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The “#ThisiswhyIvote” board displays reasons students shared as to why they think voting is important.

Women’s Center educates students on the importance of voting

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter September 21, 2024

The small crowd of students in attendance for the “Gather and Giveback: Voices of Tomorrow, Register and Connect” event, learned about the importance of staying informed about voting, Wednesday evening. Cassandra...

Lalah Sanah Brown

School of Theatre and Dance anticipates Fall Faculty Dance Concert ‘Belonging’

Maya Lee, Reporter September 21, 2024

Expressing yourself proves difficult when unable to use words, but junior dance major Lalah Sanah Brown does that every time she steps onto the stage. “I love dance,” Brown said. “It’s how I...

Flashes Vote Festival event hosted on The K by Kent State USG on Sept. 17, 2024.

Electoral Extravaganza educates student voters

Lindsay Collier, Reporter September 20, 2024

The Electoral Extravaganza, held Sept. 16-20, aimed to educate students on the importance of voting and the process to register to vote. The event was sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government...

Flash Activities Board hosts 42nd annual Black Squirrel Festival

Jillian Flack, KSTV Reporter September 20, 2024

Flash Activities Board (FAB) hosted the 42nd annual Black Squirrel Festival to honor of the unofficial Kent State mascot — the black squirrel. Over 50 student organizations were in attendance Friday...

A young flashes fan waves her pom-poms with the Kent State Marching Golden Flashes as they pass by playing the Fight Song during the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 21, 2023.

Homecoming traditions to bring together Kent State alumni from around the globe

Lauren Cohen, Reporter September 20, 2024

Homecoming preparations are underway as Kent State gets ready to welcome alumni back to their old stomping grounds. Homecoming 2024 will take place Sept. 28 as the Golden Flashes face Eastern Michigan...

Illustration by Amy O'Malley

Student entrepreneurs lead the way in sustainable business practices

Amy O'Malley September 20, 2024

Kent State student entrepreneurs have the resources to bring their sustainable business ideas to fruition through LaunchNET, a co-curricular program full of experienced staff who guide students, staff...

Undergraduate Student Government to unveil Little Free Library of banned books

Undergraduate Student Government to unveil Little Free Library of banned books

Paul Burlinghaus, Reporter September 20, 2024

Kent State students will soon have the opportunity to borrow banned books from the Little Free Library, an initiative that will offer challenged books a new home.   Sterling Baumgardner, the Director...

Zach Graves, Director of Governmental Affairs for USG and co-chair of Kent State Votes, speaks with Ohio State Rep. Casey Weinstein during an open forum event Thursday, September 20th in the KIVA Auditorium.

Kent State Votes hosts Ohio State Rep. Weinstein in open forum

Paul Burlinghaus, Reporter September 20, 2024

Ohio State Rep. Casey Weinstein addressed attendees in an open forum event in the KIVA Auditorium Thursday evening, discussing higher education policies, the current political landscape and encouraging...

Theadore Roosevelt High School underwent a lockdown on the morning of Sept. 19 in response to reports of a social media post of student in possession of a firearm.

Social media post puts Kent school under lockdown

Matthew Brown, Visuals editor September 19, 2024

Theodore Roosevelt High School went into a soft lockdown Thursday morning after reports of a Snapchat post of a student with a gun in their waistband.  According to an email released to parents by...

Director of Governmental Affairs Zach Graves helps students register to vote at the Flashes Vote Festival hosted by Kent State USG on Sept. 17, 2024.

Flashes Vote Festival attracts students to encourage voter registration

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter September 19, 2024

The Electoral Extravaganza hosted the Flashes Vote Festival on the K at Risman Plaza Tuesday to encourage and assist students to get registered for the Nov. 7 election.  The festival took place on...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

Local activities to spice up every student’s fall season

Ari Collins, Reporter September 19, 2024

As the season inches closer, some students may be eager to get into the fall spirit. Kent offers a variety of fall events and activities for students and community members to participate in. Sophomore...

National Park Service report shows benefits for local economy

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV Reporter September 18, 2024

A new National Park Service report shows that Cuyahoga Valley National Park greatly benefited Ohio economically this past year. The report details millions being brought to the state's economy, supporting...