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Brandon Renner, sophomore computer science major, reaches high to secure a disk on Oct. 13, 2025.

Kent State’s Ultimate Frisbee Club runs like clockwork

Gavin Zivoder, Reporter November 10, 2025

The wind whipped across Student Rec Field 2 as a white disc plunged toward the ground. Just as it seemed to slip past a player’s fingers, a teammate slid in, saving it mid-fall. Cheers erupted as the...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

FSO invites students into the frightful world of Tim Burton at its annual show

Ava Dunn, Reporter November 10, 2025

On Nov. 8, the Fashion Student Organization held its annual fall fashion show, “Burtonesque: The Obscure Fantasy,” which featured looks created by Kent State students. The theme for the event was...

Students patiently wait to watch "Wicked" in the Kent State University Museum's Murphy Auditorium during the Flashes Activity Board's "Wicked" Watch Party on Nov. 9, 2025.

FAB creates sense of community at ‘Wicked’ Watch Party

Ava Drozd, Reporter November 10, 2025

The Flash’s Activity Board hosted a “Wicked” Watch Party in the Kent State University Museum’s Murphy Auditorium in celebration of the “Wicked” costumes on display at the museum from 1 to 5...

Linda Piccirillo-Smith teaches Black Experience I in Oscar Ritchie Hall on Oct. 20, 2025.

Linda Piccirillo-Smith: ‘The white lady that teaches Africana studies’

Bianca Amoako, Reporter November 8, 2025

Any time someone was pregnant or having a baby, professor Linda Piccirillo-Smith said her mother would tell two stories. When Piccirillo-Smith was a baby, she had blonde hair and blue eyes. People would...

Business Administration Building sits for repurposing after Crawford Hall's construction on April 9, 2025.

Demolition of former business building remains on hold amid funding delays

Savannah Carroll, Beat Reporter November 7, 2025

The planned demolition of Kent State's former Business Administration Building is still on pause as the university awaits funding approval. Once home to the Ambassador Crawford College of Business...

LaunchNET Fashion Brunch welcomes alumni fashion entrepreneurs to inspire students

LaunchNET Fashion Brunch welcomes alumni fashion entrepreneurs to inspire students

Ava Drozd, Reporter November 7, 2025

Kent State University’s LaunchNET gave students the opportunity to connect with alumni fashion entrepreneurs during its Fashion Brunch Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.  LaunchNET is located...

One of the ranks of clothes students and members of the Kent community were able to sort through during the “Haunted Vintage Clothing Market” on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.

Students take advantage of shopping local, sustainably at vintage market

Melora Shue, Reporter November 6, 2025

On Wednesday, Nov. 5, a “Haunted Vintage Clothing Market” was held at the “K” on Risman Plaza.  The event, hosted by Raleigh Flanagan of Blue Cat Vintage, was originally set to be on Oct. 30...

Illustration by Clare Rodgers.

Black United Students to bring New Orleans to Kent State with Renaissance Ball

Loreal Puleo, Reporter November 6, 2025

The annual Black United Students Renaissance Ball will be on Nov. 7 in the Student Center Ballroom, marking the ball's 55th celebration. Doors open at 6 p.m. and include a talent and pageant show that...

First-generation students gathered at the Center for Undergraduate Excellence to reflect on belonging and make friendship bracelets on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.

‘Buttons, Bracelets and Belonging’ offers creative outlet during I AM FIRST Week

Alexis Hood, Reporter November 6, 2025

Students gathered in the Center for Undergraduate Excellence on Wednesday afternoon for an event that blended crafts with community. “Buttons, Bracelets and Belonging” let first-generation students...

Students study at the Kent State Student Center on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Kent State releases outline of Transformation 2028

Savannah Carroll, Beat Reporter November 4, 2025

Kent State’s new initiative, Transformation 2028, outlines a vision for how the university will evolve over the next few years, focusing on academic innovation, student success and community impact.  Through...

Kent State University Museum celebrates 40th anniversary, ‘dazzles’ visitors

Kent State University Museum celebrates 40th anniversary, ‘dazzles’ visitors

Ava Dunn, Reporter November 2, 2025

The Kent State University Museum celebrated its 40th anniversary with “Dazzle 2025,” an event filled with fashion, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and the introduction of a new exhibit Oct. 30. According...

The Flashes Activity Board, in collaboration with the Center for Student Involvement, hosted Boo Bash on Friday, Oct. 31, in the Student Center.

FAB’s Boo Bash brings Halloween spirit to campus

Alexis Hood, Reporter November 2, 2025

The sound of Halloween music and the rustle of candy wrappers filled the Student Center as students gathered for this year’s Boo Bash on the evening of Oct. 31. Hosted by the Flash's Activity Board,...

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