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FAB kicks off Homecoming week festivities with FlashBash

Andrew Bowie, Reporter October 17, 2023

A long line stretched throughout the entire second floor of the Student Center Tuesday evening, with eager students waiting for the Flash Activities Board’s FlashBash that featured food and activities...

Professors analyze ongoing conflict of Israel-Hamas war

Professors analyze ongoing conflict of Israel-Hamas war

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 17, 2023

With the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East, university professors discussed the impacts the war has on both Israelis and Palestinians and how they think a resolution can be reached. Militant...

Research from Slupek and Knauss translated into numerical visuals. (Courtesy of Zackery Knauss)

Doctoral student’s three minute presentation on addressing drug addiction wins her first place

MinJee Yoo, Reporter October 16, 2023

On Oct. 3, Mandalynn “Mandy” Slupek watched fellow competitors stand at the podium in front of a curious crowd at the KIVA Auditorium on-campus.  Slupek and fellow researchers attended the competition...

The premiere of "October Roses" is coming to campus on Oct. 13, 2023. (Courtesy of Jasmine Pennino)

Alumnus directs a new movie with premiere coming to campus

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 12, 2023

The university’s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement will hold a reception, movie premiere and panel discussion for the alumni-created film “October Roses” on Oct. 13 in the KIVA Auditorium. Jasmine...

Flash cheering on the gymnastics team from the stands on January 29, 2023

University celebrates the birthday of its mascot: Flash

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter October 12, 2023

Flash turned 38 today! Flash has been the mascot of the university since 1985 and has been an enthusiastic member of campus ever since. Flash can often be seen around campus hanging out with students...

A table with colorful cookies and resource fliers were set up for National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11, 2023.

University celebrates National Coming Out Day on campus

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter October 12, 2023

As part of Rainbow Week at the university, students and staff celebrated National Coming Out Day Oct. 11. Events throughout the day included a social hosted by the Honors College and a poster reveal party...

Annual FAB Fall Fest celebrates the season

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 11, 2023

The annual Fall Fest, hosted by the Flash Activities Board on Wednesday evening on Centennial Green, was a way to bring fall activities to the university in celebration of the fall season, FAB president...

The construction site for the new Crawford Hall business building on Oct. 9, 2023.

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship sees enrollment increase as construction continues on Crawford Hall

MinJee Yoo, Reporter October 10, 2023

The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship reported record-breaking enrollment rates, as construction on Crawford Hall remains on-track.  The college currently has 600 graduate...

Exterior of a building

Cake pops from Daisy Pops keeps eating dessert first on top

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter October 9, 2023

When walking through the front door of Daisy Pops in Kent, customers are greeted by decorative and colorful desserts with scents of batter and frosting that gives the shop its unique character. Amy...

An afterthought: addressing the earthquakes in Morocco

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 6, 2023

The earthquakes that occurred last month in Morocco have prompted some university professors to think about the lasting impacts and what could have been done to mitigate the damage. Ikram Toumi, an...

Students and their families gather at the Black Squirrel Festival on Sept. 29, 2023.

Bringing the whole family together: University celebrates Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 2, 2023

This weekend, the university kicked off its two-day Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend with activities on Friday at the 41st annual Black Squirrel Festival, where approximately 70 student organizations...

Informative signs about OCD and related subjects were on display at the Akron Zoo for the third annual One Million Steps for OCD Walk on Oct. 1, 2023.

OCD Midwest holds third annual One Million Steps for OCD Walk at Akron Zoo

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 1, 2023

OCD Midwest held its third annual OCD Walk Sunday morning to raise money and awareness for obsessive-compulsive disorder.   The organization, which is affiliated with the International OCD Foundation,...

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