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Transitional housing comes to an end for most students

Savannah Carroll, Reporter November 14, 2024

Students in transitional housing are phasing out of lounge living as the fall semester continues. Kent State’s 2024 freshman class is one of the largest in history, with nearly 4,250 students — the...

Aimee Johnson, the supervisor of the costume shop for the School of Theatre and Dance, tailors a costume for the university's 2024 production of "Pride and Prejudice."

From stitch to stage: The science behind costuming

Maya Lee, Reporter November 14, 2024

Productions are brought to life through costuming, but there is more than meets the eye.  Costuming involves more than just fabric, often dealing with math and sciences. Grace Cochran Keenan, associate...

Men used to go to war. Now, they make 'folk' music

Men used to go to war. Now, they make ‘folk’ music

Dylan Walker, Columnist November 14, 2024

Two summers ago, I was introduced to Noah Kahan via his 2022 studio album, “Stick Season.” With its raw and emotional lyrics, the album quickly captivated a diverse audience, spanning elements of pop,...

Students walk along the front end of Kent State's campus Aug. 27, 2024.

Graduates express frustration with finding jobs post-college

Lindsay Collier, Reporter November 13, 2024

Every year around May, students around the country walk across the stage and receive their diplomas, yet many have been unable to find jobs relating to their fields of study and feel frustration towards...

The best new movies to go see in theaters

Nicholas Keller, Columnist November 13, 2024

I watch A LOT of movies. If you know me, there’s no surprise there, but I also like to talk about them. In this modern day of age, streaming is the go-to for most Americans, leaving movie theaters struggling...

Students staying on campus during Thanksgiving break share plans, hardships

Students staying on campus during Thanksgiving break share plans, hardships

Aryn Kauble, Reporter November 13, 2024

Many students will be going home during Thanksgiving break to celebrate with their families, but some will be staying on campus for various reasons. Ella Adam, a sophomore fashion design major, can’t...

Students manage stress as the end of the semester approaches

Landry Torres, KSTV Reporter November 12, 2024

The end of the semester is quickly approaching. Across campus, first-year students are learning to navigate the stress of college life. Student Accessibility Services is offering Color for Calmness...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

Dancing to the top: ABC’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’ sees highest ratings in years

Matt Kiraly, Columnist November 12, 2024

Ballroom dance has always been a small community in the grand scheme of dance. But in 2005, something changed. ABC decided to take a risk and air an American version of the British show “Strictly...

Homelessness in Portage County: Here’s the facts and who’s here to help

Lauren Cohen and Nikki Gasiewski November 12, 2024

In 2023, 13.6% of the population in Portage County had severe housing problems, and nearly 10 out of every 10,000 Ohioans experienced homelessness. Although from 2014 to 2023 the percentage of people...

Junior Blake Schaeffer pulls out of the leg hold against Edinboro's Jack Kilner during their quarterfinal match at the Mid-American Conference Wrestling Championships at Kent State on March 8, 2024.  Schaeffer went on to win this match with a 2-1 decision on his way to a third place finish in the tournament, Kent State's highest individual finish.

Shaffer, Thomas take wrestling to victory in home opener

Gage Wellman, Reporterr November 11, 2024

Junior Blake Shaffer and redshirt freshman Trent Thomas carried the Kent State wrestling team to a 23-15 victory over the Gannon University Golden Knights in KSU’s first home game and victory this season...

Cole Bianchin, Kent State freshman and forward, takes a shot on goal during warm ups before the game against Northern Illinois. Sept. 14th, 2024

Hockey loses pair of games over weekend to Northwood University in close matches

Jamie First, Reporter November 11, 2024

Over the weekend, the Kent State hockey team took on the Timberwolves of Northwood University Friday and Saturday with both games playing out similarly. The Flashes ended up dropping both games in close...

Kent State University football team prepared for the next play against Ohio University on November 6, 2024.

Preview: Football looks for first win in Oxford in 12 years against Miami

Demetri Manousos, Reporter November 11, 2024

The Kent State football team opened its MACtion schedule with a 41-0 loss to the Ohio Bobcats (6-3, 4-1), extending its nation-longest losing streak to 18 and holding its spot at the bottom of the CBS...

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