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Getting to know USG

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter March 4, 2023

Undergraduate Student Government stands out among student groups through its commitment to creating a better campus for students. President of Undergraduate Student Government Jenna Gilbreath became...

Clara Hubbard announces questions at the Flash Activities Board's HERStory Trivia event March 2.

FAB trivia night celebrates Women’s History Month

Kayla Gleason, Reporter March 3, 2023

Women’s History Month celebrates women and their contributions to society, ranging from historical figures to modern-day trailblazers. This past Wednesday signaled the start of the month, and Flash...

Portage County Sheriff’s Department experiences delays in body and dash cameras

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter March 2, 2023

The Portage County Sheriff's Department's new body and dash cameras will soon be in operation. The department has had the equipment since November, but there has been a delay in getting everything up...

FAB Self-Care event attendees could take affirmations posted on a board for themselves on Feb. 28, 2023.

FAB self care night embraces importance of self love

Molly Hoffer, Reporter March 1, 2023

College is a time for figuring out who you are, and who you want to be. For most students this experience can be very stressful. For Olivia Montgomery, FAB’s self care night gave her an opportunity...

Playbill from the national tour of "Hadestown." Hagan Whiteleather's class saw the show Feb. 18.

Students travel to Playhouse Square for ‘Welcome to Death’ Honors Colloquium

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter February 27, 2023

A group of students from Honors Freshman Colloquium traveled to Playhouse Square to watch the national tour of “Hadestown” on Saturday, Feb. 18. Hagan Whiteleather is an Honors College staff member...

Man arraigned after fatal scooter crash killed Kent State student

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter February 23, 2023

Timothy Brind Jr., 19, turned himself in Thursday afternoon and was arraigned after he was charged for a hit-skip crash that happened in August 2022. The crash was at the intersection of Route 261...

The Purple Umbrella Network supports students with foster care impact

Kayla Gleason, Reporter February 23, 2023

The Purple Umbrella Network provides resources and community to students at Kent State who have been impacted by foster care. Danielle Green-Welch, who works as the director of First Star Kent State...

Kent State FAB members at the Enchanted Garden formal Feb. 11. Members of FAB plan numerous student events each semester.

FAB: the student organization working behind the scenes

Leah Shepard, Staff Reporter February 23, 2023

On the night of Feb. 11, hundreds of Kent State students flocked to the Kent Student Center Ballroom for the Enchanted Formal—an event that wouldn’t have been possible without the Flash Activities...

Courtesy of Andrew Snyder

Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment aims to improve lives of individuals

Addison Foreman, Reporter February 22, 2023

The College of Public Health is partnering with the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland to conduct an LGBTQ+ community needs assessment. The project aims to improve the safety and lives of LGBTQ+...

Students for a Democratic Society protest in front of Risman Plaza Tuesday. Lucas Fratianne led the group in chants.

SDS rallies to protect affirmative action

Kayla Gleason and Grace Springer February 21, 2023

Students for a Democratic Society protested against challenges to affirmative action brought to the Supreme Court Tuesday. SDS members said affirmative action is an important policy to promote diversity....

Students turn to yoga to destress

Harleyann McQuaid, Reporter February 21, 2023

Kent State students are finally settling into the spring semester and, for some, the pressure is on. Kent State’s Recreation and Wellness services offer students a way to release tension from classes...

Courtesy of faculty leader Sara Schmidt.

Students return from faculty-led program to the Amazon, Colombia

Kayla Gleason, Reporter February 20, 2023

Kent State University offers a variety of education abroad programs to students who wish to experience learning in an international environment. Many students opt to participate in a semester-long program,...

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