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Escaping the dread of seasonal depression

Escaping the dread of seasonal depression

Lauren Cohen, Reporter October 15, 2024

It can be easy to dread the colder seasons as the days get shorter and slip into a state of depression. As many as 19.7% of college students experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, according to the...

Self-defense course works to empower community

Self-defense course works to empower community

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter October 14, 2024

Comprehensive and realistic self-defense tactics and techniques are offered to students and members of the community at the campus recreational center. “If nothing else, be aware of your surroundings,...

Kent freshman Sarah Rizk chalkes messages on Riseman Plaza after the conclusion of the candlelight vigil, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2024. Half Palestinian in descent, Rizk attended the event to be a voice for her ancestors and help support the cause.

Students honor lives lost since Oct. 7, 2023, at candlelight vigil

Ari Collins, Reporter October 14, 2024

Thursday night, Kent State students gathered to honor the memory of the lives lost during the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which escalated on Oct. 7, 2023.  The event was hosted by Students for Justice...

Annual SRVSS event ‘takes back the night from perpetrators’

Adriana Gasiewski and Nikki Gasiewski October 10, 2024

Lights, laughter and singing from a small crowd of students and individuals in the Kent community made the night brighter as survivors of sexual assaults shared stories of hope. The Center for Sexual...

Turkmenistan students showcase cultural songs, dances and plays at Magtymguly Fragi’s 300th anniversary celebration on Oct. 2, 2024.

Kent State, Turkmen students gather to celebrate 300th anniversary of poet, philosopher

Lindsay Collier, Reporter October 9, 2024

The Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi’s 300th anniversary celebration took place Oct. 2 and featured performances and celebration of Turkmenistan culture. With help from the Wick Poetry Center...

Representatives of the League of Women Voters of Kent register students to vote in front of the DI Hub Oct. 7.

‘Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power’ tour fuels last-minute voter registration for students

Paul Burlinghaus, Reporter October 9, 2024

On Monday, the League of Women Voters of Kent partnered with Kent State Votes to host the “Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power” tour for last-minute voter registration for students and to educate them...

Conrad Tao plays at the Kent Keyboard Series Oct. 6, 2024.

World-renowned pianist Conrad Tao plays at Kent Keyboard Series

Lauren Cohen, Reporter October 8, 2024

Pianist and guest artist Conrad Tao visited Kent State Sunday night for a concert titled “Book of Flowers,” hosted by the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music. The event launched the Kent Keyboard Series...

Kent Student Ambassadors drive their float through the Homecoming parade, Sept. 28, 2024.

Homecoming parade debuts grandstand opportunity for performance groups

Savannah Carroll, Reporter October 8, 2024

Kent State’s Homecoming weekend started with the annual Homecoming Parade down Midway Drive and Main Street. Dancers, bands, clubs and the community come together to show their Flash pride. Students,...

The front entrance of the DeWeese Health Center, Oct. 6, 2024.

Respiratory viruses are on the rise as COVID and flu season approaches

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter October 8, 2024

Respiratory viruses including COVID-19, the flu and the common cold are continuing to spread across campus. As the seasons change, health professionals lend their advice to help students stop the excessive...

Torri Paveloi and Holly Peters pair the bow trend with their cowgirl boots.

Students explore trends for homecoming fashion

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 8, 2024

Dressed with personal flare and lots of accessories, omecoming parade and game attendees showed their school spirit through fashionable outfits.  Early 2000s fashion at homecoming was popular across...

Students educate peers on voter registration mishaps

Students educate peers on voter registration mishaps

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter October 8, 2024

Kent State is still reeling from Akron Votes’ presence on campus, which left an estimated 250 students incorrectly registered to vote in the upcoming fall election.  Although Kent State Votes has...

The Kent State Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, located at 475 Terrace Dr.

University plans to demolish Business Administration Building

Andrew Bowie, Beat Reporter October 7, 2024

Crawford Hall is a new addition to campus this semester but Kent’s old business building, the Business Administration Building, now sits empty and deserted.  Doug Pearson, the associate vice president...