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

CAPS provides mental health support for international students

Priyanshi, Reporter October 17, 2024

International students often face challenges related to mental health, stemming from cultural adjustment, academic pressures and isolation.  At Kent State, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)...

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...

Career and Exploration Fair introduces students to future employment opportunities

Career and Exploration Fair introduces students to future employment opportunities

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter October 16, 2024

Students of all majors and standings crowded the Student Center ballroom in hopes of impressing future employers during the Fall Career and Exploration Fair Thursday.  The fair was organized by the...

Barktober: Portage APL wags their tails to the finish line

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter October 16, 2024

This past Saturday, October 12, Portage APL and residents gathered with their furry friends to participate in the APL's Barktober, a 5K run or one-mile walk. In addition to the races, there were costume...

Caraher and his friend dress up as characters from "Challengers."

Students plan crafty, low-cost Halloween costumes

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 16, 2024

Choosing creative, inexpensive costumes this year is a popular choice among students as they repurpose old clothes and accessories for Halloween.  Freshman visual communication design major Joe Caraher...

Costumes designed by Valentina and Adrian are compiled together as some of Hepburn’s most treasured looks.

Katharine Hepburn clothing and Nancy Crow quilts exhibited at museum

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 15, 2024

The Kent State University Museum has two new exhibits featured this year, one showcasing clothing worn by Katharine Hepburn and another the work of quilt artist Nancy Crow.  The Hepburn Style: Katharine...

Wadsworth recreates Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’

Josh Aponte, KSTV Reporter October 15, 2024

Michael Jackson's iconic "Thriller" music video is set to be recreated in downtown Wadsworth for the 11th year. Josh Aponte visited one of their rehearsals for more. Josh Aponte is a KSTV Reporter....

Halloween season and the use of fake identification

Anthony Leonardi, KSTV Reporter October 15, 2024

Halloween is one of the three most popular drinking holidays for college students. The Kent Police Department shared increasing numbers of fake identifications and prohibitions. As Kent gears up for...

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...

Escaping the dread of seasonal depression

Escaping the dread of seasonal depression

Lauren Cohen, Reporter October 15, 2024

It can be easy to dread the colder seasons as the days get shorter and slip into a state of depression. As many as 19.7% of college students experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, according to the...

At LGBTQ revival market in Downtown Kent, artists and makers discuss their work and lives

Jonathan Beard, KSTV Reporter October 15, 2024

The Acorn Alley Rainbow Revival Market took place last weekend, bringing a number of artists and designers to Downtown Kent for the second year in a row. Jonathan Beard spoke with several sellers to learn...

Graduating students share post-collegiate plans at the graduation fair

Michael Neenan, Kent Stater TV Reporter October 14, 2024

Students graduating in December share their favorite part about Kent State as well as their post-collegiate plans at the graduation fair at the university's bookstore. Seniors bought their caps and gowns...

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