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The Labra Brothers perform as part of Black Squirrel Radio's concert stage at the Kentchella Festival. Live music, rock climbing, a silent disco, artwork and fashion shows were featured at Kentchella in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, March 10, 2017.

Students share and discover art at first Kentchella

Madeline Crandall March 11, 2017

The first annual Kentchella Music and Arts Festival, hosted by the Department of Recreational Services, occupied the Student Recreation and Wellness Center Friday night.On the Main Stage, placed in front...

Students attend parties on Lincoln St. during Fake Patty’s Day on Saturday March 12, 2016.

Kent State prepares for third annual ‘Fake Patty’s Day’

Sarah Lorenz March 9, 2017

Student Conduct and Kent Police will be cracking down on disciplinary action during Fake Patty’s Day this weekend, with Kent Police starting their patrols at 7 a.m. Saturday morning.Lt. Michael Lewis...

Coachella-inspired music festival to takeover Rec Center Friday

Madeline Crandall March 7, 2017

Kent State's Student and Recreation Center will make way for a diverse crop of performers Friday for the first ever “Kentchella.”Steven Langdon, marketing coordinator for the Department of Recreational...

‘Not a Fashion Show’ changes student perceptions on fashion

Paige Miller March 5, 2017

The Diablo Conglomerate deconstructs fashion productions at "Not a Fashion Show" hosted in the Schwartz Center on Friday March 3.“The theme of the show is 'Not a Fashion Show' because it's more of a...

Eight wrestlers advance to second day of MAC tournament

Samantha Ross March 4, 2017

For the past 11 years, Kent State's wrestling team has had at least one Mid-American Conference champion —  but the streak will end tomorrow. Eight Flashes are advancing to Sunday's round of the MAC...

Kent State senior forward McKenna Stephens goes for the layup against the University at Buffalo at the M.A.C. Center on Mar. 4, 2017.

Flashes beat Buffalo, secure three seed in MAC Tournament

Henry Palattella March 4, 2017

When the Kent State women’s basketball team lost to the University at Buffalo last month, the Flashes' chances of securing a first round-bye to the MAC tournament looked to be in jeopardy.The Flashes...

Kent State senior Jordan Hardison celebrates with her team after a successful performance on the balance beam during Kent State University's Beauty and the Beast double meet event for gymnastics and wrestling on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

Flashes continue hot streak in road victory

Scott Lendak March 4, 2017

After delivering a nearly perfect floor routine, Kent State junior Rachel Stypinski thought of her teammates as they cheered her on.“I get a lot of extra energy from my teammates during my routine,”...

Rebecca Kapler hands the Rock the Runway awards to Ann Marie Elaban and Kassidy Brillhart, designers of the winning line "Living Lindy" on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Rock the Runway fashion show revives the Roaring ’20s

Paige Miller March 4, 2017

Kent State students dazzled the audience with intricate designs at the 13th annual Rock the Runway fashion show featuring styles inspired by the Roaring '20s.Sophomore communication studies major Michael...

Kent State senior forward Jimmy Hall makes a move to the rim against Akron senior center Isaiah Johnson at the James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. Kent State beat Akron, 70-67.

Viral videos depict fallout between Flash, Zippy

Quaylyn Hairston March 3, 2017

The long-time rivalry between Kent State and The University of Akron mounted in a viral marketing campaign launched in February. A collaboration between both universities, these videos depicted the origins...

Turning Green co-founder, Erin Schrode speaks in the Kent Governance Chambers on Thursday, March 2, 2017. 

Anti-Semitism doesn’t stop Erin Schrode

Megan Ferguson March 2, 2017

Erin Schrode, the youngest person to run for Congress, perseveres after getting large amounts of hate mail for being Jewish.She told Kent State students Thursday night that every single person has the...

Local mental health services available to students

Sarah Lorenz March 2, 2017

Avery Millis is among the 85 percent of college students who report feeling overwhelmed during the semester, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA).Millis, a junior criminology...

Hard work pays off as fashion alum finds success

Rachel Duthie March 1, 2017

Blake Campbell moved to New York City with no money and no job. It was 2015 and she graduated from Kent State with her fashion merchandising degree two weeks earlier. Her family did not favor the decision,...

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