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Ned Parks gives his presentation on millennials in the workplace to an audience at Kent State Twinsburg. Taken on Jan. 28, 2020.

Twinsburg workshop talks millenial work ethic

Krista DeFini Reporter January 29, 2020

Millennials expect different things from their employers, a business and management consultant told a group of local businesswomen this week.“They keep their work and home life separated,” said Ned...

Freshman guard Katie Shumate (14) goes for a layup during the women's basketball game on Jan. 29, 2020. Kent State University won against Ball State University 69-68. 

Carter scores game winner in first start back from mono

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter January 29, 2020

With 10 seconds to go against Ball State Wednesday night, redshirt senior guard Megan Carter grabbed a loose ball, crossed behind her defender and drove toward the basket. She trickled the ball over the...

The three flags in the center of campus wave as a reminder of patriotism.

How to approach voter registration and Election Day

Madisyn Woodring Reporter January 29, 2020

Even though voter turnout in the 2018 election for ages 18 to 29 increased to 36 percent it was still lower than all other age groups that year, according to Census data.According to political science...

Two million dollar “Choose Ohio First” grant awarded to Kent State computer science department

Mimi Freeman Beat reporter January 29, 2020

Kent State won a competitive $2 million grant from Choose Ohio First, a program that awards Ohio schools with scholarship funding to increase enrollment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics...

After the event on Tuesday, Jan. 28, congressional candidate Aaron Godfrey addresses student questions one on one.

Congressional candidate addresses students about hardship

Madisyn Woodring Reporter January 29, 2020

It is possible to escape the hardship of poverty, but it is increasingly difficult, a congressional candidate told the Kent State College Democrats on Tuesday.“We’re supposed to be a country where...

Delta sorority holds cultural fair

Brianna Canada January 29, 2020

Students gathered Friday to learn about the Kent African Student Association (KASA), the Spanish And Latino Student Association (SALSA), the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. The event, organized by the Delta...

Senior fashion merchandising major Tyshaia Earnest packs period products into care packages for those in need at the Period Packing Party on Tues., Jan. 28. Earnest organized the event, provided supplies for the packages and snacks for volunteers. 

Period Packing Party guests break stigmas, assemble care packages for less fortunate

Holly Liptak Reporter January 29, 2020

The Campus Pointe clubhouse was alive with the crinkle of menstrual pads and the sound of Beyoncé’s “Run the World” as attendees assembled more than 100 menstrual care packages for the less fortunate...

American Airlines suspends two routes to China as coronavirus spreads

January 29, 2020

    (CNN) -- American Airlines is the second US carrier to suspend some of its flights to China as the deadly coronavirus continues to spread and shrinks demand. The airline is canceling...

“Mamba mentality” lifts Flashes out of early slump

Owen MacMillan Assigning editor January 28, 2020

Just 13 minutes into a rematch against the University of Toledo, the Kent State men’s basketball team was in dire straits.Down 21 points, coach Rob Senderoff was digging deep from the bench early and...

Antonio Williams (4) goes up for a layup against Toledo's Luke Maranka (12) on Jan. 28 at the M.A.C.C.

“Mamba mentality: We stand together and we stay mentally strong”: Five takeaways from Kent State’s 21-point comeback win at Toledo

Ian Kreider Sports reporter January 28, 2020

Kent State reverted to bad habits over the first 12 minutes of the game. The Flashes settled for pull-up jump shots instead of penetrating for easier looks.They allowed Toledo to score inside with little...

Officer Miguel Witt and his Belgian Malinois, Dexter, sit in the back seat of Witt's K9 unit.

From Pup to Pro: Dexter and Witt Grow Together

Griffin White Reporter January 28, 2020

When Officer Miguel Witt set out to become a police officer, the only things on his mind were trying to help people in need and to make a real difference in the world. Now, seasoned with over 19 years...

Trumbull begins search for new dean

Emily Williams Beat reporter January 28, 2020

The search for a new Trumbull regional campus Dean and Chief Administrative Officer has initiated.A search committee has been formed to command the search. Denise Seachrist, Dean of Kent State University...

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