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Lucci's Pizza worker Dean Holland cuts a pizza for an online order. They offer a variety of toppings to make your own pizza.

BOK ’25: Best pizza

Chloe Robertson, Opinion editor April 1, 2025

Editors Note: This story has been updated with the spelling of a name. It is Tom Gavozzi, not Tom Gabozzi. FIRST: Lucci’s Place Located directly across from Kent State’s campus at 405 E Main St.,...

Outside of EuroGyro located on 107 S Depeyster St.

BOK ’25: Best late night snack

Anthony Leonardi, Sports content manager April 1, 2025

FIRST: EuroGyro In downtown Kent, EuroGyro has been a staple for late night activity since it opened in 1989.  Steve Plotts, a manager and delivery driver at EuroGyro, said the Kent location was the...

Ray's places offers their famous Long Island located at 135 Franklin Ave.

BOK ’25: Best alcoholic beverage

Kayla Gleason, Campus editor April 1, 2025

 FIRST: Ray's Place Long Island Iced Tea A longtime favorite of Kent residents, Ray’s Place is known for its coveted version of a Long Island Iced Tea. A mix of rum, gin, triple sec, sour mix and Coke...

The Kent State University Library, located on Risman Plaza, was nominated for Best Place to Study.

BOK ’25: Best place to study

Lauren Cohen, General assignment editor April 1, 2025

FIRST: Kent State University Library The Kent State University Library serves as a home base for many students. Voted as the best place to study in The Kent Stater’s “Best of Kent” edition...

Outside of The River Merchant located at 911 N Mantua St, Kent, Ohio.

BOK ’25: Best date spot

Savana Capp, Planning editor April 1, 2025

FIRST: The River Merchant  Just outside of downtown Kent, located at 911 N. Mantua Street, The River Merchant, a small high-end restaurant, sits as the perfect place for a dinner date.  Cameron...