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WILMINGTON, DELAWARE - DECEMBER 08: Dr. Rochelle Walensky, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to head the Centers for Disease Control, speaks during a news conference at the Queen Theater December 08, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. With the novel coronavirus pandemic continuing to ravage the country with daily records for infections and deaths, members of Biden's health team said they will make fighting COVID-19 the priority. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

CDC director says guidance on reopening schools to be released in the coming week

    (CNN) -- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release guidance on school reopenings in the coming week, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a White House briefing on...

Student six feel apart in the KSU Ice arena that doubles as a COVID-19 testing site.

Start of spring semester COVID-19 testing runs smoothly

Alexandra Golden and Ethan Cohen Reporters February 5, 2021

Kent State University has started mandatory weekly testing for all on-campus students for the spring semester. The testing, run by CVS, is available every Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m....

Ben Biswas is a content creator on TikTok with 27,000 followers.

Impact of TikTok on college students

Ashley Blood Reporter February 5, 2021

If you’re on a college campus and have access to the internet, you probably have an idea of what TikTok is. The social media app that took the world by storm, TikTok, was created in 2016 after it was...

Margaret (Peggy) Shadduck is the vice president for Regional Campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies.

Q&A with new Vice President of Regional Campuses Peggy Shadduck

Olivia Futo Reporter February 5, 2021

Serving as a voice for students and faculty, Kent State’s new Vice President of Regional Campuses Peggy Shadduck plans to focus on advocating for each of the seven branches, she said in an interview...

First Lady Jill Biden has filmed a public service announcement to air during the Discovery+ event, a beloved bit of alternative programming that runs on Super Bowl Sunday.

Puppy Bowl XVII to feature First Lady Jill Biden message

Lisa Respers France, CNN February 5, 2021

(CNN) -- American dog royalty will be making an appearance at Puppy Bowl XVII.First Lady Jill Biden has filmed a public service announcement to air during the Discovery+ event, a beloved bit of alternative...

After meeting on Tinder, Oglesby and Bauer are learning to make long-distance work while in separate states.

Couple suggests communication, trust to make long distance work

Jennifer Lasik Reporter February 4, 2021

Lauryn Oglesby, a senior at Kent State University, sits in her apartment, waiting for the text from her boyfriend who lives over 100 miles away in Pittsburgh. “It’s been about six months and it does...

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 19, 2021 -- A memorial service for people who lost lives to COVID-19 is held in New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States, Jan. 19, 2021. (Photo by Lan Wei/Xinhua via Getty) (Xinhua/Lan Wei via Getty Images)

Coronavirus variant on track to become dominant in Florida and California hot spots, testing company says

Jason Hanna, Madeline Holcombe and Michael Nedelman, CNN February 4, 2021

(CNN) -- A more contagious coronavirus variant is on the rise in the United States and could become dominant in hot spots like Florida and Southern California "within a few weeks," according to a testing...

Meals being prepared for LoveLight’s summer lunch program.

LoveLight expands food distribution during pandemic; more than quadruples number of meals normally provided

Anthony Elder reporter February 4, 2021

LoveLight, Inc., a non-profit organization based in Kent, has closed its in-person programs such as Tutoring PLUS and has turned focus to its meal distribution program due to the pandemic. The organization...

The Reinberger Children’s Library Center is home to over 25,000 picture books, some dating back to the 19th century.

Picture Book History Comes to Life in Kent State’s Reinberger Children’s Library Center

Austin Monigold Reporter February 4, 2021

A place unknown to many students, the Reinberger Children’s Library Center at Kent State allows students to view award-winning children’s books while offering them opportunities that may help in their...

Closed for dining sign in the DI Hub. It will open again Feb. 3.

DI Hub enters the new semester welcoming back students

Olivia Perry Reporter February 4, 2021

Following the November grand opening, the DI Hub temporarily closed at the beginning of the semester. Now, they are open to students again. Although not entirely open this spring, the DI Hub does offer...

Acton

Dr. Amy Acton leaves nonprofit to explore run for US Senate

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dr. Amy Acton, the former state health director who became the face of Ohio's early pandemic response, has stepped down from her nonprofit position to “carefully explore” running...

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