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora, Ohio.

Hippie Fox Rocks is opening a second location at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora, Ohio.

Hippie Fox Rocks is opening a second location at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora, Ohio.

Hippie Fox Rocks is opening a second location at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora, Ohio.

[Photo] Hippie Fox Rocks opens second location at Aurora Farms

November 26, 2024
Kent State unexpectedly shut down Tahini Mediterranean Cuisine in October after terminating its lease agreement. Ayham Abuzeid, co-owner of Tahini and associate lecturer of English, disputes the university’s claim that it did not address repeated health code violations.

[Photo] Tahini owners fire back at Kent State

February 7, 2025
Tahini Mediterranean Cuisine closes due to a kitchen fire.

Tahini Mediterranean Cuisine closes due to a kitchen fire.

Khori Davis, a sophomore sociology major, voted this morning.

[Photo] Students express both anxiety and indifference as Election Day begins

Lauren Cohen, Reporter
November 5, 2024
The Kent State Women's volleyball team plays Akron's team on Nov. 2nd, 2024.

The Kent State Women's volleyball team plays Akron's team on Nov. 2nd, 2024.

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