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Students discuss Kent’s low gas prices

Alex Johnson January 21, 2019

Kent State students and local residents have enjoyed favorably low gasoline prices since the beginning of the year. As of January, prices at local gas stations appear to be staying around the $2.00 range.Students...

Veteran Josh Vandygriff talks about his time in the Army and his struggles with opioid addiction at the Nonprofit Spotlight Speaker Series event held at Henderson Hall on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.

Speaker series on opioids brings community closer through stories of addiction, hope for recovery

Valerie Royzman October 19, 2018

Rachel Pike-Lee told the packed room in Henderson Hall on Thursday her family has tried “everything you can imagine” — hospital visits, drug court, Oriana House classes, Veterans Affairs services,...

Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking...About Middle School!

Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking…About Middle School!

Please forgive a spooky knock at the door, a sudden jump in audio quality and Nick’s inability to edit audio cleanly and enjoy the latest episode of Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking! This week,...

Kent State works to guide exploratory students to graduation

Morgan Hallam October 9, 2018

Every semester, a new freshman class arrives on campus with no clue what career they want to get into. These ‘exploratory’ majors work with the university to find the right program.Kent State students...

Kaitlin Bennett, a Kent State alumna and an organizer of the open-carry walk, stands behind Ohio State Highway Patrolmen as she talks with counterprotesters in the Schwartz Center parking lot on Sept. 29, 2018.

Kent State spends $65k for security measures during open-carry event

Laina Yost and Brandon Bounds October 8, 2018

President Beverly Warren announced on Monday afternoon that Kent State spent $65,000 on security measures for last month’s open–carry walk.Kent State University Police, Kent City Police and the Ohio...

Kent State’s John Henry Bronczek (14) and Keith Sherald Jr. (15) tackle an Ohio ball-carrier on during their matchup against the Bobcats on Oct. 6, 2018. Kent lost the game, 27-26.

Late miscues by Rankin, Barrett overshadow career days in Homecoming game

Ian Kreider October 6, 2018

Kent State (1-5, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) had a balanced offensive attack, but nine second-half penalties and Ohio (3-2, 1-0 MAC) quarterback Nathan Rourke were the difference in the final outcome...

Kent takes safety precautions for Homecoming weekend

Olivia Boris October 4, 2018

Both the Kent State University Police Department and the City of Kent Police have been working hard together to ensure the safety of all students and alumni who will be attending Homecoming festivities...

Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking...About Sports!

Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking…About Sports!

Thanks for tuning in to Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent Stop Talking! This week, opinion editor Nick Hunter is joined by columnists Jake Adams and Dante Centofanti to talk about this Sunday’s Browns game...

Kent State student allegedly physically attacked KSU police officers

Chris Ramos September 20, 2018

A Kent State student faces three fourth-degree felony assault charges after she allegedly attempted to harm three Kent State police officers on the university esplanade near South Lincoln Street.A Portage...

Newest member joins Kent State University Board of Trustees

Michael Damron June 23, 2018

Ohio Gov. John Kasich appointed Rev. Dr. Todd C. Davidson Sr. to the Kent State University Board of Trustees.Davidson, the senior pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Cleveland, will be filling the seat...

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...