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Nursing clinicals: What happens when students are not eligible?

John Engoglia, Reporter February 15, 2024

Editor's note: Information about the number of students who do not continue as a nursing major and the description of alternative steps for those who do not meet originally the acceptance criteria were...

Ash Wednesday service at the University Parish Newman Center.

Ash Wednesday: Campus embraces Lent’s start

Luke Gehm, Reporter February 14, 2024

Ashes on the foreheads of students and staff around campus marks Ash Wednesday, the holy holiday Christians all over the world celebrate to signify the start of the Lenten liturgical season.  Millions...

Women's lacrosse player Megan Cook makes her way toward the goal during the game against Delaware State on March 8, 2023.

Women’s lacrosse loses in season opener against Ohio State

Jack Parrino, Reporter February 14, 2024

Sunday, Kent State (0-1, 0-0) fell to the Buckeyes (2-0, 0-0) on the road for the season opener. The Flashes have not played Ohio State since the 2020 season. Kent is 0-1 against them all time since the...

Students continue to tune into 'The Bachelor' season after season

Students continue to tune into ‘The Bachelor’ season after season

Leah Shepard, Reporter February 14, 2024

It's that time of year again. All over the country, people hunker down to enjoy the “most dramatic season yet” of “The Bachelor,” and students on Kent State's campus are no exception.  The...

‘Rent’ musical makes it way to E. Turner Stump Theatre

Olivia Woods, Reporter February 14, 2024

The School of Theatre and Dance will bring a story of "love, joy, authority and connection" to campus with "Rent" this month. The story of "Rent" is set in the 1990s and follows a group of friends struggling...

Dealing with the balance between religion and love is delicate, but one that can be accomplished if worked thorough properly.

Navigating love beyond beliefs: Inter-religious couples redefine relationships

Luke Gehm, Reporter February 14, 2024

In college campuses across the country, a shift occurs as students navigate the unknowns of inter-religious relationships. These relationships, built on open communication, respect and love, are breaking...

The Kent State University fountain is located on Risman Plaza.

Diacon shares update on university budget, new majors at faculty senate

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter February 13, 2024

President Todd Diacon announced reductions to the university’s budget during remarks at the faculty senate meeting Monday, as part of a plan to avoid going over the budget. “We are not doing more...

Students to celebrate Valentine's Day with self-care.

Valentine’s Day: Celebrating friendship and self-care

Kaitlyn Roth, Reporter February 13, 2024

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day season, and Kent State students look forward to celebrating a holiday filled with all things self-care. Many students are changing the narrative of Valentine’s...

Love is in the air for these KSU faculty members

Lex Radde, TV2 Reporter February 13, 2024

Love is in the air at Kent State, even between the faculty members! Here are two sets of married couples who are also faculty members on campus: Professors Allen and Patricia Lowery and Professor Mei-Chen...

Single on Valentine’s Day? So what…

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter February 13, 2024

Valentine’s Day is commonly celebrated by couples, but students without a significant other are still finding fun ways to enjoy the holiday.  Samantha Shaffer, a sophomore early childhood education...

Students for a Democratic Society become part of United Students Against Sweatshops

Students for a Democratic Society become part of United Students Against Sweatshops

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 13, 2024

As of Feb. 8, Students for a Democratic Society decided to become part of the United Students Against Sweatshops student labor organization, as they want to further their focus and efforts toward student...

What being Black means to Kent State students

Elaina Matricardi, TV2 Reporter February 13, 2024

Editors Note: "Jovanni" is a misspelling of  "Jovine." "What is Black to you?" is a question that could be answered in many ways. But with the help of the "Black Is" event hosted by Black United Students,...