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Conrad Tao plays at the Kent Keyboard Series Oct. 6, 2024.

World-renowned pianist Conrad Tao plays at Kent Keyboard Series

Lauren Cohen, Reporter October 8, 2024

Pianist and guest artist Conrad Tao visited Kent State Sunday night for a concert titled “Book of Flowers,” hosted by the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music. The event launched the Kent Keyboard Series...

Kent Student Ambassadors drive their float through the Homecoming parade, Sept. 28, 2024.

Homecoming parade debuts grandstand opportunity for performance groups

Savannah Carroll, Reporter October 8, 2024

Kent State’s Homecoming weekend started with the annual Homecoming Parade down Midway Drive and Main Street. Dancers, bands, clubs and the community come together to show their Flash pride. Students,...

The front entrance of the DeWeese Health Center, Oct. 6, 2024.

Respiratory viruses are on the rise as COVID and flu season approaches

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter October 8, 2024

Respiratory viruses including COVID-19, the flu and the common cold are continuing to spread across campus. As the seasons change, health professionals lend their advice to help students stop the excessive...

Torri Paveloi and Holly Peters pair the bow trend with their cowgirl boots.

Students explore trends for homecoming fashion

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 8, 2024

Dressed with personal flare and lots of accessories, omecoming parade and game attendees showed their school spirit through fashionable outfits.  Early 2000s fashion at homecoming was popular across...

Students educate peers on voter registration mishaps

Students educate peers on voter registration mishaps

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter October 8, 2024

Kent State is still reeling from Akron Votes’ presence on campus, which left an estimated 250 students incorrectly registered to vote in the upcoming fall election.  Although Kent State Votes has...

The Kent State Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, located at 475 Terrace Dr.

University plans to demolish Business Administration Building

Andrew Bowie, Beat Reporter October 7, 2024

Crawford Hall is a new addition to campus this semester but Kent’s old business building, the Business Administration Building, now sits empty and deserted.  Doug Pearson, the associate vice president...

The DI Hub is open during the week from 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

DI Hub boots creativity, innovation through technology

Jake Rankin, Reporter October 3, 2024

Kent State’s Design Innovation (DI) Hub stands as a beacon for creativity and collaboration, offering students a range of resources and professional tools — but some students are more interested in...

Students find ways to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Students find ways to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter October 3, 2024

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the annual holiday celebrated on the second Monday in October, honors, remembers and reflects on the Indigenous people of the United States. The holiday is commemorated in many...

Alumni share their experiences at the Kent State Homecoming parade

Michael Neenan, KSTV reporter October 2, 2024

Students, alumni and locals lined East Main street for the Kent State Homecoming parade. A few alumni told KSTV what brought them back to Kent for Homecoming. Michael Neenan has the full story. Michael...

Women’s Center hosts 12th annual Bra Recycling Drive at Kent State

Lex Radde, KSTV Reporter October 2, 2024

Kent State's Women's Center is hosting a Bra Recycling Drive; collecting new and gently used bras to support the Portage County Clothing Center. The initiative aims to raise awareness of women's issues...

A picture presenting the potential TikTok ban. Photo captured on 09/20/24.

Students react to possible TikTok ban after Sep. 16 court hearing

Aryn Kauble, Reporter October 2, 2024

The social media platform TikTok fought in the U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, against a federal ban that is set to take place on Jan. 19. The ban would prohibit app stores across the U.S. from carrying...

Equiped with multiple projectors along a concave segment of the ceiling, the James R. Unger Global Forum offers a 360 degree projection designed to facilitate a lecture hall with the professor at the center of the room.

Kent State celebrates grand opening of Crawford Hall

Alex Rawlings, Reporter October 1, 2024

Kent State celebrated a major milestone over the weekend with the grand opening of Crawford Hall, the new business and entrepreneurship building. The celebration, attended by over 250 donors, various...

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