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Attendees began finding their seats as Lavender Graduation was about to begin on May 6, 2022.

Kent State Alumni, actor gives tear-jerking speech at Lavender Graduation

Jesse Khalil, Reporter May 8, 2022

Kent State Alumni and actor Brian Michael Smith stood tall behind the wooden podium as tears rimmed his eyes, “Whoever you want to be, you are the only version of yourself in this world and we need you...

A Kent State student accepts her stole at the Karamu Commencement. She is a nursing major with plans to further her nursing education.

Kent State celebrates diversity at Karamu graduation

Ty Kohler, Reporter May 7, 2022

Michelle Hull was sitting next to her son, Kevin, on a bench at Manchester Field. She could not contain her grin and was holding back tears of joy as Kevin was wearing his cap and gown, preparing to walk...

Ohio is one of the 26 states where abortion is threatened based on the Supreme Court’s decision.

Abortion rights for Ohioans depend on Supreme Court ruling on Roe V. Wade

Madeleine Majikas, Reporter May 7, 2022

With summer just around the corner, Ohioans are waiting on the Supreme Court to decide if Roe v. Wade should be overturned. Set to be debated in June, the decision poses a threat to the accessibility of...

Todd Diacon poses with five of the nine wounded survivors from the May 4 shooting at a dedication ceremony for markers honoring the wounded.  
(L-R) Donald Scott Mackenzie, John Cleary, Thomas Grace, Todd Diacon, Joseph Lewis
Bottom: Dean Kahler

Nine markers dedicated to commemorate May 4 wounded

Alexandra Golden, Assigning Editor May 4, 2022

Nine former students, who were wounded on May 4, 1970, were honored during a dedication ceremony for markers placed at each spot near Taylor Hall where they were shot 52 years ago. Four other students...

T-shirts decorated by allies and victims of sexual violence to bring awareness were hung up on April 27 and 28 in the student center.

T-shirts displayed to bring awareness to sexual violence

Katherine Masko, Reporter April 29, 2022

Editor's Note: The following article contains discussions of sexual violence, assault and incest.  T-shirts on a clothesline hung in the student center Wednesday April 27 and Thursday April 28 symbolize...

Chloe Proffitt models for the annual fashion show on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

School of Fashion resumes annual in-person fashion show

Benjamin Weaver, Reporter April 29, 2022
The show had over 50 models showcasing the work of 30 different senior fashion design and fashion merchandising majors. Each designer could have more than one piece as a part of their collection.

Kent State fashion school director ‘no longer serving’ in position on eve of annual show

Morgan McGrath, Reporter April 28, 2022

In the week leading up to its Annual Fashion Show, the School of Fashion sent out an email stating that Louise Valentine “is no longer serving” as its director. In the email, sent on April 18...

LGBTQ center interns sit in front of their presentation on microaggressions. 
From right to left: Graham Callahan, Gi Jessup and Amber Quinlivan.

LGBTQ Center workshop presents different methods to avoid microaggressions

Alexandra Austin, Reporter April 26, 2022

Kent State’s LGBTQ center explained how to handle microaggressions in a workshop on April 22. The center opened up a dialog with students about defining microaggression, how microaggressions impact...

Protest sexual assault by wearing denim April 27

Protest sexual assault by wearing denim April 27

Katherine Masko, Reporter April 23, 2022

Kent State encourages students to fight back against sexual assault by wearing denim clothing on April 27  in solidarity with Denim Day. Denim Day started in 1999 after the Italian High Court acquitted...

New $20 million study abroad scholarship fund launching

Berkeley Chadwick, Reporter April 23, 2022

Kent State is creating a $20 million scholarship fund to assist any students interested in studying abroad. The Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement is working with the Office of Global Education...

The 28.5-foot-long and 44-inch-tall panoramic image, The Seeing Machine as 400,918,794 Points — the View from the Ingham County Youth Detention Center, Lansing, Michigan, is on display until April 22.

Panoramic image attempts to bring thought-provoking ideas to the viewers

Chong Chen, Reporter April 20, 2022

Several short tin houses are hidden in the dark night. The only clear and obvious image is the circle of iron fences that are lit up by lights. Outside the fences are trees; leaves reach into the fences...

Kent State Master’s in Education Programs Ranked by U.S. News

Jordan Bryski, Reporter April 19, 2022

Kent State’s Master’s in Education programs ranked in the top 40 percent among public institutions by U.S. News. This is the fifth year Kent State’s online graduate education programs have been...

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