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Brewhouse Pub on South Water Street in Kent on Wednesday, April 19, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Place to Have Fun Under 21

Benjamin VanHoose April 18, 2016

First Place - Brewhouse PubFinding entertainment during college if you’re under 21 that doesn’t involve alcohol can sometimes prove difficult. Brewhouse provides an appealing solution to those “ready”...

Barbara and Curt Van Blarcum enjoy dinner at Ray’s Place in downtown Kent on Monday, April 18, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Place to Take Your Parents

Benjamin VanHoose April 18, 2016

First Place: Ray’s PlaceFinding the right venue to take your parents to eat when they visit can be complicated. Luckily, Ray’s Place simplifies the search. With a design and feel so similarly attached...

A cheeseburger at Bar 145 on Monday, April 18, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Burger

Jacob Ruffo, Anna Huntsman April 18, 2016

First Place - Bar 145 Bar 145 moved to the first-place ranking this year, up from third place in 2015. Rob Kite, the general manager at Bar 145, accredited the ranking to the freshness of the burgers."Everything...

Barbara and Curt Van Blarcum enjoy dinner at Ray’s Place in downtown Kent on Monday, April 18, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Restaurant

Alex Delaney-Gesing April 18, 2016

1st: Ray’s PlaceOpen since 1937, Ray’s Place is a favorite among Kent State students and the Kent community. The signature “Ray’s Famous French Fries” are just one of the plethora of delectable...

Twisted Meltz manager Mike Canter holds out the sandwich shop’s signature “Julian Edelman” sandwich.

Best of Kent: Best Sandwich Shop

1st: Twisted MeltzSituated on East Main Street in Acorn Alley, Twisted Meltz—family-owned and operated—offers up unique “twists” on grilled cheese as well as soups, salads appetizers and craft...

Joshua Weiss begins the process of making a pizza by spinning the dough in the air at Guy’s Pizza in downtown Kent on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Pizza

Alex Delaney-Gesing April 18, 2016

1st: Guy’s PizzaLast year’s first-place winner is nes- tled among the various shops and stores on South Water Street in downtown Kent. Known for its fresh, delicious pizza, the hole-in-the-wall eatery...

Barista Astrid Klingenberg prepares a drink Monday morning on April 6, 2015, at Tree City Coffee and Pastry in Kent, Ohio. Tree City has a wide variety of baked goods and beverages for customers to choose from.

Best of Kent: Best Coffee Shop

Cameron Gorman April 18, 2016

1st: Tree City Coffee & PastryFor those focused on locally made products, Tree City Coffee & Pastryis the only way to go. Locally roasted coffee beans are the start of all of their coffee-based...

Freshman public relations and advertising major Madeline Crandall pours sauce over wings during a lunch shift on Friday, April 15.

Best of Kent: Best On-Campus Eatery

Cameron Gorman April 18, 2016

1st: Quaker Steak & LubeNot only are they known to have the best wings, Quaker Steak & Lube also offers a great dining atmosphere. With Friday night karaoke at the Rathskeller, interesting decor,...

Customers enjoy the atmosphere of Laziza as they order food on Friday, April 16, 2016. Laziza offers a wide variety of ethnic and vegetarian dishes.

Best of Kent: Best Vegetarian/Vegan Food

Cameron Gorman, Anna Huntsman April 18, 2016

1st: Pita PitPita Pit is a staple of Acorn Alley. A great place for a quick bite to eat, their “build your own sandwich” approach makes it easy for anyone with a special diet to find their new favorite....

Sophomore catcher Tim DalPorto catches a pop fly hit by a player from Youngstown State University on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. The Flashes won 5-2.

Baseball takes down YSU at home

Zach Harley April 13, 2016

Last time the Youngstown State Penguins were at Schoonover Stadium the Flashes walked away with a 12-6 victory thanks to a four RBI day from then-freshman designated-hitter, Brad Hamilton.Wednesday’s...

Sam Arslanian (left) and Juli Houck, campus representatives for Victoria's Secret, sort through donations for the PINK Gimme Good Vibes Initiative in University Oak's Clubhouse on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Kent State PINK holds successful fundraiser

Ile-Ife Okantah April 13, 2016

Kent State’s PINK representatives received 1,672 clothing donations on Wednesday from Kent students at their Gimme Good Vibes initiative located at the University Oaks Clubhouse.“PINK, as a company...

Junior infielder Maddy Grimm races towards third base as the ball flies foul at the Diamond at Dix Stadium on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Kent State defeated Ohio University, 5-4, in 2 extra innings.

Flashes end season series against Ohio on high-note

Nick Buzzelli April 13, 2016

Eric Oakley has accomplished a lot in his first season at the helm of the Kent State softball team. For starters, the interim head coach set a program record by winning his first seven games, knocking...

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