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“No Comfort” designed by faculty members Joanne Arnett and Archana Mehta displays a graph of mass shootings in the United States.

Fashion museum opens ‘Knitting Beyond the Body’ exhibit

Kelsie Horner, Reporter October 11, 2023

The Kent State University Museum opened the “Knitting Beyond the Body” exhibit in collaboration with the School Of Fashion Design and Merchandising. The exhibit showcases the art of knitting...

"The Giver," a novel by Lois Lowry, is featured on several banned or challenged book lists.

Letter to the Editor: Banning books counteracts our freedom of speech

Jessie Starkey October 11, 2023

In today’s world, book banning has become a commonplace occurrence due to a misguided fear and dislike of otherness and discomfort. Books discussing the ideas of gender identity, sexual orientation,...

A bra drop-off bin is located at The Williamson House on campus.

11th annual Bra Recycling Drive takes place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant October 10, 2023

It’s time for a closet clean-out. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, people can donate gently used and new bras until Oct. 27 through the Bra Recycling Drive.  “The drive collects gently...

Senior psychology major Khayla Powell-Boyer (front left) studies with friends at the Kent State University library.

Working five to nine: a glimpse into today’s college student life

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2023

Most mornings, Khayla Powell-Boyer gets dressed for class in her car – or in a Wendy’s bathroom.  After completing her 5 a.m. shift as a shift manager at Wendy’s, the full-time Kent State student...

The Kent State Recreation and Wellness Center, located at 1550 Ted Boyd Dr, Kent, OH.

Student Recreation and Wellness Center plans to add instructional videos to equipment

Janson McNair, Photo Assistant October 7, 2023

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center will add QR codes with instructional videos to its workout equipment to increase students’ comfort using the machines. Dominque Hill, the assistant dean...

Sandra Austhof and Susan Lettieri show the box they welcome mothers with prenatal vitamins, ready-made soup and more.

Hudson church launches organization to support pregnant and parenting mothers

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant October 6, 2023

St. Mary Catholic Church in Hudson opened local resources for pregnant and parenting mothers in need in early September when they started a Walking with Moms in Need Ministry. The idea for the organization...

An afterthought: addressing the earthquakes in Morocco

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 6, 2023

The earthquakes that occurred last month in Morocco have prompted some university professors to think about the lasting impacts and what could have been done to mitigate the damage. Ikram Toumi, an...

The “Valentine Sweater” by HyAndHook owner Kaitlyn Phillips.

Two student entrepreneurs use their creativity and passion to start small businesses

Chloe Wilson-Henline, Reporter October 5, 2023

Two students took their developed passions and turned them into profitable business ventures.  Graduate student Kaitlyn Phillips studied entrepreneurship for her undergraduate degree and is currently...

A wall art of wings is located between the Student Center and the M.A.C.C. on Kent State’s campus.

University best among northern Ohio public colleges in new U.S. News & World rankings

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter October 4, 2023

The university ranked the highest among any public institutions in northern Ohio in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best National Universities list, ranking 227th out of 439 public and private...

The Men of Color Summit will be held Oct. 14.

Male Empowerment Network prepares for first annual Men of Color Summit

Samira Brown, Reporter October 4, 2023

The Male Empowerment Network (MPower) will make connections with its first annual Men of Color Summit on Saturday. The Men of Color Summit is an all-day event that will take place ain the Student...

A group kayaks in local river.

Adventure Center works to provide affordable outdoor equipment, trips, sustainable practices to community

Ella Katona, Reporter October 3, 2023

The Adventure Center works to rent affordable outdoor equipment, offer trip options and teach courses on the importance of sustainability to all students interested in nature.  The Adventure Center,...

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