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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

A map that shows where people commonly ride, with larger dots equating to more rides.

Campus implements sustainable transportation

Amy O'Malley, Reporter December 5, 2024

Two years after the launch in 2022, students are still riding SPIN electric bikes and scooters around Kent. With over 200,000 SPIN rides in two years, the system has been a continuous success. Chris...

Fabrics from The Fabric Pantry located in Rockwell Hall.

Students stay spooky and sustainable

Amy O'Malley, Reporter October 30, 2024

With Halloween just around the corner, students scramble to order their costumes. However, spookiness does not have to come at the cost of the environment. Creativity can meet sustainability through recycled...

The Environmental Science and Design Research Institution's Sustainability Forum.

Concepts of biodesign explored at Sustainability Forum

Amy O'Malley, Reporter October 30, 2024

The Environmental Science and Design Research Institute gathered at the KIVA auditorium Oct. 22 for their second annual Sustainability Forum.  The theme for the event was biodesign, which is the concept...

The Williamson House, location of the Women's Center and one of the drop-off location for the Bra Drive.

Kent State helps the planet one bra at a time

Amy O'Malley, Reporter October 1, 2024

The 12th annual Bra Recycling Drive, aiming to promote National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and sustainability, started Sept. 30 and runs through Nov. 1. Kent State University Athletics, Employee...

Illustration by Amy O'Malley

Student entrepreneurs lead the way in sustainable business practices

Amy O'Malley September 20, 2024

Kent State student entrepreneurs have the resources to bring their sustainable business ideas to fruition through LaunchNET, a co-curricular program full of experienced staff who guide students, staff...