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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...

Rolling Scones Bakery & Café opens in Kent, hoping to provide a welcoming space for all

Lauren Cohen, Emma Campbell October 18, 2024

A new bakery opened in Kent, and its mission is rooted deeper than just selling sweet treats. The Rolling Scones Bakery & Café, owned by Robin Turner and Kassie Turner, opened in late August on...

Macy Rosen interning at Delta Air Lines in Atlanta.

Students catch planes and dream internships with Kent State

Ana Julia Cechin Facco, Reporter October 17, 2024

Internships are mandatory for certain majors at Kent State University and students turned it into an opportunity to achieve their dreams.  Macy Rosen, senior public relations major, spent her summer...

Career and Exploration Fair introduces students to future employment opportunities

Career and Exploration Fair introduces students to future employment opportunities

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter October 16, 2024

Students of all majors and standings crowded the Student Center ballroom in hopes of impressing future employers during the Fall Career and Exploration Fair Thursday.  The fair was organized by the...

Nicholas Keller posing in his seat at the SWEAT tour at Nationwide Arena on Sept. 20 in Columbus, Ohio.

‘SWEAT’ing for Troye Sivan and Charli XCX

Nicholas Keller, Columnist October 15, 2024

If there’s one thing you and I share in common: it’s our love for a good show, and I had the honor of seeing the "SWEAT" Tour with Charli XCX and Troye Sivan!  The "SWEAT" tour brought electrifying...

Self-defense course works to empower community

Self-defense course works to empower community

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter October 14, 2024

Comprehensive and realistic self-defense tactics and techniques are offered to students and members of the community at the campus recreational center. “If nothing else, be aware of your surroundings,...

Rainbow Weekend lights up Kent

Grace Claxon and Jillian Flack October 11, 2024

Kent’s Rainbow Weekend returns Oct. 11 and 12 to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a colorful lineup of events. Rainbow Weekend, first celebrated in 2020, intends to uplift the queer community and...

Annual SRVSS event ‘takes back the night from perpetrators’

Adriana Gasiewski and Nikki Gasiewski October 10, 2024

Lights, laughter and singing from a small crowd of students and individuals in the Kent community made the night brighter as survivors of sexual assaults shared stories of hope. The Center for Sexual...

Turkmenistan students showcase cultural songs, dances and plays at Magtymguly Fragi’s 300th anniversary celebration on Oct. 2, 2024.

Kent State, Turkmen students gather to celebrate 300th anniversary of poet, philosopher

Lindsay Collier, Reporter October 9, 2024

The Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi’s 300th anniversary celebration took place Oct. 2 and featured performances and celebration of Turkmenistan culture. With help from the Wick Poetry Center...

Illustration by Meaghan Miller

Opposites, not enemies: Vice presidential debate

Jackson Small, Columnist October 8, 2024

For the first and only time, vice presidential contenders JD Vance, Ohio Senator, and Tim Walz, Minnesota Governor, met on the national stage Tuesday night.  Contrary to the past few debates we have...

Torri Paveloi and Holly Peters pair the bow trend with their cowgirl boots.

Students explore trends for homecoming fashion

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 8, 2024

Dressed with personal flare and lots of accessories, omecoming parade and game attendees showed their school spirit through fashionable outfits.  Early 2000s fashion at homecoming was popular across...

Student-athletes take on Pittsburgh in experiential learning trip

Student-athletes take on Pittsburgh in experiential learning trip

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter October 5, 2024

Eight selected student-athletes traveled to Pittsburgh Aug. 30-31 to participate in the first experiential learning trip, where they were exposed to new opportunities outside of the playing field.  The...

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