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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater
The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

Janson McNair, Campus Editor

Janson is Assistant Photo Editor. Janson is a senior journalism major and trumpet section leader for the Marching Golden Flashes. He enjoys observing and documenting the world through photography. He also enjoys writing about current events as well as mental health and wellness.

Contact him at [email protected]. 

All content by Janson McNair
Over Easy is a breakfast diner located at 152 Franklin Avenue, Kent, OH. The restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch and received several Best of Kent nominations.

BOK ’24: Best breakfast spot

Janson McNair, Campus Editor
April 4, 2024
People flood the streets while celebrating during Fake Paddy's day on March 9, 2024.

Rain or shine: Students celebrate Fake Patty’s Day

Janson McNair and Adriana Gasiewski
March 9, 2024
BORGs will not be allowed in Kent State fraternities this year, leaving partygoers on the hunt for alternatives.

BORGs be gone: Kent Interfraternity Council’s bylaws prohibit rage gallons

Janson McNair, Campus Editor
March 7, 2024
Ray's Place in downtown Kent bustles with business on the evening of Feb. 3, 2024.

Taking it to the house: Fans opt to stay in for Super Bowl Sunday

Janson McNair, Campus Editor
February 11, 2024
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is common, and it usually starts to take effect when the weather starts to change.

Seasonal depression looms as winter hits

Janson McNair, Photo assistant
December 12, 2023
‘DeStress Fest’ invites students to take a breather amid finals week

‘DeStress Fest’ invites students to take a breather amid finals week

Janson McNair, Photo assistant
December 12, 2023
Students walk along the K on Oct. 9, 2023.

CARES Center works to address food insecurity on-campus

Janson McNair, Assistant Photo Editor
December 2, 2023
Kent State's Jazz Orchestra performs the music of Thad Jones at their concert Nov. 20, 2023.

FEATURED GALLERY: Jazz Large Ensembles perform concert

Janson McNair, Assistant Photo Editor
November 21, 2023
Kent State's Jazz Orchestra performs the music of Thad Jones at their concert Nov. 20, 2023.

The acoustic instruments used at Kent State's Sound Bath Meditation Nov. 4.

On-campus sound bath meditation offers rest and relaxation for students

Janson McNair, Photo Assistant
November 5, 2023
The Williamson House is located at the corner of Main Street and Midway Drive on campus.

University brings mindfulness, meditation to students, faculty

Janson McNair, Assistant Photo Editor
November 1, 2023
Myiah Sanchez (center left) selects a prize at Kent State's Sextoberfest event Oct. 27, 2023.

Véronique Béghain lectures to students about her work in translation in Satterfield Hall Oct. 20, 2023.

Véronique Béghain discusses the French translations of works of literature for an audience of students and faculty in Satterfield Hall Oct. 20, 2023.

Véronique Béghain (center) presents about her work in French translation and other literary works in Satterfield Hall Oct. 20, 2023.

[Photo] Lecture gives French twist to the Fitzgerald family

October 21, 2023
Véronique Béghain (center right) presents to students and faculty about the work of French translators in Satterfield Hall Oct. 20, 2023.

Véronique Béghain (center) presents about her work in French translation and other literary works in Satterfield Hall Oct. 20, 2023.

[Photo] Lecture gives French twist to the Fitzgerald family

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2023
Kent State of Well-being works though the Well Hub inside the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

Tobacco Cessation program aims to curb student smoking

Janson McNair, Photo Assistant
October 15, 2023
Kier Gaines (left) and Angelique Daniels (right) field welcome the crowd at Kent State's Mental Health Campaign Kickoff Oct. 10, 2023

University’s Mental Health Campaign kicks off with keynote speaker

Janson McNair, Photo Assistant
October 10, 2023
The construction site for the new Crawford Hall business building on Oct. 9, 2023.

[Photo] Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship sees enrollment increase as construction continues on Crawford Hall

MinJee Yoo, Reporter
October 10, 2023
Construction underway at the Crawford Hall business building on Oct. 9, 2023.

Zoey Callander studies in the Kent State Student Center Oct. 9, 2023.

[Photo] FEATURED GALLERY: Fall Break

KentWired Staff
October 9, 2023
The Kent State Recreation and Wellness Center, located at 1550 Ted Boyd Dr, Kent, OH.

Student Recreation and Wellness Center plans to add instructional videos to equipment

Janson McNair, Photo Assistant
October 7, 2023
The sign outside of the Gold Zone Ridge Apartments, located on E Summit Street. Gold Zone Ridge is one of many Gold Zone apartment rentals available close to campus.

Some of the Gold Zone Rentals available on Sherman St. in Kent, OH.

A row of houses on Sherman St. in Kent, OH. Sherman St. is one of many locations close to campus with Gold Zone Rentals.

Giulia Giovinazzi (center) headers a ball away from Duquesne defenders at Kent State's senior day matchup against Duquesne Sep. 10, 2023.

[Photo] Women’s soccer celebrates seniors while earning a victory

Matt Franos, Reporter
September 10, 2023
Mary Kate Lape (right) fends off Devin Lillis (left) at Kent State's senior day matchup against Duquesne Sep. 10, 2023.

DeWeese Health Center is the location for the free HIV and Hepatitis C testing.

Free confidential HIV testing returns to Kent State’s health center

Janson McNair, Assistant Photo Editor
September 7, 2023
Randy Crider vends his art outside MadCap Brew Co. in Kent during Main Street Kent's Crafty Crawl Aug. 27, 2023

[Photo] Main Street Kent’s second Crafty Crawl showcases local artists

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2023
Some of Fred Ketler's mugs on display at Bell Tower Brewing Co. in Kent during the Crafty Crawl Aug. 27, 2023

Tiffany Poth (left) and Emmet Roberts (right) enjoy a game of pool at Madcap Brew Co. in Kent during the Crafty Crawl Aug. 27, 2023.

OPINION: America does not rest on the shoulders of the President alone

Janson McNair, Opinion Writer
August 20, 2023

OPINION: Your loneliness does not define you

Janson McNair, Opinion Writer
August 18, 2023

OPINION: Destigmatizing men’s mental health starts with us

Janson McNair, Opinion Writer
August 9, 2023

OPINION: You don’t have to have it all figured out

Janson McNair, Opinion Writer
July 27, 2023
Mychal Wicker (left) and Cameron Subbs (right) wait outside bar 157 Lounge to continue the festivities of Kent's Fake Paddy's Day Celebration Mar. 11.

[Photo] Feature Photos: Semester Highlights

May 2, 2023
Bell Walter steaming milk for a latte during a Sunday shift at Scribbles Coffee Company in Downtown Kent Apr. 30.

Bell Walter (left) and Emma Wells (right) candidly pose for a photograph behind the counter during their shift at Scribbles Coffee Co. in Downtown Kent. Apr. 30.

Emily Lippe (left) follows her foul ball alongside her teammates in the dugout during Kent State's game against the University at Buffalo Apr. 25.

[Photo] Second inning too much for Buckeyes as baseball notches 16th home win

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 27, 2023
Emily Lippe (left) follows her foul ball alongside her teammates in the dugout during Kent State's game against the University at Buffalo Apr. 25.

[Photo] Softball takes mid-week series against Buffalo

Nico Crespo, Reporter
April 26, 2023
Jackie Wolford (left) tries to block a pass from Kelsey Nelson (center) at Kent State's game against Robert Morris University Apr. 15.

[Photo] Women’s lacrosse drops second matchup against Robert Morris

Matthew Franos, Reporter
April 17, 2023
The sign outside South Water Studios, located at 850 S Water St.

[Photo] Best tattoo and piercing parlor

Jillian Flack, Reporter
April 7, 2023
Joe Wittman bowls at Kent Lanes, which is located at 1524 S. Water St.

[Photo] Feature Photos: Best of Kent

April 3, 2023
Miryne Thomas (center) attempts a 2-point-shot over Trayce Jackson-Davis (left) and a slew of defenders at Kent State's March Madness matchup against Indiana Mar. 17.

Sincere Carry (center right) attempts to get a 2-point-shot past three Indiana defenders at Kent State's March Madness matchup against Indiana Mar. 17.

[Photo] ‘We weren’t at our best’: Men’s basketball season ends with loss to Indiana

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 18, 2023
Kent State players embrace during a timeout at Kent State's March Madness matchup against Indiana March 17.

[Photo] Fans gather at Water Street Tavern for March Madness watch party

March 18, 2023
Sincere Carry (left) weaves a difficult la-up past defender Trayce Jackson-Davis (center right) at Kent State's March Madness matchup against Indiana Mar. 18.

[Photo] Men’s basketball season ends at the hand of Indiana in NCAA Tournament

March 18, 2023
Andrew Nowak (left) and Barb Stephens (right) enjoy lunch at Mike’s Place, located at 1700 S. Water St.

[Photo] Best breakfast

Kayla Gleason, Reporter
April 7, 2023
A look inside a pirate ship's porthole at Mike's Place, located at 1700 S Water St #4447, Kent, OH 44240.

Cassandra Keegan (left) and Adam Cook (right) eat at Mike’s Place, located at 1700 S. Water St.

[Photo] Best burger

Molly Hoffer, Reporter
April 7, 2023
A wall is dedicated to Elvis Presley at Mike’s Place, located at 1700 S. Water St.

[Photo] Best place to cure a hangover

April 7, 2023
Emily King (left) and Alexa Snyder (right) having lunch at Mike’s Place, which is located at 1700 S. Water St.

[Photo] Best restaurant

Aaron Cousin, Reporter
April 7, 2023
Emily King (left) and Alexa Snyder (right) talking over lunch at Mike's Place, located at 1700 S Water St #4447, Kent, OH 44240.

Across the street from South Water Studios, located at 850 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240.

The front porch of South Water Studios, located at 850 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240.

The sign outside South Water Studios, located at 850 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240.

Vinnie Holbrook working at the Kent State Library, located at 1125 Risman Dr, Kent, OH 44242.

Riley Wasserman (left) and Jacob Florentine (right) studying at the Kent State Library, located at 1125 Risman Dr, Kent, OH 44242.

Gabby Smith works at the Kent State Library, which is located at 1125 Risman Drive.

[Photo] Best place to study

April 7, 2023
Julie Gaetano enjoying her coffee and getting work done at the Kent State Library, located at 1125 Risman Dr, Kent, OH 44242.

Ed Miner working behind the counter at Kent Lanes, located at 1524 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240.

Joe Wittman bowls at Kent Lanes, located at 1524 S. Water St.

[Photo] Best place for the under-21 crowd

Kelsie Horner, Digital Tech
April 7, 2023
Joe Wittman bowls at Kent Lanes, located at 1524 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240.

Ed Miner taking a call at Kent Lanes, located at 1524 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240.

Sam Smith on the phone at Hungry Howie's, located at 1444 E Main St, Kent, OH 44240.

Sam Smith scanning the register at Hungry Howie's, located at 1444 E Main St, Kent, OH 44240.

One of the signs outside Hungry Howie's, located at 1444 E Main St, Kent, OH 44240.

Carrie Carpenter preparing orders during her shift at the Wild Goats Cafe, located at 319 W Main St, Kent, OH 44240.

Carrie Carpenter smiles while flipping flapjacks at the Wild Goats Cafe, located at 319 W Main St, Kent, OH 44240.

Ashley Nolan making a drink at the Wild Goats Cafe, located at 319 W Main St, Kent, OH 44240.

Rachel Bivens sorting through orders during her shift at the Wild Goats Cafe, located at 319 W Main St, Kent, OH 44240.

Dustin Mayley working at Belleria located at 135 E Erie St #202, Kent, OH 44240.

Ryan Babb washing dishes at Belleria, located at 135 E Erie St #202, Kent OH 44240.

Ryan Babb during his shift at Belleria, located at 135 E Erie St #202, Kent OH 44240.

Belleria owner Tom Gavozzi gets ready for dinnertime service at Belleria. The restaurant is located at 135 E. Erie St.

[Photo] Best pizza

John Hilber, Reporter
April 7, 2023
Mychal Wicker (left) and Cameron Subbs (right) wait outside Bar 157 to continue the festivities of Kent's Fake Paddy's Day Celebration Mar. 11.

[Photo] Feature Photos: Fake Paddy’s

March 11, 2023
Sultan Alyami (left), Hadi Alajmi (center) and Mans Almup (right) waiting in line at Barflyy during Kent's Fake Paddy's Day Celebration Mar. 11.

[Photo] Kent State celebrates Fake Paddy’s Day 2023

Savana Capp, Adriana Gasiewski, Grace Davies, and Leah Shepard
March 11, 2023
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