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Voter registration group botched registering Kent State students

Voter registration group botched registering Kent State students

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter September 26, 2024

Throughout the semester, members of a group known as Akron Votes have roamed around campus registering student voters. Recently, it has been revealed that this group has been registering students incorrectly.   Several...

Comatose, a local drag queen, shares their story at the Fourth Annual Read-In on Sept. 25, 2024, at Taylor Hall.

Fourth Annual Read-In honors banned and challenged books

Aryn Kauble, Reporter September 26, 2024

The Fourth Annual Read-In at Kent State honored banned and challenged books on Sept. 25 at Taylor Hall. The event had several sponsors and partners, including the School of Communication Studies, Flash...

Students listen to the panelists discuss how popstars have influenced public relations and advertising at the PRSSA Kent and Kent AAF Icons and Influencers event, Sept. 18, 2024.

PRSSA and AAF’s ‘Icons and Influence’ event shares celebrity public relations insights

Savannah Carroll, Reporter September 24, 2024

The "Icons and Influence" event brought together Kent State students with live speakers, networking opportunities and friendship bracelets. Kent Public Relations Student Society of America and Kent American...

Maria Sargent at a powerlifting competition. Photo courtesy of Maria Sargent.

Women in powerlifting: Kent State athletes break barriers

Jamie McGrady, Reporter September 23, 2024

Powerlifting on campus has a growing female presence, due to women like Maria Sargent and Ariel Brinker, who are both key members of the university’s powerlifting team.  Sargent, a senior biochemistry...

The outside of CAPS, the primary mental health care providers on campus.

CAPS provides mental health resources on campus

Emilio Hernandez, Reporter September 21, 2024

Counseling and Psychological Services are the primary mental health providers on campus.  Students interested in CAPS must first call the CAPS office and schedule a consult meeting with one of their...

The “#ThisiswhyIvote” board displays reasons students shared as to why they think voting is important.

Women’s Center educates students on the importance of voting

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter September 21, 2024

The small crowd of students in attendance for the “Gather and Giveback: Voices of Tomorrow, Register and Connect” event, learned about the importance of staying informed about voting, Wednesday evening. Cassandra...

Lalah Sanah Brown

School of Theatre and Dance anticipates Fall Faculty Dance Concert ‘Belonging’

Maya Lee, Reporter September 21, 2024

Expressing yourself proves difficult when unable to use words, but junior dance major Lalah Sanah Brown does that every time she steps onto the stage. “I love dance,” Brown said. “It’s how I...

Flashes Vote Festival event hosted on The K by Kent State USG on Sept. 17, 2024.

Electoral Extravaganza educates student voters

Lindsay Collier, Reporter September 20, 2024

The Electoral Extravaganza, held Sept. 16-20, aimed to educate students on the importance of voting and the process to register to vote. The event was sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government...

A young flashes fan waves her pom-poms with the Kent State Marching Golden Flashes as they pass by playing the Fight Song during the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 21, 2023.

Homecoming traditions to bring together Kent State alumni from around the globe

Lauren Cohen, Reporter September 20, 2024

Homecoming preparations are underway as Kent State gets ready to welcome alumni back to their old stomping grounds. Homecoming 2024 will take place Sept. 28 as the Golden Flashes face Eastern Michigan...

Illustration by Amy O'Malley

Student entrepreneurs lead the way in sustainable business practices

Amy O'Malley September 20, 2024

Kent State student entrepreneurs have the resources to bring their sustainable business ideas to fruition through LaunchNET, a co-curricular program full of experienced staff who guide students, staff...

Undergraduate Student Government to unveil Little Free Library of banned books

Undergraduate Student Government to unveil Little Free Library of banned books

Paul Burlinghaus, Reporter September 20, 2024

Kent State students will soon have the opportunity to borrow banned books from the Little Free Library, an initiative that will offer challenged books a new home.   Sterling Baumgardner, the Director...

Zach Graves, Director of Governmental Affairs for USG and co-chair of Kent State Votes, speaks with Ohio State Rep. Casey Weinstein during an open forum event Thursday, September 20th in the KIVA Auditorium.

Kent State Votes hosts Ohio State Rep. Weinstein in open forum

Paul Burlinghaus, Reporter September 20, 2024

Ohio State Rep. Casey Weinstein addressed attendees in an open forum event in the KIVA Auditorium Thursday evening, discussing higher education policies, the current political landscape and encouraging...

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