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

‘It cannot be flickering, it needs to be a fire’: Women’s History Month begins

Savana Capp, Reporter February 29, 2024

Every year, the month of March is designated to honor women’s contributions throughout history, and it also recognizes those working hard to create a more equitable future, known as Women’s History...

The sign outside the One Stop office on the first floor of the Library.

Universities push back FAFSA, college commitment deadlines

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter February 28, 2024

Kent State is one of many Ohio universities pushing back deadlines for students after facing a high frequency of issues related to this year’s FAFSA. “In response to challenges students and families...

Canva illustration by Kelsie Horner.

REACTION: ‘The Bachelor’ Week Six

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor February 27, 2024

As relationships strengthened and feelings deepened, Joey and the ladies traveled to Jasper, Canada, for an emotional Week Six of “The Bachelor.” So, Bachelor nation, let’s find out who’s headed...

Caden Clark somberly gazes at his own reflection on Feb. 22, 2024.

ARTISTIC GALLERY: A night out

Yinxi Li, Photographer February 26, 2024

‘Swatting’ incident sparks police investigation on-campus

Anthony Zacharyasz, Managing Editor February 26, 2024

An unverified threat surfaced from a series of emails received Monday morning, leading to university police investigating the incident. Multiple university staff, students and faculty were sent an email...

Olivia DeToro and Joey DeToro, students from Streetsboro High School, jump into the cold water during a polar plunge on Feb. 24, 2024.

PHOTO STORY: Kent Roosevelt DECA runs 10th-annual Take the Plunge

Sara House, Photographer February 25, 2024

On Saturday morning, participants of the 10th annual Take the Plunge event braved freezing water to raise money for local students.  The polar plunge was held at The Lake House Kitchen & Bar in...

Kent BeatleFest attracts crowds of Beatles fans, commemorating ‘timeless’ music

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter February 25, 2024

Sisters Amanda Ruffner and Caroline Lacusky came in from out of town for the 10th-annual BeatleFest Friday, looking forward to listening to all of the live music and the different groups in attendance. When...

OPINION: The modern space race: The future of human presence on the moon

OPINION: The modern space race: The future of human presence on the moon

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Opinion Writer February 25, 2024

The year 1972 marks the last time humans touched the moon. They left their mark on it in forms of footprints, flags and plaques commemorating the remarkable feat. Fifty-two years later, the moon...

The Kent State University fountain is located on Risman Plaza.

Students discuss eclipse plans after campus announces no classes

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 24, 2024

Students on campus have begun to prepare for their total solar eclipse plans on April 8, as the university canceled classes for that day. In an email to the community, Melody Tankersley, senior vice...

OPINION: The impact of 'Abbott Elementary'

OPINION: The impact of ‘Abbott Elementary’

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer February 24, 2024

With Teacher Appreciation Week coming up in a few months, I thought this would be a good time to write this. On Feb. 8, the season three premiere of the hit mockumentary-style sitcom, “Abbott Elementary,”...

Jr. Jalen Sullinger looks to make a pass in the Flashes game against Akron February 23, 2024.

‘Story of our season is still open’: Men’s basketball drops second in a row to Akron

Matt Franos, Reporter February 24, 2024

For the first time since 2021, the Kent State men’s basketball team lost both regular season games to Akron. The Zips defeated KSU 83-70 Friday in James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron. “I'm disappointed...

Kent State students celebrate as the men's basketball team scores during the final half of the game against Akron on Jan. 19, 2024.

PREVIEW: Men’s basketball v. TSDTR

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

When the Kent State men’s basketball team takes the court against Mid-American Conference leader Akron, it will look to avenge its 77-71 loss Jan. 19.  All-time, the Flashes (13-13, 6-7 MAC) lead...

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