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Attendees began finding their seats as Lavender Graduation was about to begin on May 6, 2022.

A celebration of identity: The history of Lavender Graduation at Kent State

Connor Nagy, Reporter April 29, 2025

When Tori Swarm helped plan Kent’s first Lavender Graduation, a low budget and minimal support left her and her fellow coordinators scrambling for materials, borrowing space and defending the very idea...

A model wears a dress designed by Jordan Seiple at the annual fashion show, April 25, 2025.

Fashion Hall of Fame Gala gives students runway recognition

Savannah Carroll, Reporter April 28, 2025

Campus was alive with color, creativity and couture as Kent State’s School of Fashion hosted its highly anticipated Annual Fashion Show Hall of Fame Gala Saturday. Students, faculty and guests gathered...

During the Advanced Materials & Liquid Crystal Institute's 60th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Awards, the department awarded alumni for their work on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

AMLCI’s 60th Anniversary honors alumni for their achievements

Kailon Fischer and Adriana Gasiewski April 27, 2025

Editor’s Note: The article was updated to provide clarification on the Distinguished Alumni Awards and further background information on the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials & Liquid Crystal...

A late-night fire Tuesday, April 22, 2025, charred the Flashes Grill in Eastway Center. The station is expected to remain closed for the remainder of the Spring semester.

Grease fire shuts down grill in Eastway 

Gage Wellman, Reporter April 25, 2025

Health officials confirmed the fire that broke out Tuesday night inside Eastway Center was a grease fire, according to the Kent City Health Department and Kent State University Culinary Services.  A...

A student’s study materials and final exam essentials.

Kent State preps for finals with study tips and stress relief strategies

Robyn Taylor, Reporter April 24, 2025

Finals are right around the corner at Kent State, taking place May 5-11. As students near the end of the semester, finals can cause stress and difficulties. “32% of students experience even greater...

Daffodil's bloom outside of the May 4th Memorial at Taylor Hall on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Kent gears up for Earth Fest festivities

Keegan Berzonski, Reporter April 23, 2025

The Haymaker farmers' market and research showcase are at the forefront of the Office of Sustainability’s Earth Fest on April 23. Earth Fest will see over 30 clubs and organizations celebrate Earth...

Melody Tankersley, senior vice president and provost, speaks at commencement for the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Communication and Information on May 10, 2024, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Kent State commencement begins soon: Here’s your 2025 graduation guide

Evan Schofield, Reporter April 23, 2025

It’s almost that time of year again, when tassels are tossed and degrees are awarded. It’s something everyone looks forward to. Sometimes, it’s a lot to handle. That’s why The Kent Stater has your...

Alaina Pelland, a sophomore accounting major at Kent State, landed her first paid internship after high school and has another lined up for next year.

Paid or unpaid?: Kent students face internship dilemma

Erin Lavinder, Reporter April 23, 2025

Internships are often necessary for college students who want to gain real-world experiences. A common question students ask when looking for internships is whether they’ll be paid or unpaid. Opportunities...

Business owners pose at the Spring Pitch Competition in Crawford Hall, April 17, 2025. Provided by Linda Hale, Marketing Manager for John S. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation.

Kent State students show off bright ideas at 10th annual Spring Pitch Competition

Evan Schofield, Reporter April 23, 2025

From colorful displays to high-stakes presentations, the 10th annual Spring Pitch Competition buzzed with energy, ambition and the hustle of tomorrow’s top entrepreneurs. Held in the Donald S. and...

Egg-Stravaganza, FAB's Egg Hunt sign sits on April 22, 2025.

Early birds and empty baskets: FAB runs Egg-Stravaganza

Rachel McKean, Reporter April 22, 2025

By the time Kent’s campus-wide egg hunt began Tuesday morning, the hunt was already over. Hosted by the Flash Activities Board, the “Egg-Stravaganza” promised students about 5,000 eggs scattered...

The "What Were You Wearing" exhibit on display in the Judy Divine Gallery in the Women's Center.

‘What Were You Wearing’ exhibit challenges myths about sexual assault

Sydney Craig, Reporter April 22, 2025

The “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit on display at the Williamson House challenges the persistent myth that clothing can provoke sexual assault. The installation, created by the university’s Sexual...

Outside of the Hillel center on Nov 18, 2023.

Documentary screening at Hillel warns of antisemitism

Kaleb Clark, Reporter April 22, 2025

The documentary “October H8te” played Monday night at Kent State’s Hillel, which covered topics surrounding antisemitism, anti-zionism and hatred of Jewish people.  “I wanted to bring this...

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