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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...

Students face financial burdens due to SB83 holds on race and minority based scholarships

Students face financial burdens due to SB83 holds on race and minority based scholarships

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter September 18, 2024

The Supreme Court ruling that effectively banned affirmative action and Senate Bill 83’s impact on diversity, equity and inclusion funding continue to affect students financially. “Having a lot...

Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Voting 101: How to vote in Ohio

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter September 18, 2024

Students across campus are gearing up for the November election and for many, this will be their first time voting.   There are multiple procedures for voting and registration due to students' varying...

Illustration by Clare Rodgers.

University hosts prevention trainings to spread awareness for Suicide Prevention Month

Kayla Gleason, Reporter September 18, 2024

Various upcoming events have been planned across campus for Suicide Prevention Month. Two of the events are being hosted by the Kent State Center for Public Policy and Health.  The first event will...

Students attended the "Storytelling and Art of Costume Design" event on Sept. 17 in the Kent State University Museum.

Costume designer for ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ and ‘Shrek’ speaks at Kent State Museum

Aryn Kauble, Reporter September 18, 2024

The costume designer behind “Chronicles of Narnia,” “Shrek,” “Wolverine” and “American Psycho,” Isis Mussenden, gave a presentation on her past projects and creative process at the Kent...

Illustration by Bailey Bowles.

Caught between worlds: LGBTQ+ community battles bisexual stereotypes

Grace Claxon, Reporter September 18, 2024

Despite growing acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, those who identify as bisexual often find themselves caught between worlds.  Bisexual Awareness Week, from Sept. 16 to Sept. 23, sheds light on the...

The Kent State Recreation and Wellness Center, located at 1550 Ted Boyd Dr, Kent, OH.

New semester brings new Rec Center policies

Michael Bodzenta, Reporter September 18, 2024

With a new school year in full swing, the Recreation and Wellness Center implemented policy changes including the removal of guest passes and a new model for intramural sports. In previous years, each...

Meggi and Bryan Kranek pose with their children, McKenna and Clayton, at a fundraiser for McKenna this summer.

Ohio toddler battles rare cancer, mother’s intuition lead to diagnosis

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital managing editor September 17, 2024

Two-year-old McKenna Kranek, from Chagrin Falls, received a diagnosis of Pleuropulmonary Blastoma on April 16, and her story serves as a reminder for parents to advocate for their children. McKenna...

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