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Recap: The 2024 Emmys

Nicholas Keller, Columnist September 25, 2024

The 2024 Emmy Awards, which premiered Sept. 15, were full of surprises and memorable moments. Overall, the night celebrated both new and seasoned stars, with a mix of heartfelt moments and unexpected wins. The...

Students listen to the panelists discuss how popstars have influenced public relations and advertising at the PRSSA Kent and Kent AAF Icons and Influencers event, Sept. 18, 2024.

PRSSA and AAF’s ‘Icons and Influence’ event shares celebrity public relations insights

Savannah Carroll, Reporter September 24, 2024

The "Icons and Influence" event brought together Kent State students with live speakers, networking opportunities and friendship bracelets. Kent Public Relations Student Society of America and Kent American...

Students and Relatives Attend Parents & Families Weekend Pep Rally

Michael Neenan, KSTV Reporter September 24, 2024

Students' parents arrived at the Kent State Student Center Ballroom for the Parents & Families Weekend Pep Rally where visitors saw music, live dancing and more. The Office of Parent and Family...

Kent State University, Sophomore, Defensive, Ava Todd blocking out Ball State University, Junior, Forward, Emily Roper in their match on September 22,2024.

Soccer knocks off Ball State with second consecutive shutout

Emily Lowen, Reporter September 24, 2024

A strong header in the 73rd minute by senior midfielder Alisa Arthur propelled the Kent State Soccer team to a 1-0 win against Ball State Sunday. The goal was Arthur’s sixth goal of the season in...

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Cosmetic procedures: Your body, your choice

Dylan Walker, Columnist September 23, 2024

Set the scene, it’s 2002 and Botox is first used for cosmetic purposes. A game changer. Since then, we as a society haven’t stopped. From a few units in your lips to a full facelift, the options are...

The new building on campus, The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, has opened with new classrooms for students, including the "fish bowl" with live stock market updates scrolling across the top.

New Crawford classroom changes the style of business learning

Andrew Bowie, Beat Reporter September 23, 2024

Crawford Hall opened at the start of the fall semester with a number of new amenities that are not seen in any other building on campus. The Global Forum classroom features 360 degree projection screens,...

Maria Sargent at a powerlifting competition. Photo courtesy of Maria Sargent.

Women in powerlifting: Kent State athletes break barriers

Jamie McGrady, Reporter September 23, 2024

Powerlifting on campus has a growing female presence, due to women like Maria Sargent and Ariel Brinker, who are both key members of the university’s powerlifting team.  Sargent, a senior biochemistry...

Kent State Football players and coaches huddle before their home game against Saint Francis University on Sept. 7, 2024.

Kent State held scoreless in blowout for 13th consecutive loss

Demetri Manousos, Reporter September 22, 2024

One week after being on the wrong side of a record-breaking night against Tennessee (4-0, 1-0), the Kent State Football team was again involved in a record-breaking game, and the team was on the wrong...

Kent State Women's Volleyball players take the court in the game against Western Michigan on October 5, 2023.

6 in a row: Volleyball extends losing streak in sweep

Gage Wellman, Reporter September 22, 2024

The Kent State volleyball team lost all of its three sets for the sixth time this season against the Youngstown State Penguins (25-20, 25-12, 25-13). With the loss, Kent State has suffered  its sixth...

Kent State University sophomore Eva Usoz battled for the ball against their opponent, Ball State University in their match on September 20, 2024.

Pitching a shutout: Field hockey victorious in first conference game

Andrew Gold, Reporter September 21, 2024

Sophomore midfielder Eva Usoz found the back of the net with 1:35 left in the second quarter, which was the only offense the Kent State Field Hockey team needed to defeat Ball State University 1-0 Friday. Assisted...

The outside of CAPS, the primary mental health care providers on campus.

CAPS provides mental health resources on campus

Emilio Hernandez, Reporter September 21, 2024

Counseling and Psychological Services are the primary mental health providers on campus.  Students interested in CAPS must first call the CAPS office and schedule a consult meeting with one of their...

Kent State Women's Soccer vs. Northern Illinois University on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Soccer blasts past Rockets, breaks losing streak to open MAC play

Emily Lowen, Reporter September 21, 2024

In the team’s first conference game of the season, the Kent State soccer team was unable to pull ahead over Toledo for the first 76 minutes of play Thursday. The score was 0-0 before a ball hit the...

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