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The Kent Skates ice rink was once located on East Erie Street in downtown Kent between Route 59 and South Depeyster Street. 

Kent Skates is closed for good: What will take its place?

Lauren Cohen, Beat Reporter November 27, 2024

Downtown Kent’s free outdoor ice rink has closed for good, leaving a hole downtown this winter season for locals and college students. Out with the old, in with the new After opening in November...

Hippie Fox Rocks is opening a second location at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets in Aurora, Ohio.

Hippie Fox Rocks opens second location at Aurora Farms

Lauren Cohen, Beat Reporter November 26, 2024

Hippie Fox Rocks, a rock and metaphysical shop in Downtown Kent’s Acorn Alley, is geared up to open a second location on Nov. 22 after noticing a decline in customer traffic in its current area. The...

Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Adopt-a-Trail Program is committed to conservation

Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Adopt-a-Trail Program is committed to conservation

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter November 26, 2024

Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s volunteer based program, Adopt-a-Trail, helps to maintain trails around the park. “The Adopt-a-Trail program is a way of keeping the trails clear and safe for hikers,”...

Conservative students connect at Freedom Formal event

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter November 26, 2024

A group of students discussed Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election and what it means for the U.S. at the Freedom Formal event held last Friday.  The event was held by Turning Point...

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International students prepare for Thanksgiving

Lauren Cohen, Beat Reporter November 15, 2024

Many students who have traveled far to attend Kent State will be staying on campus during Thanksgiving break this year. As of 2023, 100 international countries were represented among 2,074 international...

Jacquelyn Bleak, associate lecturer in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies, hosted the event and facilitated discussions.

Post-Election Reflections event helps staff and students connect, share frustrations

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter November 15, 2024

A collection of staff and students shared personal experiences, stories and frustrations regarding the 2024 election results to connect with one another during the Post-Election Reflections event held...

Kent State collects winter clothing for all ages across campus for annual clothing drive

Kent State collects winter clothing for all ages across campus for annual clothing drive

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter November 14, 2024

The university is collecting new, clean or gently used winter attire including coats, hats, gloves and scarves for all ages from now until Dec. 13.  “We have an incredibly generous community in terms...

The future implications of Transformation 2028 (T28) for university students, faculty and staff

Lauren Bischof and Michael Neenan November 7, 2024

Transformation 2028 aims to level set costs in the Division of Academic Affairs by realigning programs and reducing administrative costs through a reconfiguration of the university’s colleges. “There’s...

People wait in line at the United Methodist Church of Kent to vote on Nov. 5, 2024.

Election Day comes to an end as voters continue to trickle in

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter November 5, 2024

Despite 7:30 p.m. approaching fast, Kent voters continued to pile into the United Methodist Church to cast their ballot late into the night.  One of those voters was Lexie Norris, a freshman early...

Campaign signs outside of Kent State University's Recreation and Wellness Center on Nov. 5, 2024.

Candidates receive celebrity endorsements throughout election

Aryn Kauble, Reporter November 5, 2024

There have been many notable celebrity endorsements throughout the presidential campaign, but it was hard to keep track of them all.  As the campaigns wind down and the final results loom closer, here...

Last minute voting tips and suggestions

Last minute voting tips and suggestions

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter October 31, 2024

With election day less than a week away and early voting already well underway, some students may already have their voting plan set.  For those still struggling to find a voting plan that works for...

Community lights up downtown Kent at annual Family Friendly Halloween event

Community lights up downtown Kent at annual Family Friendly Halloween event

Lauren Cohen, Beat Reporter October 30, 2024

Kent families showed up in their Halloween best Friday for Main Street Kent’s annual Family Friendly Halloween event. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., over 30 local businesses, organizations and churches came...

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