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Fashion Merchandising student Zach Rayz laid out his mostly thrifted outfit for Fake Paddy's Day.

Students plan ‘Fake Patty’s Day’ inspired outfits

Ryan Bowles, Reporter March 8, 2024

Fake Patty’s Day is one of Kent's most popular traditions that takes place each year prior to St. Patrick's Day, bringing all types of students to Kent for the weekend.  Themed parties go on from...

Kent State University students pose in front of a backdrop on the deck of a fraternity during a Fake Paddy's party March 11, 2023.

Students prepare for day of partying this Fake Patty’s Day

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter March 8, 2024

As the green-colored, (usually) drink-filled day of Fake Patty's quickly approaches, students are starting to prepare for a day dancing and partying. The day is all about getting in the Irish spirit...

What is Irish Dance?

Abby Forbes March 18, 2023

To get in the St. Patrick's Day spirit, TV2's Abby Forbes spoke with some Irish dancers about their sport.

Recap of Fake Paddy’s Day celebrations in Kent

March 13, 2023

Fake Paddy's Day was celebrated Saturday in Kent, Ohio. Many people attended parties on Main St. where front lawns were filled with people dressed in green. They played beer pong and listened to music...

Sophia Fricioni poses with her roommate on their front porch. 

Fake Paddy’s Day celebrations not stopped by COVID-19

Rachel Karas, Assigning Editor Zaria Johnson, General Assignment Editor March 13, 2021

A gray house on the street corner of East College Avenue was vibrant with people in St. Patrick’s-themed garb filling the yard, the porch and the neighboring house’s balcony, but the festivities were...

Tricia Knoles is the KSU Police Department community resource officer. 

Dating violence, liquor and drug abuse down in annual campus safety report

Emma Andrus Reporter Madisyn Woodring Reporter February 15, 2021

Editor’s Note: The following story has been updated to include information about the Clery Act, such as the fire occurrences, and additional information on other crimes. Reports of dating violence and...

Customers at Water Street Tavern drinking at one of the designated tables as part of the social distancing protocol on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020.

Kent bars continue to struggle financially as Halloween approaches

Mason Lawlor Reporter October 25, 2020

The streets of downtown Kent will be unusually quiet this Halloween season as bars and pubs throughout the city are dealing with major financial losses due to Portage County remaining in Level Three risk...

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Kaitlyn Finchler September 4, 2020

[From left to right] Freshmen political science majors Emma MacNiven, Sarah Mowder and freshman exploratory major Sara Pritchard hold signs in front of the Rock on Front Campus at a Black Lives Matter...

City of Kent and Portage county health centers work to counter COVID-19 cases

Rachel Karas, General assignment reporter Amanda Levine, Sports editor March 28, 2020

County LevelThere are currently 19 confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Portage County. Three people are hospitalized; one is in their 30s and a second is over 80, according to an article written...

Fake Paddy’s Day celebrations draw smaller crowds due to COVID-19

Amanda Levine Sports editor March 15, 2020

Every year, Kent State celebrates Fake Paddy’s Day, a big event for the university students the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day. Despite classes being moved online for the rest of the semester and...

IFC tells fraternities to cancel social events over coronavirus

The Inter-Fraternity Council instructed fraternities to cancel all social events because of the coronavirus. “The Inter-Fraternity Council is taking the coronavirus outbreak seriously,” IFC Council...

A group poses for a photo after tossing around a football in Kent, Ohio, on Summit Street, March 16, 2019. Editor's Note: Everybody in this photo is over 21. 

Best of Kent: best event/festival

First place: Fake Paddy's Day Typically held the week before St. Patrick's Day, Fake Paddy's Day is a celebration that occurs in many college towns across the United States. According to KSNT.com, Fake...