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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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The kindness box is located in downtown Kent, outside of Scribbles Coffee Company.

“Little Box of Kindness” spreads kindness downtown

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter August 6, 2024

Found outside of Scribbles Coffee Company, the Little Box of Kindness is filled with donated objects like acorns made from felt, miniature plants and jewelry.  The box reads, “Take something, leave...

Kent State Library is one of the best places to study in Kent. This is the exterior of the building on March 20, 2024.

BOK ’24: Best place to study

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter April 4, 2024

FIRST: Kent State University Library For the tenth year in a row, the University Library has been voted as the best place to study in Kent. It offers a wide range of support for students at Kent State,...

The Mill District mural by Emily Anne Buckingham and Joshua Bentley located at 300 N. Water St.

Kent Walking Tour highlights public art downtown

Brynne Mann Reporter March 19, 2021

The sky was full of dark gray clouds and raindrops sprinkled the sidewalk outside. Despite the weather, a young blonde woman stood between two buildings staring at a landscape painting of the same area. The...

Bent Tree Coffee Roasters was voted third best coffee shop in Kent by community members and students that attend Kent State University. Bent Tree Coffee Roasters makes and produces their own blend of coffee and teas. They also sell it in their store. 

Best of Kent: Coffee Shops

Theresa Lovrak Reporter March 6, 2020

Tree City Tree City holds its title as Kent’s best coffee shop for the eighth year in a row.  Serving an abundance of pastries and drinks that accommodate even those who don’t like the taste of coffee,...

Senior Marrisa Shepard and sophomore Antonio DeJesus prepare coffee at Scribbles Coffee on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Kent is home to many local coffee shops

Holli Phillips August 3, 2017

To get through stressful days of studying, junior architectural studies major Brad Reuschling — like many college students — needs coffee.Caffeine in coffee helps retain information for over 24 hours...

Students study in the University Library on Friday, April 15, 2016. The library is open 24 hours during the weekdays, making it a popular place for students to study.

Best of Kent: Best Place to Study

Julie Riedel April 18, 2016

First Place - University Library The Kent State University Library’s 12 floors placed in the number one spot. Students can study silently on the seventh floor, work on a group project or walk on a treadmill...

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Coffee shop fills with Joy

Mark Oprea November 4, 2014

Musician Joy Ike frequents coffee shops and open mic nights, venues where one would be likely to hear acoustic guitars strummed alongside raspy harmonies. But her rhythmic piano playing and crystal vocals...