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Students share insight on graduating early at Kent State

Erin Lavinder, Reporter April 2, 2025

Graduating college early offers the appeal of saving money and accelerating career plans, but it comes at the cost of valuable college experiences like internships and networking.  Angelina Ibarra,...

Decorated by staff of Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center, students and community members on Oct. 7, the Main Street bridge in downtown Kent is decked out in rainbow colors for Rainbow Weekend.

Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility: Promoting inclusion and awareness on campus

Savannah Carroll, Reporter April 2, 2025

Transgender Day of Visibility is celebrated annually on March 31 and shines a light on the achievements and resilience of transgender and nonbinary individuals. Kent State University students and faculty...

Fabric Pantry Hosts Annual Fashion Show

Hayden Cruz, KSTV Reporter April 1, 2025

Kent State's Fabric Pantry held its annual fashion show to showcase student work and sustainable fashion efforts. The show was centered around art throughout history, with students designing garments based...

With signs and chants, demonstrators gathered outside The Student Center to speak out against the Israeli Defense Force members speaking on campus Monday, March 31, 2025.

Students and advocates protest Israel Defense Force on campus, condemn university

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter April 1, 2025

Editor's Note: This story was updated with a statement from Kent State University. Over 100 students and advocates took to the K outside the Student Center Monday to demonstrate against multiple Israel...

The LGBTQ+ Center on Feb. 7, 2025,  located in the lower level of the student center.

LGBTQ+ center recognizes transgender individuals during Trans Day of Visibility

Ruby Rainey, Reporter March 31, 2025

The Kent State LGBTQ+ Center's celebration allowed transgender people to share their experiences for Trans Day of Visibility.     Erica Pelz, a facilities mechanical systems specialist for laboratories,...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

‘Teach-Off’ showcases instructors’ best tips and tricks

Alayna Howell, Reporter March 31, 2025

In a new competition this semester, a study tip may be enough to win first prize. On March 26, the Kent State Center for Teaching and Learning will host “The Great Kent State Teach-Off,” a five-minute...

The Grill 72 Grand opening provides music for Kent students and faculty to enjoy on March 31st, 2025.

Grill ‘72 moves into Rathskeller, Latin-inspired eatery to follow

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 31, 2025

With a dining hot spot moving locations and a new on-campus restaurant with bold flavors in the works, major changes are coming to Kent State’s culinary offerings.  Grill ‘72 has moved downstairs...

Kent pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Brimfield

Kent pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Brimfield

Adriana Gasiewski, Campus editor March 30, 2025

A Kent man died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing State Route 43 in Brimfield at 10:41 p.m. on March 28. In a press release, the Ravenna post of the Ohio Highway Patrol identified the pedestrian...

Maids greet attendees at the Cosplay Club's second annual Maid Café on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Cosplay Club offers a taste of Japanese culture at Maid Café

Sascha Aleksich, Reporter March 30, 2025

The Cosplay Club hosted its second annual Maid Café, bringing Japanese culture to the Kent Student Center's Schwebel Room on March 28.  A maid café is a specialty café that is popular in Japan....

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...

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