Skip to Main Content
The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

Student leaders for TKS pose for a photo. 

Kent State offers opportunities for transfer students

For senior psychology major Sidney Fimiani, transferring to Kent State University made sense to her. “I came here and I just kind of fell in love with it. … They also have a very good psych program...

New photo shows face of man seen on Alpha Phi’s porch

Abigail Mack, Reporter September 23, 2019

Editor's note: The video above contains content that may be disturbing to some viewers. Update: We now have photos showing the man's face who was on Alpha Phi's porch. If you recognize this man,...

Kent State named only top public college in Northeast Ohio in 2020 U.S. News ranking

Kent State was ranked No. 101 in top public schools, making it the only public institution in Northeast Ohio to receive the accolade. Kent State tied with California State University, Fresno, Georgia...

Anti-war activists send letter to President Diacon, demand revision of May 4 plans

Over 50 anti-war activists sent a letter to President Todd Diacon demanding a revision of the May 4 50th commemoration plans due to a lack of attention given to the Vietnam War and hundreds of anti-war...

Junior business management major Hannah Robinson (left) talks with junior marketing major Kelly Corey (bottom right) about the new meal plans in front of Rosie’s Diner in Tri-Towers on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018.

‘You talked, we listened.’ Meal plan changes come to campus

Valerie Royzman September 7, 2018

Last week, Dining Services — on social media and through Vice President of Student Affairs Shay Little at an Undergraduate Student Government meeting — promised to hear students out on their frustrations...

Greg Fisher from Kent, OH. argues with a demonstrator during the open carry demonstration on Friday, April 27.

Kaitlin Bennett to continue with rally; university policy causes confusion

Brandon Bounds and Laina Yost September 3, 2018

Kaitlin Bennett, a Kent State alumna whom some refer to as the “Kent State Gun Girl,” announced Aug. 9 on social media she will be holding an open-carry rally on Kent State’s main campus.The university...

Kent State prioritizes Flash ALERTS in wake of tornado warning

David Williams April 21, 2018

On April 15, the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Portage County. Kent State’s Emergency Alert System was quickly activated, and the tornado sirens blared. University Communications...

Kent State denies space request for white nationalist speaking event

Ben Orner January 18, 2018

Kent State University is "unable to accommodate" a request from an associate of white nationalist Richard Spencer because a venue is not available.In a statement, Eric Mansfield, the university’s executive...

Screenshot of Kyle Bristow's tweet on Jan. 17, 2018. 

Tweet: White nationalist Richard Spencer’s tour manager seeking space to speak at Kent State on May 4

Henry Palattella January 17, 2018

A tweet sent Wednesday by Kyle Bristow, a lawyer who represents white nationalist Richard Spencer’s National Policy Institute, said Spencer’s college tour manager is working to reserve the Kent State...

Kent State considers tuition freeze

Lydia Taylor and Maria DeBone November 29, 2017

Eric Mansfield, the executive director of university media relations, released the following statement:"Kent State's Board of Trustees is considering a tuition guarantee proposal that will lock in the...

Eric Mansfield, University Spokesman, gives a statement at Allerton Fields Friday, Oct. 20, 2017.

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation finds remains of canine

Anna Huntsman October 20, 2017

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation confirmed the remains of a dog were found in the field by Allerton.“The dog was placed out here possibly in the last 24 hours, likely by its owners,” said...

EMAIL

Kent State dismisses football strength coach for lack of proper certification

Henry Palattella August 14, 2017

Kent State fired Ross Bowsher, the strength coach who oversaw the football practice on June 13 where incoming freshman lineman Tyler Heintz died. According to a press release sent by the university Monday,...