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Members of the Global Fashion Citizens student organization inform students waiting in line for the indoor FlashFest concert about the issue of "fast fashion" on Thursday, April 20, 2017.

Global Fashion Citizens protest ‘fast fashion’ during FlashFest

Alex Kamczyc April 21, 2017

Students walked the greens in front of the Student Center on campus Thursday as music drowned out any casual conversation. Students came in droves to stand in front of the M.A.C. Center to wait to see...

Kent State freshman construction management major Chandler Hildebrand bungees at FlashFest 2017 on Thursday, April 20, 2017, on the Student Green.

Outdoor FlashFest entertains Flashes crowd

Madeline Crandall April 20, 2017

Different types of performances entertained Kent State students Thursday for the outdoor portion of FlashFest. With games, a bungee trampoline, food and a diverse set of artists, students gathered on the...

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Students learn about highs, lows of marijuana in drug class

Madeline Crandall April 19, 2017

The undergraduate course “Drug Use and Misuse” takes an in-depth look at 11 different drugs throughout the semester. Amanda Burke, assistant professor of health sciences, teaches the class. Her areas...

Rae Sremmurd performs at FlashFest in the M.A.C. Center on April 23, 2015. FlashFest is hosted annually by Undergraduate Student Government.

Rae Sremmurd doubles pay for second FlashFest appearance

Benjamin VanHoose April 19, 2017

Rae Sremmurd returns to campus for Thursday's FlashFest, this time with a more expensive price tag.The Undergraduate Student Government will pay the rapping duo $110,000 to headline the annual concert....

Octavia Spencer attends a special screening of "Gifted" at the New York Institute of Technology on Thursday, April 6, 2017, in New York.

Commencement keynote speaker Octavia Spencer to receive $100,000

Benjamin VanHoose April 19, 2017

Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer, recently revealed as the keynote speaker for next month's commencement ceremony, will receive $100,000 for the speaking engagement.According to the contract,...

Phi Mu hosting bracket style basketball fundraiser

Danielle Johnson April 18, 2017

Miracle Madness Raises Awareness with Akron Children's Hospital from KentWired.com on Vimeo.As part of an ongoing fundraising effort, Kent State’s Phi Mu will be hosting Miracle Madness this Sunday to...

Local artists brace for Thursday’s FlashFest

Quaylyn Hairston & Nicholas Kotch April 18, 2017

The 23rd annual FlashFest, hosted by the Undergraduate Student Government is set for Thursday night, taking over the Student Green at 5 p.m.In addition to free music, food, games and prizes that will be...

Architecture enhances spirituality of churches

Megan Ferguson April 18, 2017

Present-day religious buildings follow traditions by adopting historic architecture into their design.Because historic architecture typically revolves around religious buildings, churches are at the center...

(Left to right) Comedian Kevin Hart, singer Kesha and rapper Wiz Khalifa perform in the M.A.C. Center on Dec. 6, 2014; Sept. 30, 2016; and April 21, 2016, respectively.

Appeasing the masses: USG aims to meet students’ musical tastes

Madeline Crandall April 18, 2017

This year’s FlashFest artist selections have sparked negative reactions among students. The Undergraduate Student Government, the organization in charge of bringing acts to campus for the entertainment...

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer to speak at spring commencement

Erin Zaranec April 17, 2017

Actress and author Octavia Spencer will address Kent State's Spring 2017 graduating class during the university’s main commencement ceremony on May 13.Known for her iconic roles in movies like "Hidden...

Apartments struggle to fill leases due to Kent State housing policy

Kennedy Caldwell April 17, 2017

Handing out flyers, dropping rent prices and holding leasing events are some of the ways apartments in Kent are filling available units.Leasing season began in November, but several apartment complexes...

Illustration provided by Natalie Pillsbury, head of the fundraiser committee for the Child Development Center.

Child Development Center to host annual scholarship fundraiser

Hannah Wagner April 16, 2017

Families sometimes rely on scholarships to send their children to the Child Development Center at Kent State.“One value of the child development center is to have student diversity,” said Natalie Pillsbury,...

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