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Habitat for Humanity 1

Carter Adams November 20, 2017

Monica Higgins, the secretary of Habitat for Humanity's Kent State chapter, adjusts a work light in the basement of a home in Kent, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Higgins was one of several volunteers who worked...

Halim El-Dabh

Students, friends assemble to honor life of former Kent State professor, composer

Cameron Gorman November 19, 2017

As snow gently fell outside Cartwright Hall, people meandered past photographs of Halim El-Dabh, hung along the glass windows.The images portrayed the composer at a young age, with a dog alongside. Standing...

Kent State University junior guard Jaylin Walker goes for a layup against Mississippi Valley State Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.

Walker leads men’s basketball to sloppy win over Mississippi Valley State

Cameron Hoover November 19, 2017

Jaylin Walker picked up right where he left off after last season’s Mid-American Conference Tournament MVP award.Walker is leading the Kent State men's basketball team in scoring, averaging 17.3 points...

Dress Up for Downs 4

Dustin Massengill (KentWired Files) November 19, 2017

Genevieve with her escort, Pat Baker, flips her hair between runway walks during the show during the Dress Up for Downs fashion show in the Rockwell Hall on Saturday, November 18, 2017.

Opinion: Beauty pageants aren’t what you think they are

Danielle Vivcharenko November 19, 2017

As much as we like to deny that the United States is a patriarchal paradigm, the fact remains that sexism is still prevalent today. This issue is very apparent when focusing on feminine activity and how...

A clapboard sits on the table outside the auditorium in Hall. 

Dress Up for Downs fashion show raises $3,000

Ella Abbott November 19, 2017

Dress Up for Downs raised $3,000 for the Upside of Downs Saturday night through the organization’s annual fashion show.Dress Up for Downs is a student organization created by a junior fashion design...

Flashes of Pride: Brewer

Carrie George November 19, 2017

Sheyenne Brewer, a sophomore sociology major at Kent State Stark, values the LGBTQ community and the welcoming atmosphere of Kent’s main campus.Brewer started at the Kent campus her freshman year, but...

Flashes of pride: McGirr

Carrie George November 19, 2017

Junior pre-med psychology major Avery McGirr recalled boarding an elevator their freshman year, lost and nervous to attend their first Trans*Fusion meeting.“I was terrified,” McGirr said. “I didn’t...

Numbers to know

November 19, 2017

52 percentObama's favorability rating in AlabamaA Fox News poll showed that former President Barack Obama is more favorable in Alabama than President Donald Trump. Obama’s rating was 52 percent, while...

Flashes of pride: Jordan

Carrie George November 19, 2017

Paje Jordan, a junior horticulture technology major, never explored their sexuality until their boyfriend came out as trans.“I didn’t really consider anything outside of heterosexual or cisgender when...

Cheers and Jeers

Lucas Misera November 19, 2017

Cheers to … positivity. A California artist put up street signs around a Los Angeles suburb trying to motivate the town’s residents. Signs had messages from “Breathe” to “Do your best.”Jeers...

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