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Make Campus Great Again begins national tour in Akron, Ohio

Katie Thompson Teaching reporter September 19, 2019

Donald Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign kicked off the youth engagement program, Make Campus Great Again, Monday night at the University of Akron. More than 50 students from the surrounding schools...

APTOPIX Britain Greta Thunberg

Kirsty Wigglesworth September 18, 2019

Climate change activist Greta Thunberg waves from the Malizia II boat in Plymouth, England, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. The 16-year-old climate change activist who has inspired student protests around the...

Homecoming schedule

September 18, 2019

Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 -5 p.m. Opening reception for “Culture/Counterculture” and “Wearing Justice Exhibits”7 p.m. DaBaby, Polo G and Lil Mosey concert   Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 - 10 a.m....

Attendees at the first Cultural Cafe of the semester enjoyed cultural presentations and samples of authentic Mexican cuisine, Sept. 18, 2019. 

International Student and Scholar Services hosts first Cultural Cafe

Terry Lee III Diversity reporter September 18, 2019

Kent State’s Cultural Cafe has much more to offer than your average cafe.Hosted by the International Student and Scholar Services at the Office of Global Education, the presentations at the event focused...

Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum (14) is hit by Auburn defensive end Big Kat Bryant (1) as he throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Five things to watch heading into Kent State’s Homecoming matchup against Bowling Green

Ian Kreider Sports Reporter September 18, 2019

Dustin Crum played well, but who knows what that means in the long-termCoach Sean Lewis has proven over his short tenure that he’s not afraid to make changes at any position — regardless of how big...

Shannon Mihally dropped from the Phi Mu sorority. Photo courtesy of Shannon Mihally.

Drop Out or Keep Up: Being involved in Greek Life DO NOT PUBLISH

Samantha Simcox Greek Life reporter September 18, 2019

Kent State University has had record numbers of students involved in Greek life recently, despite this, members sometimes drop their fraternity or sorority for one reason or another. In 2015, Kent State...

The Kent State women's golf team after it's Mercedes-Benz Intercollegiate win. Photo courtesy of Kent State Athletics.

Top finishes by Panthong, Stormo power women’s golf to 2nd-straight win

After the last round on Sunday, a Kent State golfer was sure to win the tournament.KSU’s Pimnipa Panthong and Karoline Stormo had tied for first at eight-under-par 205 and were headed to a playoff. The...

gun violence

On fear of a mass shooting: America’s culture is rooted in violence. That isn’t OK.

“I can’t even have the news on TV anymore, Val,” my brother said, his voice hushed. We sat at the kitchen table with my sister-in-law a few weekends ago and caught up on life.“It’s always something...

General Motors UAW Strike

Matthew Dae Smith September 18, 2019

United Auto Workers members picket outside of the General Motors Lansing Delta Township plant Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike Monday against General...

1993 Homecoming — First African-American King and Queen

Jeff Glidden, Kent State University September 18, 2019

Description 1993 Homecoming King and Queen: Anthony Keys and Nikki Marchmon. For the first time in its history Kent State had selected a King and Queen who were both African-American. Marchmon was also...

Homecoming king and queen 1930

September 18, 2019

Homecoming Queen Mary Donze and King James Holm. According to A Book of Memories, "Holm later returned to Kent as a professor of speech and was awarded the President's Medal upon his retirement in 1973."...

Kent State President Todd Diacon runs onto the field prior to the football home opener against Kennesaw State on September 7, 2019.

Kent State plans to invite new presidents to serve as grand marshal

Kent State intends to start a tradition of asking its new president to serve as grand marshal at their first homecoming, said Emily Vincent, director of university media relations. “We believe this...

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