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New Raising Cane’s location will open in late June

Chris Spegal June 14, 2018

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers’ newest location will be opening on June 26 on East Main Street.The Louisiana-based company began construction in May at 1802 East Main St. in front of the Campus Pointe...

Jukebox the Ghost performs at Beachland Ballroom

Jukebox the Ghost brought their talent to Beachland Ballroom on their Off To The Races tour May 15. The band consists of three members: Ben Thornewill, vocalist and pianist; Tommy Siegel, vocalist and...

Kent mother pleads guilty to killing of three-month-old daughter

Chris Ramos May 30, 2018

A Kent resident pleaded guilty to killing her three-month-old daughter Tuesday.  Samantha Knisley was charged with involuntary manslaughter, a first-degree felony. The charge carries a maximum penalty...

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...

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