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The Fashion Student Organization's current logo is pea green with lowercased lettering.

Kent State’s Fashion Student Organization plans on changing its logo

Mallory Hughes, Reporter March 2, 2025

The Fashion Student Organization plans to change its logo in hopes to spark community engagement within the organization. The current pea green logo with an abbreviation of the organization’s name has...

Stock market numbers are displayed in the new Crawford Hall building.

Problem gambling: How sports betting affects young adults

Audra Florey, Reporter March 2, 2025

In 2023, Ohio made one billion dollars in tax revenue off of sports betting, a figure Steven Dennis, Chair of the Department of Finance and Firestone Chair of Corporate Finance at Kent State, expects to...

Pictured is Kent State student and president of MSA, Ramah Kassis.

From sunrise to sunset: How Muslims practice Ramadan on and off campus

Julia Greco, Reporter March 2, 2025

Starting on Feb. 28, Muslims begin their practice of Ramadan through stages of fasting, praying and feasting. Ramah Kassis, a senior in public health at Kent State University and president of the Muslim...

During Black United Students' celebration of Black History Month, director Rodney Hubbard leads the Kent State Gospel Choir in a hymn about unity on Feb. 28, 2025.

BUS, Black Alumni chapter host empowering final event for Black History Month

Makayla Jones, Reporter March 2, 2025

As people stepped into Oscar Ritchie Hall on Feb. 28, the warm hum of gospel music wrapped around them, filling the space with a sense of history and marking the final celebration for Black History Month.  The...

Illustration by Clare Rodgers.

Trans students use joy as resistance following acronym erasure from government websites

Connor Nagy, Reporter February 28, 2025

Official government websites removed any transgender references following President Trump’s executive orders upon entering office, but the trans community at Kent State is remaining hopeful for the future. Recent...

The new Information Desk located on the first floor of the Student Center on Feb. 7th, 2025.

New information desk brings improved efficiency and accessibility to student center

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter February 28, 2025

The Student Center, a hub for all to gather and socialize on campus, has entered the new year with new changes of its own.  The building has recently undergone renovations to construct a new information...

Kent State grounds crew salts university grounds on Feb. 19.

Kent State fights against winter weather

David Williams, Reporter February 27, 2025

Despite an average winter, Kent State had to buy 50% more salt this year. Ice has become an increasing issue for the university grounds crew.  At the helm of this operation is Rebekkah Berryhill, Kent...

Jay Harris, ESPN SportsCenter anchor, gives a presentation in the KIVA Auditorium, Feb. 24, 2025.

Kent State learns how to actualize leadership with Jay Harris

Emma Campbell, Reporter February 27, 2025

ESPN SportsCenter Anchor Jay Harris shared how to achieve leadership with a purpose at the “An Evening with Jay Harris” event Feb. 24. Presented by the Kent State Leadership Center, the American...

Tri-Towers resident hall is located at 1525 Leebrick Drive.

How trans students navigate Kent State

Ruby Rainey, Reporter February 27, 2025

During college, students who are transitioning genders are at a difficult point in navigating identity, making support from their community vital. Despite being further along in his transition, Daniel...

Members of Black United Students stand in front of the Administration building, now Cartwright Hall, in silent protest over their concerns about the need for increased black faculty, students, financial aid and a Black Cultural Center on April 27, 1970.

BUS continues to shape campus culture, advocate for students

Makayla Jones, Reporter February 27, 2025

Most people at Kent State know that Black United Students advocates for Black student rights and equality. Less known is its legacy of activism and role in founding Black History Month, now celebrating...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

LaunchNET’s Crafterpreneur Day transforms crafts into companies

Olivia Weber, Reporter February 27, 2025

Crafterpreneur Day will provide those with a passion for crafting the chance to turn their favorite hobby into a successful start-up company Friday, Feb. 28. The free event is open to all students,...

Illustration by Clare Rodgers.

Melting snow increases ice hazards on campus

Joi Sims, Reporter February 25, 2025

According to the National Weather Service, Northeast Ohio experienced minimum temperatures ranging from three to 14 degrees last week. With temperatures rising to 40 degrees this week, the snow is beginning...