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Kent State art exhibit opens conversation around sexual assault

Jenna Bal, Reporter April 9, 2022

Editor’s note: The following story contains mention of sexual assault.  A long purple prom dress hangs on a wall in Kent State’s Williamson House. Beside it a quote reads: “If that’s what love...

The "Kings and Queens" mural that is set to be restored in Akron.

Kent students to aid in restoration of Akron mural

Joyleah Odom, Reporter April 9, 2022

Art history majors Ariana Parry and Sarah Tomasko will be taking the lead in providing the oral history for the restoration of one of Akron’s most iconic murals. Created in 2006, the mural titled...

Kent State announces programming for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Jenna Bal, Reporter April 7, 2022

An exhibit featuring six stories of survivors of sexual assault will be the first project the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services displays in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness...

Junior fashion merchandising major Katelyn Pepper is "pied" by her sorority sister, senior early childhood education major Rachel Siemer.

Kent State sorority invites community to “Pie-A-Tri”

Julianna Garganta, Reporter April 6, 2022

Despite the cold of a spring day, the members of Tri Sigma stood outside, faces ready to be hit by a cool pie in a tin, to raise money in support of March of Dimes and the Tri Sigma Foundation April 4. March...

Understanding STDs: student resources for STD education and prevention

Jenna Bal, Reporter April 5, 2022

One in every eight sexually active adolescents and young adults who are on their parents’ health plan refuse to pursue sexual health care because they are afraid their parents will find out according...

Recreation center launches self-paced fitness challenges

Madison Goerl, Reporter March 25, 2022

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center introduced semester-long events for Spring 2022 to encourage students to form healthy habits. “Our goal is to help people develop a habit and become a little...

Kent student’s service dog goes missing in care of Stark County kennel

Olivia McWain, Reporter March 25, 2022

Grace Kolich’s lifeline was taken when her medical alert dog, a golden retriever named Benny, went missing last year in the care of the Ohio Pet Resort kennel in Stark County. Kolich, a senior finance...

Kent students navigate long distance relationships

Jenna Bal, Reporter March 25, 2022

Every day, sophomore fashion design major Adrienne Bundy eats a Hershey Kiss to count down the days until she sees her long-distance boyfriend, Hayden Pierce. “I’ve never had anything like this...

Meet the USG candidates: senators

Christian Danner, Reporter March 21, 2022

Editor’s Note: Candidates Cliford Fumbui, Christabel Akhigbe and Carla Thigpen responded to interview questions over email. Meet the USG candidates: senators Undergraduate Student Government elections...

Kent State students to voice opinions on university curriculum

Olivia McWain, Reporter March 21, 2022

The Division of Academic Affairs is orchestrating a forum for students to voice their concerns about the overall learning experience at Kent State. “You can help guide the direction we take to...

Graduate assistant, Olivia Grahman, hands out carnation flowers to women attending the International Women's Day event inside the Center for Undergraduate Excellence on Mar. 8, 2022.

Women share international disparities on International Women’s Day

Katherine Masko, Reporter March 9, 2022

Five women on the International Women’s Day panel compared gender inequality, women’s rights and educational access in the country they represented Tuesday. When asked if there is sex education...

Kent Police Department launches new program for youth

Avery Savage, Reporter March 8, 2022

The Kent Police Department has rolled out a new program to show high school students the behind the scenes aspects of their operations.  In emergency situations the police are met with vast media...

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