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Gene Brown and Sara Ashley-Cook, voting managers at the United Methodist Church of Kent, sit down for an interview after a long day. They say they saw more voters than they had in past elections Nov. 5th, 2024.

Voting managers recap Election Day

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter November 5, 2024

It was a big day for voting managers at the United Methodist Church of Kent, as the polling location received record high turnout.  Sara Ashley-Cook, a voting manager, said over 600 voters showed up...

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...

Assistant Professor for the School of Communication and Information, David Silva on Nov. 5, 2024.

How long will results take? Professors voice election thoughts

Aryn Kauble, Reporter November 5, 2024

Professors are also participating in the election day buzz while students continue to vote at Kent’s poll locations.  David Silva, an assistant professor for communication studies and emerging media...

Kent State Votes' shuttle provides transportation for students to on-campus voting locations, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Shuttle up and vote: Bus transports students to polling locations

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 5, 2024

With several Kent State students aiming to vote, a shuttle bus near the Student Center took students to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to fulfill their constitutional rights. The shuttle bus...

Junior Katie Moore sits for a portrait at Bowman Hall, Nov. 5, 2024. She voted for Kamala Harris.

Kent State students voice how they’re voting

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital managing editor November 5, 2024

As Election Day continues, students around campus are awaiting results after casting their ballots. Here’s how a few students voted: Gabriel David, a junior psychology major, said he woke up at 6...

Freshman Michael Satola and junior Trevion Billingsley sat down to cast their votes for the presidential election on Nov. 5, 2024.

First-time voters express discomfort, frustration and a sliver of optimism at Rec Center

Alton Northup, Reporter November 5, 2024

As voters flowed in and out of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, where two polling places were set up Tuesday for the election, the result of an exhaustive campaign was on full display. Caitlyn...

Kent State Votes set up their table to speak to Kent students about Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.

Local organizations hope to motivate student voters

Ari Collins, Reporter November 5, 2024

As students prepare to vote this morning, groups organize in front of the library to help students with resources and transportation. Zach Graves, a senior political science major, brought donuts,...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

The end of the road: An overview of the 2024 election cycle

John Engoglia, Beat reporter November 5, 2024

We’re almost at the end of the line. The 2024 election is soon to be behind us as the hours tick away and votes are counted on Election Day.  While a winner likely won’t be decided until the coming...

Khori Davis, a sophomore sociology major, voted this morning.

Students express both anxiety and indifference as Election Day begins

Lauren Cohen, Reporter November 5, 2024

Today marks the first step into civil life for many students as they cast their ballots for the first time in a presidential election. With polls showing a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald...

Not making it home to vote before Tuesday doesn’t mean a student missed their chance to vote, as long as they're registered to vote in Ohio.| File photo

Registered in Ohio but not in Kent? You can still vote

Alton Northup, News Director November 4, 2024

Many Kent State students may be registered in Ohio but are unable to travel home for Election Day. This doesn’t mean they've missed their chance to vote. If a student has not already voted in their...

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