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Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Students speak out about Issue One

Destiny Torres, Reporter August 9, 2023

On Tuesday, Ohioans will race to the polls to decide whether or not to vote for Issue One. According to the Ohio Secretary of State’s website, if passed, issue one would require that any amendment...

The new exhibit in the Kent Historical Society Museum (7/8/23).

New exhibit at Kent Historical Society dives into the future

Destiny Torres, Reporter July 16, 2023

On July 1, a new exhibit opened up at the Kent Historical Society that doesn’t just focus on the past, but the future of the city. “Since we moved in here in 2011, we’ve been looking to set...

Eric Mansfield highlights banned book debate in new play

Destiny Torres, Reporter July 13, 2023

“Trial By Fire,” a new play by Eric Mansfield, tells the story of a woman of color put on trial for allowing her students to read books from a banned list. Mansfield, who is also Kent State's assistant...

Hazy skies in downtown Kent due to Canadian wildfires on June 28, 2023.

Canadian wildfires cover Kent State in blanket of smoke

Destiny Torres, Reporter June 28, 2023

It’s a hazy, smoky day in Kent due to the abundance of smoke that has traveled from Canadian wildfires. There is an air quality alert in effect for most of Northeastern Ohio today, June 28, according...

Kent State Swifties’ excitement grows as Pittsburgh Taylor Swift concert draws closer

Destiny Torres, Reporter June 16, 2023

Swifties are going to remember June 16 and 17 ‘All Too Well’ as Taylor Swift makes her way to Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The Eras Tour showcases Swift’s songs throughout her career. Swift...

The tent on Manchester Field at Karamu Ya Wahitimu, a pre-commencement ceremony, on May 10, 2023.

Kent State University graduates look toward the future

Destiny Torres, Reporter May 26, 2023

On the weekend of May 12, Kent State University saw nearly 5,500 students walk across the stage as they moved their tassels from one side to the other. Whether it be taking some time to figure out what’s...