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FSL aims to change stigma in Greek life

Samantha Simcox Fraternity and sorority life and dean of students reporter • December 6, 2019

Kent State Fraternity and Sorority Life has made attempts in recent years to distance themselves from the stigma often related to Greek life.Kent State recently made the decision to no longer call FSL...

Kent State’s Anti-Hazing Culture

Samantha Simcox Fraternity and Sorority Life and Dean of Students reporter • October 21, 2019

Ohio University recently suspended several fraternities, sororities and groups associated with the university for hazing-related violations.Ohio University released a statement on its website stating “we...

Alleged porch stalker indicted for two felonies, two misdemeanors

Rachel Karas Managing editor • October 18, 2019

Steven Franzreb, 43, who police say appeared on the front porches of the Alpha Phi and Delta Gamma sorority houses wearing only a Speedo swimsuit, was indicted by a Portage County Grand Jury on Thursday. Franzreb...

$50,000 bond set for suspected Kent sorority stalker

Paige Bennett General assignment editor • October 15, 2019

A $50,000 bond was set for a man arrested in association with several prowling incidents at sorority houses on Fraternity Circle. Kent Police arrested 43-year-old Steven Franzreb of North Royalton, Ohio,...

Sorority Recruitment Change: One Year Later

Samantha Simcox • September 10, 2019

In 2018, Kent State’s Panhellenic Council changed the length of sorority recruitment so women have more time for school and work.According to an article published on KentWired, Panhellenic Council lengthened...