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Following its collapse in November, the elevator in 345 Flats remains out of service.

345 Flats elevator collapse under investigation

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter March 20, 2024

State inspectors are continuing to investigate what caused an elevator at the 345 Flats apartment complex in Kent to suddenly fall four stories. Meanwhile, residents are questioning why the elevator...

Bows gain traction across social media and beyond, as the hair accessory symbolizes female empowerment.

Bow trend ties symbol to feminine empowerment

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter March 16, 2024

From one’s hair to social media posts and in Raising Cane’s orders to toilet paper rolls, people added little bows, primarily pink, to these things, generating the bow trend. Lauren Copeland, an...

Attendees at URGE's feminist tea party sort through beads while making. bracelets on March 11, 2024.

URGE explores feminist topics over tea

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter March 12, 2024

Over steaming cups of tea and friendship bracelet making, conversations about feminist experiences and its relations in media were discussed during the Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity’s Feminist...

Fake Patty’s Day sees reduced trouble, 15 arrests reported during celebrations

Kayla Gleason and Erin Sullivan March 12, 2024

Kent Police made 15 arrests on Fake Patty's Day, which took place March 9, where disorderly conduct while intoxicated and prohibitions both made up the majority of charges.  On Fake Patty's Day, there...

Students in French Elementary II mix ingredients for their crêpes in the Design Innovation Teaching Kitchen on March 4, 2024.

Students serve up crêpes in French class

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter March 11, 2024

The stove sizzled as students were instructed in French how to carefully flip their crêpes from the pan onto their plates to prevent the light, crisp treat from cracking. Charlotte Dagorno, a graduate...

Students discuss sports betting before March Madness

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter March 11, 2024

The American Gaming Association estimated that 68 million Americans placed about $15.5 billion in bets on March Madness in 2023, a five-times increase from the estimated $3.1 billion bet from 45 million...

Grandpa Winnie plays on-stage at Main Street Kent's Snow Day! on Jan. 27, 2024. (Courtesy of Grandpa Winnie)

Local band hits high note with new songs, listeners

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter March 10, 2024

Grandpa Winnie, a local band of three Theodore Roosevelt High School students, is gaining attention after their performances and a new album release.  The band, which performs indie and alternative...

How to stay safe during the total solar eclipse

How to stay safe during the total solar eclipse

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter March 9, 2024

As the number of days before Kent will experience a brief total darkness decreases, now is the time to plan ahead for protecting oneself during the total solar eclipse on April 8.  Donald Driscoll,...

Downtown bars craft Fake Patty’s Day-inspired drinks

Downtown bars craft Fake Patty’s Day-inspired drinks

Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor March 7, 2024

Downtown Kent bars will be mixing up some new, special drink creations this Fake Patty’s Day on March 9 to reel in the sea of green.  Here is what some local spots will be offering: Panini’s...

BORGs will not be allowed in Kent State fraternities this year, leaving partygoers on the hunt for alternatives.

BORGs be gone: Kent Interfraternity Council’s bylaws prohibit rage gallons

Janson McNair, Campus Editor March 7, 2024

Fake Patty’s Day partygoers will be without their green companions this year, as the popular blackout rage gallons (BORGs) will not be allowed at Kent fraternities.  BORGs were a popular choice for...

State Champs, a new coffee shop on Franklin Street, masks the internal design at 427 Franklin Street, at the corner of Franklin and Summit.  State Champs is set to open later in March.

New Kent coffee shop set to open uniting coffee and sports

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter March 7, 2024

A place to sip on a cup of Joe while watching one’s favorite sports team will become reality this March as State Champs will provide coffee and sports for patrons.  State Champs co-owners Cassy Kopp...

The Schwartz Center is the location of Career Exploration and Development Services available for students on campus.

University aims to get more College Credit Plus students to enroll post-high school graduation

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter March 4, 2024

Editor’s note: The description of the percentage of high school CCP students retained by the university was reworded to better reflect the situation.  Kent State is looking for ways to increase the...

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