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Caroline Snyder's going-out outfit, with clothes from Abercrombie and Aerie.
Courtesy of Caroline Snyder.

Bar fashion: Students plan going-out outfits for warm weather

Ryan Bowles, Reporter April 18, 2024

Prioritizing comfort over cuteness is a common struggle people deal with when picking out what to wear.  Whether someone’s in a time crunch and needs something last minute, planning a birthday outfit...

Wick Poetry Center brings poetry to life on campus

Wick Poetry Center brings poetry to life on campus

Kaitlyn Sanders, Reporter April 17, 2024

The May Prentice House, which is located at 126 S. Lincoln St., is home to the Wick Poetry Center and was first established in 1984 in honor of faculty member Robert Wick’s two sons. The poetry center...

Active Minds flyer for the Poetry Slam event. Courtesy of Bobby McDonald.

Poetry Slam records low attendance despite the event’s successful past

EmilyJo Jaeger, Reporter April 17, 2024

Active Minds held a poetry slam for students Wednesday at The Student Center, and zero participants showed up to the event.  Active Minds Vice President, Bobby McDonald, said the lack of participants...

The Williamson House is located at the corner of Main Street and Midway Drive on campus.

Campus support group provides safe space for students dealing with sexual violence

Savana Capp, Print Planner April 17, 2024

One in five college women experience unwanted sexual contact, according to a study from the National Library of Medicine.  In Kent State's 2023 Annual Security Report, there were 12 reported cases...

Applause inside, boos outside: Kyle Rittenhouse speaks to supporters, protestors during campus visit

Kayla Gleason and Matt Kiraly April 17, 2024

Gun-rights activist Kyle Rittenhouse was met with protesters holding signs and chanting outside the KIVA Tuesday evening, but inside the venue during his speech, he was met with plenty of praise.  Turning...

‘Get the f*** off our campus’: Protesters voice concerns over Kyle Rittenhouse

Adriana Gasiewski and Lex Radde April 16, 2024

Protesters outside the KIVA screamed “Get the f*** off our campus” and “shame” as attendees left pro-gun rights activist Kyle Rittenhouse campus speech Tuesday evening. The crowd of a couple...

Paul Prediger, formerly known as Gaige Grosskreutz, speaks during a press conference outside Oscar Ritchie Hall April 16, 2024. Prediger was shot by Kyle Rittenhouse during a protest in 2020.

Shooting survivor joins students to protest Kyle Rittenhouse’s campus visit

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter April 16, 2024

Several student organizations were joined by Paul Prediger during the Ohio Student Association press conference on April 16 to voice their concerns over Kyle Rittenhouse’s presence on campus. Prediger,...

Christian Heller, a member of USAS, leads the protest speaking out against Kyle Rittenhouse coming to Kent State on a march to the Rock April 15, 2024.

‘Hey ho, Rittenhouse has got to go’: Students protest on the K

Adriana Gasiewski, Kayla Gleason, and Erin Sullivan April 16, 2024

Editors note: The name of a source, Acieno Leipply-Caban, was updated to reflect their identity accurately, Aciano Rosales. A list of hate crime victims’ names were written in chalk and photos of...

Students share culture at International Talent and Fashion Show

Dennis Farahani, TV2 Reporter April 16, 2024

Students were able to show talents and clothing passed down through generations from their heritage at the On Friday, April 12, the International Talent and Fashion Show Friday. The event, hosted by...

Catherine MacGregor and Parker Riley model their designs for the Ecosphere Fashion Show March 9, 2024.

Ecospheres fashion show highlights the world of biomes

Zach Rayz, Reporter April 16, 2024

Ecosphere: Study of Biomes Fashion Show was put on by The Fabric Pantry on March 9. Designers had the opportunity to create designs based on nature and the different biomes found around the world. The...

A panel, moderated by faculty such as Roseann "Chic" Canfora (far right), discusses free speech and protest at the university level on April 15, 2024.

‘You hold so much power’: Professionals discuss rights, free speech, protests on campus

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter April 15, 2024

In recognition of the upcoming May 4 commemoration and in response to gun-rights-activist Kyle Rittenhouse coming to campus, professionals discussed the rights, laws, values and responsibilities in regard...