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Students pose in their costumes for a picture while waiting in line to get into Barflyy Retro Bar And Arcade, a popular bar in downtown Kent, on Sunday Oct. 31, 2021.

Kent Halloween celebration continues through rainy weather conditions

Alton Northup Reporter Morgan McGrath Reporter Sophie Young Reporter October 31, 2021

A cold, rainy night in Kent may have dampened the Halloween spirit for some party-goers. The streets of downtown Kent remained empty by 8 p.m., though for many the night had yet to begin. Hunter Alan,...

Angel Fischer, pictured in the blue cape and mask, takes her kids trick or treating in the downtown Kent halloween festivities on Friday, Oct. 29.

A rainy day in Kent can’t stop community trick-or-treaters

Kayla Polansky Reporter October 29, 2021

Main Street Kent brought the spirit of Halloween to its local businesses, along with candy and trick-or-treaters. Local businesses gathered together Friday with Main Street Kent to host Family Friendly...

A large group of students wait outside of Ray’s Place on Oct. 31, 2020. Ray’s Place was busy as they try to help guests but also stay safe amid the pandemic. 

Tips for staying safe during Kent’s Halloween this weekend

Liam Morrison Reporter October 29, 2021

Last year, Halloween in Kent was not like its usual night full of excitement and crowds. Many people who are not residents of Kent usually travel to Kent for Halloween, but due to COVID-19, this was not...

Ambassador Crawford

Courtesy of Kent State University October 22, 2021

Ambassador Edward Crawford served as the U.S. ambassador to Ireland from 2019 to 2021 and currently serves as chairman of Crawford United Corporation, CEO of The Crawford Group and director of Park-Ohio....

Trevor, known as Theta Lite, poses in the blue light on the stage before the Sex Week Drag Show on Oct. 20, 2021. 

Kent drag queens shine at Sex Week performance

Reegan Saunders Reporter October 21, 2021

There are not many places in Portage County where you can listen to a Black drag queen discuss consent while dressed in a sparkly blue jumpsuit, but for Kent State, it’s another Wednesday night. As...

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