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CCI pushes back scholarship deadline after FAFSA delays

Sydney Graham, Reporter February 24, 2024

As the Spring 2024 semester begins, many students are grappling with the delay of this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  This FAFSA application determines a student's eligibility...

Students attended the Aromantic Roundtable Discussion on Thursday, Feb. 22 in the LGBTQ+ Center. - Courtesy of the LGBTQ+ Center.

Aromantic roundtable discussion at LGBTQ+ Center sparks awareness, conversation

Aden Graves, Reporter February 23, 2024

Not everyone experiences romantic and sexual attraction the same way, and that was the focus of the LGBTQ+ Center’s aromantic roundtable discussion on Thursday where students and staff could share experiences...

Volunteers sort through items on Feb. 9, 2024, at the Flashes Fighting Hunger pantry in the Tai-towers rotunda.

Flashes Fighting Hunger takes on food insecurity

Bristol Lily, Reporter February 23, 2024

Normally the university is against fighting, except when it comes to the fight against hunger. Since 2017, the university has operated Flashes Fighting Hunger, a food pantry for students and community...

The university's LGBTQ+ Center is located in room 024 on the lower level of the Kent State Student Center.

LGBTQ+ Center expresses concerns over Senate Bill 83

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter February 23, 2024

Members of the LGBTQ+ Center have spoken out about protecting members of the LGBTQ+ community.  In May, Ohio Senate Bill 83 passed the senate after it was revised to exclude people of all sexual orientations,...

Brodie Sikorski, Ava Hirsch and Alexis Spears create bouquets of flowers at FAB's bouquet making event.

Students create colorful decorations at FAB’s bouquet making event

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter February 22, 2024

An array of colorful flowers were present at FAB’s bouquet making event Tuesday night. Students who attended were able to make a bouquet, decorate a vase and enter in a raffle to win Lego flowers.  The...

Students, staff discuss impact of Flu this season

Annalexis Davis, TV2 Reporter February 22, 2024

Sickness is going around on campus, and The Ohio Department of Health agrees. The Ohio Department of Health shared in a live stream that flu season cases are rising this February despite an average...

The Center for the Performing Arts.

Students to get behind the scenes at Theater Design, Technology, Production Program’s open house

Olivia Woods, Reporter February 22, 2024

At the university's Theater Design, Technology and Production program open house this month, students will be able to go behind the scenes and get introduced to the world of stage design and technology.  The...

The women’s club volleyball team scrimmages in preparation for their upcoming tournament Jan. 29, 2024.

‘It’s that mind over matter thing’: Women’s Club Volleyball heads into tournaments with confidence

Taegan Evans, Reporter February 22, 2024

The Women's Club Volleyball team played its first tournament Feb. 17 at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, and players Hailey Elbert and Megan Kocsis said tournament day requires a lot of preparation.  Both...

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Heart health luncheon series seeks to inform students on nutrition and longevity

Zach Rayz, Reporter February 21, 2024

This year one of the Go Red for Women events has been converted into the Heart Health for All Luncheon. To celebrate American Heart Month, all staff members will have the opportunity to register for this...

Kent Hall is located on Front Campus.

Visiting professor to discuss climate change psychology research in February Colloquium

John Hilber, Assistant Sports Editor February 21, 2024

Climate change and other environmental action discussions will be on the agenda when David Sherman, a professor for the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of California,...

A sign outside of an elevator at the Kent's campus University Libraries indicates the elevator's closure on Feb. 15, 2024.

University community members spark elevator modernization discussions

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter February 21, 2024

Editor’s note: Alton Northup, an interviewee in the article, is a campus editor for The Kent Stater’s staff. He was included in this story because of the relevance of his experiences to the subject. Elevator...

Haymaker Farmers’ Market is in full swing on campus

Morgan Hoover, Reporter February 20, 2024

Haymaker Farmers’ Market partnered with Kent State Tuesday to bring together local businesses, on-campus programs and organizations for students. Nearby vendors such as Busy B Patisserie and Bee Gluten...

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