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Local businesses support GRAZERS with fundraiser after owner’s sudden passing

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter • March 3, 2024

Throughout downtown Kent on Saturday, businesses put together raffle baskets and were donating percentages of their sales to support GRAZERS in light of the passing of co-owner Carl Bauer. Michela...

The deal with downtown Kent: How local restaurants are adjusting to COVID-19

Morgan McGrath Reporter • February 11, 2021

As we approach the one year anniversary of COVID-19’s appearance in the U.S., colleges across the country are continuously making necessary implementations of social distancing and online learning in...

University student employees down 35% this semester

Josie Thomas Jobs and Money reporter • October 2, 2020

There are 35% fewer student employees working for the Kent campus this semester compared to a typical semester.Given Kent’s stance on keeping COVID-19 from spreading, many students are living off campus...

Downtown restaurant owners react to closings

Paige Bennett General assignment editor • March 18, 2020

Empty sidewalks and dark storefronts lined the streets of downtown Kent this week as local businesses dealt with the effects of statewide restrictions on restaurants and bars. Gov. Mike DeWine announced...

Best of Kent: on campus dining

Kaitlyn Finchler Photo Editor • March 6, 2020

GRAZERS -> 1st place on campus foodGRAZERS has been at the hub in the student center for three years, and co-owner Stacey Lasher said they pride themselves on providing healthy options to students.“Kent...

GRAZERS, Fresco discuss future in dining services

Henry Palattella • May 3, 2017

The Kent State Board of Trustees voted to approve Aramark as the new dining services vendor on March 2. The company is planning on adding Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar and GRAZERS to campus, but...