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The Battleground's altar in the restaurant honors those who have passed on Día de los Muertos.

Traditional Mexican restaurant holds Día de los Muertos celebration

Kayla Gleason, Reporter November 2, 2023

The Battleground, a restaurant serving traditional Mexican cuisine located in Kent, Ohio at 425 Cherry St., celebrated Día de los Muertos Nov. 1 with a community altar and free margaritas. Día de...

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...

Police urge safety for boozy Halloweekend

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 26, 2023

Even though downtown Kent hasn’t faced scary, big crowds during Halloween weekend in recent years, city and university police are still preparing for a tricky night.  Tricia Knoles, a Kent State...

Grand opening for new edition in Aeronautics and Engineering Building celebrated by community

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 20, 2023

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted a grand opening of their building expansion on Friday.  The event was hosted in the new space, and featured remarks from Todd Diacon, the university’s...

Annual FAB Fall Fest celebrates the season

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 11, 2023

The annual Fall Fest, hosted by the Flash Activities Board on Wednesday evening on Centennial Green, was a way to bring fall activities to the university in celebration of the fall season, FAB president...

People enjoy a day in downtown Kent on October 5, 2023.

Local activities for students spending fall break in Kent

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 5, 2023

For many students, going home for fall break is not an option, but there are many activities on or around campus for students looking for fun ways to spend their time off. Check out the food, drinks and...

Students and their families gather at the Black Squirrel Festival on Sept. 29, 2023.

Bringing the whole family together: University celebrates Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 2, 2023

This weekend, the university kicked off its two-day Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend with activities on Friday at the 41st annual Black Squirrel Festival, where approximately 70 student organizations...

Informative signs about OCD and related subjects were on display at the Akron Zoo for the third annual One Million Steps for OCD Walk on Oct. 1, 2023.

OCD Midwest holds third annual One Million Steps for OCD Walk at Akron Zoo

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 1, 2023

OCD Midwest held its third annual OCD Walk Sunday morning to raise money and awareness for obsessive-compulsive disorder.   The organization, which is affiliated with the International OCD Foundation,...

Students walk by Bowman Hall on Sept. 12, 2023.

Youth-driven topics discussed as part of White House campus press briefing

Adriana Gasiewski and Kayla Gleason September 26, 2023

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Communications Director Ben LaBolt held a campus press briefing Monday afternoon to discuss topics relevant to college students like college affordability,...

Kent State College of the Arts Coordinator Dylan Ratell leads the School of Fashion Prospect Day on Sept. 22, 2023.

School of Fashion hosts Prospective Day for prospective students 

Kayla Gleason, Reporter September 22, 2023

The Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising hosted the first of several Prospective Days this semester for interested high school or transfer students.  Dylan...

Counseling and Psychological Services provides mental health resources to students

Kayla Gleason, Reporter September 19, 2023

Students seeking mental health services can contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to look through the options offered for support.  Students interested in this resource can start by...

Sculpture boxes in Stein's Spoon to Shell series are representative of protection and nourishment.

Art exhibition honors female heroes in Holocaust at Center for the Visual Arts

Kayla Gleason, Reporter September 8, 2023

The Center for the Visual Arts is now the temporary home to Holocaust Heroes: Fierce Females, which first opened Aug. 22 and will be displayed through Sept. 29.  Linda Stein, a visual artist and social...

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