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The Kent location of LeeAngelo's pizzeria is located in MapCap Brew Co. at 1422 Mogadore Road.

‘Driven by gratitude’: LeeAngelo’s pizzeria opens third location in Kent

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter March 17, 2024

With a “community over competition” philosophy, LeeAngelo’s pizzeria co-owners Angelo Gonzales and LeeAnn Greitzer have created a family-owned business focused on giving back. “We know we’re...

Student models line up after the goodwill fashion show during awards.

FSO fashion show turns Rockwell Hall into a garden party

Laci Schritz, Reporter March 17, 2024

The Fashion Student Organization displayed their annual Goodwill fashion show Friday evening featuring designs inspired by a garden party. “We were talking about Saltburn, and someone said garden...

Nearly 250 Kent State students have until Oct. 7, 2024, to re-register to vote. If they don't, they may be turned away from the election.

Students prepare to vote in upcoming primary election

Talia Milewich, Reporter March 17, 2024

Students across campus are preparing to vote in the upcoming primary election on Tuesday. The primary election has begun to determine who the candidates representing each party will be in anticipation...

Talent Acquisition Leaders from Crossroads of Mentor, Ohio made an appearance at the 2019 Kent State career and internship fair. “Our CEO is passionate and is locked into the mission,” said Kenyon Mau (left) on why he loved working for the company.

Students discuss struggles with finding an internship

Julia Cumley, Reporter March 16, 2024

According to Forbes, getting an internship is more competitive now than ever. Since the pandemic, layoffs have continued to rise affecting the amount of internships available.  After three years of a...

Bows gain traction across social media and beyond, as the hair accessory symbolizes female empowerment.

Bow trend ties symbol to feminine empowerment

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter March 16, 2024

From one’s hair to social media posts and in Raising Cane’s orders to toilet paper rolls, people added little bows, primarily pink, to these things, generating the bow trend. Lauren Copeland, an...

Speakers at the ESDRI Water Sustainability Forum answer questions from the audience. (Courtesy of Andrea Hallgren.)

Campus Race to Zero Waste continues amidst Water Sustainability Forum

Quintin Page, Reporter March 15, 2024

As the campus-wide Race to Zero Waste continues, students and faculty of Kent State along with members of the community were invited to learn from experts about building better water systems. Hosted...

Panelists discuss the evolution of women's sports at the "Wednesday is FOUR Women" conference at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse March 13, 2024.

MAC’s sixth annual ‘Wednesday is FOUR Women’ conference highlights gender equity

Emilee Cardani, Reporter March 15, 2024

The Mid-American Conference's sixth-annual “Wednesday is FOUR Women” conference Wednesday had the goal of creating a conversation of gender equity within the sport and business realm. This year,...

David Hogg advocates against gun violence, speaks on his activistism journey in KIVA

Leah Shepard and Tyler Schlosser March 15, 2024

David Hogg, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland shooting that claimed the lives of 17 people, spoke about the parallels between May 4 and Parkland, his own journey of activism and the importance of advocacy...

One of the "Well Huts" in the SRWC for "Wellness Wednesday" March 13, 2024.

Students gather at Rec for ‘Wellness Wednesday’

Savannah Mallozzi, Reporter March 14, 2024

Students filled the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Wednesday for the weekly “Wellness Wednesday” event. With a wide range of activities and resources to promote their well-being, the event...

Franklin Hall on a Snowy Day

Students network with professionals at ‘Communication Connections’ event

Julia Cumley, Reporter March 14, 2024

Students in the School of Media and Journalism attended the Communications Connections event Tuesday to meet with potential employers.  The Kent Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America...

The Brain Health and Research Institute.

Biology department’s new findings link spinal cord injuries to reproductive system dysfunction

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2024

A researcher at the university’s Brain Health and Research Institute has made unique discoveries about the spinal cord and its connection with the reproductive system. Lique Coolen is a professor...

Changes were made inside of Rockwell Hall, the home for the School of Fashion.

Fabric pantry aims to cut waste on campus

Zach Rayz, Reporter March 14, 2024

The Fabric Pantry is a nonprofit student-run organization dedicated to providing Kent students with fabric and sewing materials cost-free. While it is widely known around campus for putting on amazing...