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Banned books on display at the Kent Free library, including To Kill a Mockingbird, The Catcher In The Rye, The Handmaid's Tale, Speak and The Hunger Games on Feb. 20, 2025.

Book bans spark debates about free speech

Samira Brown March 20, 2025

During the 2023-24 school year, there were 10,046 instances of book banning in schools, according to PEN America. “Nearly 60% of these banned titles are written for young adult audiences,” PEN America...

Before the 2nd annual G.E.A.R. Awards start, attendees mingled with each other in the Kent Hotel's conference room on March 18, 2025.

G.E.A.R. Awards ignite the flames of hopes for the future

Sascha Aleksich, Reporter March 19, 2025

Kent State staff, alumni and students gathered at the Kent Hotel to recognize women in the Kent community’s achievements at the Gender, Equity, Advocacy and Representation Awards on March 18.  While...

Verder Hall, located at 150 Midway Drive, is set to reopen with new A/C units next fall.

Verder Hall to reopen next fall with new air conditioning units

Andrew Bowie, Beat Reporter March 18, 2025

Kent State’s least used residence hall, Verder Hall, sits empty. With no air conditioning, temperatures can reach upwards of 90 degrees in the summer, which made it unpopular as a place to live on...

Kent State's Fall 2024 intramural flag football league.

Get your game on: Registration opens for intramural sports leagues

Robyn Taylor, Reporter March 16, 2025

Registration is now open for some of Kent State's intramural sports leagues, with softball registration set to begin March 17, giving students, faculty and staff the chance to participate. Katie O’Malley,...

Fashion Talks interns stand together during New York Fashion Week.

New York Fashion Week sparks confidence in Kent State students

Mallory Hughes, Reporter March 12, 2025

A group of Kent State students had the opportunity to attend New York Fashion Week in February to learn how to network with industry professionals and immerse themselves in the fashion industry.  The...

People flood the streets while celebrating during Fake Patty's day on March 9, 2024.

Kent Police prepare for annual Fake Patty’s celebration

Olivia Scott, Reporter March 8, 2025

As Fake Patty's Day approaches, maintaining the safety of Kent State’s students remains a top priority for Kent Police throughout the annual festivities.  Fake Patty's typically kicks off early in...

Those in attendance for Ohio Student Association's "The Enemies of Our Education" share their concerns over Senate Bill 1 on March 6, 2025.

‘The Enemies of Our Education’ encourages students to voice their political concerns

Zane Steiner, Reporter March 7, 2025

Ohio Student Association promoted student advocacy during its student-led discussion “The Enemies of Our Education,” which focused on Senate Bill 1, March 5.  A group of students gathered during...

Illustration by Clare Rodgers

Students make safety preparations for spring break

Abigail Kress, Reporter March 7, 2025

As Kent State’s spring break starts on March 10, many students flock toward sunnier weather like Florida or Mexico for their first time traveling without family.  Kent State Sergeant Vance Voyles,...

Tinashe will headline FlashFest 2025.  The concert is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. | Courtesy Undergraduate Student Government

USG announces FlashFest headliner

Evan Schofield, Reporter March 7, 2025

This FlashFest, don’t just get hyped. Get 2 on. The Kent State Undergraduate Student Government announced Friday that singer Tinashe will headline FlashFest 2025.  The concert is scheduled for...

The Liquid Crystals Materials Science Building is where faculty does their research and teachings for students on campus.

Kent State and Hungarian researchers study liquid crystal capabilities

Lauren Cohen, General Assignment Editor March 7, 2025

Researchers from Kent State and Hungary continue to collaborate on a project to explain a liquid crystal phenomenon that could lead to new kinds of energy-generation material, such as artificial neurons. Ferroelectric...

New immigration policies spark concerns among Kent State community

New immigration policies spark concerns among Kent State community

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter March 7, 2025

Within just one month of his presidency, Donald Trump issued a major focus change toward immigration.  Activity from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Northeast Ohio sparked concern among...

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