Kent
Daily News
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Kent. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Susan Calvin—an employee at Kent State who began decorating cookies after a request—has made her creative sugar cookies a campus favorite at Rosie’s, Eastway and Bistro dining, offering comfort during stressful times on campus. Kent State Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kent State's Office of Global Education will host a Cultural Café tomorrow from 12 to 1:30 p.m. where international students from Angola will share their country's history, traditions and cuisine — following an October session featuring Turkmenistan — to engage the campus community. Kent State Today
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ AAA forecasts 82 million Americans will travel for Thanksgiving, with 73 million driving and 6 million flying, and experts warn heavy traffic on Tuesday and Wednesday before the holiday—Kent drivers should plan extra time for their trips. Record-Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kent State swept the MAC awards when their quarterback Dru DeShields, linebacker Mason Woods and punter Charlie Durkin earned weekly honors in a 42-35 overtime win over Akron on Nov. 11—DeShields threw for 319 yards with five touchdowns, Woods made 13 tackles and Durkin averaged 40.8 yards per punt. Senior forward Delrecco Gillespie also earned a MAC honor in men’s basketball by averaging 22.7 points and 14 rebounds in wins over North Carolina Wilmington, Cleveland State and Wright State. Record-Courier
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Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Football
7-8:30 p.m. — Dix Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling college football showdown between Central Michigan and Kent State.
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MSK Holiday 5K
9:30 a.m. — Bell Tower Brewing Co. & Kitchen — $30 registration — Join a fun-filled 5K run/walk with a beer glass, gift card and festive spirit.
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A Creole Christmas Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Tickets available — Celebrate the season with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band performing New Orleans classics and holiday favorites.
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Tusk - The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Kent Stage — $45.48 to $56.87 — Experience an electrifying tribute to Fleetwood Mac with note-perfect renditions and five seasoned musicians.
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Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band Live
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Tickets available — Experience a night of rootsy, country blues from one of the greatest porch bands in the world.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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