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The Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center is located on 1550 Ted Boyd Dr, Kent, OH 44240. Sun. Jan. 26, 2020.

Rec Center Refresh

Hannah Burkey Reporter January 26, 2020

The Kent State Rec Center is welcoming a new blue and gold design after finishing a refresh. “The previous color palette was green, maroon, and terracotta,” said Rufra.Now, the Rec Center’s carpet,...

Leslie Srodek-Johnson poses with cookie cakes. Srodek-Johnson won $10,000 on the Food Network Christmas Cookie Challenge. Courtesy of Leslie Srodek-Johnson.

Kent State journalism alumna wins Food Network Christmas Cookie Challenge

Shelby Reeves Alumni Affairs reporter January 25, 2020

Kent State alumna Leslie Srodek-Johnson was featured on one of Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge cooking competitions. During what she said felt like a whirlwind, Srodek-Johnson beat out four other...

A protestor holds up a sign on Risman Plaza on Jan. 25, 2020. The protest was peaceful and put together by Students for a Democratic Society.

Protest turns to lesson on Iran, Middle East conflict

Sara Crawford Assigning Editor January 25, 2020

For the Global Day of Protest, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) participated in the No War on Iran protest, starting on Risman Plaza. “Some groups have organized a global day protest and it’s...

Kent State Trumbull campus hosts Rising Scholars program

Emily Williams Regionals Reporter January 25, 2020

The Kent State Trumbull campus began the Rising Scholar program to encourage local youth to achieve their own ideas of success.“We have four tenents to our program: career readiness, identity development,...

Junior forward Danny Pippen (5) goes to catch a pass from senior guard Troy Simons (3) on Jan. 21, 2020. Simons had a season high of 24 points at the game vs. Miami University on Jan. 14, 2020.

Senderoff’s message received, Pippen dominates; five takeaways from win at Buffalo

Ian Kreider January 25, 2020

Antonio Williams, Troy Simons, Anthony Roberts, Danny Pippen and Philip Whittington watched from the bench as senior guard CJ Williamson led Kent State to an early 7-6 lead over the first five minutes.Coach...

Flashes change things up, snap losing streak

Owen MacMillan Assigning editor January 25, 2020

For the fourth game in a row, the Kent State men’s basketball team found itself in a game that went down to the wire.A pair of late threes and some clutch free throw shooting from junior forward Danny...

Keynote speaker Melissa Harris-Perry speaks during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Kent State on Jan. 24, 2020. Harris-Perry talked about the need for change in the world. 

Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry speaks at annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Molly Adams Diversity Reporter January 24, 2020

Double dutching the way to a beloved community and future Martin Luther King Jr. would dream through the eyes of Melissa Harris Perry.In her keynote speech at the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Friday,...

Piano Scholarship Gala will feature multi-piano faculty performance

Lindsey Sellman Reporter January 24, 2020

It was all hands on deck this weekend at the Piano Scholarship Gala where four faculty members shared two pianos during their performance.Faculty performances featured multiple pianos being played at the...

Off-campus wireless internet security on par with university

Dylan Bowers Reporter January 24, 2020

If not in class or on campus, Kent State students spend their free time surfing the web, browsing social media, streaming TV shows and movies, all while running the risk of their security being breached...

Blackford’s effort on the court makes her a standout freshman

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter January 24, 2020

Freshman forward Nila Blackford is an influential part of Kent State’s women’s basketball team this season.“She’s naturally gifted, starting to come to her own as far as her competitive drive and...

How to pick an apartment

Great first apartment stories usually involve arguments with the landlord, the heat not working or really loud neighbors. The bad thing about these stories is actually living in that apartment. With these...

Apartment Information Infograph

Emily Walters January 24, 2020

Latitude at Kent 1450 E. Summit St. Kent, OH 44201 bed 1 bath $1,459-$1,529 per person2 bed 2 bath $899 per person3 bed 3 bath $719-$729 per person4 bed 4 bath $699-$719 per personFully furnished apartmentsUtilities...

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