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Robert Misbrener, project manager II from Kent State’s office of the university architect, gets ready to test the needlepoint bipolar ionization technology with the ion testing device. The university plans to buy additional devices so monthly maintenance checks can happen.

Residence halls lack ionization technology, fight against Covid-19

Kelly Krabill Assigning Editor September 19, 2021

Classroom chairs fill the space with masked students this fall as in-person classes return to Kent State, dining hall lines stretch across the room while undergraduates wait for dinner and residence halls...

A college student’s take on the plastic-free lifestyle

Alexandra Golden Reporter September 19, 2021

Plastic is everywhere. When I decided to try the “Plastic Pledge” challenge and go a week without using any plastic products at all, I didn't expect it to be very difficult. I didn't realize until...

Boomers to Zoomers: a generational take on environmentalism

Annie Zwisler Managing Editor September 19, 2021

When COVID-19 shutdowns first hit around the globe, it impacted humanity in ways no one could’ve predicted. Businesses closed, in-person learning and gatherings were put on hold and friends and family...

Carly Zimmerman, farm manager at Crown Point Ecology Center, organizes a small basket of peppers at the Haymaker Farmers Market on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Haymaker Farmers’ Market “stands out” in downtown Kent

Morgan McGrath Feature Writer September 19, 2021

 Coffee, gourds, kettle corn, and more. The Haymaker Farmers Market, now in its 29th year, has been a staple in downtown Kent, and in recent years, this success has much to do with market manager Andrew...

Colorful clothing hangs on the racks at Einstein's Attic. 

Thrift stores: bringing new life to used clothes and the environment

Isabella Schreck Reporter September 19, 2021

Cheap clothing stores like Forever 21 and online boutiques like Shein have made shopping as easy as the click of a button, literally. They are popular shops in the “fast fashion” industry, where companies...

Dawn Collins fills in as the acting director at the Portage County Solid Waste Management District. The district has undergone several changes the last few years, but Collins plans to expand residential service.

Portage County recycling attempts a comeback after resources dwindle

Kelly Krabill Assigning Editor September 19, 2021

Filling in as acting director at the Portage County Solid Waste Management District, Dawn Collins is hopeful to turn the business around.  “I fully intend to flip this program,” she said. “We’re...

Kent State center Sam Allan (54) prepares to snap the ball while facing down Iowa's defensive line. The Flashes would give up 7 sacks for 39 yards and a safety.

Kent State fumbles away potential upset at #5 Iowa

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor September 19, 2021

For the second time in three weeks, the Kent State football team found itself in a position to make it a one score game in the second half while facing a top six team in the country. It was 1st &...

AAUP-KSU reaches tentative agreements with university for faculty vaccine requirements

Emma Andrus Reporter September 18, 2021

Leaders of Kent State’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), the faculty union, reached separate tentative agreements with Kent State on language for two memoranda of...

A screenshot of the university's description of its dining options on the dining services website. 

Student with celiac disease expresses grievances with gluten-free dining options on campus

Alton Northup Reporter September 17, 2021

Kent State University advertises its inclusive dining options as a selling point to incoming freshmen. This year, however, students have expressed disappointment with the university, accusing dining services...

Kent State faculty and students are adapting to the new learning management system, Canvas. The university has transitioned from Blackboard to Canvas this fall. 

From Blackboard to Canvas, survey respondents want a user-friendly learning system

Alexus Rayzer Reporter September 17, 2021

Canvas met expectations among Kent State faculty and students as the campus adapts to the transition of the learning system.At the end of 2019, the university’s existing contract with Blackboard ended...

Burnham joined a group chat named “Kent Dining Woes” where students discussed the state of the dining halls and made the Change.org petition.

Students create petition demanding reimbursement for meal plans

Megan Becker Assigning Editor September 17, 2021

Some Kent State students created a petition on Change.org that encourages the university to refund student meal plans due to “the recent decline in food quality, availability, and inclusivity.”The...

Booster Shots

ROBYN BECK September 17, 2021

A nurse reaches for a vial of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at a pop up vaccine clinic in the Arleta neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, August 23, 2021. - The US Food and Drug Administration on...

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