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‘We plant the seeds’: SRVSS helps grow students’ awareness of the ‘red zone’

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter September 7, 2024

As the campus buzzed with students reuniting with friends and navigating their classes, the university entered the “red zone.” Julius Payne, the program coordinator for the Center for Sexual Relationship...

The kindness box is located in downtown Kent, outside of Scribbles Coffee Company.

“Little Box of Kindness” spreads kindness downtown

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter August 6, 2024

Found outside of Scribbles Coffee Company, the Little Box of Kindness is filled with donated objects like acorns made from felt, miniature plants and jewelry.  The box reads, “Take something, leave...

The front view of dispensary Bliss Ohio on January 31, 2023.

Ohio turns green: Recreational marijuana sales begin Tuesday

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter August 6, 2024

In November 2023, about 57.19% of Ohioans voted in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana, and Tuesday, Aug 6, marks the beginning of legal recreational marijuana sales in Ohio. James Crawford,...

People gather for a protest in support of Palestine after the May 4 Commemoration on May 4, 2024.

Kent State alumni join call for university divestment. Is it possible?

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter July 29, 2024

During this year’s May 4 Commemoration, returning alumni witnessed students protesting against the war in Gaza, prompting them to wonder how they could support the students’ cause. Ken Hammond,...

Midnight Fairy Jewelry is located in Acorn Alley in downtown Kent.

Midnight Fairy Jewelry brings whimsical shopping experience to downtown Kent

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter July 25, 2024

When walking into Midnight Fairy Jewelry, the assortment of gold mirrors, comfortable furniture and ethereal jewelry and accessories may catch customers’ eyes. Tasha Kardos, owner of Midnight Fairy...

Ellen Glickman, then-director of Kent State University School of Health Sciences, called 911 on May 9, 2024, to tell police she was locked out of Nixson Hall and had to use the bathroom. | Screen grab from police body camera footage

Prosecutors dismiss charges after Kent State police arrest director of School of Health Sciences

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter July 18, 2024

Prosecutors have dismissed charges against Ellen Glickman, director of Kent State University’s School of Health Sciences, after police charged her on May 9 with disorderly conduct by intoxication. Body...

Bent Tree coffee bags on display at their new Wholesale Production Facility, located on North Mantua Street in Kent.

Bent Tree Coffee and Meijer launch collaboration

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter July 16, 2024

When walking down the coffee aisle at Meijer, a supermarket chain, customers may see the green bags of Bent Tree whole bean coffee among the orange Dunkin’ and brown McCafé bags. Ryan Brannon, co-founder...

The budget allows for the University Library to go under renovation for the modernization of the elevators.

State capital budget helps Kent State start on renovation plans

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter July 12, 2024

On June 28, Governor Mike DeWine signed the state budget into law, granting the university $30.3 million to upgrade the campus infrastructure and address deferred maintenance.  Doug Pearson, the associate...

The Portage Animal Protective League is located at 8122 Infirmary Rd in Ravenna, Ohio.

‘It takes a village’: Portage APL rescues 187 animals

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter July 8, 2024

On June 26, the Portage Animal Protective League’s humane agent went to investigate a report the organization received and discovered 187 dehydrated and malnourished animals. Chalan Lowry, the executive...

Jennifer Black (left) with her daughter Ina Black (right). Courtesy of Ina Black.

Kent State graduate debuts in ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ tour

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter July 6, 2024

Ina Black, a recent theater graduate, auditioned for ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ North American tour in January with the help of her mother, Jennifer Black, an assistant dance professor. “My...

Heat infographic courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Temperatures rise as Kent is placed under an excessive heat advisory

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter June 19, 2024

As temperatures rise to 90 degrees this week, the National Weather Service placed a heat advisory on northeastern and midwestern states, including Ohio. Brian Mitchell, an observing program leader for...

Courtesy of Sean Gibson.

Stark professor helps MLB recognize Negro League statistics

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter June 16, 2024

Major League Baseball incorporated the statistics of 2,300 Negro League players into its records on May 30. Leslie Heaphy, a history professor at the Stark campus, said the inclusion of the league’s...

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