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Fashion Merchandising student Zach Rayz laid out his mostly thrifted outfit for Fake Paddy's Day.

Students plan ‘Fake Patty’s Day’ inspired outfits

Ryan Bowles, Reporter March 8, 2024

Fake Patty’s Day is one of Kent's most popular traditions that takes place each year prior to St. Patrick's Day, bringing all types of students to Kent for the weekend.  Themed parties go on from...

Kent State University students pose in front of a backdrop on the deck of a fraternity during a Fake Paddy's party March 11, 2023.

Students prepare for day of partying this Fake Patty’s Day

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter March 8, 2024

As the green-colored, (usually) drink-filled day of Fake Patty's quickly approaches, students are starting to prepare for a day dancing and partying. The day is all about getting in the Irish spirit...

Downtown bars craft Fake Patty’s Day-inspired drinks

Downtown bars craft Fake Patty’s Day-inspired drinks

Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor March 7, 2024

Downtown Kent bars will be mixing up some new, special drink creations this Fake Patty’s Day on March 9 to reel in the sea of green.  Here is what some local spots will be offering: Panini’s...

BORGs will not be allowed in Kent State fraternities this year, leaving partygoers on the hunt for alternatives.

BORGs be gone: Kent Interfraternity Council’s bylaws prohibit rage gallons

Janson McNair, Campus Editor March 7, 2024

Fake Patty’s Day partygoers will be without their green companions this year, as the popular blackout rage gallons (BORGs) will not be allowed at Kent fraternities.  BORGs were a popular choice for...

Best Event/Festival

Rose Driehaus April 18, 2018

First Place — Fake Patty’s DayUsually held about a week before St. Patrick’s Day, Fake Patty’s Day brings out an enormous crowd to the city of Kent for a day of fun and booze.With students starting...

College students party on University Drive during Fake Patty’s Day Saturday, March 11, 2017. The Kent State tradition “Fake Patty’s Day” takes place the week before St. Patrick’s Day to allow an entire Saturday to party.

Local law enforcement prepare for two potential St. Patrick’s Day parties

David Williams March 9, 2018

Kent City Police and KSUPD are both preparing for an interesting St. Patrick’s Day situation this year. Both Fake Patty’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day fall on a Saturday, raising the possibility of...

Students attend parties on Lincoln St. during Fake Patty’s Day on Saturday March 12, 2016.

Kent State prepares for third annual ‘Fake Patty’s Day’

Sarah Lorenz March 9, 2017

Student Conduct and Kent Police will be cracking down on disciplinary action during Fake Patty’s Day this weekend, with Kent Police starting their patrols at 7 a.m. Saturday morning.Lt. Michael Lewis...

City police arrest 41 during ‘Fake Patty’s Day’

Benjamin VanHoose March 16, 2016

For Kent State students, red Solo cups, dance playlists and green attire signified the beginning of St. Patrick's Day celebrations five days before the actual holiday. Unfortunately, the luck of the Irish...

Halloween

Five student holidays worth staying on campus for

Neville Hardman August 28, 2015

1. Halloween Parties line College Ave. and University Dr. as the sidewalks flood with costumed students. Ashton Wade, a junior American Sign Language major, said her first Kent Halloween was cut short...

Students celebrate Fake Patty’s Day on College Avenue on Saturday, March 14, 2015.

Students ring in St. Patrick’s Day a few days early

Skye McEowen March 14, 2015

Students flocked to Kent streets as early as 8 a.m. Saturday to celebrate Fake Patty’s Day, ringing in St. Patrick’s Day a few days early.“I’ve been walking around N. Main St. and Sherman St.,”...