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MICHAEL INDRIOLO August 8, 2020

A Back The Blue demonstrator holds up a crucifix at protesters, organized by With Peace We Protest, from behind Cleveland police officers near Fort Huntington Park in Cleveland on August 8, 2020. With...

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MICHAEL INDRIOLO August 8, 2020

Josiah Douglas, president of With Peace We Protest, and protester Jelani Palmer hold up burning "thin blue line" flags in front of Cleveland City Hall on August 8, 2020. With Peace We Protest is a local...

A fall without MACtion: Mid-American Conference votes to cancel fall sports season, hopes to compete in spring

Owen MacMillan, reporter August 8, 2020

Kent State will not play any sports this fall season, as the Mid-American Conference became the first Division I athletics conference to completely postpone sports, following a Saturday morning vote.With...

President Donald Trump addresses a crowd of supporters at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland.

Presidential campaigns take polar opposite approaches to reach voters in Ohio

Troy Piersonreporter August 7, 2020

Presidential campaigns from incumbent Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden held events in Ohio this week but took different approaches to reach voters in preparation for the November election. Trump...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine passed an executive order Jan. 22 to reinstate funding after pandemic cuts.

DeWine tests negative after positive test before Trump visit

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday after testing positive earlier in the day before he was to meet with President Donald Trump, according to a statement...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine passed an executive order Jan. 22 to reinstate funding after pandemic cuts.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive ahead of Trump visit

AP August 6, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested positive for the coronavirus just ahead of a planned meeting with President Donald Trump.The Republican governor's office said Thursday that he took...

Kent State’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosts first town hall on social justice reform

Troy Pierson Reporter August 5, 2020

Kent State’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) hosted the first of a series of virtual town halls Tuesday evening to discuss racism and forms of discrimination on campus.The series Shaping...

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Sophie O'Kane August 4, 2020

Sophie O'Kane showing off a Kent State face mask. You can purchase her face masks from her Etsy Shop, or by direct messaging her on Instagram. Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PhiaGraceFashion. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phiagracefashion/....

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Sophie O'Kane August 4, 2020

Sophie O'Kane sewing face masks. You can purchase her face masks from her Etsy Shop, or by direct messaging her on Instagram. Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PhiaGraceFashion. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phiagracefashion/....

LGBTQ+ Student Resources

With a five-star rating from the Campus Pride Index, Kent State University is extremely welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community. Here are some of the resources and groups available to students and allies on...

BIPOC Student Resource page

Zaria Johnson August 4, 2020

Safe Spaces, Safety and Educational ResourcesOffice of Compliance, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Works to ensure equal opportunity of employment and education for students of color, as well...

Faculty leaders hold second town hall to address questions on reopening of campus, COVID concerns

Troy Pierson, reporter August 4, 2020

Kent State faculty members and administrative leaders held a second town hall meeting on Aug. 3 to address additional concerns regarding the reopening of campus and procedures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Interim...

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