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The Portage County Sheriff’s Office searches a stolen vehicle on East Main Street.

‘He should be removed from office’: Kent State professor speaks out against Sheriff Zuchowski

John Engoglia October 17, 2024

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski has recently made national headlines for his online remarks targeting Democrats and Kamala Harris supporters. Many found the remarks concerning, unprofessional and...

The Kent Stage, built in 1927 and located at the corner of East Main and Depeyster, and the only remaining downtown theater in Portage County, hosts about 150 concerts a year, and numerous other events, including the Kent Folk Festival, Blues Fest and Reggae Fest.

Kent Stage’s Ghost Walk gears up for horrifying Halloween history

Andrew Bowie, Beat Reporter October 16, 2024

The Kent Stage gears up for the Halloween season with one of their premier spooky offerings, the Kent Ghost Walk, running from Oct. 11-12.  The Ghost Walk details the unexplained and unusual events...

Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Justice Department to monitor Portage County election after voter intimidation complaints

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital managing editor October 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice announced today it will monitor federal voting rights laws during early voting and on Election Day in Portage County. Residents filed complaints with federal and state...

The Criminologist on stage preforming during the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Oct. 6, 2024.

Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Kent Stage offers ‘safe space’

Aryn Kauble, Reporter October 14, 2024

The Rocky Horror Picture Show played at The Kent Stage Oct. 5, the first of two showings for the month of October. The event is run by Kent’s Rocky Horror Picture Show Club, named The School of Rocky,...

Rainbow Weekend lights up Kent

Grace Claxon and Jillian Flack October 11, 2024

Kent’s Rainbow Weekend returns Oct. 11 and 12 to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a colorful lineup of events. Rainbow Weekend, first celebrated in 2020, intends to uplift the queer community and...

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...

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...

The Portage County Administration Building where the Board of Elections is located in suite 101 on Jan. 29, 2024.

Portage County sheriff accused of intimidating voters

John Engoglia, Reporter October 1, 2024

Kent United Church of Christ was hot, muggy and overflowing as over 150 concerned  Portage County residents packed the building the evening of Sept. 19 to voice their opinions on Portage County Sheriff...

Portage County urges students to learn about the dangers of opioid use

Portage County urges students to learn about the dangers of opioid use

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter September 28, 2024

Ohio has seen an improvement in its opioid crisis with overdose deaths down by nearly a third as of August 2024 and has increased efforts to fund treatment centers, recovery housing and distribute narcan.  But...

Theadore Roosevelt High School underwent a lockdown on the morning of Sept. 19 in response to reports of a social media post of student in possession of a firearm.

Social media post puts Kent school under lockdown

Matthew Brown, Visuals editor September 19, 2024

Theodore Roosevelt High School went into a soft lockdown Thursday morning after reports of a Snapchat post of a student with a gun in their waistband.  According to an email released to parents by...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

Local activities to spice up every student’s fall season

Ari Collins, Reporter September 19, 2024

As the season inches closer, some students may be eager to get into the fall spirit. Kent offers a variety of fall events and activities for students and community members to participate in. Sophomore...

Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Voting 101: How to vote in Ohio

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter September 18, 2024

Students across campus are gearing up for the November election and for many, this will be their first time voting.   There are multiple procedures for voting and registration due to students' varying...

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