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Kent State freshmen pose for a photo at BUS's block party outside of Oscar Ritchie Hall in celebration of the start of the new fall semester on August 29, 2024.

Black students share experiences being at a predominately white institution

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter September 12, 2024

Many Black students on Kent State's campus expressed their experiences facing academic hurdles, socioeconomic challenges and income inequality in the American educational system.  “An institution...

Alpha Phi Alpha treasurer Isaac Britten (left) and vice president Greg Simpson attend a recruitment event at Bedford High School in April.

Alpha Phi Alpha opens doors to new students as fraternities, sororities begin recruitment

Courtney Simpson, Reporter September 10, 2024

As the fall semester unfolds and spring semester is slowly approaching, Kent State’s fraternities and sororities open their doors to new students, fostering community and tradition on campus. One organization...

Kent State students walk the campus on September 4th,2024.

A lively campus: How large is Kent State’s freshman class?

Lauren Cohen, Reporter September 10, 2024

Kent State’s campus may feel crowded with students housed in lounges, but the recently reported enrollment statistics show that this year is not much different from the past. The university welcomed...

Kent State Votes offers resources for students to participate in upcoming election

Kent State Votes offers resources for students to participate in upcoming election

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter September 8, 2024

The 2024 election season is upon us, and voters across the U.S. are preparing to cast their votes in local, state-wide and federal elections.  Kent State Votes, a USG-affiliated and university-wide...

The Kent Stater Illustration by Emily Riebe

‘We plant the seeds’: SRVSS helps grow students’ awareness of the ‘red zone’

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter September 7, 2024

As the campus buzzed with students reuniting with friends and navigating their classes, the university entered the “red zone.” Julius Payne, the program coordinator for the Center for Sexual Relationship...

Students still use rooms belonging to famous alumni like Steve Harvey and James Harrison.

Do you live in a famous dorm?

Alton Northup, News Director September 7, 2024

Kent State has its fair share of past students who have gone on to gain celebrity status, so it’s no surprise that spaces used by the likes of Steve Harvey and James Harrison still exist on campus today....

The Student Accessibility Center offers a wide range of support for students with special accommodation needs, IEPS or 504 plans. The SAS office is located on the first floor of the library.

How to get class accommodations at Kent State

Lauren Cohen, Reporter September 5, 2024

Student Accessibility Services at Kent State University aims to provide all students with equal access to education. The office provides accommodations, advocates for students with disabilities and...

Freshman recession holds off at Kent State for now

Freshman recession holds off at Kent State for now

Andrew Bowie, Beat Reporter September 5, 2024

Last year Kent State admitted over 4,200 new students, and the numbers for this academic year are just as high. It is widely speculated that a college enrollment drop-off will occur in upcoming years,...

Kent State places students in transitional housing, such as lounges, to house all incoming freshmen.

Students stuck in lounge limbo as Kent State uses transitional housing

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter September 4, 2024

Students all around campus walk to their dormitory halls, swipe their IDs to enter and find their hall’s lounge filled with furniture and window coverings, as this lounge is where some will temporarily...

Various disciplines of faculty research are displayed together in the College of Architecture & Environmental Design.

Gallery of published works celebrates faculty in College of Architecture & Environmental Design

Kayla Gleason, Reporter September 3, 2024

Students have an opportunity to learn from past faculty research in the “Printed Matter” exhibit at the College of Architecture & Environmental Design until Sept. 6.   Nick Fagan, one of two...

With the legalization of cannabis for recreational use, local licensed dispensaries have begun selling recreational cannabis.

Let’s be blunt: Weed is still prohibited on campus

Ari Collins, Reporter September 3, 2024

With the recent statewide legalization of marijuana, students have questioned what smoking guidelines on campus will look like. Last November, the citizen-petitioned Issue 2 was passed by a majority...

Druski's comedy has earned him more than 8 million followers on Instagram, and a career outside of the sketches that many know him for. | Courtesy of USG.

Druski to headline Kent State Homecoming show

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Managing Editor August 19, 2024

Druski, a comedian and actor, will headline Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government’s Homecoming show on Sept. 26 in the Student Center Ballroom. USG announced Druski as this year’s Homecoming...

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