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Experience the sights and sounds from the Kent Memorial Day parade

Alton Northup, Editor-in-chief May 27, 2024

A little morning rain didn't stop dozens from attending the Kent Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 27. Missed it? Experience the sights and sounds here! Alton Northup is editor-in-chief. Contact him...

Canva Illustration by Audrey Trevarthan

Students make the most out of summer opportunities

Lauren Cohen, Reporter May 26, 2024

After finishing their first year of college, rising sophomores are finding their own way to take advantage of summer break. The summer of 2024 has brought many opportunities for various students, allowing...

Transformation 2028 plan would reduce the number of colleges at the Kent campus. The restructuring is primarily a cost-cutting effort.

Board of Trustees approves budget for upcoming school year, increases tuition for incoming freshman class

Michael Neenan, Reporter May 23, 2024

The Board of Trustees approved a budget of $703.6 million for the fiscal year 2025, an increase of 2.3% or $16.1 million from the 2024 fiscal year budget of $687.5 million.  With the budget’s passage,...

Eastway Dining Hall.

Campus dining halls work to limit food waste

Quintin Page, Reporter May 22, 2024

Every day hundreds of students, faculty and visitors eat at Kent State's dining halls. At the end of each day, the dish returns and food serving trays are filled with uneaten food. What happens to all...

Flying into a more sustainable future

Flying into a more sustainable future

Morgan Hoover, Reporter May 21, 2024

Kent State actively works on creating a green future, including sustainable advancements around aviation.  Kent’s in-house flight simulator is one step closer to achieving lower carbon emissions....

Haley Dees speaking at a 2024 spring commencement ceremony.

Undergraduate Student Trustee shares her experience on the Board of Trustees

Michael Neenan, Reporter May 21, 2024

Former undergraduate trustee Haley Dees came to Kent State as an aerospace and aeronautics engineering major before completing a two-year term with the Board of Trustees this month. The Board of Trustees...

Courtesy the National Weather Service

Air Quality Alert issued for northeast Ohio

Audrey Trevarthan, Managing Editor May 20, 2024

The National Weather Service issued two weather alerts affecting northeast Ohio today, one being an Air Quality Alert and the other a Hazardous Weather Outlook.  The Air Quality Advisory was issued...

Graduating students from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Communication and Information sit during commencement on May 10, 2024, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation center.

Spring 2024 Commencement in photos

Abigail Kress and Lillian Opsitnik May 12, 2024

This spring, the university will confer 5,182 degrees across six commencement ceremonies. Take a look as the Class of 2024 graduates.

Fifth Flavor serves up Asian-inspired cuisine in Kent

Fifth Flavor serves up Asian-inspired cuisine in Kent

MinJee Yoo, Reporter May 8, 2024

Fifth Flavor, a take-out restaurant serving “Asian-inspired cuisine,” recently opened. The restaurant is located on Temple Ave. in Kent. The owner, Premmarin Milindasuta, said Fifth Flavor serves...

Coty Giannelli (Left) and Hayley Bennett (right) show off some of their favorite games at the Board and Bevy on April 28, 2024.

Best of both worlds: Tabletop lounge opens centering around family-friendly fun for everyone

Molly Hoffer, Campus Editor May 7, 2024

When alumni Coty Giannelli and Hayley Bennett started deciding on an idea for their business, they both thought there was a need for a family-friendly environment where adults could bring their children...

The audience listens to Melody Tankersley address the graduating class during her speech at the Education, Health and Human Services graduation ceremony on May 13, 2022.

Kent State Spring Commencement 2024: What you need to know

Alton Northup, Campus Editor May 7, 2024

It’s the day students look forward to since first stepping foot on campus: Graduation day. To make it as stress-free as possible, here are some helpful tips for grads to be. Where will commencement...

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