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Kent State to end race-based, national origin program funding after federal order

Kent State to end race-based, national origin program funding after federal order

Adriana Gasiewski, Campus editor February 18, 2025

President Todd Diacon sent an email to the Kent State community Tuesday morning responding to potential state legislation and federal directives. The United States Department of Education and Office...

Kent State students working out in the Recreation and Wellness Center on Feb. 7, 2025.

Gym attendance fluctuates as the new year continues

Kailon Fischer, Reporter February 18, 2025

The Recreation and Wellness Center was the busiest around the first week of January, following the new year. The regulars at the gym noticed the change from the beginning of the year, to the following...

Sophie Swengel, a junior history major and chair of the May 4 Task Force, shares a presentation about the life and legacy of Alan Canfora at his post-mortem birthday celebration, Feb. 13, 2025. Canfora was best known for being photographed waving a black flag during the May 4, 1970 shooting and his contributions to the university.

May 4 Task Force celebrates Alan Canfora’s birthday four years after his passing

Aryn Kauble, Reporter February 17, 2025

The May 4 Task Force held a presentation Feb. 13 honoring the birthday and telling participants about the achievements of Alan Canfora, famous for his decades of activism work after holding a black flag...

Zoe Baker (left) and Mackinley Coe (right) hold a cake celebrating Student Legal Services' 20th anniversary. Jan. 24, 2025.

Kent State’s Student Legal Services celebrates 20th anniversary

Emma Campbell, Reporter February 17, 2025

Student Legal Services celebrated its 20th anniversary by reminiscing on its service’s growth and sharing future plans. The nonprofit law firm is dedicated to serving the legal needs of Kent State...

Kent State faculty discusses T28 models

Kent State faculty discusses T28 models

Emma Campbell, Reporter February 14, 2025

The Division of Academic Affairs has a plan to evolve Kent State’s academic plans in the near future. With reenvisioning the university's academic structures, many questions are being brought up by faculty...

Deal or no deal: Are bookstore prices too high?

Deal or no deal: Are bookstore prices too high?

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter February 13, 2025

The Kent State Bookstore offers an assortment of items needed for everyday college life, including textbooks, school supplies, clothing and much more.  While it's helpful that these products can be...

"Trial by Fire" opened its doors on Friday, Feb. 7th, 2025.

‘Trial By Fire’ features art, activism

Felicity Scott, Reporter February 13, 2025

“Trial By Fire,” a play based around book banning and censorship in the classroom, debuted at Kent State in the Wright-Curtis Theater Feb. 7, inviting audiences to reflect on social issues and create...

A Kent State University researcher from the Department of Biological Sciences and a student work in a lab. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Kent State to retain R1 research status through 2028

Aryn Kauble, Reporter February 13, 2025

For the first time, Kent State’s R1 research status was renewed. Kent State, recognized as a doctoral university, was first awarded the designation in Feb. 2022, which lasts three years until the classification...

Students share memories from the photo booth at FAB's Red Dress Gala on Feb. 8th, 2025.

Elegance in red: A recap of FAB’s Red Dress Gala

Savannah Carroll, Reporter February 11, 2025

The third annual formal event hosted by the Flash Activities Board, the Red Dress Gala, brought together students, faculty and guests for an evening of dancing, philanthropy and community. The event...

Illustration by Meaghan Miller.

Kent State students express concern over executive orders

Zane Steiner, Reporter February 11, 2025

Since Jan. 20 President Donald Trump signed 46 executive orders causing many students to worry about their friends, futures and communities.  Many of the signed executive orders impact minority groups...

During the Women's Center Volunteer Night, students are sectioned off into five groups to create menstrual kits on Feb. 5, 2025.

Women’s Center Volunteer Night brings awareness to reproductive health

Sascha Aleksich, Reporter February 10, 2025

One student sliced through fabric with a X-Acto knife, while another across the table folded clothing items. Senior biology major Ella Walden is among a group of over 20 student volunteers gathered...

A women's bathroom located in the Center for the Visual Arts with directions to universal facilities Jan. 17, 2025.

Kent State updates campus map in preparation for SB 104

Aryn Kauble, Reporter February 10, 2025

Kent State sent out an email Monday morning notifying students that the interactive campus map was updated to make navigating and identifying single-occupancy universal restrooms easier.  SB 104 goes...

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