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Kent State CHAARG members enjoy coffee after a “Friday Fuel” walk/run.

Kent State CHAARG adapts to new environment, connecting and providing workouts to members virtually

Kenzie Johnston Reporter February 7, 2021

Even with the new virtual environment, Kent State CHAARG has continued to provide workouts, socials and the ability to connect with others to members during COVID-19. CHAARG is a national organization...

New Office of University Outreach and Engagement to connect public school students with colleges

Megan McSweeney Reporter October 14, 2020

The new Office of University Outreach and Engagement is set to connect with the surrounding community with the goal of getting students to Kent State and, more importantly, college. Dana Lawless-Andric,...

Current downtown of Kent, Ohio on March 2, 2020. 

How improvements made to Downtown Kent affect students today

Theresa Lovrak Reporter March 2, 2020

The year is 2002. As a college student at Kent State you have just a few options when it comes to entertainment downtown, and even fewer if you aren’t twenty-one. “The student body were the people...

Nitya Mittal (left) and Gurveen Karr (right) pose for a photo. 

International freshmen bring change for the Indian community

Katia Rodriguez March 6, 2019

Nitya Mittal, a biotechnology major, and Gurveen Karr, a biology pre-med major, are freshmen who are already making an impact on the Indian community at Kent State.These two women are both members of the...

Peter Johnson headshot

School of Art professors speak on helping students find audience for artwork

Alexandra Sobczak November 13, 2018

Professors in the School of Art are encouraging students to get their artwork out into the world with the hope of helping them grow into professional artists.“We show (art) to have a platform,” said...

Blueprints for the addition to Riverwood Chapel.

Riverwood Chapel groundbreaking begins new addition to church

Robyn Berardi September 24, 2018

Members of Riverwood Chapel celebrated the groundbreaking of a new addition to the church Sunday.The new addition to the building will include a café, kitchen, classroom, storage space and a multi-purpose...

Local police departments mourn Westerville officers deaths

David Williams February 15, 2018

This week, flags are at half-staff and police officers’ badges have a black band across them. On Saturday afternoon, two officers in Westerville were killed in the line of duty when responding to a 911...

Lisa Morde, the coordinator of experiential education and civil engagement, touches hands with a resident at Hattie Larlham after they completed their crafting project Jan. 15, 2018.

MLK Day of Service: Kent State community chooses service over sleep

Students and community members took part in the MLK Day of Service Jan. 15, 2018, through a variety of events both on and off-campus.Hattie LarlhamThree Kent State University students sat inside of a quiet,...

Our View: Diversity: More than skin color

Editorial Staff March 22, 2017

During the production of Thursday’s Diversity Features Edition issue of The Kent Stater, uneasiness surfaced among staff members concerning the top half of this front page’s design.To some, the close-up...

The students of the Career and Community Studies program at Kent State gather in White Hall on April 18, 2016 for class.

CCS Program gives students with disabilities real-life experience

Alexandra Seibt April 26, 2016

With 10 students currently in the program—and another 12 attending in the fall—Kent State's Career and Community Studies (CCS) is a non-degree college program that allows students with intellectual...

Kent Cooperative Housing: A community feel with affordable rent

Miranda Zoloty April 5, 2016

Kent State students typically look for housing that offers extremely cheap rent and a sense of community. However, finding places that fit both of those needs can often be difficult. Kent Cooperative Housing...

Students gather around at the Cincinnati table during the Rep Your City BUS Community Dinner March 14.

BUS Rep Your City Community Dinner Collects Goods for those in need

Hana Barkowitz March 15, 2016

Black United Students’ (BUS) biannual community dinner allowed students to get a home-cooked meal at the low cost of donating to those in need Mar. 14 at the Multipurpose room in Oscar Ritchie Hall.In...

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