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A discussion panel answers audience questions after the showing of “The True Cost” in the KIVA on Thursday Oct. 26, 2017.

‘The True Cost’ sparks discussion on sustainability in the fashion industry

Ella Abbott October 27, 2017

Sustainability month came to a close Thursday, with the presentation of the documentary “The True Cost,” which offers a view into the effects of the fashion industry on the rest of the world.This October...

Lauren Dangel, a freshman communication studies major, hits Brian Bowles using the technique he taught those in attendance of the self-defense class.

Students learn valuable skills during self-defense class

Chyenne Tatum October 27, 2017

An attack can happen at any place and time, which is why students were preparing for the unexpected before it happens during a self-defense class on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017.Kayla Powell, a freshman human...

Kent State looks to make a difference through service

Alexandra Tinline October 27, 2017

The Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement will be hosting it’s fourth annual Make a Difference Day Saturday, Oct. 28.From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., students will be going out into the community...

Five Days of FLASHanthropy provides education, scholarships to students

Zoe Swartz October 27, 2017

FLASHanthropy is hosting their annual Five Days of FLASHanthropy as a recruitment for new students next week from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3.FLASHanthropy is an undergraduate student organization which hopes to...

Students and community members dance during the Zombie Zumba-thon at the Rec Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017.

Students dance for health at Zombie Zumb-A-Thon

Kassandra Kaczmarek October 26, 2017

Students grooved into the Halloween spirit Thursday for Zombie Zumb-A-Thon at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.Zumba dance instructors taught a free two-hour session to raise money for Akron...

Kent State senior forward and midfielder Donavan Capehart takes a shot on goal against Ohio Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017.

Women’s soccer clinches MAC regular season championship with win over Ohio

Cameron Hoover October 26, 2017

Jubilation swept the Kent State women’s soccer team as freshman midfielder Maddie Holmes' header slid past Ohio goalkeeper Erin Beurket in the 77th minute to give the Flashes a 2-0 advantage.There were...

Students sit around a table and speak Spanish during coffee hours in Satterfield Hall Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017.

Coffee Hours brew success for students interested in foreign languages, classics

Cameron Gorman October 26, 2017

If an interest in modern or classical languages sounds like your cup of tea, or coffee, you might want to visit the coffee hours held in Satterfield Hall.The Modern and Classical Language Studies' Coffee...

Men’s, women’s basketball named second in division in preseason polls

Henry Palattella October 26, 2017

This past season was successful for Kent State women's and men's basketball, as the men's team tore through the MAC tournament en route to a berth in the NCAA tournament, while the women's team increased...

Kent State names new dean of Geauga campus, Twinsburg center

Devon Parker October 26, 2017

Kent State Geauga and Kent State’s Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg will undergo new management starting Jan. 1, 2018, as they take on a new dean and chief administrative officer.Angela Spalsbury,...

Ken Ditlevson, the director of the LGBTQ Student Center at Kent State, discusses what it means to be an ally at a meeting Wednesday Oct. 25, 2017, at the Student Center.

LGBTQ Student Center holds meeting to gain community allies

Hannah Sheridan October 26, 2017

Ken Ditlevson, the director of the LGBTQ Student Center, showcased his presentation on how students can be respectful allies to the LGBTQ community in the Student Center Wednesday.The ally training, a...

Matthew Olienechak

Opinion: Greek life needs an overhaul

Matthew Olienechak October 25, 2017

It’s undeniable that Greek life has incredible influence on college campuses around the country, with millions of participants across the country.But do they really add anything of worth?Don’t get...

ROTC addresses sexual assault, harassment, prejudice in Army

Kathryn Monsewicz October 25, 2017

Clad in full uniform, Kent State’s Army ROTC cadets hustled into the Governance Chambers Wednesday to take a break from their military drills and tactics to address something that is an unfortunate occurrence...

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