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The Women's Center interns present the Pink Tax March 16, 2023.

Women’s Center celebrates Women’s History Month with a presentation on Pink Tax

Chania Crawford, Reporter March 16, 2023

Students interning at the Women's Center celebrated Women’s History Month with a presentation on the “Pink Tax” and how it affects women worldwide. The Pink Tax refers to the extra amount of money...

University's third-party ticket vendor site crashes again, stalling FlashFest ticket sales

University’s third-party ticket vendor site crashes again, stalling FlashFest ticket sales

Jenna Bal, Campus Editor March 15, 2023

Minutes after ticket sales for FlashFest went live Tuesday, Kent State’s third-party ticket vendor website crashed. Tickets for FlashFest’s Lil Yachty performance and the men’s and women’s basketball...

Bob Hammer (left), Adam Sharp (above) and Terry O'Reilly (right) tell guests about the National Academy of Television of Arts and Sciences March 14. The purpose of the lecture was to inform and educate students on NATAS and the history of the Emmys.

NATAS President and CEO Sharp, chairman O’Reilly connect with Kent community

Tyler Pyles, Reporter March 14, 2023

Both the president and CEO and the chairman of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences spoke about the history of the Emmys and what goes into crafting television’s biggest awards program...

Campus Race to Zero Waste aids sustainability efforts on campus

March 10, 2023

Over the past six weeks Kent State has participated in the Campus Race to Zero Waste competition to promote sustainability on campus. The competition has many components including the diversion of trash,...

Kent State of Well-being works though the Well Hub inside the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

New campus mental health resource: the Well Hub

Malina Andamasaris, Reporter March 10, 2023

The Well Hub is a brand-new space that offers programming, education and resources for students and the community. The Kent State of Well-being opened the Well Hub in the Student Recreation and Wellness...

USG collaborates to address period poverty, confirms Earth Fest

Jillian Schrift, Reporter March 9, 2023

A collaboration to help address period poverty in local schools was announced at the latest Undergraduate Student Government meeting March 8. USG has partnered with Isobel Day – Kent’s current Newman...

Student fashion show raises money for individuals with Down syndrome

Sage Mason, Reporter March 7, 2023

Dress Up for Downs is promoting inclusivity in the fashion industry through its partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of Northeastern Ohio (DSANEO). Through programming such as the annual Dress...

Waterstreet Tavern is a bar located on Water Street in downtown Kent.

Mike Beder: Kent State alumnus takes on career as downtown entrepreneur

Addison Foreman, Reporter March 4, 2023

When Mike Beder came to school at Kent State University, he was uncertain about what he wanted to do with his life. He went into college as an exploratory major, and graduated in 2000 with a degree in...

Getting to know USG

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter March 4, 2023

Undergraduate Student Government stands out among student groups through its commitment to creating a better campus for students. President of Undergraduate Student Government Jenna Gilbreath became...

Clara Hubbard announces questions at the Flash Activities Board's HERStory Trivia event March 2.

FAB trivia night celebrates Women’s History Month

Kayla Gleason, Reporter March 3, 2023

Women’s History Month celebrates women and their contributions to society, ranging from historical figures to modern-day trailblazers. This past Wednesday signaled the start of the month, and Flash...

OUR VIEW: We demand an end to school shootings

OUR VIEW: We demand an end to school shootings

How many more? How many more students have to die? How many more school shootings need to happen? When will we see change? As of Thursday, there have been 84 mass shootings in the United States...

A dispenser with free period products is located in the women's bathroom on the first floor of the library.

Kent State’s Period Project continues to grow years after established

Jillian Schrift, Reporter February 23, 2023

Four years after the Period Project was piloted on campus, the project has continued to grow. The Period Project started off as student-driven and eventually gained support and partnership from the...

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