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Wellness checks aim to provide safety, resources for students in need

Angelia Kellhofer, Reporter March 14, 2023

Editor's note: Lauren was granted anonymity to not have her last name published to protect her image. College students experience copious amounts of stress within their academics, jobs and personal...

Local food pantries brace for increased demand as SNAP benefits come to an end

Alton Northup, Reporter March 12, 2023

Local food pantries may soon see a surge in demand for their services after pandemic-era SNAP benefits come to an end. A temporary boost to SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, was put in place...

Officer Trevor White patrols the streets in the early morning on Fake Paddy's Day March 12, 2022.

University, police prepare for Fake Paddy’s Day

Alton Northup, Reporter March 10, 2023

Students dressing up head-to-toe in green each year to celebrate the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day has become both a college tradition and a concern for public safety. Fake Paddy’s Day is synonymous...

Electronic cars drive to new future

Lauryn Tadda, Reporter March 10, 2023

Electric vehicles are known for being the “cars that plug in.” But they offer a lot more. Not only are electric cars better for the environment, but they are also better for your wallet, time and safety. While...

Members of Kent State Hillel in their costumes for Purim Palooza March 6. There was food, games, entertainment and a murder mystery theme.

Whodunnit: Hillel throws murder mystery-themed Purim Palooza

Alyse Riffer, Reporter March 8, 2023

Hillel staff and student leaders greeted students to a decorated ballroom balcony in the Student Center for a Purim celebration March 6. The two co-vice presidents of Jewish life at Hillel, Scout Stone,...

Josie Vano (left) with her husband Jeff Vano (middle), step-son Kyan (right) and daughter Nyx (bottom left). Josie and her family live in Mentor, Ohio.

Vano, mother of two, returns to Kent to receive bachelor’s degree

Luke Trupo, Reporter March 8, 2023

The current social norm for attending higher education happens right out of high school, without much transition time in between. Many college students are not able to attend school that early due to other...

Dix Media Ethics lecture aims to inspire new, young journalists

Dix Media Ethics lecture aims to inspire new, young journalists

Danielle Stehle, Reporter February 28, 2023

Award-winning reporter and newsroom executive Mizell Stewart III plans to spread the importance of information during the Dix Media Ethics lecture “Journalism as a Civic Good” March 1 at 7 p.m. in...

Students celebrate Beta Israeli Shabbat on campus

Alyse Riffer, Reporter February 26, 2023

Hillel, Black United Students and the Center of Pan-African Culture celebrated a Shabbat Friday focusing on Beta Israeli culture welcome to anyone. Student contributors decorated the multipurpose room...

OUR VIEW: We demand an end to school shootings

OUR VIEW: We demand an end to school shootings

How many more? How many more students have to die? How many more school shootings need to happen? When will we see change? As of Thursday, there have been 84 mass shootings in the United States...

Sarah Esposito, Kent State art professor and alumna.

Kent State professor, alumna Esposito to open first solo show at Kink Contemporary

Danielle Stehle, Reporter February 22, 2023

Adjunct art professor and Kent State alumna Sarah Esposito prepares for her first solo show, “Into the Syncline.” This show involves pieces that were inspired by the natural landscapes of what Esposito...

Catholics begin holy season of Lent with Ash Wednesday

Alyse Riffer, Reporter February 21, 2023

The observance of Ash Wednesday starts off the holy period of Lent with an intimate mass liturgy in the Catholic church. Senior psychology major Hannah Fender oversees the Catholic Student Association...

Kent State Police offer campus safety with various methods

Angelia Kellhofer, Reporter February 18, 2023

Kent State’s safety resources start with the 50 blue light phones that are located around campus for students to use when they are in crisis along with other safety assets Kent State provides to ensure...

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