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Harlequinn Bodziony is a freshman studio art major. Bodziony uses art to portray mental illness.

Student uses mental illness to inspire artwork

Freshman studio art major Harlequinn Bodziony uses art to convey her depression, anxiety and love of all things creepy.“I have kind of a creepier style,” she said. “My dad used to own a costume shop,...

Former New Orleans mayor talks unification, patriotism at Kent State

Katie Null Administration reporter November 20, 2019

Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu unified a crowd of listeners at Kent State through a speech focused on patriotism, activism and coming together as human beings. Landrieu visited Kent State as...

Sophomore guard Anthony Roberts (15) dribbles the ball down the court. Kent State beat Purdue Fort Wayne University 75-68 on Nov. 19, 2019.

Peterson’s defense, second half push secures Kent State’s fourth win

Ian Kreider Sports reporter November 19, 2019

For the second straight game Kent State trailed at the half. This time, the Flashes were down 42-38 to Purdue Fort Wayne after turning the ball over 11 times. Here are three things that changed in the...

There are over 1,500 international students on Kent State's campus as of September 2019.

Faculty can help international students feel at home

Katie Thompson Teaching reporter November 19, 2019

Every new student at Kent State has to adjust to a new school, but international students have to adjust to a new country while getting used to an educational system they’ve never seen before. Kent...

Students donate to the pop-up food pantry located in the Student Multicultural Center on Nov. 13, 2019.

Campus Kitchen introduces pop-up food pantry

The Campus Kitchen found more ways for students to access its resources with pop-up food pantries. The Campus Kitchen Pantry currently hosts two food pantries weekly, on the second floor in Beall and McDowell...

Tony Snyder has cerebral palsy and works in the Kent State University library as a Copyright and Interlibrary Loan Associate. He works on processing interlibrary loan requests that will eventually result in items from the libraries being sent across the country and worldwide. Snyder says, "Interlibrary loan is like having the world's libraries at your fingertips."

Becoming an ally of the disabled takes information, understanding

Dealing with misconceptions about his physical condition doesn’t stop Tony Snyder, a Kent State copyright and library loan associate, from excelling in life and his career.Snyder has cerebral palsy,...

Information on Strategic Esports, including the class schedule and CRNs, can be found on this flyer.

First semester of Kent State’s Esports course coming in spring 2020

Aidan Coyne Tech reporter November 18, 2019

Kent State is introducing a course entirely covering esports for the spring 2020 semester. Esports is competitive online gaming.“This course is one of the first Esports classes to be offered in Northeast...

Ryan Leflar with Tara Wade and Morgan Messer leading the formation for the BA Showcase at the Choreography club on Nov. 12, 2019.

Choreography club allows students to express themselves and teach others

The Choreography Club at Kent State gives any student the opportunity to dance freely and learn new choreographed routines, regardless of their major or skill level. Started by Tara Wade, a sophomore...

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New Interprofessional Leadership Ed.D. aims to spread global footprint of Kent State

Starting in the summer of 2020, graduate students in the College of Education, Health and Human Services will be able to receive a doctoral level degree, tending to practitioners who want to grow their...

One of Kent State's aircrafts sits on the tarmac at the Kent State University airport. Kent has the largest university fleet of aircraft in Ohio, according to Kent State's website. October 2019.

Expansion in Kent’s Aeronautics department creates more space for women

Colleen Carroll Sciences reporter November 17, 2019

With new expansions in Kent State’s College of Aeronautics, including a new building, added programs and a partnership with Delta airlines, there is now more room than ever for women within the aviation...

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OPINION: The media isn’t to blame for gun violence

Madison Patterson November 17, 2019

The room was dark. An audience waited in suspended anticipation for the moment they knew would approach. Through the barrel of a gun, they got their first glimpse of him: sharply dressed, suave in spades,...

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