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New café opens in College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Willow Jernigan, Reporter October 22, 2023

The Charging Station is a new café located in the Timken Atrium in the Aeronautics and Engineering building that opened September this year.  Partnering with local vendor Bent Tree Coffee, The Charging...

Kristin Silvestro began work as university archivist in early October. (Courtesy of Cynthia Williams)

New university archivist brings experience, plans for greater engagement

Isabella Schreck, Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2023

Every work day, university archivist Kristin Silvestro sits in a room lined with shelves full of history stored on the top of the tallest building in the county.  In her new role, the Akron-area native...

Black Alumni Chapter presents a house party at Oscar Ritchie Hall

Samira Brown, Reporter October 22, 2023

The Black Alumni Chapter hosted its “Black In The Day” Homecoming event at Oscar Ritchie Hall Friday. The homecoming event was a whole weekend affair, beginning on Thursday and ending on Sunday...

‘International Homecoming Celebration’ kicks off with performing and free food from students’ home countries

Yui Kaichi, Reporter October 21, 2023

The International Student Council and the Office of International Affairs organized an annual event titled "International Homecoming Celebration" on Oct. 20th in the Student Center Ballroom. "International...

Véronique Béghain (center) presents about her work in French translation and other literary works in Satterfield Hall Oct. 20, 2023.

Lecture gives French twist to the Fitzgerald family

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 21, 2023

Véronique Béghain, professor of literature and translation at the Université de Bordeaux Montaigne and the university’s contact for the French foreign exchange program, presented a lecture called...

Members of the Kent State AMC-W Chapter club pose for a photo.

Association of Computing Machinery Women’s Chapter aims to empower women in the computer science field

Molly Hoffer, Digital Tech October 21, 2023

The Association of Computing Machinery Women’s Chapter provides mentoring, leadership and scholarship opportunities to help empower and motivate women in computer science.   Deepshikha Bhati, a...

Grand opening for new edition in Aeronautics and Engineering Building celebrated by community

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 20, 2023

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted a grand opening of their building expansion on Friday.  The event was hosted in the new space, and featured remarks from Todd Diacon, the university’s...

Pictures displaying IdeaBase's past and present employees hang on the wall during the firm's 10 year anniversary celebration on Oct. 20, 2023.

IdeaBase celebrates 10 year anniversary with an open house and showcase

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter October 20, 2023

Students, alums and the public met in the gallery room on the second floor of the Design Innovation Hub Friday evening to celebrate IdeaBase. The event, which spanned two hours, showcased the work of...

Trivia Night is held on September 29, and students learn about different cultures, traditions through a game

Exchange students study at the university to experience the U.S. culture

Yui Kaichi, Reporter October 20, 2023

In fall 2023, the university recorded the highest number of international students after returning from the pandemic, according to Kent State International Admissions. Many exchange students come to...

Explained: Government shutdown avoided but can still occur by end of 2023

Explained: Government shutdown avoided but can still occur by end of 2023

Addison Foreman, Reporter October 20, 2023

Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown Oct. 1. However, the chance of one happening before the end of the year is still a possibility. The U.S. government needs to pass a series of appropriation...

"HR Like a Boss" is John Bernatovicz's new book inspired from a lecture he gave at the university in 2018. (Courtesy of John Bernatovicz)

Alumnus’ ideas comes to life through new book

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter October 20, 2023

Even though John Bernatovicz graduated from college in 1996, being a Golden Flash continues to drive him in his professional life.  In 2018, Bernatovicz stood in front of an audience of over 100 business-concentrated...

Lauren Hoggins, owner of Trust Your Strength, pitching her business idea to the panel of judges.

Five entrepreneurs fund their businesses at the elevator pitch competition

Chloe Wilson-Henline, Reporter October 20, 2023

Editor’s Note: Ronika Marandi, who won $350 in the competition, serves as a digital tech for The Kent Stater and KentWired. Given her role and relationship to the story, KentWired interviewed her as...