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The Student Accessibility Center offers a wide range of support for students with special accommodation needs, IEPS or 504 plans. The SAS office is located on the first floor of the library.

How to get class accommodations at Kent State

Lauren Cohen, Reporter September 5, 2024

Student Accessibility Services at Kent State University aims to provide all students with equal access to education. The office provides accommodations, advocates for students with disabilities and...

Kent State places students in transitional housing, such as lounges, to house all incoming freshmen.

Students stuck in lounge limbo as Kent State uses transitional housing

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter September 4, 2024

Students all around campus walk to their dormitory halls, swipe their IDs to enter and find their hall’s lounge filled with furniture and window coverings, as this lounge is where some will temporarily...

Students walk around Blastoff on August 18, 2024.

A first year’s guide to Kent State University

Matt Kiraly, Columnist September 4, 2024

Do you feel that, Flashes? The start of a new semester has arrived once again. And with that, a new wave of first year students flock to campus to experience the university's culture for the first...

Charli XCX's sixth studio album, "BRAT," is known for it's bright green color and "Brat Summer."

Kamala Harris and the power of pop culture

Dylan Walker, Columnist September 3, 2024

Last month, President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 election, leading to Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic frontrunner. The election season has been tumultuous, with an assassination...

The parking lot and sidewalk by White Hall are gated off on August 27, 2024.

Students battle congested parking lots at Kent State

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter September 3, 2024

Students with senior standing began purchasing parking permits for the 2024-2025 academic year on July 24, and many noticed changes made to the university’s Parking and Transit Services. Emma Boden,...

Gabby, a sophomore VCD major, walks campus Aug. 24, 2024.

Hit the books with beats: The perfect back to school playlist

Nicholas Keller, Columnist August 27, 2024

Welcome back Kent State University students, and an even bigger welcome to all the freshmen!  One of the biggest things I say to myself when walking around campus and passing other people wearing headphones...

Hulk Hogan visited Water Street Tavern on Tuesday to promote his "Real American Beer."

Hulk Hogan visits Water Street Tavern to promote new beer

Michael Neenan, Newscast reporter August 21, 2024

Hulk Hogan visited Water Street Tavern to promote his "Real American Beer" on Tuesday as part of his tour across Ohio. Tori Baliman, Water Street marketing manager, said she enjoyed watching fans show...

Druski's comedy has earned him more than 8 million followers on Instagram, and a career outside of the sketches that many know him for. | Courtesy of USG.

Druski to headline Kent State Homecoming show

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Managing Editor August 19, 2024

Druski, a comedian and actor, will headline Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government’s Homecoming show on Sept. 26 in the Student Center Ballroom. USG announced Druski as this year’s Homecoming...

Canva Illustration by Audrey Trevarthan.

OPINION: Is the press still considered the fourth estate?

Lauren Cohen, Reporter August 9, 2024

In a political environment characterized by polarization, trust in the media is low. Polling done by The Washington Post and the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University found...

Bliss Ohio, located on East Main Street, began selling recreational marijuana products on Tuesday.

Bliss Ohio begins recreational marijuana sales

Michael Neenan, Reporter August 8, 2024

Tuesday marked the first day of recreational marijuana sales at Bliss Ohio. General manager James Russell II says the vendor has seen over 500 visitors since beginning recreational marijuana sales. “It's...

The kindness box is located in downtown Kent, outside of Scribbles Coffee Company.

“Little Box of Kindness” spreads kindness downtown

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter August 6, 2024

Found outside of Scribbles Coffee Company, the Little Box of Kindness is filled with donated objects like acorns made from felt, miniature plants and jewelry.  The box reads, “Take something, leave...

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