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Northeast Ohio McDonald’s locations to begin selling Krispy Kreme Donuts

Andrew Bowie, Beat reporter November 8, 2024

Select McDonald's locations in northeast Ohio will begin selling three of Krispy Kreme’s most popular donuts in-store starting Nov. 12. The donuts featured in the deal will be the original glazed, chocolate-iced...

Grace Dugan sits for a portrait at the DI Hub, Nov. 6, 2024.

Students wake up to election results

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital managing editor November 6, 2024

Kent State students are reacting to election results that show Donald Trump clinching the presidency, Bernie Moreno leading the senate race and Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski winning reelection. Grace Dugan,...

Gene Brown and Sara Ashley-Cook, voting managers at the United Methodist Church of Kent, sit down for an interview after a long day. They say they saw more voters than they had in past elections Nov. 5th, 2024.

Voting managers recap Election Day

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter November 5, 2024

It was a big day for voting managers at the United Methodist Church of Kent, as the polling location received record high turnout.  Sara Ashley-Cook, a voting manager, said over 600 voters showed up...

Junior Katie Moore sits for a portrait at Bowman Hall, Nov. 5, 2024. She voted for Kamala Harris.

Kent State students voice how they’re voting

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital managing editor November 5, 2024

As Election Day continues, students around campus are awaiting results after casting their ballots. Here’s how a few students voted: Gabriel David, a junior psychology major, said he woke up at 6...

Kent State Votes set up their table to speak to Kent students about Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.

Local organizations hope to motivate student voters

Ari Collins, Reporter November 5, 2024

As students prepare to vote this morning, groups organize in front of the library to help students with resources and transportation. Zach Graves, a senior political science major, brought donuts,...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

The end of the road: An overview of the 2024 election cycle

John Engoglia, Beat reporter November 5, 2024

We’re almost at the end of the line. The 2024 election is soon to be behind us as the hours tick away and votes are counted on Election Day.  While a winner likely won’t be decided until the coming...

Khori Davis, a sophomore sociology major, voted this morning.

Students express both anxiety and indifference as Election Day begins

Lauren Cohen, Reporter November 5, 2024

Today marks the first step into civil life for many students as they cast their ballots for the first time in a presidential election. With polls showing a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald...

Lunden Morgan, Megan Frey and Shane Besselman pose as the Powerpuff Girls on November 2, 2024, on the patio of Dominick’s in Downtown Kent, Ohio.

Bars, businesses and first responders prepare for Kent Halloween

John Engoglia, Beat reporter November 3, 2024

As the night sky dawns across downtown Kent, the city prepares for the crowds that will inevitably hit the street for parties and fun on Saturday night, the last day of Kent Halloween. Downtown Kent’s...

Jordan Davis-Lindsay, dressed as a chef, cooks up ribbon dances for tips in downtown Kent, Ohio, on November 2, 2024.

Kent turns up for Halloween weekend

John Engoglia, Beat reporter November 3, 2024

Goblins, ghosts and ghouls trek through downtown and fill the city with Halloween spirit as celebrations began on Saturday night.   Groups of all sizes packed the streets of Kent, with many looking...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

The recession myth: There’s no need to stress

Virginia Doherty, Columnist November 1, 2024

Contrary to popular belief, the U.S. is not in a recession. The majority of U.S. residents believe that the U.S. is currently in a recession and has been for over a year. In reality, the last recession...

Illustration by Marlena Rozner.

‘Don’t you think it’s about time?’: Campus leaders share potential impact of a female president

Savana Capp and Adriana Gasiewski October 31, 2024

Growing up in India, Sonia Karkare, program coordinator for the Women’s Center and faculty and doctoral student, witnessed female leadership all around her from her family to Indira Gandhi, the prime...

Illustration by Meaghan Miller.

Feeling stressed this election season? Here’s why

John Engoglia, Reporter October 30, 2024

As the November election inches closer, you might find yourself anxiously pondering about its discourse, results and aftermath.  This is completely normal, and if you feel this way, you are not alone....

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