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Kent State receives over $360,000 from state for safety upgrades

Madison MacArthur November 3, 2017

State Rep. Kathleen Clyde (D-Kent) released the budget for fire safety upgrade renovations for four buildings on campus Monday, including plans for a $360,000 state funded renovation to Rockwell Hall.The...

Gohio Commute offers web-based carpooling to Kent State community

Ashley Purnell and Alex Tinline November 2, 2017

Kent State commuters now have an option to make their commute to campus a bit more environmentally friendly. Last week, Kent State University became the first university within AMATS to create a network...

Police talk with partygoers downtown on S. Water Street during Kent Halloween Oct. 28, 2017. 

Halloween arrests fall after police prevention efforts

Madison MacArthur October 31, 2017

Kent City and University Police saw less arrests during this year's Halloween celebration compared to previous years.“Kent Halloween” is celebrated annually on the Saturday closest to Halloween.There...

Kent State fashion school ranks top 20 globally

Ella Abbott October 31, 2017

Kent State has been ranked 17th globally by the Business of Fashion for undergraduate fashion programs.This is the second year Kent State has made it onto the list of 50 schools, moving up two spots from...

Delta Sigma Theta sorority poses with trash bags after helping to clean up downtown following Kent Halloween on Sunday, Oct. 29. 

Kent Sorority tackles downtown cleanup after Halloween takeover

Miranda Marinello October 29, 2017

Half of a gyro, two quarters glued to the sidewalk and three broken glass bottles were the only things members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. didn’t pick up during their Main Street cleanup efforts...

Cross Country competes in conference meet, looks towards the future

Ian Kreider October 29, 2017

The Flashes laced up for the MAC championship with a common goal in mind:Improvement.Both the men's and women’s teams are very young with first-year coach Tyler Griffin manning the helm. For Griffin,...

Volleyball lands win against Akron to finish weekend matches

Taylor Sforzo October 29, 2017

After weeks of close sets and losses, Kent State’s volleyball team (5-18 overall, 3-9 Mid-American Conference) beat Akron in straight sets Saturday.The Flashes have lost 19 sets this season by 3 points...

Todd Diacon, the provost and vice president of academic affairs, speaks during the Faculty Senate meeting Monday, Oct. 9, 2017.

Kent State’s faculty buyout offer receives mixed reactions

Nicholas Hunter October 28, 2017

Kent State will soon find out how many senior faculty will be retiring through a buyout offer, set to expire Nov. 6.Full-time faculty members who have either accrued at least 15 years of credited time...

Kent State Museum to host ’80s-themed party

Ella Abbott October 27, 2017

The Kent State Museum is giving people a chance to live out an '80s fantasy on Nov. 3.The museum, in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences, is hosting the “Awesome '80s Dance Party” to...

Alyx Weaver, a neurology graduate student, holds a sign during a Planned Parenthood rally on Risman Plaza.

Empower Women March and Rally unites community in support for women’s rights

Kelsey Meszaros October 27, 2017

Women’s rights activists gathered on Risman Plaza for the Empower Women March and Rally Oct. 26 for a peaceful demonstration to encourage and empower each other.The event, held by the Planned Parenthood...

Chynna Baldwin, the newly sworn in president of Black United Students, speaks to organization members during an emergency BUS meeting in Oscar Ritchie Hall Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.

Black United Students announces new president, other changes

Tierra Thomas October 27, 2017

Changes in leadership, lack of anticipated funding and miscommunication put Black United Students in a tight bind this semester.The organization held an emergency mass meeting on Wednesday night to discuss...

Volleyball continues to fight back, ready for weekend matches

Taylor Sforzo October 27, 2017

The Kent State volleyball team walked off the small, noisy, dark volleyball court in Northern Illinois Saturday night after 29 set ties, 10 lead changes, 27 kills and 37 digs, all in the first match.“It...

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