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The Fonz

Carter Adams October 11, 2017

Henry Winkler, actor and writer, prepares to read a passage from “I Got “D” in Salami,” during his lecture at Kent State University Stark Campus on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. The book is a part of...

Lynsie Sydenstricker, a sophomore studio arts major, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.

Students speak out for World Mental Health Day

Emily McMahan October 10, 2017

On Oct. 10 of every year, countries around the globe observe World Mental Health Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues and combatting the stigmas surrounding them.At Kent State,...

Rocky Gibson, a junior nursing major, poses with a cut out at FlashBash, an event that kicks off homecoming week on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017.

Kent State’s Homecoming week begins with Flashbash

Taryn Antolic October 10, 2017

Carnival vibes filled the air at the Student Center Ballroom Monday as games were played and fair foods were enjoyed for the homecoming kickoff event FlashBash.Raffle baskets were auctioned off to the...

SSA Workers on Strike

October 10, 2017

Portage County community members on strike

Madison Tromler October 10, 2017

Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities social workers have been on strike since Oct. 4, 2017, due to not having a contract over a year while negotiating for a contract for a year and a half. Nearly...

Tenure, promotion, hiring policy dominates faculty senate meeting

Nicholas Hunter October 10, 2017

Faculty Senate turned attention to tenure acceptance and promotion policy at its October meeting Monday.Deborah Smith, the Senate chair and associate professor of philosophy, centered her remarks on clarifying...

Deborah Hoover, the president of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation (left), Julie Messing, the executive director of NeoLaunchNET (center) and Ken Burhanna, the interim dean of University Libraries, cut the ribbon for the new LaunchNET offices on Sept. 29, 2017.

LaunchNET to host weekend-long SkyHack event

Taylor Robinson October 9, 2017

LaunchNET, a program that assists members of the Kent State community to transform ideas into successful businesses, projects and collaborations will host a weekend-long hackathon from Oct. 13 to Oct....

Evan Faidley, a graduate student in college teaching, types his proposal for his dissertation during the Dissertation Boot Camp in the University Library on Sunday, Oct. 8 2017 .

Dissertation Boot Camp helps graduate students achieve their Ph.D.

Devon Parker October 9, 2017

Kent State's Graduate Student Services held its third Dissertation Boot Camp from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8 to assist graduate students with the completion of their advanced degrees. The Dissertation Boot Camp...

Katherine Mohnacky, a senior early childhood education major (left), Samantha Hunker, a sophomore fashion merchandising major and Zoe Katz, a sophomore fashion merchandising major, enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with one another and help create knitted goods for the homeless Friday, Sept. 29, 2017.

Knitting for Those in Need makes unique gifts for breast cancer survivors

Emily McMahan October 9, 2017

A student organization is using needles and yarn to help combat the effects of breast cancer.Knitting for Those in Need works hand-in-hand with Knitted Knockers, a breast cancer awareness organization...

Fabio Polanco (center) directs the cast of Intimate Apparel as they prepared for dress rehearsal on Wednesday, Oct. 4th, 2017. Opening night was Oct. 6 and will shows until Oct. 15.

Theatre department explores diversity in ‘Intimate Apparel’

Alex Kamczyc October 9, 2017

The theatre department opened its new fall production “Intimate Apparel” this weekend at the Wright-Curtis Theatre — but this time, viewers saw something different.The play was not only written by...

The sign outside the One Stop office on the first floor of the Library.

Embattled One Stop service faces student criticism

Laina Yost October 8, 2017

After a tumultuous start to the beginning of the semester, One Stop for Student Services is looking to make improvements following student complaints about wait times and poor service.The new system, which...

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