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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Kent State's Women's Center is at 1200 E. Main St. on campus

‘New year, new us’: Women’s Center continues mission with many plans

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2023

With over 20 events scheduled this semester, the Women’s Center will continue to promote its goal of gender-equity awareness with a “new energy.” “I think a lot of times people look around campus...

Ohio is one of the 26 states where abortion is threatened based on the Supreme Court’s decision.

Abortion rights for Ohioans depend on Supreme Court ruling on Roe V. Wade

Madeleine Majikas, Reporter May 7, 2022

With summer just around the corner, Ohioans are waiting on the Supreme Court to decide if Roe v. Wade should be overturned. Set to be debated in June, the decision poses a threat to the accessibility of...

The Career Closet's welcoming sign sits on the bottom floor of the Women's Center in the Williamson House.

The Career Closet provides free professional attire for students, faculty and staff

Taylor Haydu, Reporter April 4, 2022

Graduate student Stephanie Newton successfully balances getting her master’s degree, raising her children and being a manager for University Culinary Services at the DI Dining Hub and at the George T....

A flyer for the different speakers at the International Women's Day Panel.

Women’s Center gears up for International Women’s Day

Katherine Masko, Reporter March 1, 2022

A group of influential women will be the primary feature in the International Women's Day panel for the Women's Center's event. The Women’s Center will have a gallery walk, a panel of women and...

StarAndia Johnson, StarAndia J. owner, speaking at All the CEO Ladies event Feb. 16.

Kent State graduate gives advice to starting a business at All the CEO Ladies event

Katherine Masko, Reporter February 17, 2022

Creating clothing dyes out of natural products, making fashion more sustainable and imposter syndrome in the business world were just a few of the topics discussed at the virtual All the CEO Ladies...

Prentice Hall, which used to be a dining hall, will now be used as an engagement space.

New Feminist Leadership Living Learning Community opens fall 2022

Ty Kohler February 11, 2022

The new Feminist Leadership Initiative Living-Learning Community will offer financial benefits starting next semester.Benefits offered will include a $100 book scholarship and funding to attend a future...

Exploring sexuality in college

Natalia Hernandez Maceira September 29, 2021

For many students, college is the first time to take control of their sexual health. It’s also how students start exploring their sexuality and expand their identities, according to the Act for Youth...

Oktoberfest came to downtown Kent Sept. 25. German themed menus were displayed throughout the festivities.

Oktoberfest brought German culture to Main Street

Lucy Connolly Reporter September 29, 2021

This past Saturday, Main Street Kent put on its annual Oktoberfest where restaurants and vendors brought a bit of German culture to the community, along with plenty of beer. “​​We like participating...

Photo Courtesy of Robert Burford.

Kent Blues Fest is back in town

Sam Wright Reporter July 17, 2021

The Kent Blues Fest will be taking place on Saturday, July 17. The free live music will be located at 23 indoor and outdoor venues all over Kent. The 2020 Blues Festival was canceled because of the COVID-19...

 

Go with the flow: A herstory of menstrual equity advocacy at Kent State University

Brianna Camp Reporter May 11, 2021

Chapter 1: Cassie“Period poverty is not a “women’s issue,” it is a human’s issue. Because without periods there wouldn’t be people, right?” Cassandra Pegg-Kirby stands in her kitchen, cleaning...

LGBTQ+ All Are Welcome

LGBTQ+ Center to resume free HIV testing in the fall

Chris Bright Reporter May 10, 2021

Free HIV testing on campus has stopped for the semester, but will resume thorough the LGBTQ+ Center in the fall.“Unfortunately, the testing has ended now that spring break has ended,” said Ken Ditlevson,...

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,...