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Max Moriarty, a junior recreation and park management major, poses with other Relay for Life participants after the marathon concluded last year.

Relay For Life supports cancer survivors one lap at a time

Caitlyn Soya, Reporter February 25, 2025

Relay For Life is set to return April 12, and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon will participate in the cancer research fundraiser as a survivor himself.  Kent State Fraternity and Sorority Life leads...

Marquis Davis looks at two pieces of artwork created by Kalila Ain, Feb. 18, 2025.

Black Brilliance event spotlights importance of Black artists’ process of expression

Aryn Kauble, Reporter February 24, 2025

Kent State celebrates its 55th anniversary of Black History Month this February and is holding multiple events throughout the month. One program held on Feb. 18, titled Black Brilliance, celebrated the...

Attendees at Future Flash Day play Kent State Trivia on Feb. 14.

Over 600 students and family members attend Future Flash Day

Abigail Kress, Reporter February 23, 2025

The Kent State University ballroom was filled with approximately 600 high school seniors and their families on Feb. 21 for Future Flash Day, marking an increase in attendance from last year. This is the...

Computers are available in classrooms at Kent State's Aeronautics and Engineering Building.

Kent State’s budget reconstruction may affect new technology

Kaleb Clark, Reporter February 22, 2025

As Kent State makes budget cuts as part of major reconstruction, the university will need to increase spending to keep up with tech needs according to some faculty and staff. A budgeting plan will be implemented...

Diacon alleviates worries from upcoming T28, SB1 changes during ‘Talking with Todd’

Diacon alleviates worries from upcoming T28, SB1 changes during ‘Talking with Todd’

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter February 22, 2025

In the February edition of the ‘Talking with Todd’ series, Kent State President Todd Diacon discussed the upcoming changes the university will have to face in light of Transformation 2028, Ohio Senate...

Maiya Dixon reading a poem during the Kuumba Night located in Oscar Ritchie Hall on Thursday, Feb. 20th, 2025.

Kuumba Night offers reflective and creative art

Evan Schofield, Reporter February 22, 2025

February is Black History Month, and the Black United Students aim to celebrate with Kuumba Night, which occurs every month of the year. The event, held Feb. 20, offered a wide variety of talent and wordsmanship....

Committee meeting to revise Kent State diversity requirement

Committee meeting to revise Kent State diversity requirement

Alton Northup, News Director February 21, 2025

An emergency meeting could decide the future of Kent State’s diversity requirement. The University Requirements Curriculum Committee is having an emergency meeting at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, to...

Kent state resources destigmatize men’s mental health

Kent state resources destigmatize men’s mental health

Sydney Craig, Reporter February 20, 2025

Men's mental health struggles, particularly in Generation Z, are often clouded by stigma and societal expectations, making it more difficult for men to seek help and find support. According to the National...

Kent State's creative writing community is vibrant on campus, Feb. 5, 2025.

Kent State creative writing roundup

Lindsay Collier, Reporter February 19, 2025

Kent State has been a community that focuses on promoting art practices and honoring creative endeavors for many years. The creative writing community at Kent State has continued to expand, providing opportunities...

Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson's work featured in the Kent State University Museum.

Kent State University Museum director opens new exhibit to spark university and community engagement

Mallory Hughes, Reporter February 19, 2025

Sarah Spinner Liska, the new Kent State University Museum director, hopes to attract the university community and the broader public with a new exhibit inspired by the Icelandic landscape.  “We’re...

Kent Interhall Council held an open forum meeting Feb. 18, 2025, to discuss SB 104.

University Housing to make residence hall bathroom changes amid SB 104 regulation

Aryn Kauble, Reporter February 19, 2025

Most residence halls will experience changes to resident restrooms after University Housing sent out an email Feb. 18 detailing the effects SB 104 will have on living conditions. Kent Interhall Council...

Federal Protective Service agents are on campus for K9 training with Kent State University Police, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. It is not uncommon for agencies to coordinate K9 training.

Federal agents running K9 training exercises at Kent State

Alton Northup, News Director February 19, 2025

Agents from the Federal Protective Service are on campus Wednesday for K9 training exercises with the Kent State Police Department. FPS operates under Homeland Security and is tasked with securing federal...

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