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Rocky Gibson, a junior nursing major, poses with a cut out at FlashBash, an event that kicks off homecoming week on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017.

Kent State’s Homecoming week begins with Flashbash

Taryn Antolic October 10, 2017

Carnival vibes filled the air at the Student Center Ballroom Monday as games were played and fair foods were enjoyed for the homecoming kickoff event FlashBash.Raffle baskets were auctioned off to the...

Tenure, promotion, hiring policy dominates faculty senate meeting

Nicholas Hunter October 10, 2017

Faculty Senate turned attention to tenure acceptance and promotion policy at its October meeting Monday.Deborah Smith, the Senate chair and associate professor of philosophy, centered her remarks on clarifying...

Artist Giselle Hicks talks about one of her art as part of the Artist Talk series at Kent State Friday Oct. 6, 2017.

Ceramic artist shares success, gives students insight on art industry

Kassandra Kaczmarek October 7, 2017

Ceramic artist Giselle Hicks spoke about her career and passion for art Friday at Kent State's Center for the Visual Arts.“When you encounter true beauty, it insights the desire to replicate it," Hicks...

Courtney Kasturiarachi, a sophomore anthropology major, dances to Bollywood fusion-themed music at the Oya Shake Sumthin' event Friday, Oct. 6, 2017.

Students find their rhythm at fourth annual Oya Shake Sumthin’ event

Tierra Thomas October 7, 2017

Dance teams across campus gathered in the Kiva Friday to celebrate cultural diversity at the fourth annual Oya Shake Sumthin’ event.Hosted by the Barefeet Dance Tribe, a traditional and modern African...

Kent State addresses mental health on National Depression Screening Day

Kelsey Meszaros October 7, 2017

Students, faculty and staff had a chance to check their mental health on campus Thursday for National Depression Screening Day.Held free of charge by Psychological Services every October, the purpose...

Kent students discuss fall fashion on a budget

Ella Abbott October 3, 2017

As leaves begin to turn, and pumpkin spice becomes a staple of the months to come, this year’s autumn fashion trends are falling into style on campus.For students outside of the fashion scene, it can...

From left, San Francisco 49ers' Eli Harold (58), quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and Eric Reid (35) kneel during the national anthem before their NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 in Santa Clara, Calif.

Kent State students respond to NFL protests

Scott Lendak October 3, 2017

For most Americans, Sundays in fall mean one thing: football. It means they’ll get a chance to kick back, relax and cut the world off to spend their day watching their favorite team play. But for the...

Black Squirrel Improv Troupe aims to add laughter to campus

Abbey Jones October 3, 2017

Dedicated to providing a light-hearted space for humor, the Black Squirrel Improv Troupe has been working to expand their presence on campus.The troupe consists of 10 members this semester, after recently...

Police officers advise people to take cover near the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas.

Students, alumni reflect on Las Vegas shooting

Cameron Gorman October 3, 2017

A shooting in Las Vegas Sunday night has claimed the lives of at least 59 people and has impacted those as close as Kent State’s campus and as far as the city itself.“My mom was just there two days...

Students hold candles and sing “This Little Light of Mine” during the Take Back the Night event for sexual abuse and violence awareness on Oct. 1, 2017.

‘Take Back the Night’ unites community against sexual, relationship violence

Hannah Sheridan October 3, 2017

Members of Kent State’s community gathered at Risman Plaza Monday to stand in solidarity against sexual, relationship, emotional, domestic and LGBTQ violence during the "Take Back the Night" event.Sexual...

Disability safety: Deaf perspective

Madison MacArthur October 2, 2017

In an emergency, timing is everything.While they are rare, these situations require specific preparedness for a quick response. Imagine a fire starting, a tornado touching down or an active shooter revealing...

Richard Gibson, a sophomore psychology major, speaks to members of Turning Point USA on Risman Plaza on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. Gibson is president of student organization World Of Kolored Empowerment or W.O.K.E.

Students’ political ideologies clash at Turning Point USA ‘Take A Stand’ demonstration

Tierra Thomas October 2, 2017

Tension was in the air as two groups faced one another under the American flag, one side standing and the other kneeling.In response to students taking a knee last week, the nonpartisan, small government...

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