The once-thriving, free outdoor ice skating rink in downtown Kent, established by a host of community sponsors, has announced its permanent closure. The rink, which provided a cool escape for families...
Karen (Maiju) Mackey, more commonly known as the “Licorice Lady” or “Granny” to Kent State’s football team, found her purpose in her later years by caring for the team by handing out candy and...
In a heartening tale of resilience and entrepreneurship, a foreign national military veteran has found a new mission in Kent. Retired Specialist Ming Xie, originally from China, has transitioned from battle...
The five Wick Poetry Center scholarship winners were highlighted at the ‘Celebrating Our Own & Open Mic’ event held at the Wick Poetry Corner in the University Library Wednesday.
Each winner...
Rotten Peach Studios, located at 1480 S. Water St., opened Aug. 17 in the University Plaza.
Allyson Blessing, 27, and Erin Haines, 27, own the business, which doubles as a tattoo studio and art gallery.
Both...
Oh My Yum! bakery, located at 2500 SR 59 in Meadowview Square, Kent, hosted its grand opening Oct. 14. Owner and entrepreneur Jasmine Golden said she hopes the space can be a beacon in the Kent community...
The Charging Station is a new café located in the Timken Atrium in the Aeronautics and Engineering building that opened September this year.
Partnering with local vendor Bent Tree Coffee, The Charging...
The university announced its 2023 homecoming court nominees Sept. 29 at the Black Squirrel Festival.
The nominees are Jaelyn Brown, Juliana Buonaiuto, Kaitlyn Ginn, Lauren Klodt, Maura Mascarin, Sage...
Rainbow Weekend will come back to Downtown Kent Oct. 13 and 14, where Main Street Kent, local businesses and the university’s LGBTQ+ Center will coordinate events for the community to celebrate acceptance...
The College of Arts and Sciences and the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University held a poetry performance at 5 p.m. Monday at the Murphy Auditorium in Rockwell Hall.
The performance was based...
The 3rd annual banned books read-in will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. September 27, in room 226 of Taylor Hall. Professor Stephanie Smith and Dr. Paul Haridakis, director of the School of Communication...
Kent State of Well-being and the Flash Activities Board (FAB) collaborated for Wellness Wednesday in the REC Center Mall to bring awareness to National Recovery Month, which falls in September.
FAB...
