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Students trying to figure out what they want at the Her Campus thrift store event on Nov. 30, 2023.

Her Campus promotes sustainability through thrift and craft sale

Kayla Gleason, Reporter November 30, 2023

The university’s chapter of Her Campus, an online magazine designed to empower college women, ran a thrift and craft sale in the Student Center Thursday afternoon.  Previously, the organization held...

Catalytic converter thefts increase across campus as numbers nationwide correlate

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter November 26, 2023

As of Sept. 10, a total of 18 catalytic converter thefts have been reported from on campus areas as catalytic converter thefts become a national issue. Tricia Knoles, police sergeant with the Kent State...

Students plan to relax, eat this Thanksgiving break

Students plan to relax, eat this Thanksgiving break

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter November 21, 2023

Thanksgiving break officially starts Nov. 22, and students say they plan to use the three day break to decompress before finals, spend time with family and friends and enjoy home cooked meals.  Jess...

Ohio Bliss in Kent is a medical marijuana dispensary seeking an adult-use dispensary license.

Statewide marijuana legalization leads to changes among retailers

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter November 20, 2023

Retailers statewide now have the opportunity to sell recreational marijuana after Ohioans legalized it and will alter how businesses operate.  The proposal will go into effect Dec. 7, but this does...

A screenshot of the Federal Student Aid office's FAFSA form home screen.

Students can expect changes to FAFSA forms

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter November 18, 2023

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more commonly known as FAFSA, will have updated changes to it for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.  FAFSA forms changed for the upcoming school year,...

Michael Daniels poses with his "30 for the Future" award on Sept. 14, 2023. (Courtesy of Michael Daniels)

University faculty member receives ‘30 for the Future’ award

MinJee Yoo, Reporter November 18, 2023

From participating in the Upward Bound program as a high school student to receiving dissertation of the year as a professional, Michael Daniels’ success comes in many forms. Success of Daniels, the...

Justine Gallo, a 2022 alumna of Kent State University and owner of Sun in Leo, pets Jasper, a special-needs cat from the Just Cats NEO at the Kent Kitty Weekend on Nov. 11, 2023.

Local organization aims to give cats forever homes

MinJee Yoo, Reporter November 12, 2023

Cat lovers scurried into downtown Kent to connect and raise money for their furry friends at Kent Kitty Weekend Saturday.  Tree City Cats, a non-profit organization that houses stray cats from around...

A yard sign in support of voting yes on Issue 1 in this November's Election.

Issue 1 in Ohio passes, allowing for greater reproductive rights

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

As a result of the Nov. 7 election, Issue 1 passed, allowing legal abortions past the six-week ban and access to miscarriage care, contraceptives and fertility treatment. The League of Women Voters...

Medical marijuana products on display at Bliss Ohio, located at 331 E. Main St.

Ohio votes to legalize marijuana

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Voters approved a ballot proposal legalizing recreational marijuana Tuesday. The passage of Issue 2, which permits adults age 21 and older to use, purchase and grow marijuana, makes Ohio the 24th state...

Sophmore Max Loudenslager casts his ballot at the Kent State Recreational and Wellness Center on Nov. 7, 2023.

Kent community casts their ballots at polls this Election Day

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter November 8, 2023

The Kent community took to various polling locations throughout the city throughout Election Day Tuesday.  While standing outside polling sites such as the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and...

Bikes locked on the rack outside of Olson Hall Dormitory on November 3, 2023.

Acknowledged renewal recognizes university as bicycle-friendly

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter November 6, 2023

The university received a renewed bronze-level award in the annual Bicycle Friendly University awards.  The League of American Bicyclists, an organization founded in 1880 that encourages the activity...

Flash, the beloved Kent State mascot, takes the drumsticks and shows off his rock skills before The Pit Crew's set at Flash Activities Board's "Battle of the Bands" event on Nov. 4, 2023.

Bands compete for top-spot at FAB’s ‘Battle of the Bands’

MinJee Yoo, Reporter November 5, 2023

Student-bands rocked out to display their talents in hopes of winning the top-prize at the Flash Activities Board’s “Battle of the Bands” Saturday night. Clara Hubbard, a senior and the director...

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