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Logan Bennett (center left) and Noah Silvestro (center) stand around the Dusty Armadillo's outdoor patio with friends on Dec. 15, 2023.

Cowboy boots and line dancing: The people of the Dusty Armadillo

Addison Foreman, Digital Tech December 10, 2023

Every Wednesday and Friday night, line dancers and country-music lovers crowd into The Dusty Armadillo, a local bar located in Rootstown, about 15 minutes from Kent. On the dance floor, experienced line...

Members of the quadball team compete in fall 2022.

Quidditch-inspired quadball looks to rebuild for spring

Ethan Madden, Reporter December 9, 2023

The Kent State quadball team, formerly known as the Quidditch team, was ready to compete against other colleges and teams this season. Earlier in the fall semester, the Soaring Black Squirrels traveled...

Bartender Stephanie Pullella cuts limes in preparation for the daily opening at Bar Lucci on Nov. 18, 2023.

‘They saved our ass’: Bar Lucci attributes success to students

Savana Capp, General Assignment Editor December 9, 2023

Bar Lucci, owned by brothers Peter and Jon Finley, has been a bar hop spot in downtown Kent for about a year and a half – but the bar hasn’t always been so popular.  Jon Finley said he and his...

Holiday drinks are back. Yay.

Holiday drinks are back. Yay.

Cari Stonis, Designer December 8, 2023

Theater students rehearse at The Center of Performing Arts, located at 1325 Theatre Drive on campus.

New director wants to conduct new era in School of Music

Abigail Kinney, Reporter December 8, 2023

Music has always played a major part of Sarah Labovitz's world, and now she says it is the biggest pillar in her current career position.  At the age of three, Labovitz had a Fisher Price build-your-own...

Finals Stress

Finals Stress

Hannah Saadey, Designer December 7, 2023

ALBUM REVIEW: Troye Sivan brings late night cravings of sex, dance in ‘Something To Give Each Other’

ALBUM REVIEW: Troye Sivan brings late night cravings of sex, dance in ‘Something To Give Each Other’

Grace Clarke, Opinion Editor December 7, 2023

Troye Sivan, a seasoned veteran in seamlessly intertwining his personal journey of sexuality with infectious house beats, once again delivered a captivating musical experience with his third studio album,...

Firefighters rise into the blaze in downtown Kent.

No cause found for 2022 Star of the West Mill fire

Lauren Bischof, Reporter December 7, 2023

One year later, no cause has been determined for the fire that consumed the Star of the West Mill in downtown Kent on Dec. 2, 2022.  The fire and later explosion destroyed multiple buildings of the city’s...

OBITUARY: T. Douglas "Doug" Grayson

OBITUARY: T. Douglas “Doug” Grayson

December 6, 2023

T. Douglas Grayson, affectionately known as “Doug”, passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2023.  He was born on June 24th, 1946 to Thurman Edward and Eugenia Grayson at St. Joseph’s Hospital...

Custom aprons made by the Ceramics Club on campus will be available for purchase 
at the Holiday Art Sale Thursday and Friday.

Students to sell art at annual holiday sale

Leah Shepard, Team Editor December 6, 2023

The School of Art will feature students’ handmade works, including jewelry, ceramics, print, textiles and glass pieces, at its annual holiday art sale Thursday and Friday.   Students from the university’s...

A car sits outside of the duplex where a 35-year-old woman was killed Nov. 21, 2023.

UPDATE: Suspect of Kent homicide arrested in Texas

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2023

Dawan R. Wilson, the homicide suspect charged with the aggravated murder of a 35-year-old woman in Kent, was arrested in Texas Monday. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Houston contacted Kent...

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