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Freedom Paw's dog in training. (Courtesy of Freedom Paws.)

Freedom Paws: Training psychiatric support dogs on campus

EmilyJo Jaeger, Reporter February 28, 2024

Kent State Freedom Paws is a student organization that provides care for service dogs in training, focusing on socializing the dogs on campus during their early stages of training, in hopes of finding...

Canvas illustration by Lauren Bischof

Community reels in Lunar New Year, celebrating year of the Dragon

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter February 28, 2024

Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year is a celebration to welcome in the new year of the lunar calendar. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, which is associated with symbols of strength, power and success. Professor...

The sign outside the One Stop office on the first floor of the Library.

Universities push back FAFSA, college commitment deadlines

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter February 28, 2024

Kent State is one of many Ohio universities pushing back deadlines for students after facing a high frequency of issues related to this year’s FAFSA. “In response to challenges students and families...

The outside of the Center for Performing Arts building.

Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band prepare for a transformative spring concert

Angie Robinette, Reporter February 27, 2024

The university’s Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band will bring its music to life in the upcoming spring concert March 5.  Darin Olson, associate director of bands, said the groups have been rehearsing...

Kent Fire Association Polar Plunge raises money for scholarships

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter February 27, 2024

The Kent Fire Association hosted its annual Polar Plunge to raise scholarship money for Kent Roosevelt students. TV2's Erin Sullivan has more. Erin Sullivan is a TV2 Reporter. Contact her at [email protected]

‘Swatting’ incident sparks police investigation on-campus

Anthony Zacharyasz, Managing Editor February 26, 2024

An unverified threat surfaced from a series of emails received Monday morning, leading to university police investigating the incident. Multiple university staff, students and faculty were sent an email...

One of the signs at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center Feb. 23, 2024.

Rec Center invites students to celebrate recreational sports and fitness day

Savannah Mallozzi, Reporter February 26, 2024

Students filled the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to celebrate Recreational Sports & Fitness Day  Thursday, providing a chance for them to get out some energy. National Recreational Sports...

The Kent State library located on 1125 Risman Dr.

University reports largest enrollment increase in over a decade

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter February 26, 2024

The university has seen its largest increase in spring enrollment since 2011, according to the 15-day enrollment report published the week of Feb. 12. The document reported 31,219 students across the...

The front of the Herrick Conservatory research center.

Herrick Conservatory contributes to campus sustainability

Quintin Page, Reporter February 25, 2024

Names fill the guest list at the Herrick Conservatory, a greenhouse on campus and an escape from the February cold for students. Hosting a variety of plants and some fish, the Herrick Conservatory is...

Kent BeatleFest attracts crowds of Beatles fans, commemorating ‘timeless’ music

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter February 25, 2024

Sisters Amanda Ruffner and Caroline Lacusky came in from out of town for the 10th-annual BeatleFest Friday, looking forward to listening to all of the live music and the different groups in attendance. When...

The university's library sits near Risman Plaza on campus.

University reflects on Russo-Ukrainian war with ‘Stand With Ukraine Through Film: The Guide’ event

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter February 24, 2024

With the second-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaching, several Kent State departments highlighted the history of the invasion through a screening of Ukrainian-made film “The...

The Kent State University fountain is located on Risman Plaza.

Students discuss eclipse plans after campus announces no classes

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 24, 2024

Students on campus have begun to prepare for their total solar eclipse plans on April 8, as the university canceled classes for that day. In an email to the community, Melody Tankersley, senior vice...

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