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Dr. Shuchi Karim, part of the Scholars at Risk program, talks to students and staff on November 8, 2023, about her experience.

Dr. Shuchi Karim talks to students about Scholars at Risk

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter November 11, 2023

Wednesday evening, the speaker series, Women: Voices of Leadership and Voices on the Margins, brought in guest speaker, Dr. Shuchi Karim. Students and staff gathered to listen to Karim speak about her...

Flyer for an informational seminar provided by Andrew M. Snyder

New LGBTQ+ graduate certificate in public health focuses on inclusivity

Sofia Giotti-Teixeria, Reporter November 11, 2023

The College of Public Health is offering a new LGBTQ+ Graduate Certificate to provide a comprehensive understanding of the unique health needs and disparities faced by the LGBTQ+ community.  To current...

Owner of Ming's Bubble Tea and U.S. Army Reserve's veteran, Ming Xie.

Military veteran brews success with bubble tea business in Kent

Ed Bankston, Reporter November 11, 2023

In a heartening tale of resilience and entrepreneurship, a foreign national military veteran has found a new mission in Kent. Retired Specialist Ming Xie, originally from China, has transitioned from battle...

Blondie & Co. is located at 3975 Cascades Blvd. in Kent.

How possible changes to Cosmetology and Barber Board Licensing may affect local businesses

Will Jernigan, Reporter November 11, 2023

Barbershops and salons like Blondie & Co. in Kent await changes to the Cosmetology and Barber Board’s licensing regulations, as Ohio House Republicans passed Bill 158 to the Senate in an attempt...

Project DAWN, an Ohio Department of Health program, distributes naloxone kits across Ohio.

Naloxone aids fight against evolving opioid epidemic

Anthony Zacharyasz, General Assignment Editor November 11, 2023

From 2014 to 2022, approximately 551,772 naloxone kits have been distributed throughout Ohio through Project DAWN, an Ohio Department of Health program – generating 68,586 known overdose reversals.  Naloxone,...

Eastway, one of Kent States dining halls, 17 Eastway Dr., Kent, OH.

Dining hall prepares for Thanksgiving Feast

Kylee Coles, Reporter November 10, 2023

Students with a meal plan who are staying on or near campus during Thanksgiving break can order a traditional holiday meal to be picked up Nov. 22, as announced by the university’s Culinary Services. On...

A past orchestra concert at Cartwright Hall

Orchestra strums fresh chord with new leadership, ideas

Abigail Kinney, Reporter November 10, 2023

The Kent State Orchestra has been a part of the college's music program since 1968, and although some traditions are embedded in their roots, the orchestra is modernizing and trying different things this...

A 3D printer inside the CAED FabLab works on the initial stages of a 3D print on Nov. 8, 2023.

3D printing gains popularity on campus

Kayla Gleason, Reporter November 10, 2023

As the use and availability of 3D printing is becoming more widespread, various colleges on campus are utilizing the advantages.  The School of Fashion is introducing 3D printers to their building...

Students for Justice in Palestine pray for Gaza during candlelight vigil

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter November 10, 2023

Student for Justice in Palestine hosted a candlelight vigil to honor the 10,000 Palestinians who have lost their lives in the last month in Gaza due to the war between Israel and Palestine. Students gathered...

Recipients of 2023 Wick scholarship winners pose after the ceremony.

‘Celebrating Our Own & Open Mic’ event spotlights 2023 Wick Poetry Center scholarship winners

Lauren Bischof, Reporter November 9, 2023

The five Wick Poetry Center scholarship winners were highlighted at the ‘Celebrating Our Own & Open Mic’ event held at the Wick Poetry Corner in the University Library Wednesday. Each winner...

Kent State ROTCembers wait to present the colors at the Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 9, 2023.

University holds annual Veterans Day Commemoration 

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter November 9, 2023

A large group of people met on the Student Center Green for the University’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration ceremony Thursday morning. The event, which spanned 45 minutes, included the university...

Sophmore Max Loudenslager casts his ballot at the Kent State Recreational and Wellness Center on Nov. 7, 2023.

Portage County sees expected election turnout, continues to count ballots

Grace Springer, Managing Editor November 9, 2023

Tuesday’s election went as expected for election officials in Portage County, with a 53.27% turnout rate as of Thursday.  Election day proceeded normally, said Faith Lyon, Director at the Portage County...

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