“For Those Who Can’t” apparel is a business, started by a Kent State student, designed to motivate individuals to be grateful for the life they’ve been given.
Zack Schlund, a senior entrepreneurship...
After opening in 2017, the Career Closet in the university’s Women’s Center will be closing its doors in late April, but two locations will remain on campus.
Initially, the closet opened when...
Before composing for “SNL,” and for the Emmy-award-winning show “30 Rock” and for the new musical-adaptation of the “Mean Girls” film, Jeff Richmond was a theater kid at Kent State.
Richmond,...
SECOND: Evelyn Dickerson Hair Design
Evelyn Dickerson Hair Design has been in Kent for 70 years, and its owner intends to keep it that way.
Carley Kruse has owned the salon for 20 years and has seen...
SECOND: Last Exit Books and Coffeehouse
Whether it’s grabbing a coffee in the front of the store, browsing through used books in the back or looking at old vinyl records and t-shirts by the larger sitting...
FIRST: Brittany Garner, Barflyy Retro Bar & Arcade
Brittany Garner started bartending at 21. Seven years later, after coming back to the profession, she is now the general manager at Barflyy Retro...
FIRST: Haymaker Farmers’ Market
The year-round Haymaker Farmers’ Market, which is open weekly on Saturday mornings downtown, creates community — according to vendor Emily Starcher.
Starcher...
FIRST: Zephyr Pub
Located at 106 W. Main St., Zephyr Pub is a two-story bar known for its live music — but the bar brings much more according to some community members.
Troy Martin, a Kent State...
FIRST: Skullz Salon
Everyone is cool enough for Skullz Salon, according to owner Angelique Manns.
The spot, which opened its doors in 2007 at 113 Cherry St. in Kent, offers a range of services from...
FIRST: Bell Tower Brewing Co.
After spending almost two years looking for the right property for their brewery, Ryan Tipton and the other two owners of Bell Tower Brewing settled on a building located...
Aries: House of Assertiveness, Appearance and Drive. Ruled by Mars. (March 21 — April 19)
This week, Aries, you're in for an exhilarating Spring Break adventure! Whether you're jet-setting to a...
Spring break is right around the corner, officially beginning March 25, and students are already planning how they are going to spend their week-long vacation away from school.
Robyn Green, a senior...
