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Flash-a-thon uses mannequin challenge to promote annual event

Linda Stocum March 19, 2017

Flash-a-thon and Franklin Advertising held a mannequin challenge Tuesday to promote the event on April 8, and students who stood still the longest won free admission to the event.Members of Flash-a-thon...

Robert Hisrich logs into his computer in his office in the Business Administration building. 

Kent State to launch full-time online MBA program

Malcolm Murray March 19, 2017

Kent State’s College of Business will offer the full-time Master of Business Administration program online (MBA) beginning this fall.Kent will be one of three accredited schools in Ohio to offer an...

Information obtained from a study conducted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The 1,300-person, five-year study was published December 2016. 

Recognizing the signs of abuse and assault in the classroom

Hannah Wagner March 19, 2017

Over her 15 years of teaching, first grade teacher Lisa Bass said she has seen approximately nine cases of child abuse.Bruises on the back of a student's head from being pushed against the wall and bruises...

Kent State Women’s Empowerment Conference participants “squirrel squat” for a group photo on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

Women’s Empowerment Conference sparks discussion, inspires women

Lyric Aquino March 18, 2017

The Women's Empowerment Conference, sponsored by the Panhellenic Council, rocked Kent State on Saturday in Bowman Hall.The event focused on empowering and inspiring women while engaging them in discussions...

Bartender and senior communication studies major Jennifer Reihner pours raspberry vodka into a spiked pink lemonade drink at Quaker Steak and Lube in the Student Center on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. Quaker Steak and Lube is the only official place that serves alcohol on campus.

University policy allows alcohol consumption on campus

Linda Stocum March 15, 2017

While Quaker Steak and Lube has served alcohol in the lower level of Kent State's Student Center since 2012, the tradition of selling alcohol on campus started in the Rathskeller in 1977.There is a policy for...

A student walks through the heavy snowfall outside Franklin Hall on the night of Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

Winter weather proves to be too much for grounds crews

Hannah Coleman March 15, 2017

Snow day wishes were granted on Wednesday morning when Kent State sent out an advisory at 8:30 a.m. letting students know the main campus would be closed.Winter reared its ugly head as Kent accumulated...

A “parent incident” is the report of alcohol in a room on campus. A “child incident” is the number of people involved in each parent incident.

On-campus alcohol incidents down 16 percent

Linda Stocum March 15, 2017

Alcohol-related incidents in residence halls at Kent State fell 16 percent for Fall 2016, despite the rising popularity of Kent drinking holidays like 'Fake Patty's Day.'Brian Hellwig, assistant director...

The cast of "Venus" circles around Sarah Baartman, played by Maya Nicholson, a theatre studies major, during dress rehearsal Tuesday, March 14, 2017. "Venus" is based on the true story of Sarah, who was kidnapped by her Khoikhoi people in Africa in 1810. She was paraded around in freak shows and was given the stage name “The Hottentot Venus.”

Latest Pan-African Theatre Ensemble production confronts body image

Alex Kamczyc March 15, 2017

The curtains open and the lights shine to reveal a stage filled with actors and actresses facing the auditorium. An actress stands in the middle of the small ensemble, wearing nothing but a nude singlet...

The selection of alcohol on tap at Ray's Place is featured on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. 

Students wrestle with binge-drinking dangers

Rachel Duthie March 15, 2017

When people saw Erica Buschick, they saw a blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty with an infectious smile. The 18-year-old special education major at Miami University had a passion for helping others, actively...

University Libraries prepare for Student Appreciation Day

Paige Brown March 15, 2017

University Libraries will host a campus-wide event Monday for students to enjoy free food, drinks and prizes in honor of Student Appreciation Day.The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at every...

Kent State Stark to host annual Spring College Fair

Kennedy Caldwell March 13, 2017

Kent State Stark hosts its annual Spring College Fair at 6 p.m. on March 14 for high school students considering college options.Students and families attending the event can meet with over 50 colleges...

Flashes continue momentum heading into MAC Championship

Scott Lendak March 11, 2017

Senior Jordan Hardison couldn’t contain her emotions after her father, Leonard, dressed in gold overalls and blue hair, escorted her to the center of the court for her final home meet.“It means a lot...

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