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Kent State University's Tri-Towers which hold Koonce, Leebrick and Wright Halls on March 28, 2024.

BOK ’24: Best residence hall

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter April 4, 2024

FIRST: Tri-Towers Tri-Towers consists of three residence halls: Koonce, Leebrick and Wright, with a rotunda in the center connecting the three  With Rosie's Diner and Market and the Tri-Rec gym, Tri-Towers...

Choices, choices, choices: How to navigate Kent housing options

Choices, choices, choices: How to navigate Kent housing options

Anthony Zacharyasz, Managing Editor March 11, 2024

Campus Pointe, 345 Flats, Eagles Landing, Tri-Towers, University Oaks and Centennial Court are a few of the many places students can explore on and off campus, but finding the right home away from home...

Tri Towers locks down 24/7 due to unathorized entry.

Tri Towers takes action to stop unauthorized entry with 24/7 lock in

Kylee Coles, Reporter September 14, 2023

The Tri Towers Rotunda has been locked 24/7 since August 21 due to non-residents entering the building.  The Rotunda is a residential space on campus connecting Wright, Leebrick and Koonce residence...

Centennial Court D, located at 1300 Chiarucci Drive. The Centennial Courts were nominated for the “Best Residence Hall” on campus.

Best residence hall

Nico Crespo, Reporter April 7, 2023

FIRST: Centenntials The Centennial Courts, located near Rosie’s Diner and the Eastway dining hall, has six separate buildings.  Erin O’Hara, a sophomore human development and family science major...

Freshman architecture major Annabelle Montgomery (left) and her roommate, Olivia McClelland, in their dorm room in Kent State’s Allyn Hall.

On or off campus? Here’s how to decide where to live

Catie Pusateri, Reporter November 4, 2022

To live on or off campus? That is the question. This semester marks the first time sophomore fashion merchandising major Jacqueline Quinn is living off campus, and she shares a house near the architecture...

Dorm Guide: Upperclassmen review residence hall experience

Jordan Coleman Reporter October 29, 2021

 A student’s residence hall can determine the quality of their college experience-how long their walk to class is and what people they will meet. These are also the places where most students will experience...

Campus Kitchen

Kent State offers Campus Kitchen as food stamps alternative

Emily Mays Reporter March 25, 2021

As COVID-19 continues to impact students, they face more insecurity with food and other goods than ever before. For students who are facing food insecurity or cannot afford to keep food on the table,...

Kent State students fill the new gym inside of Tri-Towers at the opening on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. An addition to the Recreation and Wellness Center on the other side of campus, this new facility will make working out more convenient for students.

Best of Kent: residence halls

Kaitlyn Finchler Photo Editor March 6, 2020

Tri-Towers With three different residence halls, four if you’re including all of the Korb Hall residents getting their mail, Tri Towers was voted the best residence hall on campus. With an in-house...

The Grazers location within the Kent State Student Center, photographed on Friday, March 6, 2020. 

Best of Kent: on campus dining

Kaitlyn Finchler Photo Editor March 6, 2020

GRAZERS -> 1st place on campus foodGRAZERS has been at the hub in the student center for three years, and co-owner Stacey Lasher said they pride themselves on providing healthy options to students.“Kent...

University employs 8,000 students, offers multiple opportunities

Celetre Jones September 10, 2019

Career Exploration and Development recruits Kent students to fill 8,000 on-campus jobs at the beginning of each school year.Kent students are in need of employment, the Career Exploration and Development...

Best Residence Halls

Rose Driehaus April 18, 2018

First Place — Centennial CourtsIf you’re looking for a dorm that is close to apartment style living, the Centennial Courts are your best bet.“I think students enjoy living in the Centennial Courts,...

New wing donated Columbus Museum of Art

Keisha Burley December 11, 2015

Michael Bongiorno, director and designer for architecture company DesignGroup, presented a lecture for the new addition for the Columbus Museum of Art at Tri-Towers Friday morning.Not only did Bongiorno...