community engaged learning

The world of alternative spring breaks

Chloe Harich, Reporter • November 29, 2023

The alternative spring break program allows students to take advantage of their free time help change a community. The Alternative Spring Break is an educational program in which groups of students,...

International Women’s Day event at Kent State teaches gender equity across the globe

Faith Fistler, Reporter • March 9, 2023

While every country is at a different stage in its progress toward gender equity, International Women’s Day acknowledged the efforts made so far and the work that still needs to be done. Kent State...

Drive-thru food distribution event provides more than 6,000 pounds of food in two hours

Anthony Elder reporter • February 27, 2021

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and The Campus Kitchen partnered to host a drive-thru food distribution event last week at Dix Stadium. The event distributed over 6,000 pounds of food in two hours.Akron-Canton...

Campus Kitchen provides thousands of pounds of food through food pantries despite decrease in volunteers

Anthony Elder Reporter • February 12, 2021

The Campus Kitchen at Kent State University, often referred to as CKKSU, provides thousands of pounds of food to individuals in the Kent community. Students, faculty and community members are able to sign...

Here’s why the vote count is still going in key states

Fredreka Schouten and Jeremy Herb, CNN • November 5, 2020

(CNN) -- The presidential race between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden remains on razor's edge as election workers in key states continue to plow through ballots.Here's what's...

Students honor Martin Luther King Jr. through volunteering

Sara Crawford Assigning Editor • January 20, 2020

While many students jumped at the idea of having the chance to sleep in and do nothing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, some students, faculty and staff took the opportunity to participate in the “day...