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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

Local band A Sense of Purpose performs at Euro Gyro in downtown Kent on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

The Sounds of Kent: Finding the best live music in town

Jenna Kuczkowski August 7, 2017

When music apps just aren't cutting it, music lovers of all genres can enjoy a wide selection of live music in Kent, many within walking distance of campus. Enjoy a drink and some bar food while discovering...

Illustration by LaQuann Lee Dawson Jr.

Metal and ‘ThanksKilling’ mayhem on bill for local tavern’s holiday celebration

Mark Oprea November 24, 2014

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?Not being stalked by a blood-thirsty, murderous turkey should be on that list.“ThanksKilling,” a comedy-horror cult film directed by Jordan Downey, will...

Guitarist Bob Niederriter is the leader of a jazz trio.

For ‘refined’ flavor of jazz, locals turn to Bob Niederriter Trio

Mark Oprea September 2, 2014

Jazz guitarist Bob Niederriter, leader of the eponymous Trio, is an artist’s musician. As an accomplished glass blower and painter, he’s always been involved in the act of composition, on and off the...