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Kent State ROTCembers wait to present the colors at the Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 9, 2023.

University holds annual Veterans Day Commemoration 

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter November 9, 2023

A large group of people met on the Student Center Green for the University’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration ceremony Thursday morning. The event, which spanned 45 minutes, included the university...

Sophmore Max Loudenslager casts his ballot at the Kent State Recreational and Wellness Center on Nov. 7, 2023.

Kent community casts their ballots at polls this Election Day

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter November 8, 2023

The Kent community took to various polling locations throughout the city throughout Election Day Tuesday.  While standing outside polling sites such as the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and...

Bikes locked on the rack outside of Olson Hall Dormitory on November 3, 2023.

Acknowledged renewal recognizes university as bicycle-friendly

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter November 6, 2023

The university received a renewed bronze-level award in the annual Bicycle Friendly University awards.  The League of American Bicyclists, an organization founded in 1880 that encourages the activity...

Traffic moves down East Main Street and along the edge of campus on Oct. 26, 2023.

Eyes up, phones down: New Ohio distracted driving law takes full effect

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter October 26, 2023

Ohio law enforcement started enforcing a new distracted driving law that took full effect Oct. 5. The law, which was originally passed on April 4, underwent a six-month grace period before beginning...

Students gather around dogs from Paws for a Cause for the de-stress event in the library Oct. 24, 2023.

Paws for a Cause hosts puppy meet-up for students to de-stress

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter October 24, 2023

Students walking through the first floor of the library Tuesday afternoon might have heard the pitter-patter of paws on the carpet, and several exclamations of “So cute!” and “Aw!”  The sound...

Pictures displaying IdeaBase's past and present employees hang on the wall during the firm's 10 year anniversary celebration on Oct. 20, 2023.

IdeaBase celebrates 10 year anniversary with an open house and showcase

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter October 20, 2023

Students, alums and the public met in the gallery room on the second floor of the Design Innovation Hub Friday evening to celebrate IdeaBase. The event, which spanned two hours, showcased the work of...

Attendees and representatives meet at the Governance Chambers in the Student Center on Oct. 17, 2023.

Kent Interhall Council meets for an open forum to discuss concerns with campus life

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter October 18, 2023

Kent Interhall Council, or KIC, met in the Governance Chambers on the second floor of the Student Center Tuesday evening.  During the 90 minutes of discussions, representatives and attendees covered...

New city ordinance limits number of vape and tobacco retailers

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter October 13, 2023

The city of Kent will see a limit to the number of tobacco and vape retailers in operation in the coming years.  On Aug. 16, Kent City Council voted on an ordinance brought forth by the Kent City Health...

Outside of the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center located at 1550 Ted Boyd Drive in Kent, Ohio. (The Kent Stater file)

Emergency responsive methods offer community practice on real-world situations

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter October 1, 2023

A group of 11 met at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, but they were not there to work out or go for a swim. The group was there to complete first aid, CPR and AED training Saturday...

One of the three wetlands at the Franklin Bog Preserve on Sept. 20, 2023.

Preserve Peek: a look into the Franklin Bog Preserve

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter September 30, 2023

People driving on State Route 43 near Ravenna Road recently might have noticed a sign advertising a new park courtesy of the Portage Park District.  The sign indicates the Franklin Bog Preserve, which...

Students use chalk to write messages on the Risman Plaza during Active Minds at KSU's suicide awareness walk on Sept. 26, 2023.

1.7 miles for 1.7 million lives: Walking to raise suicide awareness

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter September 27, 2023

A group of students met at Risman Plaza Tuesday evening to begin a 1.7 mile walk around campus to raise awareness for those who have either attempted suicide or lost their lives to suicide. The event...

The Haymakers Farmers Market kicks off the Fall season on Tuesday, Sept. 19th, 2023, in the Student Center Green. Students were able to support local farms and venders and listen to live music.

On-campus farmers’ market provides students with fall favorites and homemade creations

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter September 20, 2023

Many smiling faces crowded the Student Center Green on Tuesday evening curiously looking at what local vendors offered as rays of sunshine broke through the overcast skies. Around 14 different vendors...