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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

Sophia Fricioni poses with her roommate on their front porch. 

Fake Paddy’s Day celebrations not stopped by COVID-19

Rachel Karas, Assigning Editor Zaria Johnson, General Assignment Editor March 13, 2021

A gray house on the street corner of East College Avenue was vibrant with people in St. Patrick’s-themed garb filling the yard, the porch and the neighboring house’s balcony, but the festivities were...

An example of a meal given to students in quarantine. Courtesy of Ben Vrobel. 

Student’s self-isolation proves to be full of ups and downs

Ben Vrobel Reporter December 9, 2020

While working out at the gym, a friend sent me a text.“Just tested positive.”Right after the text, a 330-number called me. The Kent State COVID-response team had seven dreaded words for me.“You have...

The streets of downtown Kent were barely passable with the hundreds of Halloween costumes that poured in and around the bar scene during Kent's Halloween in 2013.

Kent bars prepare for Halloween

Hannah Armenta October 21, 2014

Kent is gearing up for its busiest night of the year: the unofficial celebration of Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 25..  Bar and restaurant owners and the City of Kent police and fire departments are taking...