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Students highlight diversity through fashion

Ryan Bowles, Reporter February 1, 2024

Fashion students stress the importance of diversity in the design industry and how it’s represented by the number one fashion design and merchandising school in the Midwest. “It sometimes feels...

The Kent State University fountain is located on Risman Plaza.

Difference and Dialogue luncheon to educate the community on Martin Luther King Jr.’s values

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter January 31, 2024

Students, faculty and other members of the Kent community are invited to attend the Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding series, starting off with MLK & Me: Living A Life of Peace During Conflict...

Free suicide prevention training offered to students and faculty

Parker Gorman, Reporter January 31, 2024

Students and faculty can help save lives by attending a free Question, Persuade, and Refer training course offered online or in person.  This training instructs participants on how to recognize warning...

Always prepared for the camera, Aria sits ready with her baseball on Dec. 11, 2016.

Nightmares that linger on and off the job

Anthony Zacharyasz, Managing Editor January 31, 2024

“Aria! Aria!” Ptl. Michael Mendise shouted frantically. More lights and sirens raced down the street, as civilian vehicles veered to the side, not knowing the urgency of the situation, as first...

Snow falls on Beall Hall on Dec. 5, 2023.

UPDATED: In hot water: Leak seeps onto two floors in Beall Hall

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2024

Hot water leaked down two of the eight floors of Beall Hall Monday. Water went into five rooms and the main entry of the building, according to Emily Vincent, director of University Media Relations,...

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Students give tips on how to stay warm while showing off their style

Laci Schritz, Reporter January 30, 2024

Students are bundling up walking to class in below-freezing temperatures, and fashion might be the last thing on their minds. When it comes to incorporating their own style into winter clothing, Laurel...

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

New FAFSA causes pushback of Financial Aid schedule

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter January 30, 2024

Editor’s note: After the publication of this story on Jan. 30, the U.S. Department of Education changed its original announcement, now saying students will be able to make corrections to their forms...

The new library branch at 4286 Kelso Drive in Brimfield opened on Jan. 20, 2024.

Portage County opens new library branch in the heart of Brimfield

Ignatius Ogbu, Reporter January 30, 2024

The new year started on a positive note for residents of Brimfield as the township opened a new library branch at 4286 Kelso Drive after a thirteen-year wait. In 2011, Brimfield's old library closed...

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

Freshmen share thoughts on the beginning of their first spring semester

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter January 29, 2024

After finishing the fall semester and taking a break from classes for winter break, many freshmen said they are excited and feel more prepared for the spring semester.  Sierra Boggia, a freshman communication...

Instructor Nicole Lutz teaching Saturday morning basics yoga class at One Love Yoga.

One Love Yoga offers de-stressing yoga classes in downtown Kent

EmilyJo Jaeger, Reporter January 28, 2024

One Love Yoga extends daily practices ranging from beginner classes like slow flow yoga to more advanced classes such as aerial yoga and barre. A class at One Love Yoga aims to provide a relaxing atmosphere...

Main Street Kent organizes new ‘Snow Day!’ event ‘bringing vibrancy to downtown’

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter January 28, 2024

Live music, food and winter activities filled the streets of downtown Kent Saturday, attracting residents and bringing visitors of all ages to the community.  Main Street Kent and the City of Kent...

McCoy Watkins appears in trial at the Portage County Municipal Court in Ravenna, in January, 2024.

Final pretrial date determined for former Kent State student charged with two counts of rape

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter January 27, 2024

The final pretrial of former Kent State student McCoy Watkins, who has been charged with two counts of first-degree felony rape, has been scheduled for Feb. 14. Watkins appeared at the Portage County...

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