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Changing the stigma around eating disorders

Madeline Scalzi March 4, 2018

When sophomore nursing major Alexis Himes fainted during a high school basketball game, she had no idea how dangerous her eating disorder had become.“My body was really deteriorating,” Himes said.Himes...

“Beauty, Fate and Envy,” one of the designs created by senior Phoebe Takeda, was showcased Sunday evening at the Student Center Ballroom. Seventeen students participated in this year’s “Disney’s Good vs. Evil” theme. Emily Rinehardt won the grand prize with her designs of “Sailors Warning.” Rinehardt’s designs were inspired by Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean.

Rock the Runway brings Disney to Kent

Abigail Miller March 4, 2018

Pirates, princesses and spotted dogs kept the audience entranced at the 14th annual Rock the Runway fashion show.  For this year, students designed three cohesive outfits that coordinated with the show’s...

Jacob Derwin will be one of the 20 castaways competing on SURVIVOR this season, themed "Ghost Island," when the Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 36th season premiere on, Wednesday, February 28 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS Entertainment ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The tribe has spoken: Kent State alumnus voted off island in ‘Survivor’

Dylan Reynolds March 1, 2018

Kent State graduate Jacob Derwin went into “Survivor: Ghost Island” with high hopes, but he ended up eliminated in the season’s premiere episode.Derwin was the second contestant voted off the island...

Anthropology professor Linda Spurlock helps bring names to victims in her down time

Amber Selfridge February 26, 2018

Linda Spurlock is a professor in the department of Anthropology on the weekdays, but in her down time, she does work that takes her mind out of textbooks and into the medical examiner’s office.Spurlock...

All Shook Up

Kent State throws spectacular performance in ‘All Shook Up’

Maria McGinnis February 25, 2018

There was a whole lotta’ shakin’ goin’ on Friday evening, as the Kent State School of Theatre and Dance opened the musical, “All Shook Up.”The jukebox musical, which was originally written by...

Genevieve Aguolu comic

Ph.D. candidate receives ADDY Award

Anu Sharma February 24, 2018

Obianuju Genevieve Aguolu, who is a Ph.D. candidate in public health epidemiology, received the American Advertising Award for her comic book "HPV: An Important Conversation to Have."The comic book is...

Fashion students create a higher style standard for themselves

Abigail Miller February 23, 2018

For fashion students, the mundane task of finding something to wear to class takes on an entirely different meaning.By dressing up for class and putting together their best looks, students embody what...

An intimate gathering for SALSA Racismo: A discussion on racism in the Latino community on Feb. 23, 2018.

A discussion on racism within the Hispanic and Latino community

Gershon Harrell February 23, 2018

With past issues still looming in their minds, the Latino community gathered in the Student Center to talk about racism within their community.“Basically, we want to mainly get the conversation going,”...

A student playing Mario Kart while wearing goggles that mimic intoxicated vision during Kent Police's distracted driving event on Thursday. 

Students engage in distracted driving event as part of Commuter Appreciation Week

Natalie Eusebio February 22, 2018

The Center for Student Involvement hosted Commuter Appreciation Week in the Student Center this past week, and Thursday’s activities centered around the dangers of distracted driving.Two simulations...

Students look over American Eagle's table at the Spring Internship, Co-op and Career Fair Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

Students attend annual Spring Internship, Co-op and Career Fair

Imani Fields February 22, 2018

Nearly 1,300 students attended the annual Spring Internship, Co-op and Career Fair at Kent State University’s Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Feb. 22.Well over 146 business recruiters from...

Jenna Palek has been announced as a finalist for Miss COED 2018.

Kent State University student to represent the MAC conference in Miss COED 2018

Hana Hodali February 22, 2018

Jenna Palek is a sophomore fashion merchandising major who has just been announced as the Mid-American Conference finalist for Miss COED 2018.The Miss COED Competition is an annual search for the definition...

Neuroscience research collaborates with English department in new study

Emelia Sherin February 22, 2018

Researchers on campus are recording the thoughts and actions of students on the autism spectrum to better understand how to improve teaching methods in composition and writing.“A study I had published...

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