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Kent State Swifties’ excitement grows as Pittsburgh Taylor Swift concert draws closer

Destiny Torres, Reporter June 16, 2023

Swifties are going to remember June 16 and 17 ‘All Too Well’ as Taylor Swift makes her way to Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The Eras Tour showcases Swift’s songs throughout her career. Swift...

Officer Miguel Witt with Dexter, a K9 who worked for the Kent State Police until his death in April.

K9 handlers and their dogs share indescribable bond

Josie Burkhart, Reporter June 14, 2023

K9 handlers and their K9s go through up to six months of training that creates an unbreakable bond, said officers from the Kent State Police Services. Coco, Salem and Freddie are all K9s who are integral...

Is polyamory the future? The future legality of polyamory in the United States

Is polyamory the future? The future legality of polyamory in the United States

Zoe Finley, Reporter June 14, 2023

When Mylo was pursuing their undergraduate degree in 2019 while in a relationship with their boyfriend, they started to realize that a monogamous relationship was not for them.  After talking to their...

Porthouse Theatre mixes ancient Rome and comedy in season opener

Aden Graves, Reporter June 9, 2023

Porthouse Theatre, Kent State’s covered outdoor summer theatre, is opening its 55th season Friday with the musical “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Described as “Broadway’s...

The Kent State Hotel and Convention Center

Kent State Hotel and Convention Center to Celebrate 10th Birthday

Evelyn Willett, Reporter June 9, 2023

The Kent State Hotel and Convention Center turns 10 this month, celebrating the community, campus and companionship that helped build it through the years. The hotel and convention center, located in...

Martin Barre of Jethro Tull performs at The Kent Stage

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter June 9, 2023

Martin Barre, lead guitarist of the British rock band Jethro Tull, kicked off his new tour, “A Brief History of Tull,” on June 7 at The Kent Stage. He was joined by Dan Crisp on vocals and guitar,...

‘This bill is not a solution’: Kent State faculty react to Senate Bill 83

Aden Graves, Reporter June 7, 2023

Since Senate Bill 83, or the Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act, was passed by the Ohio Senate May 17, several Kent State faculty members are expressing their thoughts on the bill and what it could...

Kent police make arrest in connection to Flash Vapes armed robbery

Leah Shepard, Managing Editor June 6, 2023

Kent police have arrested a suspect in connection to an armed robbery at Flash Vapes in Kent that occurred May 28.  The suspect, a 17-year-old male from Brimfield township, was charged with second-degree...

The art and wine festival takes over N. Main St. downtown.

Artists and vendors take to downtown for Kent’s annual Art and Wine Festival

Leah Shepard, Reporter June 4, 2023

Artists, vendors and musicians flooded N. Main Street for Kent’s annual Art and Wine Festival Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event featured 13 wineries, 50 local artists and seven music acts in...

Elizabeth, an employee of The Battleground, wipes down the bar. The Battleground is a Mexican restaurant and social justice taproom.

The Battleground: Culture, community, social justice beer

Francesca Malinky, Reporter June 4, 2023

At 425 Cherry St in Kent, a blue building donning a large tree mural is the home to The Battleground. The dining room greets customers with bright colors and wooden floors, including yellow upholstered...

Recent Kent State graduate promotes mental health through business startup

Kayla Gleason, Reporter June 1, 2023

Ryan Marotta, a recent Kent graduate, started a clothing business this past year that works to spread mental health awareness and positive messages. The clothing includes fashion for people of all ages,...

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close, celebrates diverse cultures and contributions

Andrew Wise, Reporter May 31, 2023

The month of May marks Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month. As it ends, community members reflect on the celebration of diverse cultures. AAPI Month is marked by a series of events and...

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