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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...

"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...

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...

What goes into closing a campus during dangerous weather?

What goes into closing a campus during dangerous weather?

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter February 10, 2025

With winter in full swing, this semester has been off to a rocky start due to constant snowfall and low temperatures.  Due to dangerous conditions in recent weeks, the university has had to shut down...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

Rescinded federal funding freeze stalls research on campus

Lauren Cohen, General Assignment Editor February 8, 2025

January and February will likely bring two of the highest submissions of research grant proposals ever at Kent State. Right now, research departments are being forced to act as if there is a government...

Senior Jordan Gallegos attends the USG
"Rest After Results" event on Feb. 4, 2025.

USG informs students about upcoming senate bills at ‘Rest After Results’ event

Aryn Kauble, Reporter February 5, 2025

USG let students ‘Rest After Results’ in the Pepsi Leadership Center on Feb. 4 while Vice President Zachary Graves and Director of Government Affairs A’kyra Holley gave a presentation about Ohio...

Snow covers walkways near benches outside the John Elliot Center for Architecture and Enviromental Design building on Jan. 29, 2025.

Campus in the cold: How students handle snowy challenges

Savannah Carroll, Reporter February 4, 2025

Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil officially predicted six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2. Winter storms will continue to cover Kent State’s campus with sheets of...