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The sitcom "Friends" ran for 10 seasons, from 1994 to 2004.

Students remember ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry

Lauren Bischof, Reporter November 5, 2023

Matthew Perry, an actor known for his role as the witty, twenty-something Chandler Bing on the '90s sitcom “Friends,” spent his life bringing joy to audiences, according to fans. The TV star, who...

OPINION PHOTO STORY: Adopt a Dog

OPINION PHOTO STORY: Adopt a Dog

Anthony Scilla, Photographer November 4, 2023

Many dogs patiently wait for adoption while staying at Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue in Cuyahoga Falls. Established in 2001, the rescue has made it a mission to find homes for countless cats and dogs, many...

Kent Roosevelt High School bomb threat suspect indicted on terroristic threat charges

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter November 3, 2023

Update as of Nov. 8: Gillespie pleaded not guilty in court Monday according to Sandra Coddington, Judge Becky Doherty's bailiff. He appeared in court over Zoom and is not in jail. A discovery hearing,...

Students talk mental-health challenges of balancing college, work

Students talk mental-health challenges of balancing college, work

Chloe Wilson-Henline, Reporter November 3, 2023

About 74% of undergraduate part-time students and 40% of full-time students were employed in 2020, according to the most recent data found by the National Center for Education Statistics.  While employment...

Kathryn Wilson won the Distinguished Teaching Award during her macroeconomics class.

‘She truly believes in every student:’ Kathryn Wilson receives Distinguished Teaching Award

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter November 1, 2023

Kathryn Wilson, an economics professor, was one of three recipients to receive the Distinguished Teaching Award for 2023. She has been teaching for 28 years and said she has loved every minute.  “I’ve...

A rendering shows the new Davey Tree facility set to open in summer 2025. (Courtesy of Davey Tree)

New ‘fabulous’ Davey Tree SEED Campus to open in summer 2025

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2023

The completion of Davey Tree Expert Co.'s new Science, Employee Education and Development, or SEED, Campus on state Route 43 in Kent has sped up to the first quarter of 2025, executive president Dan Joy...

ChatGPT found to open learning paths for students, but not without risks

ChatGPT found to open learning paths for students, but not without risks

Molly Hoffer, Digital Tech October 30, 2023

ChatGPT can allow students to engage in new ways of learning within college and the classroom setting, helping students further their critical thinking and other essential skills needed to learn in a college...

Rotten Peach Studios is located at 1480 S. Water St. in Kent

Women tattoo artists create ‘multi-functional art space’ in Kent

Lauren Bischof, Reporter October 30, 2023

Rotten Peach Studios, located at 1480 S. Water St., opened Aug. 17 in the University Plaza. Allyson Blessing, 27, and Erin Haines, 27, own the business, which doubles as a tattoo studio and art gallery. Both...

Brittany Gibson DJs the 1989 (Taylor's Version) album release party at The Outpost Oct. 28, 2023.

Welcome to the Outpost: 1989 (Taylor’s Version) adds style to Halloweekend

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 29, 2023

Taylor Swift fans spent Saturday night screaming the lyrics to “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space” and “Wildest Dreams” at The Outpost’s release party for (Taylor’s Version) of her album 1989.  The...

The Student Multimedia Studio is decorated in the image of Five Nights At Freddy's where students could come in and use devices to play the game on monitors at the University Library Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

FEATURED GALLERY: Haunted Library

Emma Van Winkle, Photography October 28, 2023

Kent State freshman Brenna Johnson works on an assignment in the CCI student lounge on Oct. 19, 2023.

University looks to tighten technology safety during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Anthony Zacharyasz, Co-General Assignment Editor October 27, 2023

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and across the university, the Information Technology and Information Security departments took the time to spread messaging around cybersecurity. Since...

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