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SB1, officially known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, will eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the bill into law Friday, March 28, 2025. | Office of the Governor

Gov. DeWine signs SB1 into law, banning DEI at public universities

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 29, 2025

The future of higher education in Ohio has potentially changed forever.  Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 1 into law Friday, which will affect both students and faculty at public universities...

USG announces 2025-2026 election results

USG announces 2025-2026 election results

Lauren Cohen, General assignment editor March 28, 2025

The Undergraduate Student Government released the 2025-2026 election results Thursday night. Voting closed Thursday at 5 p.m. Each official will serve a one-year term. Ivory Kendrick and Ryanne Bunting...

Kenni Burns, Kent State’s 23rd football coach in program history, gives his opening remarks at his first Kent State press conference Dec. 16, 2022.

Kent State places football coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave

Alton Northup, News Director March 27, 2025

Kent State has placed football coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave with pay, according to a university spokesperson. The university did not provide a reason for the move, which comes a week before...

USG offers free Narcan in the lobby of DeWeese Health Center, located at 1500 Eastway Drive. March 24, 2025.

DeWeese Health Center introduces free Narcan initiative

Aryn Kauble, Reporter March 27, 2025

Students now have access to free Narcan at the DeWeese Health Center in an effort to provide resources combating opioid use.    Undergraduate Student Government partnered with the Kent City Health...

Dr. Ankit Mangla is a medical oncologist at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Courtesy of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

Kent State professors work to advance cancer immunotherapy research

Lauren Cohen, General Assignment Editor March 27, 2025

Kent State professors studying different types of immunotherapy as treatments for cancer have made advancements recently, hoping to contribute to the development of less invasive cancer treatments. Immunotherapy...

USG election voting to open Wednesday

USG election voting to open Wednesday

Lauren Cohen, General assignment editor March 25, 2025

Undergraduate Student Government election voting opens March 26 at 8 a.m. and closes March 27 at 5 p.m. The voting process occurs digitally through this link, provided on USG’s website. Ten executive...

University committee confirms diversity requirement is not at risk

University committee confirms diversity requirement is not at risk

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 25, 2025

On Feb. 21, an emergency meeting was held to discuss possible changes to the university’s diversity requirement, such as limiting course offerings to Kent Core, study abroad and international course...

Illustration by Clare Rodgers.

COVID-19’s impact on mental health five years later

Sydney Craig, Reporter March 25, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic changed daily life, and affected many people’s mental health; those effects are still being felt five years later. Mental health professionals saw a significant rise in the demand...

Kent Police park on University Rd during Fake Patty's Day on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Fake Patty’s Day concludes with 23 arrests

Adriana Gasiewski, Campus editor March 24, 2025

Kent police made 23 arrests on March 22, the day of Kent’s Fake Patty’s Day celebration, with arrests including disorderly conduct while intoxicated, underage drinking and more. Kent Police Chief...

Fashion Student Organization members stand on stage during their 2025 fashion show.

FSO brings board games to life in Alexander McQueen-inspired fashion show

Mallory Hughes, Reporter March 24, 2025

Kent State’s Fashion Student Organization hosted their Spring Goodwill Fashion Show, “It’s Only a Game,” on Mar. 21, where FSO members, students and family were welcomed to see talented stylists,...

John Morabito stands in front of one of their tapestries from the collection “Madonna dei Femminella,” March 20, 2025.

Kent State University Museum features KSU professor in new spring exhibition

Aryn Kauble, Reporter March 24, 2025

The Kent State University Museum unveiled this year’s spring exhibition with a reception March 20 where the area head of the textiles program, John Paul Morabito, introduced and discussed their “John...

USG hosts fiery presidential, director debates

USG hosts fiery presidential, director debates

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter March 24, 2025

Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government had a lively second day of debates on March 20.  Day two consisted of a panel for student directors, as well as the presidential debate. The event was...

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