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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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A guide for renters navigating their first leasing process

Kylee Coles, Reporter December 2, 2023

While entering their first time living independently, students may find the process of signing a lease and renting a place to be nerve wracking, as they face concerns about getting scammed, paying too...

Eastway, one of Kent States dining halls, 17 Eastway Dr., Kent, OH.

Dining hall prepares for Thanksgiving Feast

Kylee Coles, Reporter November 10, 2023

Students with a meal plan who are staying on or near campus during Thanksgiving break can order a traditional holiday meal to be picked up Nov. 22, as announced by the university’s Culinary Services. On...

Kent State students wait for their orders to be filled at Rosie’s Diner and Market March 15, 2023. Rosie’s Diner is located on the first floor of Tri-Towers.

Students share their favorite grub spots on and off campus

Kylee Coles, Reporter November 2, 2023

From sushi restaurants to bagel cafés, undergrad students spilled their favorite places to grab a meal.  Amidst the diverse answers, one recurring place, and meal, stood out: pizza from Rosie’s...

The Haymaker Farmers' Market sign sits near the  entrance of the Campus Rec Lot.

University farmers’ market brings in local small businesses

Kylee Coles, Reporter October 17, 2023

The university’s farmers’ market, working with the Haymaker Farmers’ Market, brought local food and item vendors to the Campus Rec Lot Tuesday.  Some vendors in attendance at the farmers’ market...

Coffee mugs given out to students at Wednesday's Coffee with a Cop event.

‘Coffee with a Cop’ event helps to bring community and police together

Kylee Coles, Reporter October 5, 2023

On Wednesday, the Kent State University Police Department worked to bring the community and police together in a relaxed setting with its "Coffee with a Cop" event. "Coffee with a Cop" consisted of...

The Continental Court A, one of Kent State's residence hall for incoming and upper-divison students, located at 275 Midway Dr., Kent, OH.

Dormitory housing brings mixed emotions for students

Kylee Coles, Reporter September 21, 2023

Editor's note: The lede of this article was edited to clarify that no students quoted are currently experiencing mold-related issues with student housing.  Some students have a love-hate relationship...

Tri Towers locks down 24/7 due to unathorized entry.

Tri Towers takes action to stop unauthorized entry with 24/7 lock in

Kylee Coles, Reporter September 14, 2023

The Tri Towers Rotunda has been locked 24/7 since August 21 due to non-residents entering the building.  The Rotunda is a residential space on campus connecting Wright, Leebrick and Koonce residence...