ISSUE 3 | 2013-2014
For parents & families of first-year students at Kent State University
TABLE OF CONTENTS Issue 3 | 2013-2014 205 Franklin Hall Kent State University Kent, OH 44242 ads@ksustudentmedia.com 330-672-2586 Editor Caitlin Restelli Writers Leighann McGivern Yelena Tischenko Raytevia Evans Bethany English Rachel Hagenbaugh Ada Marcantonio Christina Bucciere Kelsey Husnick Angela Pino AJ Atkinson Whitney Gibson Edward Detomaso Photographers Jenna Watson Hannah Potes Matt Hafley Designer Katie Armstrong Map Designs Casey Sandala Directory Help Hannah Jencius Art Director & Production Manager Katie Barnes Advertising Manager Tami Bongiorni Advertising Sales Paul Gimmel Business Manager Lori Cantor Thank you to the staff of the Student Success Program for their cooperation and help in producing this campus and city guide.
8 SAFETY
How Safe is Kent State? Find out who to call and where to go for on-campus emergencies.
10 GETTING INVOLVED Getting Involved: Your child
is starting a new life in a new place. Learn how getting involved early can help in the long run.
13 COMMUTING
Off-Campus and Commuter Students: You Can Feel At Home, Too: Not living on campus may seem like it will make it more difficult to get the full college experience. Here you can learn how to have that full experience just like on-campus students.
16 MONEY
Money in the Bank: How to get Your Refund Check: There are three options to receive your refund money after all your scholarships and financial aid are added to your Bursar’s account. Turn to this page to learn about them.
19 FUN
Life Between Classes: Of course school is the top priority while at Kent, but you are going to need some time to relax and have fun. Here are some cheap or free activities offered on campus, so that you don’t have to go far or spend a lot of money.
22 MOVING IN
Moving In: Learn a few insider tips about moving your students into their new home.
26 STYDYING ABROAD
Stepping Away From What is Familiar: Are you interested in leaving the country for a few weeks or month? Find out how you can do that and hear some previous study abroad student experiences.
32 BLACKSTONE LAUNCHPAD
Turning Dreams into Reality: Do you have an innovative idea that you would like to turn into something? Learn how to get help with jumpstarting it.
34 SCHOOL SPIRIT
Building traditions: The college experience is not the same without the chance to root for the home team. Go Flashes!
37 DOWNTOWN KENT
The Best of the Old with the Best of the New: Over the past few years downtown Kent has transformed. It’s nice to take a walk downtown on a beautiful day and explore the college town right down the road.
41 BOOKS
Exploring Textbook Options: Buying books for class can be extremely expensive. Here are some tips on where to get books so you don’t have to drain the bank account.
43 GRADUATION
Idiot’s Guide to Graduation: A new graduation planning system (GPS) helps students schedule classes and graduate on time.
45 THE ESPLANADE
Kent State University’s Walkway to Downtown Kent: Check out the new and convenient way to get downtown. Instead of having to walk along Main Street, just take the extended Esplanade.
48 MAPS
Check out maps of the surrounding areas to find the nearest restaurants, hotels, gas stations and ATMs. 48 Kent 50 Streetsboro 51 Stow 51 Brimfield
52 DIRECTORIES 52 Hotels 54 Restaurants
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A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Congratulations, you are officially a Kent State Golden Flash! Four years ago, I was standing in the exact place you are, touring the campus and trying to picture myself living here for the next four years. My stomach was in knots from being nervous and excited, and I had no idea what to expect. I came to Kent from Pittsburgh, and I am the oldest child, so I was the guinea pig for the college send-off. How do I pack? How often should I go home to visit? What size meal plan should I get? I may have over packed, and I may have bought a meal plan that was meant for football players (oops). You live and you learn. People say college is the best time of your life. Trust me, it is. I have made life-long friends, met wonderful professors whom I plan to stay in touch with and took myself out of my comfort zone.
I had the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in Italy for four months my junior year and travel to Brazil for two weeks my senior year to work in the journalism field. Take advantage of what Kent State has to offer. Turn to Adrianna’s story on page 10 to learn about how to get involved, or turn to page 17 to see Angela’s story on free or cheap events at Kent State. My greatest advice for anyone is to get involved. Everyone around you is in the same boat, trying to meet new friends and start a new life here, so get comfortable. Welcome to Kent State, your home for the next four years. Best,
Caitlin Restelli
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HOW SAFE IS KENT STATE? The university has its own police department and security aides trained to help students in need. Student safety is a top priority here. STORY BY RAYTEVIA EVANS | PHOTOS BY MATT HAFLEY Your kid is off to college, and, as a parent, one of your biggest concerns is your child’s safety. At Kent State, students’ safety is priority. With the operation of its own police department in conjunction with the city police, the Kent State campus is often closely monitored and offers many services to protect the welfare of students. Kent State has enlisted its own campus police department that patrols every part of campus on a daily basis. As expected, some crime does occur on campus. According to Thomas Neumann, former associate vice president for university communication and marketing, “students should call [Kent State] police for any issues that happen on campus.” Often, Kent city police is called when incidents occur on the university’s campus. “Even if you call city police or campus police,” Neumann says, “they will connect you to the right person.” Neumann encourages students to call the city police department for any issues that occur at other locations. The Kent State Police Department also offers a safety check on students, Neumann says. “If parents are concerned about their child, for example, if they haven’t heard from them, they can call Kent State police, and we will conduct a welfare check on that student.” For safety purposes at night, a security escort service is also available for students in the evenings. Many students have night classes, library sessions or meals in different dining halls on campus. Escorts are trained student security aides who are available to walk with students from one location to another between the hours of 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. seven days a week. Security aides are hired through Residence Services and trained by Brian Hellwig, residential safety and security assistant director, and Carlos Mojica, the security supervisor. “The training [for security aides] is over 100 hours total before they’re allowed to go out alone, and they’re in direct contact with the campus police by radios,” Hellwig says. To request a security escort, students can contact the security aide dispatcher at 330-672-7004. Though residence halls are locked 24/7, security aides often check to confirm dormitory doors are locked and secure in the evenings, Neumann says. Security aides also check for student IDs after midnight. Students are allowed to have overnight visitors, but they are to be accompanied by the resident at all times. Though incidents are bound to occur, Kent State provides services and police protection throughout the school year to protect the welfare of its students. Parents are always welcome, Neumann says, to contact Kent State police with any concerns they may have for their child.
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CAMPUS HOURS DeWeese Health Center: Monday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.kent.edu/uhs/index.cfm
Library: Sunday: opens at 9 a.m. Monday-Thursday: open 24 hours Friday: closes at 10 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. http://www.kent.edu/library/index.cfm *Hours may change due to weather conditions. Updates are available online.
Student Center: Sunday: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Monday-Saturday: 7 a.m. - 1 a.m. www.kent.edu/studentcenter/index.cfm
Student Recreation & Wellness Center: Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.kent.edu/recservices/index.cfm
This story originally appeared in the 2011-2012 issue of The Connection.
GETTING INVOLVED STORY BY ADA MARCANTONIO | PHOTOS BY JENNA WATSON Transitioning from a high school senior to a college freshman can be difficult. There are more people, more classes to choose from and even more opportunities. Student Activities Coordinator Katherine Goldring says it’s good to get involved with the activities and organizations provided by the university. “I think it’s a great way, first as a freshman, to get a network of people within their academic field so that they have some friends and allies to rely on to help them get through some of the coursework together,” Goldring says. “It helps you to pick and choose courses and things like that.” There were more than 290 groups on campus during the academic year 2012-2013. Of those, 66 consider themselves academic or professional organizations. Because of the nature of these groups, they often coincide with a major or a program at Kent State. “I think, especially on a campus this size, it’s important to find that group that interests you right away,” she says. “A group that ties in to your academics is an way easy to get started.” These kinds of groups can offer so much more than just forming a firm network of colleagues. They help you get an edge in your career field. “We encourage our students to start thinking right away about their future, so you’re always trying to think of leadership opportunities that you can speak to later in your career,” Goldring says. Rebecca Reis, senior news journalism major, did just that. Reis got an early start in her career as a journalist by getting involved in the Daily Kent Stater newsroom. “I don’t think I ever had more than four jobs at once,” Reis says. She started out as an assistant web editor for KentWired.com, the school’s student-run newspaper’s website, during her second semester. She has also worked for “The Burr Magazine,” “The Daily Kent Stater” and “A Magazine.” Right now, she is doing an independent study with the editor and managing editor of “A Magazine” to build a tablet magazine.
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Reis also took advantage of Print Beat Reporting, a class required for all journalism students. She says it helped her get even more involved with the newsroom. “The Print Beat Reporting class, you turn your stories into class but basically the class is working for the Stater. The curriculum is tied together,” she says. Reis is now the news editor for the Daily Kent Stater. She has worked hard since she was a freshman to gain an edge in her career. Reis gained plenty of experience and practice in her field, and this helped her get her first internship with the Chautauquan Daily in Chautauqua, New York as a web editor when she was only a sophomore. She says student media got her there. “If you start early as a freshman getting involved with these organizations, by the time [you are a junior or senior], you can maybe be an officer in these organizations and take on that leadership role,” Goldring says. Not getting involved could be detrimental. Reis says that classes alone do not provide enough experience and information to be well equipped for the job. “I’ve met people who are seniors in the journalism school who haven’t ever been in the newsroom,” Reis says. “How are you going to get jobs if you if don’t have clips, if you don’t have experience?” The people who are successful now started early and rose through the ranks. They worked their way to the top. “Student media is my top priority,” she says. “It’s above classes for me.” Getting started is easy. Kent State offers an event called Blastoff during Welcome Weekend where freshmen can learn about all of these groups on campus. Blastoff is a longstanding tradition where a majority of the groups on campus come out and set up tables along the all-weather track behind Deweese Health Center to inform people about their organization. “All the students have a chance to go around to all the tables and pick up information about academic organizations and special interest groups,” Goldring says. She says the turnout is always good and alongside having the organizations present, the event includes entertainment and food. “We have so many who want to participate every year,” she says. “So you get a good variety of groups by attending that.”
OFF-CAMPUS & COMMUTER STUDENTS:
YOU CAN FEEL AT HOME, TOO STORY BY CHRISTINA BUCCIERE | PHOTOS BY JENNA WATSON Entering Kent State as a commuter or off-campus student can be just as rich and fulfilling of an experience as your on-campus peers’ experience if you let it be. First, take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. In fact, according to Kent State’s website, about 75 percent of the student body, including those attending satellite campuses, is made up of commuter and off-campus students. Commuter students are those commuting from their family home, whereas off-campus students live in surrounding apartments, homes or fraternity/sorority houses. Rebecca Kapler is the coordinator of off-campus and commuter services, also known as UCommute. “UCommute works with commuter students, plans events to help commuter students get to know other people,” Kapler says. “And we do a lot of outreach to commuters to keep them up-to-date on campus happenings.” A listserv containing all the emails of off-campus and commuter students is compiled at the beginning of each school year and allows UCommute to share related news and tips for making the commuting life easier.
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All members of COSO are required to either live off campus or commute, and new members are always encouraged to join and attend COSO events. The organization deals with commuter concerns such as parking, off-campus housing, leasing, carpooling and oftentimes simply pointing people in the right direction. UCommute and COSO, which are both affiliated with the Center for Student Involvement (CSI), are advocates of the importance of getting involved right away as a commuter or off-campus student. They can help guide you through the process of learning about and joining one of the more than 200 student organizations available. Everything from student government to the bass fishing club to the ballroom club are all a part of the campus community and waiting for new members to join. Take time to explore your area of study to see what kinds of groups or organizations are offered within the specific college you’re interested in. That’s a guaranteed way to establish a commonality from the beginning. As an off-campus or commuter student, it’s also important to know where you can spend your down time between classes since returning home isn’t always a feasible option.
Kapler also serves as the adviser to the Commuter and OffCampus Student Organization (COSO), which is the student-run leg of Commuter Services.
The Fab Fourth floor of the library is technically open to all students but is considered the commuter lounge area. Colorful walls and furniture, ample seating and individualized study areas make the fourth floor a great place to relax or study between classes.
“We address commuter concerns,” says Tyler Entingh, former executive director of COSO. “We serve as the voice of the commuter population to the people who represent the university.”
Collectively, the COSO executive board says other great places to go on breaks are the downstairs café and lounge area of the Student Center for its multi-purpose functionality with TV areas,
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study tables, lounge chairs and restaurants all in one place. The group also says The Nest on the second floor of the Student Center is a relaxing place to study with newly updated furniture and a quiet atmosphere to get to work.
TIPS FROM THE COSO EXECUTIVE TEAM:
The Kent Free Library, located on the corner of Main and River Streets, is also a prime study environment. Because it’s a bit out of the way and not part of the university, it’s usually very open and quiet, which is the perfect atmosphere to settle down and finish some homework.
• Allot the appropriate amount of time for travel.
When it’s time to grab lunch, COSO members have some suggestions for that, too. Entingh says the Student Center has lots of options, and Eastway has a great cafeteria and common area. However, he cautions that food might cost more if you’re purchasing it on campus. Commuters and off-campus students also have meal plan options. Kent State Dining Services offers two meal plans: the Gold Option for upperclassman or the Blue Option for commuters and offcampus students. Each plan has different perks, but they both cost the same amount. More information about commuter and offcampus dining options can be found at www.kentstatedining.com. Kevin Heller, former assistant director of COSO, says it is also a good idea to try some of downtown Kent’s newest additions like Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar or Dave’s Cosmic Subs because they can be cheaper and often take FLASHcash. “Kent State is finally realizing that they do have this huge commuter population, and they need to suit the needs to them, which is why the new downtown Kent area is a great improvement,” Heller says. Each semester, COSO recruits new members to join their organization. Executive positions require filling out an application, which can be found on COSO’s website, Entingh says.
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• Stay informed about campus news and events.
• Schedule your classes as close together as possible to cut down on days you need to be on campus for gas-saving purposes. • Get involved to feel like a part of the campus environment. UCommute website: www.kent.edu/ucommute/index.cfm UCommute Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Ucommute COSO website: www.kent.edu/coso/index.cfm Student organizations website: www.kent.edu/csi/organizations/index.cfm Kent State Coso
@kentstateCOSO
MONEY IN THE BANK:
HOW TO GET YOUR REFUND CHECK STORY BY KELSEY HUSNICK With an abundance of student scholarships, loans and other financial aid, it’s common for students to have an excess balance left over on their student account, leaving them with a refund once their bill is paid. Kent State offers a variety of options for receiving this refund, including direct deposit in a checking or savings account, a mailed check or the Higher One KSU Choice Card. Students receive their Higher One card in the mail after they sign up for classes, regardless of whether or not they choose to use the option. The Bursar’s office processes and releases student refunds on a daily basis as soon as a credit appears on an account. How each option works: • Direct Deposit- Students supply the Bursar’s office with a valid checking or savings account, and funds are transferred to that bank. Usually takes two to three business days. • Paper check- Physical checks are mailed to the student’s home address. Usually takes five to seven business days. • KSU Choice Card- The refund is transferred directly to your Higher One account, which works like a debit card. This occurs the same day the Bursar’s Office releases the student refund.
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Kent State began the Higher One partnership in Fall 2011 as a way to give students more options and a faster way to receive their funds, Stina Olafsdottir, manager of Student Accounts Receivable at the Bursar’s Office, wrote in an email. Most students choose the direct deposit option into their own bank account, Olafsdottir says. Emily Radak, sophomore speech pathology major, says the Choice Card confused her and her mother so they chose direct deposit. “I got it straight to my bank account, which was nice because it was just kind of there, and I could use it whenever I wanted,” she says. Eric Bradt, junior air traffic aeronautics major, chose to get his refund sent as a paper check. “I’d rather wait a week than have another card in my name,” Bradt says. Olafsdottir wrote, “students need to review each preference to make sure it fits their needs.” To select your refund option preference, log on to www.KSUchoicecard.com. Even if you do not want to use the Higher One account, you have to sign up and then go to “Refund Preferences” to whichever method you choose.
LIFE BETWEEN CLASSES STORY BY ANGELA PINO | PHOTOS BY JENNA WATSON Real Late Reels Every Friday and Saturday night, free movies are shown in the Kiva. The movies are shown at 11 p.m. Fridays and 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturdays. Lindsay Wheeler, event programmer for Kent Student Center programming, says most of the movies are ones that haven’t been released on DVD yet. Some haven’t even been released to theaters yet. Some of the movies shown in the past include: “The Hangover,” “Twilight: New Moon Part 2,” “Pitch Perfect” and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Bowling The lower level of Eastway has its own bowling alley, along with pool tables, air hockey and more. If you and your friends get bored sitting around the dorm rooms, bowling costs only $2 per game with $1 shoe rental. Ice Skating The days and hours for skating change every semester so check the Ice Arena’s website, http://www.kent.edu/icearena/index.cfm, to see what day and time fits best with your schedule. Admission is $3 for students (with FLASHcard) and $2.50 for rental skates. The Rathskeller The Student Center basement, aka the Rathskeller, has a lot of different free events from open mic nights to poetry readings. Be sure to head over there and check out which nights they have events. While downstairs, there is a chalk wall that advertises free events.
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Kent Student Center Programming The Student Center hosts various free events that range from massages to psychic readings and even dance and self-defense classes. Flyers are posted around campus, advertising when the events are, or you can check their website at www.kent.edu/ kscprogramming, which stays up-to-date. The Student Recreation and Wellness Center The Rec is a great place to hang out with friends and work out. Two different types of classes are available to take at the Rec. Abby Millsaps, marketing director for recreational services, says they offer instructional classes and drop-in classes. The instructional classes, such as boxing basics or mediation, usually have two sessions during the semester and build upon themselves. The student cost is $25 for a session. The drop-in classes, such as yoga or zumba, are $5 for one class, $30 for a 12-punch card or $40 for unlimited classes. If you’re looking to get six-pack abs, the core conditioning class is only 15 minutes and is always free. Check the website for times and days for each class at www.kent.edu/recservices/index.cfm. The Theatre Department Several musicals, plays and concerts are performed every semester, and Mandy Welly, performing arts box office employee and house manager, says they are free to full-time students who attend the main campus. As well as the two main productions every semester, there are many student-directed shows performed. The performances are advertised in the Daily Kent Stater and on flyers throughout campus. Previous shows include: “Spring Awakening,” “Rent,” “Grease,” “Oklahoma” and “Hamlet.”
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MOVING IN College opens a new chapter for families: parents must switch from decision dictator to supportive adviser to their child. Guiding students through the good and the bad will only help them grow as adults. STORY BY PHOTOS BY So, you’ve been accepted into the university, completed requirements for financial aid, registered for classes and you’re counting down until move-in day. You may be nervous, excited and even a little overwhelmed as you pack up your life and get ready to cram into a shoe box compared to what you’ve had for 18 years at home. Settling in is a nerve-wracking process, but with a little planning, move-in day can be a breeze. First thing’s first: When you’re packing, make sure you think about what you’re bringing. As tempting as it may be to pack everything you own, keep in mind your space will be limited, especially if you have a roommate. Bring what you’ll need: season-appropriate clothes, laptop, toiletries, books and movies, etc. It helps to talk to your future roommate ahead of time and coordinate via Facebook, email, etc. so you don’t have doubles of everything taking up valuable space. Take advantage of any kind of containers you can stash things in to make them easier to haul to your room. Stock up on boxes and totes, and pack suitcases and luggage with clothes. This can minimize the number of trips necessary to get everything from the car to the room so you can start unpacking sooner. The residence hall area desks have a number of laundry carts, but Daniel Shonk, Residence Services Assistant Director for Assignments and Marketing, reccommends bringing your own if you have one. 22 | transitions
Moving in early is another option. The earliest a student may register for early arrival is August 20, and the registration process begins August 1. If moving in early is a better option for you, go to http://solutions.kent.edu/resserv/earlyarrival. Keep in mind there will be a nightly charge associated with the early arrvial. Keeping that in mind, make sure you bring help to move in, but not too much help. Mom and dad will want to come, and brother and sister might tag along as well. But if mom, dad, brother, sister, grandma, grandpa, Aunt Milly, Uncle Fred, your neighbors, your second cousin and your 20 closest high school friends all come, it can cause more headaches for everyone. You’re one of many students moving in, and other’s families came, too. If everyone brings every single person they know so each person can carry a single item, the elevators and halls are so overcrowded it actually takes longer. Just stick to the immediate family. If you need extra help, Kent Interhall Council (KIC) will have student volunteers (Moovers and Groovers) available to help with the move-in process. “The Movers and Groovers will be in brightly colored shirts for easy identification,” Shonk wrote in an email. Happy moving!
This story originally appeared in the 2011-2012 issue of The Connection.
DO BRING:
DON’T BRING:
• Hangers
• Toaster ovens
• T.V. (check with your roommate first!)
• Hot plates
• DVDs and books
• Candles
• Fans
• Octopus lamps or lava lamps
• Season-appropriate clothing
• Pets other than fish
• Towels and linens
• Weapons
• Over-the-door towel rack
• Window/Portable air conditioners
• Power strip/surge protector • Storage items (totes, drawers, etc.) • Twin XL bedding • Shower caddy and toiletries • Toaster • Three-prong extension cord
IMPORTANT:
Kent State students are required to live in the dorms for two years. There are a few exceptions from this policy. The exemption process can be found at www.kent. edu/housing/prospectiveresidents/mandatoryhousingpolicyexemptionform.cfm.
PLEASE NOTE:
Approximately two weeks before students move in, Residence Services will send out student rooming assignments and move-in day information. The letter will include the move-in day shedule, a move-in day parking pass, a move-in day campus map with short-term and long-term parking lots identified, along with other pertinent information. Go to: www.kent.edu/housing/prospectiveresidents/move-in.cfm# Also, it’s important to know what items are not permitted in the residence halls. Make sure to consult with the Hallways Handbook at http://www.kent.edu/housing/hallways.cfm.
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STUDYING ABROAD:
STEPPING AWAY FROM WHAT IS FAMILIAR Whether cliff jumping in Switzerland, walking through the emotional and historic Auschwitz/ Birkenau camps in Poland or eating Nutella crepes in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, studying abroad provides memories that will forever change you for the better. The different food, languages and people are some of many unforgettable events expeirnced when studying abroad. STORY BY YELENA TISCHENKO | PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY BONNIE BURHOE, AUDREY MOORE AND LYDIA COUTRE “If a student wants to study abroad, there is a way to do that.” With more than 150 study abroad programs, there is an opportunity for any student from any major to study abroad. In Fall 2013, the education abroad group will have a few events available for information. In mid-September, there will be a study abroad fair for Kent State’s semester-long and year-long programs. For students who prefer a short-term program, there are summer, spring and winter break programs available as well. Third-party providers and companies come to showcase their programs at the fair, too. The education abroad group also takes part in Blastoff, an event held during Welcome Weekend, where student organizations gather to inform freshmen about their group. The group also invites guests from partner universities who visit and go to classrooms to promote the programs. While there are certain programs for specific majors, anyone and everyone can study abroad, but it depends on the time, year level and finances, says Ediz Kaykayoglu, education abroad assistant director. “The first thing that’s really important is we don’t want the students to be behind in their classes and off track,” he says. “We want them to follow their road maps. For some majors like VCD who are on very tight schedules, their best bet is to do winter or spring break or summer programs.” Today, companies look for a wide variety of skills in a potential employees, and many companies are becoming more global. “Parents need to understand it’s important to study abroad, and it will contribute to their children’s future careers,” Kaykayoglu says. “Carefully understanding each cost, deadline and details about the programs are important. In the end, parents want to make sure their students get the best out of their expenses.” Fortunately, scholarships are always available. However, each scholarship depends on the major, GPA and short-term or long-term abroad program. They also vary from college to college and number of classes they take. The education abroad office refers students to financial aid to make sure they get the best advice possible.
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A popular study abroad program is Florence, Italy, which offers classes in fashion, architecture, business, education, CCI and humanities. Other study abroad programs Kent State offers are Geneva, Uganda, 15 exchange programs, International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) and collaborations with hundreds of universities. A newly added South Korean exchange program partner also gives very generous scholarships. A student pays tuition for only 12 credits with some other minor costs, and the Korean university pays housing, about two meals a day during weekdays, and they reimburse for the flight. “At that point, it becomes cheaper to go to South Korea than to stay in Kent,” Kaykayoglu says. “Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime thing. Just do it!” Learning about African culture, seeing a baboon jump into her van and experiencing a beautiful country, Bonnie Burhoe, senior recreation and park tourism management major, was sad she had to leave Uganda. The trip lasted a total of two weeks, and was a three-credit global tourism class. If you don’t need it for your major, it can be replaced for something that you do need, she says. When she first found out about the class, she immediately thought she had to do it. “It’s one of those opportunities that you wouldn’t get again,” she says. Burhoe paid about $4,000 for air travel, housing, tour guide, cars and some meals. She paid separately for the three credit hours to the Bursar’s Office. Her Uganda group went to a conference for three days and attended lectures from teachers. They also went to a college, the capital city and three national parks. Burhoe says it was really fun learning from the students there, too. “We taught some of them to play BS, the card game,” she says. “Every time we hung out with them, they wanted to play BS. It was awesome. We learned that the Swahili word for lion is simba, too.”
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As for the idea of studying abroad, Burhoe says to just simply go for it. “It’s a great experience, and you always come back to your family anyway,” she says. “It’s totally worth it, and now is the time. This is the perfect time in your life to go travel.” Audrey Moore, senior nursing major, traveled to Geneva, Switzerland for a summer intersession. “I was very interested in getting out of the states through any means necessary, so my professor asked whoever was interested in studying abroad to talk to him after class,” Moore says. “That stuck in my head.” Moore and her group stayed in Geneva for two weeks, and then she and some friends went on a Europe adventure. They went to France, along the coast of Italy and back up. “For nursing majors, you could either go to Geneva or Northern Ireland. I was debating between those two and obviously Northern Ireland would have been beautiful, but in Geneva, you could go to the World Health Organization,” she says. “I figured that was more geared toward nursing majors. I did go to a psych ward there, and that was wild.” With every new country, there will more than likely be some sort of language barrier. In the part of Switzerland Moore was in, they spoke mostly French. Besides the language barrier, learning about the health care was completely mind-blowing for her. “You have to get out in the world to be able to understand it,” she says. “It’s important to go out and experience how America is viewed in the global aspect.” My personal study abroad experience There I was, standing in the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in January 2012 with two massive polka dotted, pink suitcases, my heavy purse and my plane ticket. This was an exciting and terrifying beginning of the next four months of my life as a study abroad student.
As an only child, it was difficult for my parents from Ukraine to accept the fact that I was going to live somewhere else for four months, especially in a different country. The sound of my father sighing every few seconds while dragging my suitcases into Hopkins, my mother sobbing uncontrollably and my grandparents’ pleading for me to translate what the airport people were saying could drive anyone crazy. I quickly grabbed my tickets, let a few tears stream down my face, squeeze-hugged my family goodbye and booked it to the security line. Flash forward 12 grueling hours of travel, six time zones and two airports, and I was standing in Florence with dark circles under my eyes — ready to pass out from exhaustion. Everyone, including me, looked like zombies after traveling, but I couldn’t hide my excitement as my eyes darted around the city as a taxi took my roommate and I to our new apartment. I felt tears well up in my eyes and kept thinking that this beautiful place was my new home. Some people never even get a chance to come here, let alone live here, and I was lucky enough to be able to. I shrugged off the tears as our taxi dropped us off. I paid the driver more than I was supposed to because I didn’t know the value of the euro and because of how overwhelming my excitement was. We were finally at our new apartment. We dragged our 50-pound suitcases up an ancient-looking set of stairs and shoved opened the wooden doors. I started my quick process of getting used to the Italian language and culture. Finding my way around the large city was one thing, but actually asking for directions from an Italian was another. This wasn’t Italian class where the professor lets you have a second chance at asking the right question. Walking to my Florence apartment with three heavy bags of groceries, line drying my clothes and sleeping with three layers on because there was no heat was something I became accustomed to. For my family, moving to America when I was 4 years old and using a washer and dryer, driving to get groceries and keeping the heat on as long as desired was an exciting surprise. I took all of these small details for granted when I studied abroad. Moving away from home is something that takes a lot of courage, regardless if it’s for four months or for the rest of your life. I appreciate how I grew up and everything I had, but I’m still glad I had the experience of doing things completely different for a few months. Learning basic material to do daily activities only made me a well-rounded person, especially since I had to do it twice in two different countries.
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BLACKSTONE LAUNCHPAD:
TURNING IDEAS INTO REALITY STORY BY LEIGHANN MCGIVERN | PHOTOS BY HANNAH POTES “I would recommend Blackstone LaunchPad for every student wanting to start a business,” says Miles Tucker, founder of “Boy Culture Clothing.” “Blackstone LaunchPad will take you from being clueless to being an expert about your business field.”
One of those entrepreneurs, Cara Willer, who goes by the pen name C.G. Willer, is a children’s book author and illustrator. She says she noticed the LaunchPad office in the Student Center and thought they might be able to help her get some of her books published.
Tucker is one of about 350 entrepreneurs who have taken advantage of Blackstone LaunchPad since its launch in September 2012. To date, more than 200 ventures have been produced from the program.
“Well, when I had first come to the Blackstone LaunchPad, I had one book semi-done,” says Willer, junior English major. “The writing was finished, and the illustrations were finished, but they were not put together in any kind of format. [LaunchPad] really met me where I was at and encouraged me forward.”
Located on the first floor of the Student Center by the University Bookstore, LaunchPad is a program to help entrepreneurs launch their business ideas into actual business ventures. It connects aspiring business owners with mentors, experts and resources necessary to start businesses. “We want to show students that entrepreneurship is a career path, and we also want to see businesses launching in Northeast Ohio to help the economy,” says Zachary Mikrut, Blackstone LaunchPad marketing and events manager. The concept of Blackstone LaunchPad originated at Miami University in Florida and has since spread to other schools across the country. Kent’s program was one of four schools chosen to start the program following its success at Miami. Mikrut says LaunchPad is open to all students, faculty and staff, regardless of major or area of study. The program helps people launch all types of businesses, from apps and websites to non-profit and community service ventures. “There’s still students in all these other departments that might be starting businesses that don’t have that support, so that’s where we come in,” Mikrut says. “You’re not doing this for class, you’re not doing this for a grad, you’re doing this because you want to start your business and you need help.” Aspiring entrepreneurs can get started with LaunchPad by creating a confidential profile through the program’s website (kent.thelaunchpad.org). The profile serves as a place to pitch business ideas and schedule meetings with program coordinators to follow through with the business. LaunchPad offers advising and consulting in their office on a daily basis and puts entrepreneurs in contact with people who can help them pursue their ideas. For services they do not personally offer, like legal counsel and financial support, LaunchPad has connections with local businesses and companies that can offer them.
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She says LaunchPad helped her set up an appointment with the Board of Directors of The Child Development Center, who read her book. “They liked it so much they offered to have their teachers read it to three of their classrooms,” Willer says. “I got to sit in on [the classes] and get great feedback from the kids and what they thought about it. It was such a great experience.” Willer is currently sending out her first book to publishing houses and literary agents and is in the process of choosing one to represent her. In addition to helping individuals with their business ventures, Blackstone LaunchPad offers events and programming to engage its clients and prospective clients. Programs focus on topics such as accounting, legal advice and general entrepreneurship. Recently, the program hosted an event called “Innov8athon,” which was a 24-hour event for Kent State entrepreneurs, freelancers, programmers and creative students to collaborate on business ideas and build those ideas over 24 hours. The event aimed to bring together different skill sets in an entrepreneurial environment to create new and exciting potential business startups. Those business concepts with the highest potential for growth were recognized with cash prizes to complete their ventures. Another business, “The New Fuel LLC,” an animation, motion graphics and video production company, began through Kent State’s Business Concept Competition. Brian Recktenwald and Alex Kurr, senior managerial marketing and senior visual communication design majors, respectively, co-founders of the business, utilized LaunchPad for their entry. They placed second in the competition and decided to continue to grow their business with LaunchPad’s help. Today, they still go to LaunchPad at least once a week for advice and to keep them up to date. Tucker, whose business “Boy Culture Clothing” is currently working on a summer clothing drop of 700 pieces, says LaunchPad’s help was instrumental in his business’s success. “Without Blackstone LaunchPad, I would have been lost with no direction,” Tucker says.
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BUILDING TRADITIONS STORY BY AJ ATKINSON | PHOTOS BY MATT HAFLEY Congratulations, you are now a Kent State student. One of the greatest ways of gaining school spirit is attending your university’s athletic events. Nothing matches standing with Kent State’s Krew, the official student section of Kent State athletics, yelling and drowning out every other sound until all that can be heard is the rumble and concoction of cheers. All of Kent State’s 18 Division-I athletic team home events are free to Kent State students when they show their student ID. In the fall, head to the east side of campus to Dix Stadium to see the Flashes’ football team. With graduates such as San Diego Charger’s Antonio Gates, the Cincinnati Bengals’ James Harrison and the New England Patriots’ Julian Edelman, maybe you’ll see the next Flash to make the jump to the NFL. Bring your parents to the Kent State footbal game against Bowling Green on Sept. 7 for Parents Weekend. Also don’t miss the homecoming game Oct. 5 against Northern Illinois or travel to the Wagon Wheel Rivalry game against Akron on their turf Nov. 2. The Flashes have competed for this trophy since 1946. Other sporting events to attend in the fall include field hockey, women’s soccer and volleyball.
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In the winter, students will find the life of the campus happening right beside the Student Center at the M.A.C. Center, Kent State’s gymnasium. Here, students will cheer on the men’s basketball team, which has won at least 20 games in 14 of the last 15 years, the women’s basketball team, which is historically one of the most successful sports programs at Kent State, and a growing and successful volleyball team. Kristan Dolan, director of marketing, says the athletic department is more than willing to help students get involved in the games, but the students have to come up with the ideas to build further traditions. “We want to see students accept the fun responsibilities of coming out to the games and starting traditions here at Kent State,” Dolan says. “We want students to start tailgating before football and basketball games ... There’s this misconception you’re not allowed. We want those type of traditions to build.”
This story originally appeared in the 2011-2012 issue of The Connection.
DOWNTOWN KENT:
THE BEST OF THE OLD & THE BEST OF THE NEW STORY BY WHITNEY GIBSON | PHOTOS BY HANNAH POTES AND MATT HAFLEY
In order to gain the full college experience, you have to set aside the books for a bit and explore the city you’re in. Downtown Kent has slowly evolved in the last four years. The array of original shops and local restaurants are what make it unique, and now the revamped downtown area has much more to offer Kent State students and residents. “A major portions of the downtown Kent revitalization project were completed in 2012,” says Dan Smith, economic development director of Kent. “The Davey Tree Resource Group and AMETEK, Inc. occupied their new facilities site in July and September of 2012. Thirty-eight new businesses have opened their doors in Kent’s central business district over the past two-anda-half years, with another 15 planned to do so within the next year.” The next phase of the downtown revitalization project is to be finished at the end of 2013. The site, located at the southwest corner of the Erie and Depeyster Streets intersection, will be the newest Pub Bricco location and will include 32 upscale apartment units. “This newest phase of development represents an additional 42,000 square feet and $6.5 million of investment,” Smith says. The recent expansion of the Esplanade into downtown makes it convenient for students to explore the shops, bars and restaurants. Whatever you’re interested in, there’s a little bit of something for everyone. If you’re looking for shopping options, there are more than enough in the downtown area. Acorn Alley I and II offer clothing stores such as Figleaf, a trendy, affordable boutique; Wild Earth Outfitters, an outdoor gear and clothing store; The Fashion School Store, a store that offers outfits designed and custom made by the fashion students and Carnaby Street Style, a Londoninspired clothing and accessories shop. Also, Silver & Scents offers hand-made, one-of-a-kind accessories and clothing. Classic stores, such as Empire, which is an emporium of Henna, chocolates and accessories, is another fun place to shop.
If you would rather listen than play, Kent has different venues for live music. For those who are over 21, The Stone Tavern, along with the recently added Bar 145, have live performances on the weekends. Euro Gyro is also a great place for music lovers. It offers live music and a variety of food. The atmosphere is more relaxed than some of the other options. JB’s is another venue that has live music and emcees. For those who aren’t 21, JB’s is the best option for live music on the weekends. Kent also is known for its festivals. The Annual Kent Folk Festival, which rounds out the music series in September, is a good way to spend a fall weekend. Various folk bands play outside in the square of Acorn Alley II and inside bars around town. If you get sick of the food on campus, downtown has a variety of eateries and restaurants. While Kent has well-known restaurants such as Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy Johns and Pita Pit, Kent also has unique eateries such as Laroush, a Mediterranean restaurant, Taco Tonto’s, Cajun Dave’s, Franklin Square Deli, Ray’s Place, Wild Goats Café and Pufferbelly. These iconic restaurants in Kent are local staples. Newer food additions include Dave’s Cosmic Subs, Panini’s, Laziza, Yogurt Vi, Popped! Popcorn and Insomnia Cookies. Coffee is a necessity for college students, and Kent has local coffee shops that have unique atmospheres and delicious coffee and pastries. Tree City Coffee, located in Acorn Alley II, is the perfect place to study, as long as you have a Maple Latte in hand. If you’re looking for a more intimate environment, Scribbles and Bent Tree Coffee are the perfect locations. “Reaction from the community has been great,” Smith says. “The business climate and level of activity is lifting the tide for everyone. The best of the existing with the best of the new. We are on an upward trajectory.”
If you’re more interested in music, Ohio Music and Woodsy’s are where you can go test and purchase instruments from ukuleles and mandolins to guitars and keyboards. Both shops offer instrument repairs and lessons.
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EXPLORING TEXTBOOK OPTIONS STORY BY EDWARD DETOMASO | PHOTO BY JENNA WATSON Student textbook-buying options, both in store and online, vary in price and features, depending on where students decide to shop.
Bookstore have freedom with the books and are allowed to highlight and take notes in them.”
The Kent State University Bookstore is one place students can purchase their textbooks. Located in the Student Center, the University Bookstore is required to carry every book for all classes offered at Kent State.
Campus Book and Supply rentals are no longer limited to hardcover titles. “Rental is a great feature for students enrolled in classes not directly connected to their major,” Schmitt says. Rental prices are about 50 percent less than the price of a brand new book at both locations.
“We believe students prefer our store because of convenience and the flexible return policy we have,” says Michael Marquardt, former store director. “It’s important for students to know that we carry your book, regardless of the class size.” Another textbook-buying option is the independently owned store, Campus Book and Supply, located on South Lincoln Street. “We tend to be five percent cheaper than the University Bookstore,” says Nicholas Schmitt, junior aeronautics major and store customer service representative. Campus Book and Supply also offers special-ordered textbooks and buys back books year-round with prices that fluctuate daily. Both the University Bookstore and Campus Book and Supply offer book rentals to Kent State students. “Book rentals continue to grow in popularity. We expect to add more titles. It’s a good and financially helpful option for students to have,” Marquardt says. “Students who rent at the University
Buying books online is also a practical option for students – one that’s becoming even more popular. Websites such as Amazon and eBay can offer vast selection, low prices, no tax and free shipping. “It’s not a secret that we can’t fully compete with online sales,” Schmitt says. Online retailer Textbooks.com sells new, used and rental textbooks. They also offer discounts up to 90 percent off retail. “We have a pretty standard price margin. Online competitors are very competitive,” Marquardt says. “I think we just offer a better experience overall.” Textbook formats continue to evolve, and some books are also offered completely online. “It’s true that digital books are becoming more and more popular,” Marquardt says. “We continually promote digital books as the list of titles continues to grow.” These options provide for an environment where students have many choices when it comes to buying books.
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IDIOT’S GUIDE TO GRADUATION GPS roadmap paves a student’s way to a four-year degree. STORY BY RACHEL HAGENBAUGH For students who fear wandering through college, confused by major class requirements and credit hour planning, a program implemented in 2011 can help. The Graduating Planning System, aka GPS, shows students their requirements and clearly keeps track of progress throughout their college careers. Advisers and students previously used a system called KAPS to plan courses and track graduation progress. “Some students don’t feel like they’re getting anywhere,” says Sally Kandel, associate vice president of academic operations and administration. “We wanted to find more efficient ways to increase GPA.” There are three components to the GPS: degree auditing, planning and tracking. The degree auditing, which replaced the KAPS report audit, was implemented Fall 2011 starting for students graduating with 2010 catalogs. Michael Gershe, academic adviser and coordinator for the College of Technology, says the KAPS report used coding that was difficult for students to understand. It was also hard for advisers to make substitutions and add exceptions for classes.
This story originally appeared in the 2011-2012 issue of The Connection.
The degree audit will clearly show what courses the students have taken and still need to take to graduate, Kandel says. The second component of the GPS system includes a roadmap, or a generalized plan for a student’s bachelor’s or associate’s degree. The roadmap lists the courses a student needs to take each semester to graduate in a certain amount of time. The GPS also includes an individualized plan students can set up online. The roadmap is a guide, Kandel says, but based on a student’s preferences, they create their own plan. “This plan helps students set goals and plan out their lives better,” Gershe says. Students who wish to study abroad or obtain a bachelor’s degree in three years can accommodate those plans with the GPS, says Deborah Barber, former executive director of degree planning. Tracking is the third component of the GPS program, which was tested in Summer 2012 but has not been put into production yet. Once implemented, this system will notify advisers if a student is not on track with their plan, Barber says. The advisor will email the student and set up a time to meet and rearrange the plan to get the student back on track.
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WALKWAY TO DOWNTOWN KENT Before the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year, students will be able to enjoy a more convenient way to get downtown from campus. There may be times when students want something other than campus food or want a different atmosphere, and now they can simply ride a bike or take a nice stroll through campus and step into downtown.
STORY BY JACKIE BERGERON AND BRITTANY NADER | PHOTO BY JENNA WATSON | RENDERING BY NBBJ
As the academic school year comes to an end, several of the on-going construction projects throughout Kent are reaching completion. The PARTA parking deck opened Tuesday, according to Michael Bruder, executive director of Facilities, Planning and Design at Kent State. Parking on the deck is free from now through the end of May, at which time PARTA will announce the standard rates. Unlike the parking deck, however, a few projects, such as the Esplanade Expansion and the Wells Sherman House relocation, have some time before they’re completed. Esplanade expansion The expansion of the Esplanade is still on track to be finished on June 30 and open on July 1, Bruder said. “The University Esplanade strengthens the ties between the university and the city by providing a physical link, providing students with a safe pathway to visit, enjoy and patronize downtown Kent and its businesses, as well as connecting residents and visitors to the Kent State campus,” Bruder said. “We’re gonna try and have some sections of it open for commencement so people can walk on it, but it won’t be completed until the end of June,” Bruder said. Bruder said the June 30 completion day is the date agreed upon in the construction contract. Rhonda Boyd, senior engineer for the city of Kent, wrote in an email that although Kent State is still negotiating for the Delta Upsilon property, it will not affect the Esplanade construction.
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This story reprinted with permission from the Daily Kent Stater.
Esplanade safety As the expansion of the Kent State Esplanade begins to take shape, students and members of the community will soon be able to more easily travel by foot from campus to downtown Kent. The university and city are taking precautions to ensure the area is safe and secure for pedestrians. Michquel Penn, community resource officer for the Kent State Police Department, said university police officers and the Kent city police are part of a joint jurisdiction to patrol the area throughout the day and night. “The Esplanade includes the [Portage] Hike and Bike Trail, so there will be officers on bikes,” Penn said. “Officers will be patrolling the area just like any other part of campus.” Penn said the Kent State Police Department does not have any specific safety concerns for the area. The blue emergency 911 phones that appear throughout campus will not be part of the Esplanade expansion initially. “No phones just yet,” Penn said. “We don’t want to overdo it in the first phase.” Penn said traffic will move normally along Lincoln Street, but there will be flashing stop signs like those that appear near pedestrian-crossing areas on Loop Road and Terrace Drive. Boyd wrote in an email that there will be a 42-foot-wide pedestrian crossing at Lincoln Street. Signs will be installed on Lincoln and Willow streets to alert motorists, and pedestrians and cyclists will be required to stop. Lincoln Street will be closed the third week of May as construction on the Esplanade continues, Boyd wrote. The closure will last approximately 30 days. “Willow Street has been closed to build the Esplanade crossing,” Boyd wrote. “It should be open in time for KSU Commencement.” Boyd said the Willow Street
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A version of the master plan for campus-edge project in Kent from 2010 shows the expected path that the Kent State University Esplanade will take to connect the KSU campus to downtown Kent.
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Esplanade crossing will be elevated to encourage motorists to yield to pedestrians. The brick crossing on Lincoln will be constructed at ground level. “The street is a bus and emergency route,” Boyd wrote. “It also did not lend well to being elevated due to drainage issues and its close proximity to Hilltop Drive.”
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Penn said there will be security cameras placed on the new buildings that will be constructed near the Esplanade expansion. She said the police departments will update safety measures as they are needed. “We’ll monitor the area for a while and tweak it when there’s a change in the environment,” Penn said.
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RESTAURANTS a. Gemini Pizza b. McDonald’s c. Salsitas d. Wendy’s
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HOTELS
FUEL
BRIMFIELD
STREETSBORO
BRIMFIELD
Comfort Inn & Suites
Comfort Inn & Suites
BP
A: 4423 SR 43 • P: 330-673-1888 Types of Rooms: guest rooms, suites, handicapped-accessible rooms Amenities: complimentary breakfast, indoor water park and pool, fitness center, free wireless high-speed Internet, 100% smoke free Check in: 3 p.m. • Check out: 11 a.m.
Days Inn
A: 4422 Edson Rd. • P: 330-677-9400 Types of Rooms: guest rooms, suites, handicapped-accessible rooms Amenities: complimentary breakfast, outdoor heated pool, fitness center, free wireless high-speed Internet, pet friendly Check in: 3 p.m. • Check out: 11 a.m.
Econo Lodge
As: 9172 Market Square Dr. • P: 330-422-6446 Type of Rooms: guest rooms, suites, handicapped-accessible rooms Amenities: complimentary breakfast, indoor heated pool, free high-speed Internet Check in: 3 p.m. • Check out: 11 a.m.
Econo Lodge
A: 9789 SR 14 • P: 330-626-5511 Types of rooms: guest rooms, suites, handicapped-accessible rooms Amenities: complimentary breakfast, free wireless high-speed Internet, pet friendly Check in: 3 p.m. • Check out: 11 a.m.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott
A: 4386 SR 43 • P: 330-678-9927 Types of Rooms: guest rooms, handicapped-accessible rooms Amenities: complimentary breakfast, indoor heated pool, free wireless high-speed Internet, pet friendly Check in: 3 p.m. • Check out: 11 a.m.
A: 9783 SR 14 • P: 330-422-1166 Types of Rooms: guest rooms, suites Amenities: complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, free high-speed Internet, 100% smoke-free Check in: 3 p.m. • Check out: noon
Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn & Suites
A: 4406 SR 43 • P: 330-673-8555 Types of Rooms: guest rooms, handicapped-accessible rooms Amenities: complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, free high-speed internet Check in: 3 p.m. • Check out: 11 a.m.
A: 800 Mondial Pkwy • P: 330-422-0500 Types of Rooms: guest rooms, suites, handicapped-accessible rooms Amenities: complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, 100% smoke-free Check in: 4 p.m. • Check out: noon
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express
A: 1215 Sanctuary View Dr. • P: 330-673-9200 Types of Rooms: guest rooms, suites, handicapped-accessible rooms Amenities: complimentary breakfast, indoor heated pool, fitness center, free wireless Internet, 100% smoke-free Check in: 3 p.m. • Check out: 11 a.m.
A: 9459 SR 14 • P: 330-422-1888 Types of Rooms: guest rooms, suites, handicapped-accessible rooms Amenities: complimentary breakfast, indoor heated pool, fitness center, free high-speed Internet Check in: 3 p.m. • Check out: 11 a.m.
Super 8 Motel
Microtel Inn & Suites
A: 4380 Edson Rd. • P: 330-678-8817 Types of Rooms: guest rooms, suites, handicapped-accessible rooms Amenities: complimentary breakfast, free wireless high-speed internet, pet friendly Check in: 3 p.m. • Check out: 11 a.m.
KENT Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center
A: 215 S. Depeyster St. • P: 330-346-0111 The 94 room boutique style hotel features over 5,000 square feet of flexible Conference Space, heated indoor pool, workout facility and an onsite Restaurant & Lounge. Walking distance to Kent State University. www.KentStateHotel.com
STREETSBORO America’s Best Value Inn
A: 9420 SR 14 • P: 330-626-2888 Types of rooms: guest rooms, handicapped-accessible rooms Amenities: complimentary breakfast, outdoor pool, free high-speed Internet, pet friendly Check in: 2 p.m. • Check out: 11 a.m. 52 | transitions
A: 9371 SR 14 • P: 330-422-1234 Types of rooms: guest rooms, suites, handicapped-accessible rooms Amenities: complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, free high-speed Internet, pet friendly Check in: 3 p.m. • Check out: 11 a.m.
TownePlace Suites Marriott
A: • P: 330-422-1855 Types of rooms: studio (1 queen + sofabed), 1 bedroom suites, 2 bedroom suites Amenities: outdoor pool, fitness center, buffet/continental breakfast, laundry on-site, toll-free phone calls, safe deposit boxes, Pets allowed, 100% smoke free Check in: 3 p.m. • Check out: noon
Wingate by Wyndham A: 9705 SR 14 • P: 330-422-9900 Types of rooms: guest rooms, suites, handicapped-accessible rooms Amenities: complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, free wireless high-speed Internet, 100% smoke-free Check in: 3 p.m. • Check out: 11 a.m.
A: 4415 SR 43
Speedway A: 4261 SR 43
STREETSBORO
KENT Sunoco
A: 4397 SR 43
BP
A: 1434 E Main St.
Circle K
A: 850 N Mantua St.
Citgo
A: 1337 S Water St. A: 4397 SR 43
Clark
A: 706 S Water St.
Sheetz
BP
Sheetz
Speedway
Giant Eagle GetGo
Shell
A: 600 N Mantua St. A: 1762 E Main St. A: 1295 W Main St. A: 4261 SR 43
Sunoco
A: 1836 SR 59 A: 1152 W Main St.
A: 9202 SR 14
A: 9075 SR 43
Marathon/ Circle K
A: 9425 SR 14 A: 1524 SR 303
A: 9745 SR 14 A: 9356 SR 14
Speedway A: 9254 SR 43
RESTAURANTS
Delivery Kids’ Menu
BRIMFIELD
BRIMFIELD
Applebee's
Wendy’s •
Bob Evans •
A: 4244 SR 43 P: 330-678-3726 W: wendys.com A: 515 E Main St. P: 330-673-1326 W: wendys.com Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-11pm; Sat-Sun 10am-12am
A: 400 Devon Place P: 330-673-9608 Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-10pm
A: 220 Tallmadge Rd. P: 330-673-2406 Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-12am; Fri-Sat 11am-1am; Sun 11am-12am
El Dorado’s Pizza Pie W: bobevans.com
A: 1331 S Water St. P: 330-676-3663 Hours: Mon-Fri 11pm-2am; Sat 11am-12am; Sun 12pm-1am
Bruno’s Pizza •
Euro Gyro •
KENT
A: 405 E Main St. P: 330-678-5161 Hours: Mon-Sun 10:30am-10pm
Brimfield Family Steakhouse •
157 Lounge
Buffalo Wild Wings •
A: 107 S Depeyster St. P: 330-678-4976 W: eurogyro.net Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30-3:30am; Sun 10:30-2:30 Euros, pizza, and even some beer!
A: 1198 Tallmadge Rd Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-8pm
A: 157 S Water St. P: 330-678-1577 W: 157lounge.com Hours: Food served from 4pm-10pm
A: 195 E Main St. P: 330-678-9464 W. buffalowildwings.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 10am-9pm; Fri-Sat 10am-10pm
Dairy Queen
A & W Drive-In •
Burger King •
A: 1665 E Main St. P: 330-673-8882 W: evergreenbuffet.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 11:30am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm Chinese food in a huge buffet style. Great for the always-hungry!
A: 4050 Cascades Blvd. P: 330-968-6155 W: dairyqueen.com Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-10pm
A: 1124 W Main St. P: 330-673-6912 Hours: Seasonal hours
A: 605 E Main St. P: 330-673-7020 W: bk.com Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-11pm; Sat-Sun 6am-1am
Five Guys Burgers & Fries •
Gemini Pizza •
Anthony’s Café & Cakes
Burger King •
A: 623 E Main St. P: 330-673-6666 Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-10pm
A: 128 N Water St. P: 330-678-9520 Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 8:30am-2pm This quaint coffee and pastry shop has something for everyone.
A: 1575 S Water St. P: 330-673-6211 W: bk.com Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-11pm; Sat-Sun 6am-1am
Franklin Square Deli •
Arby’s •
A: 138 S Water St. P: 330-474-0800 W: cajun-daves.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 4pm-10pm; Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat 4pm- 11pm This downtown hotspot brings Louisiana to the Cuyahoga River.
Beef 'O' Bradys •
A: 3975 Cascades Blvd P: 330-678-4800 Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 12pm-8pm
W: beefobradys.com
P: 330-678-3017
A: 4220 SR 43 P: 330-676-5005 Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm
W: mygeminipizza.com
Gionino's Pizza A: 4081 St. Rt. 43 P: 330-678-5005 W: gioninos.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 10:30am-11pm; Sun 2pm-10pm
La Terraza Restaurante A: 3975 Cascades Blvd. P: 330-677-5500 W: laterrazarestaurante.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 12pm-10:30pm; Sun 12pm-9pm
W: awrestaurants.com
A: 1630 E Main St. P: 330-673-2433 W: arbys.com Hours: Mon-Thurs, Sat 10:30am-12am; Fri 10:30am-1am; Sun 10:30am-9pm
Baked in the Village Café
McDonald’s •
A: 123 N Water St. P: 330-677-0380 W: thebackerei.com Hours: Tues-Sat 8am-4pm; Sun 9am-2pm Homemade European pastries and breads make this bakery authentic.
A: 4255 SR 43 P: 330-678-5800 W: mcdonalds.com Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30am-1am; Sat-Sun 6am-1am
Bar 145
No. 1 Chinese Restaurant
A: 100 E Erie St. P: 330-968-6201 Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30am-10pm (food served)
A: 3975 Cascades Blvd. P: 677-8885 Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 10:30am-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm
Pizza Hut • • A: 4118 St. Rt. 43 P: 330-677-6767 W: pizzahut.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-1am
Salsitas • A: 4441 SR 43 P: 330-673-8874 Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 12pm-9pm Known for its margaritas, Salsitas also has lots of meal options.
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Belleria • A: 1879 SR 59 P: 330-678-6000 W: belleria.net Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 11:30am-10pm Great Italian food with low prices from a family business.
Bistro on Main A: 1313 W Main St. P: 330-673-9900 W: bistrokent.com Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm; Sat 12pm-10:30pm Fine dining offering a full-service bar, wine lists and high quality meals.
Cajun Dave’s
W: fiveguys.com
A: 108 S Water St. P: 330-673-2942 W: franklinsquaredeli.com Hours: Mon-Wed 10am-7pm; Thurs-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-7pm Enjoy a fresh sandwich at this downtown eatery, voted Kent’s most popular!
Fresco Mexican Grill A: 100 E Erie St. P: 330-677-2588 W: getfresco.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-8pm
China City • A: 156 Cherry St. P: 330-673-6566 Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri 11am-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 11am-10pm
Chipotle •
A: 429 E Main St. P: 330-673-9665 Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-10pm
Evergreen Chinese Restaurant & Buffet
W: chipotle.com
Dave's Cosmic Subs A: 215 S Water St. P: 330-346-0620 W: davescosmicsubs.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-3am; Sun 11am-5pm
Dairy Queen •
Georgio's Pizza A: 100 E Erie St. P: 330-673-3800 Hours: Mon-Wed 11am-12am; Thurs-Sat 11am-2:30am; Sun 11am-10pm
Guacamole’s Mexican Grill and Cantina • A: 1888 SR 59 P: 330-676-0710 W: guacamolescantina.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri 11am-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-9pm Having a family fiesta? Guacamole’s has Mexican food and a full bar.
Guido’s Pizza •
A: 1443 S Water St. P: 330-678-0246 W: dairyqueen.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat 10am-11pm
A: 1176 W Main St. P: 330-678-5505 W: guidosoriginalpizza.net Hours: Mon 4pm-11pm; Tues-Thurs 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-12am; Sun 12pm-11pm
Domino’s •
Guy’s Pizza •
A: 1413 S Water St. P: 330-673-6360 W: dominos.com Hours: Sun-Wed 11am-11pm; Thurs-Sat 11am-3am
A: 146 S Water St. P: 330-678-5368 W: guyspizzaco.com Hours: Mon-Wed 11am-12am; Thurs-Sat 11am-3am; Sun 12pm-11pm Guy’s Pizza is home to the Guyzone and delicious pizza by the slice!
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RESTAURANTS
Delivery Kids’ Menu
KENT Henry Wahner’s Restaurant
Main Street Continental Grill • •
A: 1609 E Main St. P: 330-678-4055 Hours: Tues-Thurs 4pm-8:30pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-9pm; Sun-Mon closed German cuisine, early-bird specials, and lots of options.
A: 911 E Main St. P: 330-678-0800 W: mymainstreetgrill.com Hours: Mon-Wed 10am-10pm; Thurs-Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 11am-9pm Voted Kent’s most ethnic restaurant featuring Mediterranean cuisine.
Hungry Howies •
McDonald’s • A: 1280 S Water St. P: 330-673-1178 W: mcdonalds.com Hours: Mon-Sun 5am-10pm (dining room); Mon-Sun 5am-12am (drive-thru)
A: 1444 E Main St. P: 330-677-5555 Hours: Sun-Sat 10:30-12am
W: hungryhowies.com
Insomnia Cookies A: 295 S Water St. P: 877-638-6654 Hours: Mon-Sun 12pm-3am
W: insomniacookies.com
Mike’s Place •
Jimmy John’s •
A: 1700 S Water St. P: 330-673-6501 W: mikesplacerestaurant.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 6am-11pm; Fri-Sat 6am-12am; Sun 7am-10pm Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner any time of the day at this hometown favorite.
A: 165 E Main St. P: 330-677-4200 W: jimmyjohns.com Hours: Sun-Wed 11am-12am; Thurs-Sat 11am-12am
Ming Cheng •
Katie’s Korner
A: 1687 E Main St. P: 330-678-1600 Hours: Mon-Sun 10:30am-10:30pm
A: 1412 S Water St. P: 330-677-1999 W: kkicecream.com Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 1pm-10pm Located next to Kent’s movie theatre, this homemade ice cream shop makes date night delicious.
A: 1343 S Water St. P: 330-673-6273 W: mrhero.com Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 11am-9pm
Mr. Hero •
Kentwood Restaurant •
Newdle Bar
A: 1910 SR 59 P: 330-673-1010 Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm Serving comfort food for more than 40 years just like Mom makes.
A: 295 S Water St. P: 330-968-6390 Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-10pm
Laroush •
A: 295 S Water St. P: 330-968-6204 Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-2:30am
A: 425 Franklin Ave. P: 330-548-5454 W: laroush.net Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-10pm Fine Mediterranean food, including wraps and baklava.
Laziza • A: 195 E Erie St. P: 330-677-7000 W: yourlaziza.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 4pm-11pm Serving comfort food for more than 40 years just like Mom makes.
W: newdlebarkent.com
Panini's Bar & Grill W: paninisgrill.com
Papa John’s • A: 439 E Main St. P: 330-678-0050 W: papajohns.com Hours: Mon-Wed 10:30am-1:30pm; Thurs 10:30am-2pm; Fri-Sat 10:30am-3am; Sun 10:30am-1am
Penn Station •
Little Caesars •
A: 115 N Willow St. P: 330-678-7366 W: penn-station.com Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am-10pm; Sun 11am-8pm
A: 1629 E Main St. P: 330-677-4450 W: littlecaesars.com Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm
Pita Pit • A: 154 E Main St. P: 330-346-0334 W: pitapitusa.com Hours: Sun-Wed 10:30am-12am; Thurs-Sat 10:30am-4am
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Delivery Kids’ Menu
KENT
STOW Handel's
Applebee’s •
Pizza Hut/Wing Street • •
Starbucks
A: 1715 SR 59 P: 330-678-8288 W: pizzahut.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-12am
A: 436 E Main St. P: 330-677-2168 W: starbucks.com Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30am-11pm; Sat 6am-11pm; Sun 7am-11pm
A: 4296 Kent Rd. P: 330-688-6818 W: applebees.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-midnight; Fri-Sat 11am-1am
A: 3048 Graham Rd. P: 330-677-9901 Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-10pm
Popped!
Stoddard’s Frozen Custard
Art's Pizza & Chicken
Main Moon
A: 175 E Erie St. P: 330-678-1893 W. shoppopped.com Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-7pm; Sun 12pm-5pm
A: 1321 W Main St. P: 330-673-2991 Hours: Seasonal hours
Pufferbelly LTD •
Subway •
A: 152 Franklin Ave. P: 330-673-1771 W: pufferbellyltd.com Hours: Sun-Mon 11am-9pm; Tues-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm Pufferbelly’s historic building is transformed from a railway depot into a restaurant with a comfortable dining atmosphere.
A: 1709 E Main St. P: 330-673-7821 W: subway.com A: 1330 S Water St. P: 330-346-0245 W: subway.com Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-11pm; Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 9am-10pm
A: 3732 Darrow Rd P: 330-688-8200 W: beefobradys.com Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am
Taco Bell •
A: 3657 Fishcreek Rd. P: 330-678-8971 W: bellacinosofstow.com Hours: Sun-Mon 11am-10pm; Tues-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm A great family-friendly restaurant with pizza, subs, salads and pasta.
W: stoddardsfrozencustard
Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar
A: 805 E Main St. P: 330-678-2924 Hours: Sun-Thurs 9:30am-3am; Fri-Sat 9:30am-4am
A: 1708 E Main St. P: 330-677-0355 Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-10pm; Sat-Sun 9am-9pm
Taco Tontos
Ramella's Pizzeria
A: 123 Franklin Ave. P: 330-677-0223 W: tacotantos.com Hours: Mon-Wed 11am-10pm; Thurs-Sat 11am-11pm
A: 114 W Erie St. P: 330-678-5555 W: ramellaspizza.com Hours: Mon-Wed 2pm-11pm; Thurs-Sat 12pm-3am; Sun 12pm-10pm
Tree City Coffee & Pastry
Ray’s Place •
A: 135 E Erie St. P: 330-673-5522 W: rootedinkent.com Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7am-11pm
A: 135 Franklin Ave. P: 330-673-2233 W: raysplacekent.com Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-2:30am; Sun 12pm-12:30am Big burgers and a wide selection of beer are featured at Ray’s, serving the college crowd since 1937.
Wendy’s • A: 515 E Main St. P: 330-673-1326 W: wendys.com Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am-1am; Sun 10:30am-11pm
W: handelsicecream.com
A: 3016 Graham Rd P: 330-688-8883 Hours: Mon-Thur 4pm-11pm, Fri-Sun 11am-11pm
A: 4439 Kent Rd. P: 330-673-3888 Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-10pm
Beef 'O' Brady's •
Marco's Pizza • •
Bellacino’s
Burger King • A: 3056 Graham Rd P: 330-673-7369 W: bk.com Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-11pm, Sat-Sun 6am-1am
Chipotle A: 4338 Kent Rd. P: 330-686-4945 Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-10pm
W: chipotle.com
Dairy Queen
A: 3707 Darrow Rd. P: 330-686-6888 W: marcos.com Hours: Mon-Thu 11:00am-11:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12:30am, Sun 1:00pm-11:00pm
McDonald’s A: 4571 Kent Rd. P: 330-693-1178 Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-11pm
W: mcdonalds.com
Moe's Southwest Grill • A: 3029 Graham Rd P: 330-346-0822 Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-9pm
W: moes.com
Old Carolina Barbeque • • A: 4326 Kent Rd P: 330-688-8300 W: oldcarolina.com Hours: Mon-Sun 10:30am-9:30pm
On Tap Bar & Grill •
A: 3645 Fishcreek Rd.P: 330-678-3025 W: dairyqueen.com Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-10pm; Sat-Sun 10am-10:30pm
A: 4396 Kent Rd. P: 330-686-5359 W: ontapgrill.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-10pm; Fri-Sat 8am-1:30am; Sun 8am-9pm A wide variety of American cuisine, awesome gyros and a large bar.
Pancho & Lefty's
Rockne’s •
Wild Goats Coffee & Café •
A: 1450 E Main St. P: 330-677-0904 W: rocknes.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-9pm Casual and fun atmosphere with a variety of different foods. A regional favorite!
A: 319 W Main St. P: 330-677-2326 W: wildgoatscafe.com Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-8:30pm; Sun 8am-8:30pm Offers breakfast and lunch made from scratch and more than 17 varieties of coffee.
Dave's Tip Top A: 3428 Darrow Rd P: 330-688-3171 Hours: Mon-Sat 6:30am-9pm; Sun 7am-3pm
A: 3254 Kent Rd P: 330-686-6781 W: ontapgrill.com Hours: Mon-Thur 11am-9:30pm, Fri 11am-10:30pm, Sat 4pm-10:30pm
Scribbles Coffee Co.
Wild Papaya Thai Cuisine
Eddy’s Deli & Restaurant
Panera Bread •
A: 237 N Water St. P: 330-346-0337 W: scribblescafe.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-10pm; Fri 7:30am-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 9am-5pm Enjoy a flavorful beverage at this family-owned coffee shop.
A: 1665 E Main St. P: 330-677-0916 W: wildpapayaohio.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:30am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11:30-10pm; Sun 12pm-9pm
A: 4581 Kent Rd. P: 330-346-0551 W: eddysdeli.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-9pm; Fri-Sat 7am-10pm; Sun 7am-8pm Eddy’s has soups, salads, sandwiches, omelettes and more!
A: 4338 Kent Rd. P: 330-475-0503 W: panerabread.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 6:30am-9pm; Fri-Sat 6:30am-10pm
Stahl's Bakery
Yogurt Vi
El Campesino
A: 295 S Water St. P: 330-677-1162 W: yogurtvi.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm
A: 3983 Darrow Rd P: 330-688-3650 W: parassons.com Hours: Sun-Thur 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
A: 411 E Main St. P: 330-673-9244 W: kentbakery.com Hours: Mon 8am-2pm, Tue-Fri 7am-2pm, Sat 8am-1pm
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A: 4360 Kent Rd. P: 330-686-5561 W: elcampesinostow.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri 10am-10:30pm; Sat 12pm-10:30pm; Sun 12pm-9pm Family-owned Mexican restaurant with tons of options.
Parasson's •
Pizza Hut/Wing Street A: 4525 Kent Rd. P: 330-673-1692 W: pizzahut.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-12am
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RESTAURANTS
Delivery Kids’ Menu
STOW
STREETSBORO
Pony Express Pizza •
Applebee’s •
Eat’n Park •
A: 3031 Graham Rd P: 330-673-9410 W: ponyexpresspizza.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm
A: 1200 SR 303 P: 330-422-1560 W: applebees.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-12am; Fri-Sat 11am-1am
A: 9436 SR 14 Hours: 24 hours
Robeks
Arby’s •
El Campesino •
A: 4222 Kent Rd. P: 330-688-0257 W: robeks-neohio.com Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-8pm; Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 10am-7pm Smoothies and sandwiches with a healthy twist.
A: 9346 SR 14 P: 330-626-5426 W: arbys.com Hours: Mon-Thurs & Sat 10:30am-12am; Fri 10:30am-1am; Sun 10:30am-9pm
Starbucks
Bob Evans •
A: 9169 SR 14 P: 330-626-9777 W: elcampesinostow.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri 10am-10:30pm; Sat 12pm-10:30pm; Sun 12pm-9pm Family-owned Mexican restaurant with tons of options.
A: 4294 Kent Rd. P: 330-688-2160 W: starbucks.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 6am-10pm; Fri-Sat 6am-11pm
A: 9361 SR 14 P: 330-626-9516 Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-10pm
Stow Cone
Brown Derby Roadhouse •
W: bobevans.com
Rockne’s • P: 330-422-1601
W: eatnpark.com
Fun Buffet A: 9421 SR 14 P: 330-626-9188 Hours: Mon-Thu, Sun 11am - 10pm; Fri-Sat 11am - 10:30pm
A: 3288 Kent Rd P: 330-688-2760 Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 1pm-10pm
A: 9230 SR 14 P: 330-626-2171 W: brownderbyroadhouse.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 4pm-11:30pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-11:30pm; Sun 12pm-9pm
StowNut Donut & Diner
Buffalo Wild Wings
A: 3055 Graham Rd P: 330-676-1300 W: stownutdonut.com Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-2pm, Sat-Sun 7am-1pm
A: 9062 SR 14 P: 330-626-1515 W: buffalowildwings.com Hours: Sun-Wed 11am-11pm; Thurs-Sat 11am-12am
Subway •
Burger King •
A: 4301 Kent Rd. P: 330-688-0827 W: subway.com Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-10pm; Sat-Sun 8am-10pm
A: 9535 SR 14 P: 330-422-0275 W: bk.com Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-11pm; Sat-Sun 6am-1am
Sweet Frog
China Chef •
Gionino's Pizza • A: 1579 SR 303 P: 330-626-4700 Hours: Sun-Fri 11am-11pm; Sat closed
W: gioninos.com
Ruby Tuesday • A: 9687 SR 14 P: 330-626-5115 W: rubytuesday.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 10am-9pm
Sonic • A: 9780 SR 14 P: 330-626-9601 Hours: Sun-Mon 6am-12am
W: sonicdrivein.com
Steak & Shake • A: 9545 SR 14 Hours: 24 hours
P: 330-626-1429
W: steaknshake.com
Strickland’s •
KFC A: 9119 SR 14 P: 330-626-9191 Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-11pm
A: 9406 SR 14 P: 330-422-8010 W: rocknes.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm Casual and fun atmosphere with a variety of different foods. A regional favorite!
W: kfc.com
A: 9070 SR 14 P: 330-626-2750 W: stricklands.info Hours: Seasonal hours Homemade ice cream and frozen custard featured at this local favorite!
Little Caesars
Subway •
A: 9315 SR 14 P: 330-626-1000 W: littlecaesars.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-12pm; Sun 11am-10pm
A: 9757 SR 14 P: 330-626-3055 W: subway.com Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-10pm; Sat 8am-10pm; Sun 9am-9pm
A: 3030 Graham Rd. P: 330-688-2290 W: sweetfrogstow@yahoo.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm; Sun 1pm-9:30pm
A: 9109 SR 14 P: 330-626-3333 Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:30am-9:45pm; Fri 10:30am-10:45pm; Sat 12pm-10:45pm; Sun 12pm-9:15pm
McDonald’s •
Stringz & Wingz •
A: 9439 SR 14 P: 330-626-3773 W: mcdonalds.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 5am-12am; Fri-Sat 24 hours; Sun 6am-12am
Swensons •
Chipotle •
Mr. Hero •
A: 1543 Streetsboro Rd.. P: 330-422-1200 W: stringzwingz.com Hours: Sun-Tues 10:30am-1am; Wed-Sat 10:30am-2:30am Live bands and chicken wings! What more could you want?
A: 4466 Kent Rd. P: 330-678-7775 W: swensonsdriveins.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-1:30am Get a milkshake to help with that burger at this local, drive-up restaurant.
A: 9754 SR 14 P: 330-626-3549 Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-10pm
Taco Bell •
A: 9081 SR 14 P: 330-626-2323 W: dairyqueen.com Hours: Summer: Store hours vary (seasonal)
A: 4152 Kent Rd. P: 330-688-0138 W: tacobell.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 10am-3pm; Fri-Sat 10am-5am
Thai Gourmet A: 3732 Darrow Rd P: 330-688-0880 Hours: Tue-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 4pm-9pm; Sat 5pm-10pm
Wing Warehouse • A: 4050 Fishcreek Rd P: 330-686-6509 W: wingwarehouse.com Hours: Mon-Wed 11am-1am, Thu-Sat 11am-2:30pm, Sun 12pm-10pm
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W: chipotle.com
Dairy Queen •
Denny’s • A: 9449 SR 14 Hours: 24 hours
P: 330-422-1890
W: dennys.com
Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
Taco Bell •
A: 9229 SR 14 P: 330-626-3459 W: mrhero.com Hours: Mon-Wed 10:30am-9:30pm; Thurs-Sat 10:30am-10pm; Sun 11am-9pm
A: 9223 SR 14 P: 330-678-2924 W: tacobell.com Hours: Sun-Wed 9am-4am; Thurs-Sat 9am-5am
Pizza Hut •
Wendy’s •
A: 9160 SR 14 P: 330-626-5155 W: pizzahut.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-12am
A: 9143 SR 14 P: 330-626-1170 W: wendys.com Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am-12am; Sun 10:30am-11pm
Quiznos • A: 9517 SR 14 P: 330-422-1420 Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-8pm
Woody's Barbeque • W: quiznos.com
A: 9800 Ohio 14 P: 330-422-1282 Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-9pm
W: woodys.com
A: 9168 SR 14 P: 330-422-1155 Hours: Mon-Sun 5am-10pm; Drive-thru 24 hours
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BANKS KENT
STOW
Chase
Charter One
A: 1295 W. Main St. (ATM) A: 1550 S Water St. P: 330-673-7046 A: 4261 SR 43 (ATM in Speedway)
Fifth Third A: 1597 S Water St.
P: 330-673-6112
Home Town Bank A: 142 N Water St. P: 330-673-9827 A: 4023 SR 43 (ATM) A: 7303 SR 43 (ATM) 320 S Water St. (ATM in Walgreens) 101 E Main St. P: 330-677-8200 1500 E Main St. P: 330-677-8205 Bowman Hall, KSU (ATM) Eastway Hall, KSU (ATM) Rosie’s Diner/Tri-Towers, KSU (ATM) Student Center, KSU (limited hours, ATM)
Kent Credit Union A: 6020 Rhodes Rd.
P: 330-678-2274
Key Bank A: 1620 S Water St. P: 330-677-3200 A: 408 S Water St. (ATM) A: 1645 SR 59 (ATM)
Portage Community Bank A: 1532 S Water St.
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A: 9163 SR 43
P: 330-626-4155
A: 9550 SR 14
P: 330-422-5095
Fifth Third P: 330-688-3989
Huntington
FirstMerit
A: 4300 Kent Rd. P: 330-688-0223 -Located in Giant Eagle.
A: 9717 SR 14
P: 330-626-3431
Huntington A: 9240 Market Sq. Dr. P: 330-626-3426
Kent Credit Union
Huntington A: A: A: A: A: A: A:
A: 1280 SR 303 P: 330-626-0593 -Located in Giant Eagle.
Chase P: 330-673-2116
CitiFinancial A: 4320 Kent Rd.
P: 330-673-3438
Charter One P: 330-673-7320
Chase A: 4499 Kent Rd.
FirstMerit A: 1729 SR 59
A: 4445 Kent Rd. -Located in Acme.
STREETSBORO
P: 330-678-8080
A: 1190 SR 303
P: 330-626-3200
Key Bank A: 1220 SR 303
P: 330-626-6550