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Blogs from six feet away: Easy quarantine recipes you can make right now

In a time when most of us probably don’t like the idea of going to the grocery store, or even out of the house for that matter, but still need variety in our foods, I have you covered. Whether you feel...

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Nine steps to achieve the perfect Zoom makeup look (you’re welcome)

In our current global climate, we’ve seen the rising popularity of online school and working from home. This often entails the inescapable uniform of sweatpants, but every once in a while a virtual meeting...

US economy shrank 4.8% last quarter, with worst yet to come

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion...

I have worked here for five months. I love coffee and everyone here is really nice. It is a good environment and it is a lot of fun to work here in Kent, Sam Senderoff, a worker at Tree City Coffee in Downtown Kent. Mar 4, 2020

Tree City, Kent’s “quintessential get-things-done coffee shop”

As reigning champion for eight consecutive years, Tree City Coffee and Pastry holds its place as Kent’s best coffee shop. “Tree City is about making everybody feel welcome,” said Evan Bailey, co-owner...

Light reflects off of the Rays Place sign on Franklin Avenue, Kent, Ohio. Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

Nice to meat you: how to craft the perfect burger

Apple pie, hot dogs and fried chicken are some of the most recognizable meals when one thinks of American comfort food. However, the list wouldn’t be complete without a key piece of Americana: the hamburger....

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USG announces fall concert performer for Homecoming concert

Marissa Moore August 14, 2019

The USG revealed Kent State’s fall concert performer will be the rapper DaBaby, according to a post made on the Kent State USG twitter account. DaBaby, aka Jonathan Kirk, was born in Cleveland, Ohio,...

Flashes quarterback Woody Barrett drops back for a pass during a drill before Kent States spring game on April 14, 2018. Barrett is entrenched in a three-way quarterback battle heading into the teams season opener at Illinois. 

Football update: Lewis eyes improvement in second season

Ian Kreider August 13, 2019

Last season, Sean Lewis predicted that Kent State would be playing in a bowl game in his first season as coach. Lewis even went as far as scheduling 14 unique jersey combinations, including one for both...

Kent State moves forward with new textbook service

David Williams August 13, 2019

The cost of textbooks is at its highest point in history as prices continue to rise at four times the rate of inflation over the past 10 years, according to a CBS News report from January 2018. The report...

All the places you’ll go

Maria McGinnis August 12, 2019

College is full of incredible experiences, and those experiences aren't limited to just the Kent Campus. With over 200 program options to choose from, studying abroad is a great way to enhance your college...

All summer long: Kent State University’s construction projects

Sara Morse August 9, 2019

Since the start of the summer, the Gateway to a Distinctive Kent State Project has slowly chipped away at the Kent campus.Gateway to a Distinctive Kent State (also called the Gateway Plan) is a billion-dollar...

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Opinion: Five things to do before you graduate

Abigail Miller August 8, 2019

Just like any phase in life, there are things you must experience while in college. Yes, we’re here to study and blah, blah, blah...but as a second-semester senior, I can tell you that if you don’t...

Public safety forces ready to help students

Alex Johnson August 8, 2019

Kent State University’s public safety measures provide students with multiple layers of security, including an on-campus police force, nighttime campus security and technologically-integrated safety...

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