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Dave and Karen Leggett pose for a photo during the Chocolate Walk in downtown Kent Feb. 10, 2018.

Chocolate Walk celebrates community

Taylor Patterson February 11, 2018

Boots sloshed along the uneven brick roads of downtown as people braved the February rainshower for one thing: chocolate.Over 20 businesses handed out chocolate treats for Main Street Kent’s annual Chocolate...

Tucker (left), 6, and Elyse, 5, walk down the street during downtown Kent's Family Friendly Halloween Friday, Oct. 27, 2017.

Kent locals descend on downtown for Family Friendly Halloween

Dylan Reynolds October 28, 2017

The elderly man shouted and recoiled. Standing before him was Death himself, draped in black robes, scythe in hand.But the man’s shout of terror quickly turned to laughter as he looked longer at the...

An original picture of the drug store on East Main Street, where both Capt'n Brady's and Starbucks would stand.

Community remembers Capt’n Brady’s, hopes to preserve history

Sarah Lorenz May 5, 2017

Kent State students have gathered on the East Main Street corner for coffee for almost a century.As Kent’s culture and students changed with the times, Capt’n Brady’s was always there.Capt’n Brady’s...

Haymaker Farmers’ Market celebrates 25th anniversary

Sarah Lorenz April 28, 2017

The Haymaker Farmers’ Market opens this Saturday for its 25th annual outdoor season.Stands will feature fresh produce, eggs, honey, baked bread and pastries, fruit spreads, home goods and locally raised...

Kent businesses look to hire this summer

Danielle Johnson April 7, 2017

With summer just around the corner, many businesses in downtown Kent are looking to fill seasonal vacancies with Kent State students in search of part-time jobs.Students job search in a variety of ways,...

Kent Cheesemonger hosts class for wine lovers on Valentine’s Day

Sarah Lorenz February 14, 2017

Kent Cheesemonger, a local chhese shop owned and operated by Tim Sahr, hosted a Valentine’s day wine and cheese class with the help of Sveto Popović Monday night.After being a civil engineer for 20...

Samantha Karam is a sophomore journalism major. Contact her at skaram3@kent.edu.

Opinion: Undeniably authentic

Samantha Karam April 20, 2016

When I lived on-campus last year, I was accustomed to the fast-paced lifestyle of a college student. I was surrounded by kids buzzing around just as much as I was. Having moved off-campus this year, I...

Upscale apartments to open downtown

Alexis Amato March 17, 2016

Avant 220 apartments held one of its first open houses in Bricco downtown Kent on, March 16. The purpose of the open house was to get the name of Avant 220 out to the students.Boasting “luxury living...

Beatlefest returns to Kent

Alexis Amato February 20, 2016

Beatlefest returned for it’s third annual festival last night in downtown Kent to celebrate the 51st anniversary of Beatlemania. Various artists from all around played at 18 different venues. From local...

Secret Cellar to host “Attraction: Is it just a Chemical Reaction?”

Ariel Reid February 19, 2016

To celebrate “A Year of Science,” the College of Arts and Sciences will host a talk about how the brain processes the feelings of love and attraction, from 6-7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the...

GradFest holds first gathering of the semester

Andrew Keiper February 5, 2016

Kent State graduate students gathered at Dominick’s bar in downtown Kent to enjoy free pizza, cheap beer and a relaxing social atmosphere.GradFest is a recurring event sponsored by the Graduate Student...

Downtown Kent gears up for holidays with decorations

Bailey Purpura December 9, 2015

As the holiday season approaches, downtown Kent has prepared with lights, decorations and different displays of holiday spirit within the stores and restaurants.Carnaby Street Style on Erie Street is just...