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Nina Schubert stands with her courage award given to her by John Kasich. 

2018 Courage Award recipient inspires others with her battle against mental illness

Meghann Morrow March 18, 2018

Just over a year after recovering from an overdose attempt, freshman early childhood education major Nina Schubert is setting an example for those who struggle with mental illness around the country every...

Internet connection brings challenges to online assignments

Madeline Scalzi March 18, 2018

On a walk through any campus building today one will find typical learning materials such as textbooks, projectors, pencils and planners, but what they will also find more than ever before are electronics:...

Adventure Center participants backpack in Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania during the Fall 2017 semester.

Students prepare for wilderness adventure

Shelbie Goulding March 18, 2018

The Kent State Adventure Center offers 12 adventure programs each semester, including an alternative spring break trip. This year’s spring break trip offers students a chance to backpack, whitewater...

Speakers Andrew Gelwicks, Jaslene Gonzalez, Audrey Lopez and Jenae Green were some of the seven industry professionals who spoke at Modista’s MODIvation conference Saturday, March 17, 2018.

Modista conference brings the fashion industry’s elite to Kent

Abigail Miller March 17, 2018

Fashion professionals attended Modista’s MODIvation conference to answer questions, share their story and offer advice to students aspiring to have a career in the fashion industry.Taylor Nowakowski,...

Comedian Dami Olatunde hosted the “54 Shades of Africa,” on Friday night, representing Africa and its culture. Kent African Student Association presented the night at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Kent African Student Association showcases all sides of Africa

Erica Carter March 17, 2018

On a Friday night, music, laughter and drums sounded from the Student Center Ballroom as people entered with flags of all the African countries in celebration of the 24th annual African Night.The Kent...

Kent State University Opera and Orchestra join together to perform “Die Fledermaus”

Amber Selfridge March 17, 2018

Prison, joy and fake identities are just some of the topics covered in “Die Fledermaus,” performed by the Kent State Orchestra and Opera.The show was performed March 16-18 in the Carl F. W. Ludwig...

Nick Robinson and Katherine Langford in Love, Simon (2018).

REVIEW: ‘Love, Simon’ is the love story we needed

Maria McGinnis March 17, 2018

“Love, Simon” may be one of the biggest milestones in the coming-of-age film genre that we have seen yet.Simon Spier (Nick Robinson), describes himself as the typical high school senior marching through...

Participants of the Walk a Mile in Their Shoes event pass the M.A.C. Center Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

Kent State to host annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” in April

Jaret Shannon March 17, 2018

More than 300 students are expected to strut down Risman Plaza in some unexpected footwear.Kent State will host the annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” this April, an international event to raise awareness...

Kent State University Independent Films to premiere feature film ‘Fly By Night’

Rose Driehaus March 17, 2018

Roughly 100 students have been working with Kent State Independent Films over the past year to bring a challenging script to life.Now, the organization is putting the finishing touches on their movie premiere.Fly...

Library hosts 12-hour Knit-a-Thon

Conor Battles March 17, 2018

The fourth floor of the Kent State University Library was abuzz with activity as dozens of hands shaped colorful threads of yarn into hats, scarves and a variety of other items for those in need at this...

Officer Vance Voyles tells students how they could have improved on their handling of a scenario involving a man breaking into cars.

KSUPD wraps up Police Experience Academy

David Williams March 17, 2018

KSUPD’s Police Experience Academy came to a close Thursday evening at Crossroads Church in Kent.The academy lasted four weeks and covered a wide range of police training practices, including detective...

Kent Area Chamber of Commerce to host expo

Francesca Barrett March 16, 2018

On Saturday, the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Business, Healthcare and Community Expo and Taste of Kent.The KACC’s expo event is open to the community. The event will be hosting...

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