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Peer educators at the Kent State of Well-Being invite students to learn about sustainability initiatives.

Kent State of Well-Being supports Earth Month with Wednesday event

Morgan Hoover, Reporter April 25, 2024

The Kent State of Well-Being encouraged students to take steps toward positive environmental impacts during its meeting Wednesday. The event involved students making their own eco-friendly reusable...

Senior nursing student reflects on expectations, importance of clinicals

Senior nursing student reflects on expectations, importance of clinicals

John Engoglia, Reporter April 23, 2024

Kevin Bovair is a Kent State student enrolled in the two-year accelerated nursing program. Bovair previously earned a bachelor's degree in athletic training before deciding to seek a Bachelor of Science...

Tricia Knoles, is a sergeant with the Kent State University Police Services Department/ Courtesy of Kent State University.

How campus police handles a student in crisis

Bristol Lily, Reporter April 23, 2024

Through training and hands-on experience, Kent State University Police work to acknowledge the problems and find solutions to keep students safe in crisis situations.  Tricia Knoles, an administrative...

Unlocking the study secret: The impact of listening to music while studying

Unlocking the study secret: The impact of listening to music while studying

Angie Robinette, Reporter April 21, 2024

As Anna Paul, a senior psychology major, sits on the fourth floor of the University Library, her headphones are playing “Too Sweet” by Hozier while she works on a case study for one of her psychology...

Vendors set up April 12 to 14, packing the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland with collectables of all kinds.

Meet the artists of Fan Expo Cleveland

Joseph Dziak, Reporter April 21, 2024

Whether it’s selling drawings of famous comic book or anime characters, or adding a bit of color to your Dungeons and Dragons session, artists at Fan Expo Cleveland may be able to scratch that niche...

Enjoy craft beers, art across downtown at third annual ‘Crafty Crawl’

Enjoy craft beers, art across downtown at third annual ‘Crafty Crawl’

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter April 20, 2024

Featuring craft beers, a variety of local art and craft vendors, Main Street Kent and Bell Tower Brewing Co. are bringing their “Crafty Crawl” to downtown Kent April 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  “I...

The university's library sits near Risman Plaza on campus.

Notre Dame College student discusses experience transferring to Kent State

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter April 19, 2024

When Emma Roach began attending Notre Dame College in South Euclid in fall 2023, she thought it would be her home for her entire college career.  But Feb. 29, during her freshman year, Roach found out...

The Williamson House is located at the corner of Main Street and Midway Drive on campus.

Organizations on campus offer support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter April 18, 2024

First recognized in 2001, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) aims to raise the public’s awareness of sexual violence and how communities can advocate for ways to prevent it. Since the early 2000s,...

Wick Poetry Center brings poetry to life on campus

Wick Poetry Center brings poetry to life on campus

Kaitlyn Sanders, Reporter April 17, 2024

The May Prentice House, which is located at 126 S. Lincoln St., is home to the Wick Poetry Center and was first established in 1984 in honor of faculty member Robert Wick’s two sons. The poetry center...

A panel, moderated by faculty such as Roseann "Chic" Canfora (far right), discusses free speech and protest at the university level on April 15, 2024.

‘You hold so much power’: Professionals discuss rights, free speech, protests on campus

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter April 15, 2024

In recognition of the upcoming May 4 commemoration and in response to gun-rights-activist Kyle Rittenhouse coming to campus, professionals discussed the rights, laws, values and responsibilities in regard...

Heating up: Controlled burn of grass by Rec Center allows for summer growth

Heating up: Controlled burn of grass by Rec Center allows for summer growth

Cadie Pierce, Photographer April 15, 2024

With smoke clouding the air as students and community members walked in and out of the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, members of the Kent Fire Department burned the tall grass...

Sophomore Heidi Schultz poses, ready for her routine on the floor to begin March 3, 2024

Flashes gymnast details her rehabilitation experience after injury

Abbie Wilfing, Reporter April 15, 2024

She looked up, chin to the ceiling, and the 18-year-old gymnast flew gracefully through the air, somehow landing perfectly on the four-inch balance beam. Chalk powdered in her direction, and she didn’t...

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