Finding the perfect gift for a college student can be tricky — balancing practicality, style and a touch of fun is not easy. Whether they’re begging for the new iPhone, decking out their dorm or just...

Off the Wagon is a family-owned eclectic toy store with gifts that will bring out childhood memories and provide a few laughs too. According to its website, the store features weird, funny gag gifts...

Bent Tree finished in third place in downtown Kent’s holiday decorating competition to celebrate the holiday season. The coffee shop hung up reefs and painted its windows with reindeers and poinsettias.Bent...

Welcome to the Gift Guide edition of the Kent Stater. The staff has worked for the past few weeks to gather some tips for holiday shopping. As the semester comes to an end, the holiday season is upon us...

Having a hard time finding the right gift for someone? Stop into UniversiTees and pick up Kent State spirit wear for any age or gender! UniversiTees sells a variety of different gear, including their Kent...

Squirrel City Jewelers offers a variety of unique jewelry. The store, which opened in downtown Kent in March 2019, is “something between (an) art gallery and jewelry store,” said owner Michael Faehnel....

At Woodsy’s Music, located on South Water St., shoppers can find deals on a variety of musical instruments for the holidays. “We got sales going on, on everything,” said Paul Braden, manager of...

If you’re shopping for someone with a sweet tooth, consider Malley’s. Based in Northeast Ohio, this family-owned candy company offers a variety of chocolates and treats. Malley’s has many options...

Handcrafted, a boutique located in downtown Kent, offers "a little bit of everything" for the holiday season, owner Jessica Ryan said.The store opened a year and a half ago and sells jewelry, soaps, leather...

For those looking for unique and stylish gifts, Carnaby Street Style offers exactly what they need. Located on Erie Street, this family-owned boutique carries an assortment of clothing, jewelry and accessories...

Popped!, owned by Gwen Rosenberg, is set up and ready to go for the holiday season. The local popcorn and treats store offers a wide variety of specialty items for the holiday season.The store, located...

Downtown Kent fights off the cold with holiday events, gift ideas and cheer throughout the month of December.Kent Natural Foods Co-op invited local shoppers to “come warm up with the co-op” as part...