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Parker Heller, junior business management major and president of Students Supporting Israel, poses for a phot in front of a White House podium.

Kent State student attends antisemitism briefing at White House

John Engoglia, Reporter July 26, 2025

Parker Heller, junior business management major and president of Students Supporting Israel, was one of the few college students to receive an invitation to the White House.  The invitation was for...

Former Kent councilman aims to make comeback

Former Kent councilman aims to make comeback

John Engoglia, Reporter July 22, 2025

Former Kent City Councilman John Kuhar served Ward 4 for 17 years before his 2023 election loss to Christopher Hook. Now, he’s trying to forge a comeback.  Kuhar was a “born and raised” Kent...

The location of where the TikTok user JK Blake alleges, the "City of Kent of uses the Akron water supply for dumping (again)."

Kent, Akron officials explain water contamination accusation

John Engoglia, Reporter July 16, 2025

Following a TikTok video that accused the city of Kent of contaminating the Akron water supply by dumping materials, city officials have labeled the video as misinformation.  The now deleted video...

The Kent Hall is located at 319 S Water St, Kent, OH 44240.

Kent’s long-awaited city hall opens its doors

John Engoglia, Reporter July 13, 2025

After several delays in the construction process, Kent’s government finally has its own city hall building to call home.  In the past, the city has shared buildings with the police and fire departments,...

City of Kent responds to accusation of contaminating Akron water supply

City of Kent responds to accusation of contaminating Akron water supply

John Engoglia, Reporter July 10, 2025

A TikTok video has gone viral for accusing the city of Kent of dumping materials into the Akron water supply.   The video was titled “City of Kent uses the Akron water supply for dumping (again),”...

Kent first responders advise caution when celebrating Fourth of July

Kent first responders advise caution when celebrating Fourth of July

John Engoglia, Reporter July 3, 2025

Fireworks and outdoor parties are mainstays for families and friends celebrating the Fourth of July, but they can also lead to trouble if people are careless, according to Kent’s first responders. July...

Decorated by staff of Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center, students and community members on Oct. 7, the Main Street bridge in downtown Kent is decked out in rainbow colors for Rainbow Weekend.

Trump Administration to terminate LGBTQ+ youth crisis hotline

John Engoglia, Reporter June 27, 2025

The option on the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline that specializes in serving LGBTQ+ youth will no longer operate after the Trump administration no longer plans to provide funding. The decision...

Kent Fire Department rescues over 50 people, 8 dogs from Cuyahoga River

Kent Fire Department rescues over 50 people, 8 dogs from Cuyahoga River

John Engoglia, Reporter June 23, 2025

A total of 51 people, including kids, and eight dogs were rescued out of the Cuyahoga River on Sunday after kayakers and rafters struggled against the fast-moving water, according to the Kent Fire Department.  The...

Visualization photos for East Main Street Construction.

East Main Street renovation project to begin this summer

John Engoglia, Reporter June 4, 2025

After several years in the making, East Main Street will receive an all new look as construction unfolds in a collaborative project between the city of Kent and Kent State. The project will add a roundabout...

ISSS advises Kent State international students to exercise caution when traveling

ISSS advises Kent State international students to exercise caution when traveling

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter May 1, 2025

An email sent by International Student and Scholar Services advised international students to avoid unnecessary travel and remain cautious when traveling outside the United States this summer.  The...

SB1, officially known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, will eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the bill into law Friday, March 28, 2025. | Office of the Governor

Gov. DeWine signs SB1 into law, banning DEI at public universities

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 29, 2025

The future of higher education in Ohio has potentially changed forever.  Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 1 into law Friday, which will affect both students and faculty at public universities...

Kent junior Dionna Gray, 21, dribbles the ball as Ball State Ball State senior Lachelle Austin, 11, tries to defend her during the second quarter of their semifinal game during the MAC Tournament on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Women’s basketball eliminated from MAC Tournament, falls to top-seeded Ball State

John Engoglia, Reporter March 15, 2025

The Kent State women’s basketball team’s season may be over after a crushing 70-53 loss to top-seeded Ball State in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals Friday.  After a strong...

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