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Kent State named only top public college in Northeast Ohio in 2020 U.S. News ranking

Kent State was ranked No. 101 in top public schools, making it the only public institution in Northeast Ohio to receive the accolade. Kent State tied with California State University, Fresno, Georgia...

‘Paint The K’ to kick off homecoming week

Sylvia Lorson September 15, 2019

The Flash Activities Board (FAB) will be painting the K in Risman Plaza on Monday Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. to celebrate the beginning of homecoming week.Since FAB started in 2017, the group has painted the K...

Maya Culley's latest mural on Burbick Ave. in downtown.

Kent native’s mural captures history, nostalgia

Sylvia Lorson September 15, 2019

Kent native Maya Culley, 19, painted the mural that’s now on the walls of the alley between Skullz Salon and Woodsy’s Music in downtown Kent.Culley’s sister Aliyah, 18, suggested that she enter the...

A sixth person in the United States has died from lung disease related to vaping, Kansas health officials said. The death marks the first in the state, but raises even more concern about the safety and regulation of e-cigarettes.

‘I was non-stop Juuling up a storm’: 10 college students on their vaping addictions

By Eric Levenson, CNN September 15, 2019

Originally Published: 15 SEP 19 03:22 ETUpdated: 15 SEP 19 11:18 ET    (CNN) -- The CDC, FDA, White House and a who's who of officials in suits want young people to stop using e-cigarettes amid a mysterious...

Senior fashion merchandising major Shannon Kelley in her home in Kent on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

Can exes be friends?

Andriana Ruscitto September 15, 2019

Greta Schuster, a junior education major, and her ex-boyfriend met through a mutual friend during their freshman year of high school. They were best friends for two years, but when they became more serious,...

Dustin Crum attempts a pass during Saturday's 55-16 loss at No. 8 Auburn. Crum finished with a career-high 198 passing yards.

Crum’s career day not enough in blowout loss at No. 8 Auburn

Ian Kreider, Sports Reporter September 14, 2019

Junior quarterback Dustin Crum converted four first downs on Kent State’s opening drive, leading to a 21-yard field goal to give Kent State an early 3-0 lead.“The big factor early on was our success...

Student Success Leader Jasmyn Robinson leads a small group in the Kent Talk: "The A Word." The small groups had in-depth discussions about abortion rather than the broader discussion the group had as a whole at the beginning of the talk.

Student organizations host Kent Talk event on abortion

Katia Rodriguez September 14, 2019

Abortion is a topic that has continued to increase in discussion, especially at the Ohio Statehouse. Student organizations like Planned Parenthood Advocates of Kent State and Kent State Students for Life,...

Wearing Justice – graphic tees

Ben Weaver September 14, 2019

Moira Armstrong an English and History major(Left) and Jordan George a Fashion major (Right) admire the "Wearing Justice" exhibit at the Kent State University Museum. This Exhibit shows the use of Graphic...

Venice Cafe patrons raise their glasses while Roger Hoover and the Whiskeyhounds perform their final song at Venice Cafe during Kent's Round Town music festival on Friday, September 13, 2019.

Kent ‘Round Town Music Fest connects local music, business

Abigail Mack September 14, 2019

Live music filled the streets on Friday as Kent’s ‘Round Town Music Fest welcomed more than 30 acts at 29 venues throughout downtown and the surrounding area. Local businesses including bars, coffee...

Scott Dotterer, Office of Health Promotion Coordinator, speaks in front of a group of freshman during an Alcohol Awareness workshop on Monday.  

Alcohol-related arrests down on campus

Becca Sagaris September 13, 2019

There has been a 22.8% decrease in Liquor Law Violation arrests on Kent State’s campus; a major improvement just over the course of a year.Community Resource Officer Tricia Knoles explains that the reason...

Chief flight instructor Brian Neff, Aeronautics senior Jack Warren, and Dean of Aeronautics and Engineering Christina Bloebaum look for a spot to put the Delta banner on Sept. 13, 2019. The new partnership with Delta is a "huge opportunity," said Neff. Warren plans on working for Delta after he graduates. 

College of Aeronautics celebrates new partnership with Delta Airlines

Katie Null, Administration reporter September 13, 2019

Kent State’s aeronautics program announced a new partnership with Delta Airlines that will provide flight students with a pathway to a career with the company.Interim University Provost Melody Tankersley...

Moira Armstrong an English and History major(Left) and Jordan George a Fashion major (Right) admire the "Wearing Justice" exhibit at the Kent State University Museum. This Exhibit shows the use of Graphic T-Shirts during heated political moments and showcases their meanings. Sep 13, 2019.

Graphic T-shirts make more than a fashion statement

Gershon Harrell, Fashion reporter September 13, 2019

Like photos, graphic T-shirts can carry thousands of different interpretations, meanings and messages.For generations, graphic tees have been worn as a way to identify where someone aligns, raise awareness...

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