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The Continental Court A, one of Kent State's residence hall for incoming and upper-divison students, located at 275 Midway Dr., Kent, OH.

Dormitory housing brings mixed emotions for students

Kylee Coles, Reporter September 21, 2023

Editor's note: The lede of this article was edited to clarify that no students quoted are currently experiencing mold-related issues with student housing.  Some students have a love-hate relationship...

The Women's Center's Hannah Toth and Sarah Robinson make signs at Gather and Give Back event.

With upcoming Ohio Election Day, Women’s Center holds a suffrage event

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant September 21, 2023

The Women’s Center kicks off a Gather and Give Back event titled #ThisiswhyIvote Wednesday afternoon in The Williamson House with voter registration, the history of suffrage and an opportunity to take...

Many new incoming students leave their high school partners for the 'college experience'

Many new incoming students leave their high school partners for the ‘college experience’

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter September 20, 2023

When a student enters their first year of college, they are bombarded with new experiences, viewpoints and people.  From living away from home to late-night studying to parties, these first years now...

 Coversation Partner Program occur on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the student center.

Global Conversation Hour provides opportunity for American and international students to communicate

Yui Kaichi, Reporter September 18, 2023

The International Admissions office announced the highest number of international students since the start of the pandemic, 2,089 students in the Fall 2023 semester.  Conversation Partners is a program...

Flourish Plant Markets is located at 113 South Water St.

Flourish Plant Market in Kent focuses on resources for customers needs in plants

Patrick Creedon, Reporter September 16, 2023

Flourish Plant Market, a company that sells plants and helps customers pick the proper plant for their homes and current lighting conditions, opened up last October in downtown Kent.   Alicia Hall,...

Shaine Price is a sophomore and the Director of Community Development for Kent Interhall Council

Kent Interhall Council works to spread sustainability awareness around campus

Ella Katona, Reporter September 16, 2023

The Kent Interhall Council has many events planned this fall semester to increase sustainability awareness across campus.  The Director of Community Development for Kent Interhall Council, Shaine Price,...

Tri Towers locks down 24/7 due to unathorized entry.

Tri Towers takes action to stop unauthorized entry with 24/7 lock in

Kylee Coles, Reporter September 14, 2023

The Tri Towers Rotunda has been locked 24/7 since August 21 due to non-residents entering the building.  The Rotunda is a residential space on campus connecting Wright, Leebrick and Koonce residence...

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Two faculty members share opinions on AI learning

Molly Hoffer, Digital Tech September 14, 2023

Two faculty members believe showing students the potential benefits and challenges of working with AI within the classroom can help open new opportunities for them in the future and help students be aware...

The Kent State MAC Center, home to flashes athletics.

Student-athletes with jobs try to find balance in their busy schedules

Chloe Wilson-Henline, Reporter September 12, 2023

Bella Gibbs, a junior on Kent State’s dance team, is used to having a busy schedule. Between practice, games, class and homework, finding time to be social and focus on friends and family is tough. Finding...

Locals enjoy Ravenna Balloon-Affair  at the 2022 Hot Air Balloon Glow

Ravenna Balloon A-Fair prepares for 44th annual event, adding new attractions for families

Patrick Creedon, Reporter September 11, 2023

Ravenna’s Balloon A-Fair will host its 44th annual event with new attractions for families, such as axe throwing and pony rides, from Sept. 14 to Sept. 17.    The events will be held at Sunbeau...

SAACS President Angele Engohang leads the club’s first event of the semester at Williams Hall.

Chemistry club kicks off fall semester with an all-women executive board

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant September 10, 2023

The six-member executive board of The Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society at Kent State consists solely of women.  Statistics from STEM Women said that as of 2023, women make up about...

DeWeese Health Center is the location for the free HIV and Hepatitis C testing.

Free confidential HIV testing returns to Kent State’s health center

Janson McNair, Assistant Photo Editor September 7, 2023

Confidential HIV testing was relocated to the DeWeese Health Center for the fall semester, allowing students to access healthcare at no cost. Testing dates will be offered throughout the fall semester,...

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