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Students ride in a carriage at FAB's annual Fall Fest on Oct. 17 2024.

Fall Fest brings horses, farmers and freebies

Andrew Bowie, Reporter October 26, 2024

Horses trotted past Eastway on Oct. 17 to the sound of steel drums at what would become one of the best-attended Fall Fest’s yet.  Melissa Williams, a junior psychology major, sat with her friend...

Students gather at the Kent State Student Center on Tuesday for an Open Table Talk event hosted by campus organizations.

Students discuss life, school, politics at Open Table Talk

Paul Burlinghaus, Reporter October 25, 2024

Students gathered at the Kent State Student Center Tuesday to share their thoughts on diversity on campus, personal life experiences and the upcoming election.  The student organizations Undergraduate...

The Clothesline Project is an exhibit organized by SRVSS, in association with several campus departments, featuring shirts designed by survivors of power-based personal violence or friends and family to raise awareness of the impact of violence, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024.

The Clothesline Project ‘shows survivors they are not alone’

Lauren Bischof, Reporter October 24, 2024

A vehicle for those affected by violence to express their emotions by decorating a shirt, the Clothesline Project shares survivors' testimonies and creates awareness to the issues of sexual and relationship...

Office of the Provost introduces Transformation 2028 (T28) to students

Office of the Provost introduces Transformation 2028 (T28) to students

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter October 24, 2024

A new initiative in the Division of Academic Affairs, Transformation 2028, is designed to evolve the university’s academic structures including colleges, departments, schools and programs to better prepare...

Illustration by Ana Julia Cechin Facco.

Meet the Employers event creates networking opportunities for students

Ana Julia Cechin Facco, Reporter October 23, 2024

The Office of Career Exploration and Development is set to promote network opportunities for students on the second floor of the D.I. Hub on Oct. 28 and Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Networking is...

Make a Difference Day: Lending a helping hand in Portage County

Emilio Hernandez and Michael Neenan October 22, 2024

National Make a Difference Day is an event on the fourth Saturday of October where volunteers across the nation work to make a positive change in the community. This year, Kent State partnered with multiple...

Barefeet Dance Tribe performs at their 10th annual Oya Shake Sumthin' event on Oct. 19, 2024.

Oya Shake Sumthin’ event creates space for cultural celebration

Addison Young, Reporter October 21, 2024

Barefeet Dance Tribe at Kent State celebrated their 10th annual Oya Shake Sumthin’ event on Oct. 19 to highlight the inclusivity of dance.  Barefeet Dance Tribe alumna Kamille Pierce spoke about...

International students and Kent State professors join together Oct. 18 in the Women's Center Conference Room for a film screening and panel discussion.

International Student Council, Women’s Center celebrate Day of the Girl Child with film screening

Priyanshi, Reporter October 20, 2024

Kent State's International Student Council and Women's Center marked International Day of the Girl Child with a film screening and panel discussion that focused on the experiences of girls around the world.  International...

President Todd Diacon said the university ends fiscal year 2024 with a $9.9 million deficit. The announcement follows a series of warnings from the president over declining state funding and enrollment. | File photo

Kent State sounds alarm after outspending budget

Alton Northup, News Director October 19, 2024

Kent State overspent its budget by $18.6 million for fiscal year 2024. President Todd Diacon said in a letter to faculty and staff that unexpected revenue padded the overspending, resulting in a $9.9...

People climbing on the Rec Center Rock Climbing Wall.

Kent State climbers set to scale new heights for charity

Jamie McGrady, Reporter October 19, 2024

Kent State University's Recreation and Wellness Services is gearing up for its annual Charity Climb-a-thon, where participants challenge themselves to climb on the rock wall as many times as possible to...

Students ride in a carriage at FAB's annual Fall Fest on Oct. 17 2024.

FAB debuts collaboration with Haymaker Farmers’ Market at annual Fall Fest

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter October 19, 2024

The Flash Activities Board ran its annual Fall Fest in collaboration with Haymaker Farmers’ Market for the first time with hopes of getting students to explore the variety of Kent’s locally owned business.  “I...

H2O Church offers fall camping retreat to Kent State students

H2O Church offers fall camping retreat to Kent State students

Joey LoCoco, Reporter October 18, 2024

H2O Church, a Kent State Christian student organization on campus, will throw a fall retreat at Camp Elkhorn in Bergholz, Ohio, Oct. 18 and 19. "It's a good way for students to get off campus and meet...

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