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Opposites, not enemies: Vice presidential debate

Jackson Small, Columnist October 8, 2024

For the first and only time, vice presidential contenders JD Vance, Ohio Senator, and Tim Walz, Minnesota Governor, met on the national stage Tuesday night.  Contrary to the past few debates we have...

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...

Student-athletes take on Pittsburgh in experiential learning trip

Student-athletes take on Pittsburgh in experiential learning trip

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter October 5, 2024

Eight selected student-athletes traveled to Pittsburgh Aug. 30-31 to participate in the first experiential learning trip, where they were exposed to new opportunities outside of the playing field.  The...

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...

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A college student’s guide to long-term investments

Virginia Doherty, Columnist October 2, 2024

It’s not easy to plan for long-term financial security — especially as a student who probably doesn’t have a lot of financial security to begin with. You might think it’s too early to be thinking...

Members of the men's basketball team serve food at the Coaches vs. Cancer event Sept. 11, 2024.

Men’s basketball all in for fight against cancer; visits American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge

Andrew Gold, Reporter October 1, 2024

To show support for cancer patients, their caregivers and the American Cancer Society’s mission to end cancer, the Kent State men’s basketball team visited the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge...

Noor Hamidullah walks down the runway with models wearing her designs at the Creator Collective's fashion show Sept. 27, 2024

The Creator Collective showcases relationship between art, fashion in first ever student-run fashion show

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter October 1, 2024

Last Friday, Kent State’s Creator Collective showed off their bold, music inspired looks on a self-made student runway at Rockwell Hall’s fashion museum.   Rock, EDM, country, jazz and many more...

The Women's Center library, located at the Williamson House.

‘Women in Leadership Book Club’ reflects on female soldiers

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter September 30, 2024

Cassandra Pegg-Kirby, director of the Women’s Center, wanted to expand the genres of books she reads when she came across “Ashley’s War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special...

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...

Kent State students prepare for Homecoming in a creative way

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter September 26, 2024

On September 25, a Homecoming banner decorating event was held in the Student Center. Students used the event as a chance to create banners for their organizations for the Homecoming Parade happening on...

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Recap: The 2024 Emmys

Nicholas Keller, Columnist September 25, 2024

The 2024 Emmy Awards, which premiered Sept. 15, were full of surprises and memorable moments. Overall, the night celebrated both new and seasoned stars, with a mix of heartfelt moments and unexpected wins. The...

The new building on campus, The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, has opened with new classrooms for students, including the "fish bowl" with live stock market updates scrolling across the top.

New Crawford classroom changes the style of business learning

Andrew Bowie, Beat Reporter September 23, 2024

Crawford Hall opened at the start of the fall semester with a number of new amenities that are not seen in any other building on campus. The Global Forum classroom features 360 degree projection screens,...

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