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Larry Macon Jr. is the newest member added to the university’s Board of Trustees.

Board of Trustees welcomes Larry Macon Jr., two new members in 2023

Michael Neenan, Reporter December 15, 2023

Larry Macon Jr. said he will bring his expertise of knowing how universities operated before the COVID-19 pandemic and how universities can move forward in a post-pandemic world to his new role as a Board...

Kent State University Library on Kent campus. 

Early separation plans: Why your professor may have left

Michael Neenan, Reporter December 13, 2023

Editor’s note: Information in the first four paragraphs of this article was edited due to factual errors. The university is saving $12 million annually after 80 faculty members took part in a recent...

Students at this year's NASA HUNCH work with food for astronauts to possibly take to space.

NASA selects student’s recipe to possibly take to space

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter December 13, 2023

NASA selected the recipe from the university’s Columbiana campus Rising Scholar Program as a part of its NASA HUNCH program. Jose Garcia, a junior at East Liverpool High School, was the recipient selected...

Christmas trees are set up in the University Parish Newman Center, located at 1424 Horning Road, on campus on Nov. 18, 2023.

‘Tis the season for understanding winter holidays

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter December 12, 2023

With winter approaching, many people anticipate celebrating winter holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa this December.  Some individuals who celebrate those holidays expressed the importance...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is common, and it usually starts to take effect when the weather starts to change.

Seasonal depression looms as winter hits

Janson McNair, Photo assistant December 12, 2023

 With winter break quickly approaching, the beginning of the colder months can cause a serious mental toll for some college students. According to the National Education Association, more than 60%...

‘DeStress Fest’ invites students to take a breather amid finals week

‘DeStress Fest’ invites students to take a breather amid finals week

Janson McNair, Photo assistant December 12, 2023

Alongside the library Communications Office, the Student Multimedia Studio (SMS) helped put together a destress event for students Monday, allowing them to take a mental break from the demands of finals...

Designs by Mia Marino

Students spend pretty penny at Rosie’s Market

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter December 11, 2023

While Rosie’s Market in Tri-Towers offers students a convenient place to shop on campus, some say they’ll be shopping elsewhere because of its prices. “I work in a grocery store, so I know a little...

Jungle Juice is created by two Kent State alumni, Marius Karl and Spencer Forrest.

Alumni kickstart Jungle Juice alcohol company

MinJee Yoo, Reporter December 11, 2023

From students to now entrepreneurs, 2020 and 2021 graduates Marius Karl and Spencer Forrest have started their own alcohol business called Jungle Juice.  The pair, who became friends during their freshman...

Downtown Kent's Christmas tree lit up on Dec. 9, 2023.

Local composer’s music brings community together, spreading holiday joy

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter December 10, 2023

Melodic music filled the streets of downtown Kent Saturday night as a part of Phil Kline’s “Unsilent Night,” an outdoor musical performance created by attendees.  Approximately 250 people gathered...

Students cross the K through the falling snow on Nov. 28, 2023.

Students prepare as final exams approach

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter December 10, 2023

As the week of final exams approaches, beginning Monday, Dec. 11, students all across campus are getting prepared for their various tests and projects. Jackson Hargett, a sophomore political science...

Sophomore healthcare administration major Chloe Kurian and her family wear their holiday attire.

Students’ traditions bring out the holiday spirit

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter December 10, 2023

As the semester comes to an end, students will soon head home to partake in holiday festivities with friends and family, with many people sharing unique traditions that make celebrating the holidays special...

The soon-to-be Board and Bevy is located at 141 E. Summit St.

Board game lounge to open downtown

Patrick Creedon, Reporter December 10, 2023

After graduating from Kent State in 2014, husband and wife duo Coty Giannelli and Hayley Bennett decided to bring their love for board games to downtown with a new business. Giannelli and Bennett are...

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