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As of Dec. 20, all Kent State students, faculty and staff were required to be vaccinated unless they received an approved exemption. The university updates the Coronavirus Dashboard weekly.

Kent State releases COVID-19 vaccination rates for all campuses

Joshua Bailey Reporter February 4, 2022

In an email sent to the Kent State community, President Todd Diacon addressed vaccination rates and where the university stands in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I can say without hesitation that...

KSU continues to enforce COVID procedures for spring 2022

KSU continues to enforce COVID procedures for spring 2022

Abigail Forbes, TV2 reporter February 4, 2022

As we move through the spring semester, the university continues to enforce procedures to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.TV2 reporter Abigail Forbes spoke with administrators in an exclusive interview...

Freshman distance runner Baidy Ba competes at the YSU National Mid-Major Invitational in Youngstown, Ohio on Saturday, Jan. 29. 

Distance runners lead track team in early going

Austin Arnold Reporter February 4, 2022

Runners Baidy Ba and Joe Farley are off to strong starts in distance events for the Kent State track team.Both have set records and reached personal bests in KSU’s first two meets.“The distance runners...

Over Easy relocates to Franklin Street

Sophie Young Reporter February 4, 2022

Kent brunch spot Over Easy is consistently bustling with activity, with locals, students and visitors joining a waitlist to get everything from a pancake bigger than your plate to the milkshake of the...

Kent State's DI Hub where "Art Without Limits" was scheduled to be.

Art Without Limits moves to virtual platform following winter weather conditions

Benjamin Weaver Reporter February 3, 2022

The massive snow storm hitting campus has caused The College of the Arts’ art entrepreneurs panel to be fully virtual Feb 4. Art Without Limits was originally taking place in the DI Hub from 9 a.m....

Plow tracks between Eastway and the MACC covered with fresh snow during the campus closure on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022.

Snowfall presents issues for Kent State students navigating on and off campus

Not many people were walking around campus Thursday afternoon as frigid winds started to pick up and snow continued to fall. In preparation for the impending storm, the university canceled classes for...

Vehicles travel down South Water Street amid snowfall from winter storm Landon on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. 

City of Kent inflates resources to get ahead of Winter Storm Landon

Kelly Krabill Managing Editor February 3, 2022

The city of Kent prepared for Winter Storm Landon by beefing up staff, enforcing a parking ban and enduring longer shifts.Kent’s Fire Department expects more emergency-related calls so some employees...

A university vehicle parks near the library during the campus closure on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. The university announced Thursday evening the closure would extend through Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 due to severe weather conditions. 

Kent State extends campus closure through Friday

Owen MacMillan Digital Content Manager February 3, 2022

All Kent State University campuses will remain closed Friday due to winter storm Landon.The university announced in an email Wednesday night that campus would be closed Thursday, and an advisory sent around...

Snow day - Roso

Snow day – Roso

Ella Donovan February 3, 2022

University groundskeeper Dav Roso stands next to his university vehicle on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Roso began his workday at 6 a.m. to help with the snow removal process following a 22-mile commute to...

White House Photo

ISIS leader killed in US-led Syria raid, Biden says

Barbara Starr, Oren Liebermann and Jeremy Herb CNN February 3, 2022

(CNN) -- ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed Wednesday in a US counterterrorism raid in northwest Syria, President Joe Biden announced Thursday morning.It was the biggest US raid...

Days after the first snow fall in Kent, Ohio, the hill leading from Taylor Hall to Stopher & Johnson Hall is still difficult to walk on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.

Campus to close Thursday in anticipation of winter storm Landon

Owen MacMillan Digital Content Manager February 2, 2022

Kent State University will be closed tomorrow in anticipation of winter storm Landon, which will arrive in the area late this evening or early Thursday morning.The cancellation was “due to the severe...

Redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry makes a move to the basket during the Kent State men's basketball team's loss to Buffalo in Buffalo, New York on Friday, Jan. 21. 

Dominant first half leads to men’s basketball’s third straight win

Jacob Hansen Reporter February 2, 2022

Kent State’s basketball team continues its powerful offensive performances for the team’s fifth win in the last six games, winning 78-65 over Miami University. The Flashes improved to 12-9 on the...

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