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North Royalton man arrested for menacing by stalking for incidents on Fraternity Circle

Rachel Karas Managing editor October 12, 2019

Editor's Note: The original version has been updated to include a court date, name of the jail and a statement from the University.Kent police arrested a man Friday for the several incidents that have...

We had a great time at Dad's birthday dinner at Parasson's last week in Stow. 

One Step At A Time: Happy Birthday Dad

Michael Reiner October 12, 2019

October eighth was my dad’s 54th birthday. My mom and dad came to Kent to spend some time with Mitchell and I to celebrate. We went to Parasson’s for dinner and then we went to Swenson’s to grab...

Fire department called for small fire in Student Center

Gina Butkovich Sports editor October 11, 2019

A wall heating unit caught fire outside the second floor kitchen in the Student Center Wednesday. Kent Fire Lt. Craig Peeps told the Record-Courier at approximately 6 p.m. Wednesday, crews were notified...

KSUVOICES May 4

@KSUVoices1970 social media pages bring students closer to May 4

In the wake of a technological revolution, students have a chance to see what social media would’ve been like during the times of May 4, 1970. Mindy Farmer, director of the May 4 Visitors Center, created...

Flashes fight injury, late struggles, but have best finish this fall

The Kent State men’s golf team had its best finish of the season on Tuesday, tying for sixth in the Fighting Irish Classic.The Flashes shot twelve-over-par 864 on the Warren Golf Course in South Bend,...

Members of MEN put in flooring for a house they helped build for Habitat for Humanity on Sept. 28, 2019. 

Get to know your MEN: Male Empowerment Network

Kennedi Combs Diversity reporter October 8, 2019

MEN, or Male Empowerment Network, is one of the most well known black organizations on Kent’s campus. Spearheaded by NJ Akbar, assistant dean in the University College, in 2010, MEN has made a name...

Survivor burns the nameof a previous attacker. Survivors were encouraged to write down their attacker's name on a piece of paper and put it in the fire.

Take Back the Night march takes place at Kent State

Demonstrators gathered in front of the M.A.C Center on Tuesday night to participate in “Take Back the Night,” an international protest against rape and sexual violence. Take Back the Night is a movement...

Safety Graph (not for website)

October 8, 2019

KSU Police department:• Emergencies: 911• Non-emergency: 330-672- 3070Kent Police Department• Non emergency: 330- 673-7732Off-campus resources• Akron YWCA Rape Crisis Center: 330- 253-6131• University...

Man caught on camera between 2 and 3 a.m. Thursday. 

Community on edge; multiple safety incidents arise around Kent

Recent incident reports have students on Kent State’s campus on high alert after a man in a red Speedo swimsuit was captured on video touching himself inappropriately on Alpha Phi’s front porch in...

Women’s golf wins 3rd tournament in a row

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter October 8, 2019

Kent state women's golf held off a surging Ole Miss team, winning the Illini Invitational by just one stroke to remain undefeated this fall.“It always feels good to come home with a win,” coach Lisa...

An early look at Akron: Three factors heading into Saturday’s Wagon Wheel

Ian Kreider Sports reporter October 8, 2019

The health of Akron quarterback Kato Nelson.An apparent arm injury sidelined Nelson in the first half of Akron’s 37-29 loss to UMass on Sept. 28. Nelson could be seen with his arm in a sling without...

Students discuss catching up on homework, relaxing during fall break

As fall break draws close, Kent State students are planning for their time off. This is only the second year where the break, which spans from Oct. 10 to 13, has been part of the academic calendar. Proposed...

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