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Local food pantries brace for increased demand as SNAP benefits come to an end

Alton Northup, Reporter March 12, 2023

Local food pantries may soon see a surge in demand for their services after pandemic-era SNAP benefits come to an end. A temporary boost to SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, was put in place...

Officer Trevor White patrols the streets in the early morning on Fake Paddy's Day March 12, 2022.

University, police prepare for Fake Paddy’s Day

Alton Northup, Reporter March 10, 2023

Students dressing up head-to-toe in green each year to celebrate the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day has become both a college tradition and a concern for public safety. Fake Paddy’s Day is synonymous...

Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest revives interest in CPR

Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest revives interest in CPR

Alton Northup, Reporter March 8, 2023

The Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals broke a viewership record for ESPN and “Monday Night Football” on Jan. 3. However, instead of a football game, many of those viewers watched lifesaving CPR...

CAPS’ ADHD testing may not be for every student

Alton Northup, Reporter February 18, 2023

Kent State University Counseling and Psychological Services administers between 10 and 15 tests for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder each year, and while many students inquire about ADHD testing,...

DAAPP to provide resources for drug, alcohol addiction

Alton Northup, Reporter February 9, 2023

Kent State’s Drug Abuse and Alcohol Prevention Program provides resources to students with addiction. The multifaceted program is sent annually to students, faculty and staff by the Division of Student...

CAPS introduces new Flexible Care Model

Alton Northup, Reporter February 4, 2023

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) continues to roll out its Flexible Care Model as the department works to make mental health care as accessible as possible on campus. With the new model...

Moving down the train tracks, the operator moves the debris to a separate pile.

Crews clear debris as community mourns loss of downtown landmark

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter December 3, 2022

Fire crews remained in downtown Kent Saturday as maintenance crews worked to clear debris following an explosive fire that ravaged the historic mill complex. Bricks, glass and charred wood scattered...

Tajuan Richards reads the crowd two poems that he wrote. During his set, the crowd was focused on him and clapped after the poetry was read.

Students transform Rathskeller into safe space for creative outlets

Alton Northup and Isabella Schreck, Staff Reporter, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2022

Correction: The story has been updated to include quotes from the Painted Lyrics’ cofounders.  Dozens of students gathered in the Rathskeller Friday night for Painted Lyrics biggest event of the...

Peter Jarvio handed out 3D-printed models of a flat Earth and explained why the moon landing was fake to students on the University Esplanade.

Flat Earth advocate detained on campus

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter November 11, 2022

A man advocating the moon landings were fake and the Earth is flat was handcuffed and detained Tuesday by Kent State University police as they attempted to identify him. Police arrived at the University...

With roommates, communication goes a long way

Alton Northup, Reporter November 4, 2022

More than 6,500 students live on Kent State's main campus, according to the university website, and often these students are sharing their living space with a roommate for the very first time. Knowing...

Danielle Attme keeps the line entertained outside of The Kent Stage. Attme encouraged people to go to local drag and burlesque shows.

Hundreds gather to celebrate Kent Halloween

The people of Kent were out and about in an array of costumes. Ranging from blow-up shark costumes to the typical vampire, Kent was ready to party. The lines for the bars went around blocks, and the...

Dozens attended Eric Garner's discussion regarding the media's response to mass shootings.

“Let them tell their story”: Parkland survivor discusses media response

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter October 26, 2022

Stephanie Smith, a professor in the School of Media and Journalism, opened Tuesday’s virtual discussion with Parkland survivor Eric Garner with a reminder, “we are Kent State and we come together to...