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Kent State senior Sarah Haxton warms up on beam during the gymnastics competition against Bowling Green at the M.A.C. Center on Feb. 20, 2022.

Haxton leads KSU gymnasts at NCAA regionals

Isabella Schreck, Reporter April 6, 2022

Kent State gymnastics coach Brice Biggin said he felt goosebumps after seeing sophomore Sarah Haxton’s 9.900 performance on the uneven bars at the NCAA regional. “I just felt so good for her because...

Manfred van Dulmen promoted to new role within the university

Alexandra Golden, Assigning Editor April 5, 2022

Manfred van Dulmen was promoted to senior associate provost and dean of graduate studies on April 1, 2022, Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley announced in an email. Van Dulmen served...

Best tattoo and piercing parlor

Alton Northup, Reporter April 5, 2022

FIRST: ​​War Horse Ink War Horse Ink, a veteran owned and operated shop on East Day Street, with additional locations in Ravenna and Streetsboro, was established by Clint Marsh in 2016. With 25...

Best place to study

Hannah Keil, Reporter April 5, 2022

FIRST: University Library: For the ninth year in a row, University Library remains the favorite spot in Kent for students to study. With the long list of things included inside, such as the Starbucks...

Best place to take your family to recreate

Hannah Keil, Reporter April 5, 2022

FIRST: Beckwiths’ Apple Orchard: Family-owned and operated Beckwiths’ Orchards opened in 1878, and its popularity has only increased over the years. Although they are only open from July until...

Amil Barlow, an employee at Insomnia Cookies.

Best sweet stuff

Mariah Alanskas, Reporter April 5, 2022

FIRST: Insomnia Cookies Have you ever been up until 2 a.m. just wishing you had a warm, fresh baked cookie? Well, thankfully for all the insomniacs out there, Insomnia Cookies in downtown Kent is able...

Best place to take your family to eat

Mariah Alanskas, Reporter April 5, 2022

FIRST: Mike’s Place Walking into Mike’s Place can be slightly overwhelming, but that’s part of the charm of the place. The restaurant’s elaborate decor, wacky nature and extensive menu is what...

Best residence hall

Ty Kohler, Reporter April 5, 2022

FIRST: Centennial Courts Centennial Courts has been housing students for 20 years now, so it is only fitting that the dorm won first place during its anniversary year. There are six dorms in the Centennial...

Best event/festival

Briana Phillips, Reporter April 5, 2022

FIRST: Fake Paddy’s Day The streets are flooded by students wearing green on the day Kent students know and love, Fake Paddy’s Day. Students wake up early to start off the day by drinking, attending...

University Edge is an off-campus housing complex located at 1150 Rhodes Road in Kent, Ohio.

Best off-campus housing

Morgan McGrath, Reporter April 5, 2022

FIRST: University Edge When searching for ideal off-campus living, why not try the No. 1 option voted on this list? University Edge, named appropriately for its accessible location, can be found on Rhodes...

Mike's Place, located at 1700 S. Water Street, is known for its extravagant decor. 

Best place to cure a hangover

Morgan McGrath, Reporter April 5, 2022

FIRST: Mike’s Place Located just off of Highway 76, the Kent-famous “Mike’s Place” has been serving up smiles since it first opened up in 1987. What better place to go when you’re feeling...

Best brew

Kelly Krabill, Managing Editor April 5, 2022

FIRST: 101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall The rarest draft beers are found at 101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall. Customers can choose from over 700 different beers and a selection of 500 different wines. Kent...

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