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Panel discussion featuring representatives from multiple cultural dance organizations on campus. 

Dance Across Cultures creates cultural awareness through dance

Molly AdamsReporter February 5, 2020

Students representing Ireland, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Peru came together Tuesday, at Dance Across Cultures panel discussion. The event, hosted by Barefeet Dance Tribe, invited students...

Senior forward Philip Whittington (25) attempts to make a shot during the men's basketball game on Feb. 4, 2020 against Ball State. Kent State lost 62-54. Whittington scored a game-high 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting.

Shots won’t fall, but Kent State does at home

Owen MacMillan Reporter February 4, 2020

Eight minutes and thirteen seconds into a game against Ball State University, the Kent State men’s basketball team was in a dominant position.After a layup made by junior forward Tervell Beck, the Flashes...

Senior forward Philip Whittington (25) attempts to make a shot during the men's basketball game on Feb. 4, 2020 against Ball State. Kent State lost 62-54. Whittington scored a game-high 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting.

Flashes lose their composure, squander Whittington’s best game in nearly two months, five takeaways from the loss to Ball State

Ian Kreider Sports reporter February 4, 2020

Troy Simons committed a technical foul that gave Ball State a 52-45 lead with 9:10 left. The senior guard missed a 3-pointer, but felt he was fouled, and he adamantly expressed his feelings to the officials....

Voters prepare to share their opinions at the Iowa Caucus on Monday, February 3, 2020. (Photo by CNN)

How Ohio works to keep voting secure

Nadine Battah, TV2 Reporter February 4, 2020

The Iowa Caucus had unprecedented technical troubles with its voting process on Monday, February 3rd. The confusion and controversy has some voters nervous about the upcoming primaries -- including some...

Competitive lifters set up shop in Kent

Hannah Burkey Reporter February 2, 2020

Kent Barbell Club, a gym owned by two competitive powerlifters, is raising the bar in Kent with a distinct, competitive and motivational style.Kent Barbell Club opened on May 4, 2019 in the heart of downtown...

Srinivasan Vijayaraghavan, professor of biological studies, involved in contraceptive research.

Male contraceptive drug in development at Kent State

Hannah Davis February 2, 2020

Researchers at Kent State are developing a new form of birth control made for men.Souvik Dey studies in the laboratory of Srinivasan Vijayaraghavan, a professor of biological sciences. They recently published...

Students participating in the 12 annual Global Game Jam watch a video about what the event intails on Jan. 31, 2020. Students were reminded to have fun, sleep, and take breaks in the video.

Kent State Hosts Global Game Jam

Dylan Bowers February 2, 2020

Laughter and a lackadaisical vibe, filled the room a sign of comfortability and genuine camaraderie amongst the gamers as each team showed off the game they created in a mere 48 hours.Kent State hosted...

Inside Ohio’s 2020 Primary Election

Aaron McDade Guest Reporter February 2, 2020

With the voter registration deadline for the Ohio primary election less than one month away on Feb. 18, the primary election is on the horizon. In total, Ohio voters will have 12 candidates to choose from...

Gymnastics wins third straight against George Washington

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 2, 2020

After being named Mid American Conference gymnast of the week on Jan. 22, Rachel DeCavitch continued her success with a first place tie in the balance beam event with a score of 9.825. The freshman gymnast’s...

New Kent State transfer students socialize at the Transfer Advisory Council reception on Jan. 14, 2020. Photo courtesy of Student Success Programs.

Commuting adds to socialization difficulties for transfer students

Kelsey Paulus Reporter February 2, 2020

When freshmen come to college, they are thrown into a pool of endless socialization and the opportunity to meet new people. When students transfer to a new school, they often miss out on early opportunities...

Kent State pays thousands of dollars a month in vehicle stipends to coaches and administrators. 

Kent State pays thousands in vehicle stipends per month

Kent State pays $650 monthly vehicle stipends to 17 members of the president’s cabinet, as well as a $1,500 stipend to President Todd Diacon, according to public records obtained by KentWired. Employees...

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