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Students celebrate National Coming Out Day with open discussion

Hannah Sheridan October 11, 2017

The LGBTQ Student Center brought students together to have an open discussion on their personal experiences with being an LGBTQ member in celebration of National Coming Out Day (NCOD) on Oct. 11.NCOD,...

The sign outside the One Stop office on the first floor of the Library.

Embattled One Stop service faces student criticism

Laina Yost October 8, 2017

After a tumultuous start to the beginning of the semester, One Stop for Student Services is looking to make improvements following student complaints about wait times and poor service.The new system, which...

Kent forward Hayden Pascoe and EMU defender Tessa Osborne race for the ball during the game on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.

Women’s soccer takes commanding MAC East lead with win at Buffalo

Cameron Hoover October 8, 2017

The Kent State women’s soccer team established itself as one of the best in the Mid-American Conference with a 1-0 win over Buffalo Sunday.The win gives Kent State (9-4-1, 5-1-0 MAC) some breathing room...

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Opinion: Depression screening event lends helping hand

Mica Pflug October 8, 2017

Kent State held its annual community-wide series of depression screenings this past week, an opportunity for students, staff, faculty and members of the community to confront mental health issues in a...

Kent State senior Challen Geraghty cheers with teammates after scoring against Akron Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. The Flashes fell to Akron, 3-1.

Volleyball beats Ohio, Central Michigan for first conference wins

Henry Palattella October 8, 2017

Coming into their two conference games this weekend, the Kent State volleyball team was 0-4 in the conference and riding a three-game losing streak overall.The Flashes (4-13, 2-4 Mid-American Conference)...

Northern Illinois overwhelms turnover-prone Kent State

Scott Lendak October 8, 2017

For the Kent State football team, this season has been one to forget. Injuries, coaching changes and new faces have all contributed to the lackluster start. Saturday's game against Northern Illinois was...

Kent State sees largest fundraising year in school’s history

Kristin Hohman October 5, 2017

Kent State announced its highest-ever fundraising year in the university's history Wednesday. For fiscal year 2017, the university received $38.9 million in private donations.This marks a 31 percent increase...

Ways to stay safe

Kelsey Meszaros October 4, 2017

After being named the 11th safest campus in the nation by the National Council for Home Safety and Security, Kent State is still promoting self-defense education opportunities and encouraging students,...

Kent State and Kent City Schools employees, including Kent City Schools superintendent George Joseph (left) and Kent State Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen (right), pose with the $5,000 grant check for an upcoming virtual reality project.

Kent City Schools to create virtual reality ‘Magic School Bus’

Dylan Reynolds September 28, 2017

Kent City Schools students will soon ride a bus to see the wonders of the world — without ever leaving Portage County. It sounds like an episode of "The Magic School Bus."The district plans to install...

The ball hits the net after Kent State attempted to score during a game against Akron Friday, Sept. 22, 2017.

Volleyball drops MAC opener to Akron

Henry Palattella September 22, 2017

The Kent State volleyball team's matchup against Akron Friday could have served as a new beginning for the Flashes, as it marked the start of conference play.Instead, it was a brutal reminder of how the...

Tuscarawas anticipates less traffic with new roadway plans

Devon Parker September 22, 2017

The Kent State Tuscarawas campus is planning the building process for its new entry roadway into campus to alleviate ongoing traffic issues.Bradley Bielski, the Tuscarawas dean and chief administrative...

Hasu Patel, a performer from Baroda, India, plays the sitar during India Fest in Risman Plaza Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Patel, an internationally known sitarist, performed a specific style known as gayaki ang, which mimics the fluidity and range of the human voice.

Students embark on cultural journey at first-ever India Fest

Kassandra Kaczmarek September 21, 2017

Authentic Indian cuisine, music and performances filled Risman Plaza Thursday for Kent State’s India Fest.Hosted by the College of the Arts, the event is the fifth installment in the Fall Arts Festival...

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