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Elizabeth, an employee of The Battleground, wipes down the bar. The Battleground is a Mexican restaurant and social justice taproom.

The Battleground: Culture, community, social justice beer

Francesca Malinky, Reporter June 4, 2023

At 425 Cherry St in Kent, a blue building donning a large tree mural is the home to The Battleground. The dining room greets customers with bright colors and wooden floors, including yellow upholstered...

Recent Kent State graduate promotes mental health through business startup

Kayla Gleason, Reporter June 1, 2023

Ryan Marotta, a recent Kent graduate, started a clothing business this past year that works to spread mental health awareness and positive messages. The clothing includes fashion for people of all ages,...

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close, celebrates diverse cultures and contributions

Andrew Wise, Reporter May 31, 2023

The month of May marks Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month. As it ends, community members reflect on the celebration of diverse cultures. AAPI Month is marked by a series of events and...

Judge denies bond modification request of Kent State student arrested on rape charges

Leah Shepard, Managing Editor May 31, 2023

Kent State student McCoy Watkins, who was arrested on two counts of first-degree felony rape in April, will remain under house arrest until his trial in June, a common pleas court judge ruled Wednesday...

Kent State ROTC Students to Lead Memorial Day Parade

Evelyn, Willett May 27, 2023

In an event featuring classic cars and candy, Kent State’s ROTC students will lead the Memorial Day parade to honor past and present veterans for the American Legion. This year’s parade is expected...

Bloom X by Aya Oki.

New Kent State art exhibit features work from visiting and resident artists

Aden Graves, Reporter May 27, 2023

The School of Art Collection and Galleries held a reception Friday celebrating the opening of the Kent Blossom Art Intensives Exhibition, a new art exhibit displayed in the Center for the Visual Arts Gallery. Arranged...

The tent on Manchester Field at Karamu Ya Wahitimu, a pre-commencement ceremony, on May 10, 2023.

Kent State University graduates look toward the future

Destiny Torres, Reporter May 26, 2023

On the weekend of May 12, Kent State University saw nearly 5,500 students walk across the stage as they moved their tassels from one side to the other. Whether it be taking some time to figure out what’s...

In the Student Center, a wall showcases different fraternities and sororities on campus on May 1, 2023.

How Kent students address Greek Life stereotypes

Blake Serrano, Reporter May 26, 2023

Members of Greek Life organizations say they allow incoming students to develop themselves and demonstrate their commitment to service. Despite these efforts, negative stereotypes draw some away from recruitment.  Members...

A car parked in the R-3 lot near Taylor Hall has two boots and is plastered with tickets on February 14, 2023. According to Kent State's Parking and Transit Services, a car that has been issued nine or more tickets is at risk of booting or towing.

Students voice parking services stories, frustration

Molly Hoffer, Reporter May 25, 2023

Kyle Amstutz, senior aeronautics major Amstutz was very open about how many parking tickets he’s earned during his five years at Kent State – he’s gotten around ten tickets in total, all due to...

A photo from the scene of a fatal crash that killed Kent State student Colin Pho on Summit Street near Dix Stadium. It shows a broken car mirror and part of the scooter Pho was riding when he was struck from behind August 22 around 9 p.m.

Man pleads guilty for failure to stop in crash that killed a Kent student

Erin Sullivan, Reporter May 23, 2023

Timothy Michael Brind Jr. of Atwater pleaded guilty to failure to stop in a 2022 accident that killed Kent State student Colin Pho. Brind was charged with the third-degree felony before the Portage...

Cynthia Peeples presents on legislative changes to education in Ohio

Andrew Wise, Reporter May 21, 2023

On Thursday, Cynthia Peeples, board director for League of Women Voters of Ohio and Honesty for Ohio Education founding director presented on the state of education in Ohio at a meeting at Kent State Social...

Opponents of a multifaceted higher education bill protest across the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The bill, which cleared the Republican-dominated state Senate on Wednesday, 21-10, would severely limit diversity, equity and inclusion training at Ohio's public universities, prohibit faculty from striking and bar public universities from taking stances on "controversial" topics. It next goes to the House for consideration.

Ohio Senate passes controversial Senate Bill 83

Grace Springer, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2023

Senate Bill 83, also known as the Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act, passed 21-10 in the Ohio Senate Wednesday.  The controversial bill is expected to require changes to public higher education...

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