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Kay Wise, a ’78 Kent State alumna, cheers during the Homecoming Parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. Wise and her husband, Ralph, attended the Homecoming Parade in 1961 on their first date.

Don’t rain on my parade: Alumni enjoy unseasonably warm Homecoming weekend

Logan Lutton October 15, 2017

Alumni and their families gathered for the 99th annual Homecoming Parade at the Alumni Hospitality Tent on the front of campus. The event kicked off Saturday at 9 a.m. and served breakfast before the parade.There...

Running back Justin Rankin gets tackled during the second quarter against Miami (OH) Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Kent State secures comeback in Homecoming victory against Miami (OH)

Scott Lendak October 14, 2017

As the Flashes bounced around the tunnel while its introduction played on the scoreboard, the crowd was on their feet in anticipation for the team to take the field. Kent State hoped to come back after...

The Kent Stage sign introduces the Kent Ghost Walk in downtown Kent Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.

Kent locals get spooky, celebrate decade-old Ghost Walk

Kassandra Kaczmarek October 14, 2017

The Kent Stage kicked off its 10th annual Ghost Walk this weekend. The long-time Kent tradition took participants through a night of historical venues, live-speakers and re-enactments.In celebration of...

William Willoughby, Associate Dean of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design speaks about the recent history of the College of Architecture building and its social significance on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Bricks and mortar: CAED lecture goes in depth on design of renovated building

Colin Baker October 14, 2017

The College of Architecture and Environmental Design held a lecture at the Center for Architecture and Environmental Design Saturday, which focused on the new building's design.William Willoughby, the...

Kathy and Marc Blitz, Kent State alumni, kiss on Risman Plaza.

Couples feel the love during Kiss on the K

Austin Mariasy October 14, 2017

Dozens of couples came together to celebrate the annual Kiss on the K event on Risman Plaza Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.The Homecoming weekend event is an opportunity for older couples to look back at their...

Kiss on the K

October 14, 2017

Kent State cheerleaders participate in the Homecoming Parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Kent State community revels in Homecoming Parade

Dylan Reynolds October 14, 2017

Anticipation for Kent’s annual Homecoming Parade was building long before participants stepped off.As parade participants registered and lined up Saturday morning, a sense of excitement spread along...

Extermination costs and confusion issues for off-campus students due to pests

Ashley Purnell October 14, 2017

Some students living off campus are experiencing problems with bed bugs.Policies on getting rid of insects, bedbugs and other unwanted pests are included in most housing leases. However, these policies...

Marisa Stephens, a senior managerial marketing major, accepts the “Golden Flash” award during the Alumni Awards ceremony on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Stephens won the only student award this year and was later crowned as Homecoming Queen.

Ceremony honors successful alumni in downtown Kent

Logan Lutton October 14, 2017

The fourth annual Alumni Awards honored six alumni and one current student at a ceremony in Franklin Hotel Bar Friday.Recipients from across the country were recognized for their achievements in their...

Korb Fallen Tree

Carter Adams October 13, 2017

Mimi Caron, sophomore psychology major, takes items out of her glass covered back seat on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Caron’s vehicle was one of three damaged when a tree fell into the Korb Hall parking lot....

Kent State University groundskeepers clear debris from multiple cars after a tree fell in the Korb Hall parking lot Oct. 13, 2017. 

Fallen tree damages cars, hospitalizing one student

Carter Adams October 13, 2017

A Kent State student was hospitalized and three vehicles were damaged after a tree fell into the Korb Hall parking lot Friday Oct. 13, 2017.Sgt. Michquel Penn of the Kent State police department said officers...

Recreation and Wellness Center now allowing tank tops

Dylan Thacker October 13, 2017

The Kent State Recreation and Wellness Center recently changed its dress policy this semester, now allowing both men and women to wear tank tops to the gym.Since the facility opened in 1999, it has been...

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