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What will the most popular Halloween costumes be this year?

What will the most popular Halloween costumes be this year?

Lauren Cohen October 30, 2024

The potential for Halloween costumes is endless. So far, Kent, Ohio, has seen people dress up based on this year's most popular pop culture trends. Google’s “FrightGeist” platform lists the top...

A student's journey to becoming the next Mozart

A student’s journey to becoming the next Mozart

Lauren Cohen October 22, 2024

Three years ago, Charles Levier decided to learn to play the piano. Fast forward to today, and he is now a dedicated piano performance student at Kent State, training to live off of music for the rest...

Brat is dead! Beetlejuice resurrects

Brat is dead! Beetlejuice resurrects

Lindsay Collier October 1, 2024

Aesthetics change fast enough for people to grow dizzy trying to keep up. Wait, is lime green in or out?    We don’t really know since Charli XCX waved ‘goodbye forever’ to brat summer.    What...

Midnight Fairy Jewelry Brings Magic to Kent

Midnight Fairy Jewelry Brings Magic to Kent

Hannah Planey September 25, 2024

Nestled within the bustling brick buildings in Acorn Alley is Midnight Fairy Jewelry, a locally owned small business new to Kent.    The jewelry store, owned and operated by Natasha Kardos,...

Cold Brew News: Best and Worst Coffee Spots in Kent

Cold Brew News: Best and Worst Coffee Spots in Kent

Lindsay Collier September 25, 2024

The Kent community is overflowing with a wide variety of coffee spots and everyone seems to know their go-tos and no-gos. In a poll of 100 undergraduate and graduate students at Kent State, we found the...

The final "Swiftie" cookies of the event

From Lectures to Icing: A Professor Who Teaches More than Public Health

Hevin Wilkey May 2, 2024

Many students may not think about what their professors do outside of their classes, but some have surprising lives like teaching pop star themed cookie decorating classes.   Tina Bhargava is...

Photo Courtesy of Olivia Meyer

A Q&A with Fashion Connoisseur Olivia Meyer

Alyssa Gardner May 2, 2024

Landing in Paris to study luxury brands, exploring Florence for personal growth, and working hard in New York to make dreams come true in the fashion capital of America. Olivia Meyer, fashion connoisseur,...

Downtown Kent during the total solar eclipse

Kent shines in the shadow of the total eclipse

Hevin Wilkey April 11, 2024

The beauty and relaxation of Kent brought in many people for the eclipse. Despite the idea of casualness, the town was anything but.   Many Kent residents joined guests throughout downtown to...

Goodwill Industries – Are the rumors true? 

Goodwill Industries – Are the rumors true? 

Genna Sobiech December 6, 2023

Over the past few years, you may have heard some rumors about Goodwill – which leaves the question, are they true?    The company is known for having thrift stores where donated items are sold,...

What's Next for Flash Film Commissions?

What’s Next for Flash Film Commissions?

Alyssa Gardner December 5, 2023

Flash Film Commission, formerly known as Independent Films, is one of the many student media organizations at Kent State University. The Independent Films’ mission statement was dropped when there was...

Fall Activities to End the Season With

Fall Activities to End the Season With

Lindsay Collier November 8, 2023

Northeast Ohio is a very popular fall destination because of the wonderful views from places such as the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, amongst many wineries and breweries that sell themed spirits during...

6th Street Vintage Premieres Fall Collection

6th Street Vintage Premieres Fall Collection

Genna Sobiech November 6, 2023

Owner of 6th Street Vintage, Tyra Sledge premiered her fall style expo this past Saturday at The Gallery of Artfully Phi in downtown Cleveland.     As fashion lovers and audience members walked...

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