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Horoscopes: April 29 - May 5

Horoscopes: April 29 – May 5

Olivia Montgomery, Digital Tech April 29, 2024

Taurus ♉️ (April 20 - May 20) Don’t let your life be all work and no play this week, Taurus. You may feel like you’re being overwhelmed with your responsibilities, but remember to take time for...

Horoscopes: April 22 – 28

Horoscopes: April 22 – 28

Olivia Montgomery, Digital Tech April 22, 2024

Taurus ♉️ (April 20 - May 20): This week, Taurus, it is all about you. Romance could be heading your way, but don’t let it cause a distraction from your passions and goals. You have been lacking...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: You deserve support: Clarifying access to student basic-need resources

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: You deserve support: Clarifying access to student basic-need resources

Mike Finklestein, M.Ed. and LPCC-S, Case Manager for CARES Center April 21, 2024

Under-utilization of resources In our three years of existence, the CARES Center has provided support to over 3,300 students via our case management services, Flashes Food Pantry, Swipe Out Hunger and...

Enjoy craft beers, art across downtown at third annual ‘Crafty Crawl’

Enjoy craft beers, art across downtown at third annual ‘Crafty Crawl’

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter April 20, 2024

Featuring craft beers, a variety of local art and craft vendors, Main Street Kent and Bell Tower Brewing Co. are bringing their “Crafty Crawl” to downtown Kent April 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  “I...

The university's library sits near Risman Plaza on campus.

Notre Dame College student discusses experience transferring to Kent State

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter April 19, 2024

When Emma Roach began attending Notre Dame College in South Euclid in fall 2023, she thought it would be her home for her entire college career.  But Feb. 29, during her freshman year, Roach found out...

Kyle Rittenhouse talks to the audience about his experience in Kenosha, WI, on April 16, 2024.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We must deal with the issue of people owning more sophisticated weapons

Joe Bialek April 19, 2024

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution states: "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Obviously...

Applause inside, boos outside: Kyle Rittenhouse speaks to supporters, protestors during campus visit

Kayla Gleason and Matt Kiraly April 17, 2024

Gun-rights activist Kyle Rittenhouse was met with protesters holding signs and chanting outside the KIVA Tuesday evening, but inside the venue during his speech, he was met with plenty of praise.  Turning...

A panel, moderated by faculty such as Roseann "Chic" Canfora (far right), discusses free speech and protest at the university level on April 15, 2024.

‘You hold so much power’: Professionals discuss rights, free speech, protests on campus

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter April 15, 2024

In recognition of the upcoming May 4 commemoration and in response to gun-rights-activist Kyle Rittenhouse coming to campus, professionals discussed the rights, laws, values and responsibilities in regard...

Heating up: Controlled burn of grass by Rec Center allows for summer growth

Heating up: Controlled burn of grass by Rec Center allows for summer growth

Cadie Pierce, Photographer April 15, 2024

With smoke clouding the air as students and community members walked in and out of the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, members of the Kent Fire Department burned the tall grass...

The informational flyer for USG's 2024 FlashFest.

Students reminisce on nostalgia of Key Glock’s music before FlashFest concert

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter April 11, 2024

Before rapper Key Glock will take to the M.A.C.C. Center Thursday for the Undergraduate Student Government’s annual FlashFest, students reflected on the important role his music played in their lives...

The "K" is located on the university's Risman Plaza.

Faculty Senate reelects chair, creates new senator positions

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter April 10, 2024

Faculty Senate reelected chair Tracy Laux during elections at its April meeting Tuesday. Laux, who is a senior lecturer of mathematical sciences, will remain faculty senate chair for another three-year...

Bins allow eclipse glasses recycling throughout Kent

Bins allow eclipse glasses recycling throughout Kent

Taina Rivera, Social Media Editor April 8, 2024

Eclipse watchers can drop off their glasses at collection stations on campus and in downtown Kent after the main event Monday. Kent State Today shared that donated glasses will be sent to the Portage...

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