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The Kent Fire Department showed off an antique fire truck duirng the Memorial Day Parade. May 28, 2018.

Kent community remembers fallen veterans

Chris Spegal May 28, 2018

The Kent community gathered downtown during the annual Memorial Day parade Monday.The city of Kent hosted the event in order to honor the men and women who have lost their lives while serving in the military....

Kent State Unchained

Adrian Leuthauser April 22, 2018

 A surplus of students sprinted into the lower level of the MACC Center on Thursday evening, trying to secure a guaranteed view of the stage. Tee Grizzley and 2 Chainz were the main performers of the...

Learning a second language: Research helps improve methods of teaching

Caroline Henneman April 12, 2018

Kent State sponsors student and professional research programs each year, providing about 30 million dollars annually in extramural funding, like conference support and grants, for research.The Department...

Kent Area Chamber of Commerce hosts expo and taste of Kent

Francesca Barrett March 18, 2018

Theodore Roosevelt High School was buzzing with music and voices Saturday. The smell of food was wafting through the gymnasium.The Kent Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Business, Healthcare...

View of downtown Kent.

Kent named one of the most underrated cities

Jordan Griffin March 5, 2018

Kent, Ohio, is featured in an article from Thrillist Travel as one of “The Most Underrated Cities in All 50 States.”Thrillist Travel lets you explore travel guides, hotels, interesting events and even...

An intimate gathering for SALSA Racismo: A discussion on racism in the Latino community on Feb. 23, 2018.

A discussion on racism within the Hispanic and Latino community

Gershon Harrell February 23, 2018

With past issues still looming in their minds, the Latino community gathered in the Student Center to talk about racism within their community.“Basically, we want to mainly get the conversation going,”...

Sigma Sigma Sigma members unveil the fundraiser total at last year's Tri Sigma Night Live on Feb. 11, 2017.

Tri Sigma Night Live draws inspiration from ‘Saturday Night Live’ for fundraiser

Hana Hodali February 22, 2018

Kent State's Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority will be holding their annual Tri Sigma Night Live philanthropy event in support of The March of Dimes, Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation and children’s play therapy....

Kent City Schools superintendent George Joseph addresses parents concerns about school safety

David Williams February 22, 2018

Parents of Kent City Schools students raised their concerns about school safety procedures to Superintendent George Joseph Wednesday evening at the Kent Free Library.“All of us are needing to lock arms...

Flu season still progresses

Anu Sharma February 19, 2018

With weeks still left in flu season, a family medicine doctor in Kent, says it’s never too late to get a flu shot. As the numbers rise, Jennifer D’Abreau said there are 72 confirmed diagnoses of the...

The outside of Avant 220, a new apartment complex that opened last year provides alternative housing for students.

Avant 220 offers students a downtown living experience

Natalie Eusebio February 13, 2018

Avant 220 is one of the newest apartment complexes in Kent. With a downtown setting, it offers students a different kind of off-campus living than other local apartments. Located at 220 South Depeyster...

"Virtual Devotion" will make it's way to the Kent State Stark Theatre Feb. 23, 2018.

Kent State Stark Theatre presents ‘Virtual Devotion’

Brynn Pennell February 13, 2018

Kent State Stark’s opening night for “Virtual Devotion,” its first spring production of the year, will be Friday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.The play is a satire focused on three characters from broken...

Dave and Karen Leggett pose for a photo during the Chocolate Walk in downtown Kent Feb. 10, 2018.

Chocolate Walk celebrates community

Taylor Patterson February 11, 2018

Boots sloshed along the uneven brick roads of downtown as people braved the February rainshower for one thing: chocolate.Over 20 businesses handed out chocolate treats for Main Street Kent’s annual Chocolate...

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