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Kent community gathers to analyze election results alongside political science professors

Addison Young and Nikki Gasiewski November 14, 2024

On Wednesday at the Kent Free Library, multiple political science professors were invited by Kent State University’s Retiree Association to share their research on this year's presidential election results.  The...

KSTV Flashcast Election Updates

KSTV Staff November 8, 2024

KSTV's Talia Milewich recaps the 2024 election.

Kent students react to the 2024 election results

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV News Reporter November 6, 2024

With another presidential election in the books, voters had mixed reactions to the results. While many may have taken to social media, our reporter Nikki had the chance to speak with Kent State students...

Sen. JD Vance introduces former President Donald Trump during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on July 27, in St Cloud, Minnesota. | Stephen Maturen/Getty Images via CNN Newsource

Trump will win second term, CNN projects, in historic comeback after losing four years ago

Stephen Collinson, CNN November 6, 2024

(CNN) — Donald Trump will be America’s 47th president, CNN projected Wednesday, after mounting the most momentous comeback in political history that will hand him massive, disruptive power at home...

Gene Brown and Sara Ashley-Cook, voting managers at the United Methodist Church of Kent, sit down for an interview after a long day. They say they saw more voters than they had in past elections Nov. 5th, 2024.

Voting managers recap Election Day

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter November 5, 2024

It was a big day for voting managers at the United Methodist Church of Kent, as the polling location received record high turnout.  Sara Ashley-Cook, a voting manager, said over 600 voters showed up...

Junior Katie Moore sits for a portrait at Bowman Hall, Nov. 5, 2024. She voted for Kamala Harris.

Kent State students voice how they’re voting

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital managing editor November 5, 2024

As Election Day continues, students around campus are awaiting results after casting their ballots. Here’s how a few students voted: Gabriel David, a junior psychology major, said he woke up at 6...

Freshman Michael Satola and junior Trevion Billingsley sat down to cast their votes for the presidential election on Nov. 5, 2024.

First-time voters express discomfort, frustration and a sliver of optimism at Rec Center

Alton Northup, Reporter November 5, 2024

As voters flowed in and out of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, where two polling places were set up Tuesday for the election, the result of an exhaustive campaign was on full display. Caitlyn...

Kent State Votes set up their table to speak to Kent students about Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.

Local organizations hope to motivate student voters

Ari Collins, Reporter November 5, 2024

As students prepare to vote this morning, groups organize in front of the library to help students with resources and transportation. Zach Graves, a senior political science major, brought donuts,...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

The end of the road: An overview of the 2024 election cycle

John Engoglia, Beat reporter November 5, 2024

We’re almost at the end of the line. The 2024 election is soon to be behind us as the hours tick away and votes are counted on Election Day.  While a winner likely won’t be decided until the coming...

Khori Davis, a sophomore sociology major, voted this morning.

Students express both anxiety and indifference as Election Day begins

Lauren Cohen, Reporter November 5, 2024

Today marks the first step into civil life for many students as they cast their ballots for the first time in a presidential election. With polls showing a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald...

Not making it home to vote before Tuesday doesn’t mean a student missed their chance to vote, as long as they're registered to vote in Ohio.| File photo

Registered in Ohio but not in Kent? You can still vote

Alton Northup, News Director November 4, 2024

Many Kent State students may be registered in Ohio but are unable to travel home for Election Day. This doesn’t mean they've missed their chance to vote. If a student has not already voted in their...

In a survey from The Kent Stater/Department of Sociology and Criminology, 253 students listed the issues that mattered most to them in the 2024 election. The top responses were cost of living, abortion, the economy and the climate.

Kent State students are thinking of these issues as they go to the polls

Just a day out from the 2024 election, Kent State students are heading to the polls with issues on their minds. In a survey from The Kent Stater/Department of Sociology and Criminology, 253 students...