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Anthony Mirando, an associate professor of construction management, won the 2023 Outstanding Teaching Award.

‘I bleed blue and gold’: Anthony Mirando wins Outstanding Teaching Award

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter November 6, 2023

In the middle of a routine lecture class Oct. 3, Associate Professor Anthony Mirando saw his dean, program coordinator and several other coworkers begin filing into his classroom. Melissa Dyer, a professor...

Bikes locked on the rack outside of Olson Hall Dormitory on November 3, 2023.

Acknowledged renewal recognizes university as bicycle-friendly

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter November 6, 2023

The university received a renewed bronze-level award in the annual Bicycle Friendly University awards.  The League of American Bicyclists, an organization founded in 1880 that encourages the activity...

Women in Engineering members attend an event hosted by the club last year.

Women in Engineering club welcomes new members for professional development sessions

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant November 5, 2023

The university's Women in Engineering club is active in its third year and welcomes all students for professional development sessions and the occasional craft night.  Co-founders senior Ruth Miller,...

The acoustic instruments used at Kent State's Sound Bath Meditation Nov. 4.

On-campus sound bath meditation offers rest and relaxation for students

Janson McNair, Photo Assistant November 5, 2023

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center hosted a sound bath meditation workshop Saturday, inviting students to take a moment to slow down and let go of their daily stresses.  The practice lasted...

Flash, the beloved Kent State mascot, takes the drumsticks and shows off his rock skills before The Pit Crew's set at Flash Activities Board's "Battle of the Bands" event on Nov. 4, 2023.

Bands compete for top-spot at FAB’s ‘Battle of the Bands’

MinJee Yoo, Reporter November 5, 2023

Student-bands rocked out to display their talents in hopes of winning the top-prize at the Flash Activities Board’s “Battle of the Bands” Saturday night. Clara Hubbard, a senior and the director...

The sitcom "Friends" ran for 10 seasons, from 1994 to 2004.

Students remember ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry

Lauren Bischof, Reporter November 5, 2023

Matthew Perry, an actor known for his role as the witty, twenty-something Chandler Bing on the '90s sitcom “Friends,” spent his life bringing joy to audiences, according to fans. The TV star, who...

Knitting for those in need mixes community outreach with a tactical creative outlet.

Knitting for Those in Need craftily supports community

Chloe Harich, Reporter November 5, 2023

Knitting for Those in Need is a nonprofit charitable organization that uses loom knitting, needle knitting and crochet to create items for those in need.  The group started in 2011 to teach knitting...

A few of the pre-decorated holiday trees displayed for the silent auction.

LoveLight ties community together with annual multicultural holiday festival

Chloe Harich, Reporter November 4, 2023

LoveLight’s annual Multicultural Holiday Festival at Roosevelt High School brought together many community members Saturday.  Lovelight, a Kent-based non-profit organization, presented this festival...

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

Final LGBTQ+ Center Poetry Workshop celebrates queer experiences

Sofia Giotti-Teixeria, Reporter November 4, 2023

The Wick Poetry Center and the LGBTQ+ Center concluded its one-hour informal creative writing workshop series Friday. This was the last of the three workshops happening this month. The workshops aimed...

Beneath Eastway Dining Hall, furniture and equipment sits within the bowling alley on Oct. 30, 2023.

Students start petition to reopen bowling alley underneath Eastway Dining Hall

Andrew Bowie, Reporter November 4, 2023

Though it is commonly missed, there is a bowling alley next to the Eastway Distribution Center underneath the dining hall.  The bowling alley was closed in the summer of 2019 for renovations, which...

Samosas (right), an Indian traditional food and potato and vegetarian pot pie (left) sit on a table at the potluck.

The Center for Adult and Veteran Services runs first ‘International Parenting Student Potluck’ event

Yui Kaichi, Reporter November 4, 2023

On Friday, the Center for Adult and Veteran Services, the Office of International Student Affairs and the Women’s Center collaborated on their very first event called “International Parenting Student...

Tables sit decorated for SRVSS' 10th anniversary in the Student Center balcony ballroom.

SRVSS celebrates 10 year anniversary of personal violence awareness

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant November 4, 2023

The Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services marked its 10-year anniversary by taking attendees through its past, present and future in the Kent State Student Center Friday evening.  The...