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Tom Mahon, manager of information technology, teaches a Blackboard workshop for faculty focusing on tests and assignments. There are various different courses regarding Blackboard in the library, as well as online help.

Information technology training provides professors instruction on online resources

Anna Smith Reporter February 14, 2020

Faculty can learn more about technology programs to improve online learning through free workshops.The IT Training and Outreach technical workshop topics include Blackboard Learn, Adobe, Microsoft and...

Witches on campus, Black Squirrel Coven starting up

Emily Powell Reporter February 14, 2020

Interested in the practice of magick, witchcraft, or just being a part of a group of open-minded individuals? This semester marks the first that Black Squirrel Coven has been on Kent State’s campus....

Downtown Kent’s First Pride Festival ‘Rainbow Weekend’ to take place in March

Theresa Lovrak Reporter February 14, 2020

Main Street Kent is preparing for its inaugural Rainbow Weekend which will be a celebration festival of the LGBTQ+ community.  This event will be held downtown on the weekend of March 6 and 7. Various...

New club offers opportunities for pre-law students

Taylor Peach Reporter February 14, 2020

Kent State welcomed Phi Alpha Delta to campus in the fall 2019 semester. The academic fraternity is part of an international law fraternity. Introducing the first law fraternity on campus creates new...

Cadet Kyle Raynard, senior aeronautics major, demonstrates the pull-up portion of the fitness test on February 12, 2020. ROTC members had to do a pull-up, while bringing their legs up and touching their elbows to their thighs.

ROTC students take on new tests for training

Bridget Lin Reporter February 14, 2020

Before the sun even comes up, ROTC students are preparing for morning training and work-outs that make most people shake their heads. Morning training consists of shouting, intensity, laughter, perseverance,...

Patrick Ferguson, president of Black United Students, elaborates on the demands presented to President Diacon at the BUS meeting on Feb. 13, 2020. They gave Diacon until Feb. 14, 2020 to respond to their demands.

BUS discuss demands on eve of deadline, commemoration

Owen MacMillan Assigning Editor February 13, 2020

Two days before Kent State University is set to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Black United Students and two days after a demonstration by a coalition of student groups led partially by BUS, Patrick...

President Todd Diacon tests out the green screen at the TV2 studio on February 13, 2020.

University President Diacon visits newsroom

Sara Crawford Assigning Editor February 13, 2020

“Well this just in: it’s cold,” said University President Todd Diacon as the cameras roll on the Thursday night newscast. Today, as a part of a series of visiting the different colleges at Kent...

CDC confirms 15th case of coronavirus in America

Shelby Reeves Reporter February 13, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] has confirmed the 15th case of coronavirus in the U.S. The patient is in quarantine in Texas after an evacuation of Americans from Wuhan.The coronavirus,...

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Orchestra concert to feature winners of annual competition

Lindsey Sellman Reporter February 13, 2020

The judges for Kent State’s annual Concerto Competition could not choose just one winner to perform at this Friday’s orchestra concert.“It is very competitive. The level was very high last semester,”...

History professor Molly Sergi talks in person to her class on the Geauga campus, Feb. 5, 2020 as the other regional zoom rooms tune in.

“Zoom room” classes connect regional campuses

Krista DeFini Reporter February 13, 2020

Molly Sergi tests her microphone by saying hello to her students before giving her lecture. Eight students sitting in front of her at the Geauga campus are waiting as the monitors turn on. Four are sitting...

Mannequins show some clothing offered at The Career Closet. 

Career Closet offers students professional clothing for free

Emily Walters Reporter February 13, 2020

When it comes time to update your wardrobe on a budget it can be difficult, but Career Services offers help for that. The Career Closet started as an idea from a few female staff members looking for ways...

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