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Citizens not politicians: What is Issue 1?

Citizens not politicians: What is Issue 1?

Ari Collins, Reporter November 1, 2024

This election, voters in Ohio will not only choose representatives, but they will also decide who will be drawing the districts those representatives serve. Every decade, states redraw the legislative...

Representatives of the League of Women Voters of Kent register students to vote in front of the DI Hub Oct. 7.

‘Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power’ tour fuels last-minute voter registration for students

Paul Burlinghaus, Reporter October 9, 2024

On Monday, the League of Women Voters of Kent partnered with Kent State Votes to host the “Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power” tour for last-minute voter registration for students and to educate them...

Poll workers guide students through the voting process at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Nov. 8, 2022.

Portage County Board of Elections encourages community poll worker applications

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter May 28, 2024

While scrolling on social media profiles like Main Street Kent, individuals may come across a post about the Portage County Board of Elections encouraging individuals to apply to become poll workers. Faith...

‘Women running for office will change the world:’ Elect Her event elevates marginalized voices

Savana Capp, Print Planner February 4, 2024

Over 60% of Kent’s campus consists of female identifying students, but this is not reflective in the student leadership roles currently held. Elect Her is a program that teaches students about running...

Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Voting regulation causes concern for newly registered college students

Addison Foreman, Digital Tech September 23, 2023

First-time voters will have to vote with a provisional ballot in the Nov. 7 election if a confirmation postcard is not removed from their mailboxes within three days. Newly registered voters are receiving...

Cynthia Peeples presents on legislative changes to education in Ohio

Andrew Wise, Reporter May 21, 2023

On Thursday, Cynthia Peeples, board director for League of Women Voters of Ohio and Honesty for Ohio Education founding director presented on the state of education in Ohio at a meeting at Kent State Social...

Ohio Supreme Court election now features party affiliations

Catie Pusateri, Reporter November 7, 2022

For the first time in Ohio’s history, the Ohio Supreme Court election on Nov. 8 will display each candidate’s political party affiliation on the ballot. Last year, Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill...

Former Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President Tiera Moore won her election to the Kent city school board on Nov. 2, 2021.

Former USG president Moore wins Kent school board seat

Morgan McGrath Reporter November 27, 2021

2021 Kent State graduate and former United Student Government president Tiera Moore is already making her mark in the city of Kent. Following elections on Nov. 2, Moore was named the newest member of...

Iris Meltzer, President of the League of Women Voters of Ohio. 

How to have a voting plan

Kandra Hill Reporter November 1, 2020

With Election Day on Tuesday, over 85 million Americans have already voted according to the United States Election Project. Those who haven’t voted yet have a few voting options at their disposal. Voting...

Women in Leadership holds third annual symposium

Women in Leadership held its third annual symposium throughout the day on Wednesday at the University main library, hosting various presentations.The first event of the day included keynote speaker Judith...

Faithful citizenship: Duties of a Christian voter

Haley Keding October 2, 2014

Like oil and water, religion and politics often don’t mix, but Thursday night the Catholic Student Association combined these controversial topics in a discussion called, “Faithful Citizenship.”The...

Student group set to discuss Christian voting responsibilities

Haley Keding September 28, 2014

The Catholic Student Association will host a voter responsibility discussion at the Newman Center Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.The discussion, titled “Faithful Citizenship,” will teach Kent State students how to...

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