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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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The sitcom "Friends" ran for 10 seasons, from 1994 to 2004.

Students remember ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry

Lauren Bischof, Reporter November 5, 2023

Matthew Perry, an actor known for his role as the witty, twenty-something Chandler Bing on the '90s sitcom “Friends,” spent his life bringing joy to audiences, according to fans. The TV star, who...

Rotten Peach Studios is located at 1480 S. Water St. in Kent

Women tattoo artists create ‘multi-functional art space’ in Kent

Lauren Bischof, Reporter October 30, 2023

Rotten Peach Studios, located at 1480 S. Water St., opened Aug. 17 in the University Plaza. Allyson Blessing, 27, and Erin Haines, 27, own the business, which doubles as a tattoo studio and art gallery. Both...

Jasmine Golden is the owner of Oh My Yum! bakery in Kent.

Woman-owned Oh My Yum! bakery opens in Kent

Lauren Bischof, Reporter October 27, 2023

Oh My Yum! bakery, located at 2500 SR 59 in Meadowview Square, Kent, hosted its grand opening Oct. 14. Owner and entrepreneur Jasmine Golden said she hopes the space can be a beacon in the Kent community...

A sunset rainbow paints the sky during the Kent State Homecoming Football game Oct. 1, 2022.

Fall 2023 homecoming court: get to know the court and vote for royalty

Lauren Bischof, Reporter October 10, 2023

The university announced its 2023 homecoming court nominees Sept. 29 at the Black Squirrel Festival. The nominees are Jaelyn Brown, Juliana Buonaiuto, Kaitlyn Ginn, Lauren Klodt, Maura Mascarin, Sage...

Stage production of “Dear Vaccine: Global Voices Speak to the Pandemic” comes to Rockwell Hall

Stage production of “Dear Vaccine: Global Voices Speak to the Pandemic” comes to Rockwell Hall

Lauren Bischof, Reporter October 3, 2023

The College of Arts and Sciences and the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University held a poetry performance at 5 p.m. Monday at the Murphy Auditorium in Rockwell Hall.  The performance was based...

People share impact of Olivia Rodrigo, other young female artists on young women

People share impact of Olivia Rodrigo, other young female artists on young women

Lauren Bischof, Reporter September 30, 2023

At 20 years old, American singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy Award winner Olivia Rodrigo released her second studio album, “GUTS,” Sept. 8, with her songs revolving around female rage, complex...

Banned Books Read-In prepares for third annual event

Lauren Bischof, Reporter September 22, 2023

The 3rd annual banned books read-in will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. September 27, in room 226 of Taylor Hall. Professor Stephanie Smith and Dr. Paul Haridakis, director of the School of Communication...

Kent State commemorates Constitution Day

Lauren Bischof, Reporter September 18, 2023

The university held its annual public meeting in the university’s library Monday, discussing the history behind the American federal observance of Constitution Day.  Director of Kent State’s Florence...