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Kent State senior Colin Matthews sprints to the third base.

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Kent State redshirt junior Benjamin Cruikshank pitches during the first game of the doubleheader on May 8th, 2022.

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Kent State junior Mack Timbrook leaps to catch a high ball during the game on May 8th, 2022.

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Kent State junior Payton Pennington chases down the opposing teams runner to tag him with the ball.

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Kent State junior Payton Pennington slams the ball during the first game of the doubleheader on May 8th, 2022.

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Kent State junior Payton Pennington snags the ball and goes to throw it to 1st base.

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Kent State senior Colin Matthews dives for 3rd base.

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Kent State sophomore Jessica LeBeau reaches 2nd base.

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Kent State sophomore Jessica LeBeau pitches during the first game of the doubleheader on May 7th, 2022.

[Photo] Softball ends season with series win against Bowling Green on senior day

May 11, 2022
The Kent State softball team celebrates as 5th year Brenna Brownfield makes it to home base after making a two point home-run.

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Kent State junior Julia Mazanec catches a pop fly during the game on May 7th, 2022.

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Kent State senior Sabrina Kerschner catches the ball just before the runner slides into second base.

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Kent State infielder Alexandria Whitmore throws the ball to first base during the softball game on May 7th, 2022.

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Kent State senior outfielder Brooklyn Whitt attempts a bunt during the game on May 7th, 2022.

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Jon Meacham fields questions from the audience after his keynote speech on May 4, 2022.

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Jon Meachams speech draws a sizeable crowd to the ballroom on May 4, 2022.

[Photo] Pulitzer prize winner gives May 4 keynote speech

May 6, 2022
Presidential historian and Pultizer Prize winner Jon Meacham gives an impassioned speech to the crowd while his ASL translator translates.

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A May 4 Task Force member from years passed stands up as the speaker recognizes them for their role in preserving the memory of May 4.

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Jeff Craig came from Youngstown to attend May 4. He was in seventh grade at the time of the massacre and has always wanted to have the chance to pay his respects and learn more about what happened that day.

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Kent State sophomore Olivia Eldridge (left), a member of the Kent State University Chorale performed at the commemoration.

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Kent State President Todd Diacon speaks during the May 4 Commemoration about why we at Kent State insist on remembering this day and its importance.

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Kent State graduate student and member of the May 4 Task Force Tiera Moore speaks during the commemoration.

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A black flag, candle and carefully laid flowers mark the spot where Alan Canfora of May 4 was shot.

[Photo] Nine markers dedicated to commemorate May 4 wounded

May 4, 2022
Marvin Lillibridge drove one and a half hours up to Kent to attend the May 4 Commemoration. He was 14 years old at the time of the massacre.

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Becky Grischow visits Kent State to attend the May 4 Commemoration.

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Kent State President Todd Diacon mingles with other May 4 attendees during the commemoration.

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Kent State alumni Tom Grace rings the bell in memory of the victims of May 4.

[Photo] Kent State community gathers for 52nd anniversary of May 4 shootings

May 4, 2022
Kent State professor Mwatabu Okantah (right) attends the May 4 Commemoration.

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Kent State junior and Students for a Democratic Society member Haydn Palmer attends the May 4 Commemoration with the SDS flag in tow.

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Kent State fifth-year Madyson Cole batts during the doubleheader on April 30, 2022.

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Kent State alumni Judy Devine high-fives members of the Kent State softball team.

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Kent State alumni Judy Devine breaks the ground to commemorate the upcoming construction of the Devine Diamond on April 30, 2022.

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Kent State junior Julia Mazanec throws the ball back to the pitcher on April 30, 2022.

[Photo] Softball falls to Western Michigan despite strong pitching performances

May 3, 2022
Kent State redshirt senior Andrea Scali pitches during the first game of the doubleheader on April 30, 2022.

[Photo] Softball out-hits Buffalo but falls in two-game series Tuesday 

May 6, 2022
Kent State senior Brooklyn Whitt batts during the first game of the doubleheader on April 30, 2022.

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Kent State senior Chloe Cruz slides into second base during the first game of the doubleheader on April 30, 2022.

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Kent State senior Brooklyn Whitt breaks for first base during the game on April 30, 2022.

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A Kent State student models during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

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A Kent State student models a striking outfit featuring a TV head during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

[Photo] School of Fashion resumes annual in-person fashion show

April 29, 2022
A Kent State student models Lexi Malick during the annual Kent State Fashion Show on April 28, 2022.

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A Kent State student models during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

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Two Kent State students model a pair of dresses during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

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A Kent State student models a high-collared outfit for Stephanie Berhoskys collection during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

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A Kent State student takes to the stage as a model for Destinee Ramseys collection in the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

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Carson Meier models Destinee Ramseys collection during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

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A Kent State student models Destinee Ramseys collection during the annual fashion show on April 28, 2022.

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Andrew Arnoff, one of the attendees of Yom HaShoah.

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Yom Hashoah attendees hunker down on the MACC steps for the 24-hour name reading.

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Rabbi Michael Ross attended Yom HaShoah at Kent State on April 27, 2022.

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The Yom HaShoah attendees sit on the steps leading up to the MACC as the names of Holocaust victims are read in remembrance.

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The attendees of Yom HaShoah hold up signs that say Never Forget.

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The Yom HaShoah attendees walk across campus to the MACC Center.

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The Kent State students and staff gathered to observe Yom HaShoah on April 27, 2022.

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The students gathered at the rock to observe Yom HaShoah spray-painted Never Forget on the rock.

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Michael Pollak spray painted The Rock on April 27, 2022.

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Two Kent State players celebrate after a home run during the game on April 24, 2022.

[Photo] Baseball splits weekend series with Miami after awaking from offensive slump

April 25, 2022
Kent State junior Mack Timbrook makes a break for third base.

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Kent State senior Eric Wentz attempts a bunt during the game on April 24, 2022.

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Kent State freshman pitcher Rocco Bernadina throws to first base.

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Kent State freshman Jacob Casey leads off of third base.

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Bowls of Spanish candy sit in the center of the tables for attendees of the Latin Prom to enjoy.

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Kent State junior Miranda Sepulveda (left), president of SALSA, poses with a fellow student for a picture with the Latin Prom banner.

[Photo] SALSA brings back Latin prom to celebrate community and diversity 

April 25, 2022
Attendees eat and chat during the Latin Prom on April 22, 2022.

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Kent State students mingle during the Latin Prom on April 22, 2022.

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Students dance during the Latin Prom on April 22, 2022.

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Hometown Bank features a wheel of prizes golfers can spin after completing the course.

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PARTAs miniature golf course features a replica of the Kent Central Gateway.

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Hippie Fox Rocks golf course features a variety of different stones and crystals for golfers to work around.

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A golfer takes on Razor Burns miniature golf course.

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A man spins the wheel for a prize after getting a hole-in-one at Kwench Juice Cafe.

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A couple putt at the miniature golf course set up in Dan Smith Community Park.

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A group of people take turns putting at Tree City Coffees miniature golf course.

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Professor Roseann Chic Canfora reads a segment of The Catcher in the Rye.

[Photo] “Renegade Readers” gather for a read-in

April 17, 2022
Kevin Dilley, the direct of student media, talks about his own experiences with schools banning books.

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A Kent State alumni discuss the book Bringing Up Race during the banned book reading on April 13, 2022.

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A Kent State senior reads a part of The Pigman by Paul Zindel.

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Kent State student James Huffer-Cole reads a section from The Perks of Being a Wallflower during the banned book reading.

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Audience members listen as people read passages from their favorite banned books.

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Professor Stephanie Smith kicks off the event with an opening speech.

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Kent State freshman Connor Ashby steps up to bat.

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Kent State Junior Justin Miknis bats during the game against PITT on April 12, 2022.

[Photo] Baseball drops three straight after opening Toledo series with a win against Toledo

April 18, 2022
A Kent State baseball team member waves the teams flag after the team scores a run.

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Kent State sophomore Evan Wolf pitches during the game against PITT on April 12, 2022.

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Kent State sophomore Calvin Bickerstaff winds up for a pitch.

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The baseball team celebrates after scoring a run.

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Kent State sophomore Kyle Jackson slides to third base.

[Photo] Baseball loses third straight game in non-conference game against Ohio State

May 6, 2022
Kent State sophomore Kyle Jackson swings for the ball.

[Photo] Baseball splits series with Akron despite dominating the first two games

May 3, 2022
Hippie Fox Rocks also received a plaque commemorating the store becoming a member of the Area Chamber of Commerce.

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A string of balloons adorns Hippie Fox Rocks storefront on the day of the stores grand opening.

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Hippie Fox Rocks owner Jared Abell (far right), Mayor Fiala (left) and others cut the ribbon during the stores grand opening on April 6, 2022.

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