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Kent State Stark celebrates the opening of the Emporium Market, Monday Sept. 16, 2019.

Kent State Stark opens new Emporium Market

Kent State Stark opened the Emporium Market on Monday. Approximately 60 people attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony.Kent Stark Dean Denise Seachrist and Resident District Manager of University Dining Services...

Here I am waiting in line at the register.

One Step At A Time: Standing In Line

Michael Reiner September 8, 2019

 There are very few things that bother me more than when I have to go grocery shopping. There’s so much walking and too many aisles to count. But don’t even get me started on waiting in lines at...

Chris Flessner, an associate professor in the department of psychology. 

Kent State professor receives grant for food allergy safety training project

Sabrina Scott September 8, 2019

Christopher Flessner, an associate professor in the department of psychology, is launching a food allergy safety training project through a national grant to help lower-income children and their families...

Smartphone apps helpful for students

Shams Mustafa September 2, 2019

A new school year may have recently started, but it won’t take long until things begin to move at a faster pace. Here are some apps that can help students organize their lives on and off campus. KSU...

One of Mighty Pack's meals, ready to be delivered to children in need. 

Kent State program gives back to local kids in need every week

Augusta Battoclette March 20, 2019

A Kent State program aims to provide local elementary school students in need with food packs for weekends and holidays.Mighty Pack is a food insecurity program that distributes food to students on the...

Kent State volunteer Lindsay Kaminski stacks chairs after Loaves and Fishes lunch Feb. 9.

Ravenna’s First United Methodist Church serves lunches to those in need

Michael Indriolo February 19, 2019

For three years, Naomi Muster curiously eyed Dougey’s sketchbook. Dougey, who’s on the autism spectrum, and his father, who has dementia, attended Muster’s church, Ravenna's First United Methodist...

Troy's Mediterranean Grille served their signature beef shawarma as a part of Restaurant Week. Jan. 26

Main Street Kent puts Kent eateries on display during Restaurant Week

Jorden Shevel January 27, 2019

Twice a year, Main Street Kent features 12 downtown restaurants who tailor their menus to promote their best dishes and businesses to new customers. This event brings residents from Kent and the neighboring...

Uber Eats photo

Uber Eats now delivering to the doorsteps of Kent

Jenna Langan September 22, 2018

Students who are tired of the same food on campus or trapped without a car now have a variety of foods that can be delivered right to them.Restaurants including McDonald’s, Twisted Meltz, Subway and...

Fresh, local food found every week in downtown Kent

Breanna Horn June 8, 2018

Each Saturday morning, downtown Kent is home to Haymaker Farmers’ Market, a community that thrives on healthy, homegrown eats and friendly faces.  Andrew Rome, the market’s manager, said most of the...

Elden Wells, 62, of Brimfield, Ohio, dumps a popcorn into a copper kettle during Brimfest. After a decade-long scheduling conflict, Wells finally participated in Brimfest. “It’s all about supporting the community,” said Vickie, Elden's wife.

Brimfest kicks off warm weekend

Kassandra Kaczmarek September 26, 2017

Despite steamy temperatures, people flocked outside for music, food and crafts at the 15th annual Brimfest.Hosted by the Brimfield Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival has been growing in size and popularity...

Employees serve samples of pulled pork from Fork in the Road food truck during Taste of Kent in Risman Plaza on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017.

Students explore a Taste of Kent

Madison Tromler September 20, 2017

Students, faculty and staff experienced the Taste of Kent event Wednesday in Risman Plaza. Dining locations throughout campus came together to provide an opportunity for students to try a variety of snacks...

Attendees watch the Juke Hounds perform on Saturday, June 10, 2017.

Eighth annual Grill for Good attracts large crowds

Kaylee Peterson June 10, 2017

Approximately twenty cooks — dubbed ‘foodies’ by event organizers — lined the streets of Downtown Kent. Smoke and live music filled the air, and a few thousand attendees filled the streets to support...