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Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.
Justice Department to monitor Portage County election after voter intimidation complaints
Audrey Trevarthan, Digital managing editor • October 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice announced today it will monitor federal voting rights laws during early voting and on Election Day in Portage...

The Kent Stater has launched a survey on Kent State student's thoughts this election. The survey is in partnership with the Department of Sociology and Criminology.
The Kent Stater launches election survey
Alton Northup, News Director • October 10, 2024
Costumes designed by Valentina and Adrian are compiled together as some of Hepburn’s most treasured looks.
Katharine Hepburn clothing and Nancy Crow quilts exhibited at museum
Kayla Gleason, Reporter • October 15, 2024

The Kent State University Museum has two new exhibits featured this year, one showcasing clothing worn by Katharine Hepburn and another the work...

Wadsworth recreates Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'
Wadsworth recreates Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'
Josh Aponte, KSTV Reporter • October 15, 2024

Michael Jackson's iconic "Thriller" music video is set to be recreated in downtown Wadsworth for the 11th year. Josh Aponte visited one of...

Halloween season and the use of fake identification
Halloween season and the use of fake identification
Anthony Leonardi, KSTV Reporter • October 15, 2024

Halloween is one of the three most popular drinking holidays for college students. The Kent Police Department shared increasing numbers of...

Escaping the dread of seasonal depression
Escaping the dread of seasonal depression
Lauren Cohen, Reporter • October 15, 2024

It can be easy to dread the colder seasons as the days get shorter and slip into a state of depression. As many as 19.7% of college students...

Nicholas Keller posing in his seat at the SWEAT tour at Nationwide Arena on Sept. 20 in Columbus, Ohio.
'SWEAT'ing for Troye Sivan and Charli XCX
Nicholas Keller, Columnist • October 15, 2024

If there’s one thing you and I share in common: it’s our love for a good show, and I had the honor of seeing the "SWEAT" Tour with Charli...

Self-defense course works to empower community
Self-defense course works to empower community
Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter • October 14, 2024

Comprehensive and realistic self-defense tactics and techniques are offered to students and members of the community at the campus recreational...

Decorated by staff of Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center, students and community members on Oct. 7, the Main Street bridge in downtown Kent is decked out in rainbow colors for Rainbow Weekend.
Rainbow Weekend lights up Kent
Grace Claxon and Jillian Flack October 11, 2024

Kent’s Rainbow Weekend returns Oct. 11 and 12 to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a colorful lineup of events. Rainbow Weekend, first...

Bracelets are offered to marchers to show their support for various aspects of sexual and domestic violence at the Take Back the Night march, Oct. 8, 2024.
Annual SRVSS event ‘takes back the night from perpetrators’
Adriana Gasiewski and Nikki Gasiewski October 10, 2024

Lights, laughter and singing from a small crowd of students and individuals in the Kent community made the night brighter as survivors of sexual...

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Sept. 13, 2024, junior midfielder Maia Sarrabayrouse (14) advances further down the pitch away from Penn State’s 5th year senior forward Sophia Gladieux (3) at the field hockey game.
Field hockey drops a pair in tough test to top-tier teams
Andrew Gold, Reporter • October 15, 2024

After riding high from winning three of its last five games, the Kent State field hockey team was defeated 3-0 by the James Madison University...

Kent State Soccer team celebrating the first goal made by Jules Dolinski, Kent State Freshman and Forward, against Western Michigan. Oct. 5, 2024.
Soccer comes out on top after winless streak
Emily Lowen, Reporter • October 14, 2024

After four consecutive games without a win, Kent State's soccer game came out on top Sunday afternoon after its 3-2 win against Central Michigan. KSU...

The Kent State Women's Volleyball team cheer after a point is earned in the match against Cleveland State University on Sep. 19, 2024.
Volleyball swept twice more en route to 1-15 record
Gage Wellman, Reporter • October 13, 2024

The Kent State volleyball team moved to 1-15 this weekend after losing to the Northern Illinois Huskies (25-23, 25-21, 25-18) and the Western...

Freshman quarterback Tommy Ulatowski (14) aims his throw at the football game against Ball State University, Oct. 12, 2024.
Football comes close, but loses 15th straight in second week of MACtion
Demetri Manousos, Reporter • October 13, 2024

With under two minutes left in the game, the Kent State football team cut the lead to two points against Ball State Saturday. KSU lined up for...

Wadsworth recreates Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'
Wadsworth recreates Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'
Josh Aponte, KSTV Reporter • October 15, 2024

Michael Jackson's iconic "Thriller" music video is set to be recreated in downtown Wadsworth for the 11th year. Josh Aponte visited one of...

Halloween season and the use of fake identification
Halloween season and the use of fake identification
Anthony Leonardi, KSTV Reporter • October 15, 2024

Halloween is one of the three most popular drinking holidays for college students. The Kent Police Department shared increasing numbers of...

At LGBTQ revival market in Downtown Kent, artists and makers discuss their work and lives
At LGBTQ revival market in Downtown Kent, artists and makers discuss their work and lives
Jonathan Beard, KSTV Reporter • October 15, 2024

The Acorn Alley Rainbow Revival Market took place last weekend, bringing a number of artists and designers to Downtown Kent for the second year...

Graduating students share post-collegiate plans at the graduation fair
Graduating students share post-collegiate plans at the graduation fair
Michael Neenan, Kent Stater TV Reporter • October 14, 2024

Students graduating in December share their favorite part about Kent State as well as their post-collegiate plans at the graduation fair at the...

Nicholas Keller posing in his seat at the SWEAT tour at Nationwide Arena on Sept. 20 in Columbus, Ohio.
'SWEAT'ing for Troye Sivan and Charli XCX
Nicholas Keller, Columnist • October 15, 2024
Studying abroad: One year later
Studying abroad: One year later
Dylan Walker, Columnist • October 3, 2024
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