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Cast and crew of the production pose during the "October Roses" at its premiere on Friday the 13th, October 2023.

Alumnus brings Stephen King’s work to the silver screen

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 28, 2023

Kent State graduate Brandon Lazenok’s short film “October Roses,” inspired by Stephen King’s short story “Nona,” premiered on campus in the Kiva Auditorium Oct. 13. “October Roses” follows...

The "Sextoberfest" photo booth displays props that incorporate the “Wild West” theme of the event on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

Students gather at ‘Sextoberfest’ for Sex Weeks final event

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 28, 2023

The promise of food and free prizes from interactive booths brought excited students from all over campus to the Student Center Ballroom Friday night. Cameras flashed at the photo booth, and excited chatter...

Students learn safety and defense techniques during Sex Weeks ‘Self Defense’ class

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 28, 2023

Students gathered at the Recreational and Wellness Center to participate in a “Self Defense” class held by Kent Interhall Council for Sex Week Friday morning. The hour-long instructional class aimed...

The Lightning Round of Sex in the Dark has the moderators answer as many questions as possible for Kent students on Oct. 26, 2023.

‘Sexperts’ talk consent, all things sex at Sex in the Dark Q&A

Andrew Bowie, Reporter October 28, 2023

Students gathered into the Cartwright Hall Auditorium for Kent Interhall Council’s annual “Sex in the Dark” event Thursday night.  What attracted students to attend was the question and answer...

In the wake of a storm on August 24th, new signs commenting on the damage to the May 4 Memorial and the plans to repair it now accompany the memorial on Oct. 26, 2023.

Plans set for May 4 Memorial restoration after storm damage

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 27, 2023

The university’s Office of Architecture and the May 4 Memorial Center are working on restoring the May 4 Memorial after August storms damaged parts of its structure and plant life. Jay Graham, executive...

Kent State freshman Brenna Johnson works on an assignment in the CCI student lounge on Oct. 19, 2023.

University looks to tighten technology safety during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Anthony Zacharyasz, Co-General Assignment Editor October 27, 2023

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and across the university, the Information Technology and Information Security departments took the time to spread messaging around cybersecurity. Since...

Issues 1 and 2 energize advocacy groups across state

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter October 27, 2023

As Election Day approaches, advocacy groups across the state prepare to make their case on Issues 1 and 2.  In less than two weeks, voters may dramatically change Ohio law. Issue 1 would enshrine abortion...

Kent Stage’s 16th annual Ghost Walk reveals secrets of Kent’s spooky past

Andrew Bowie, Reporter October 27, 2023

The Kent Stage's Ghost Walk took patrons around older places in downtown Kent Oct. 13 and 14. Some stories involved familiar locations like the Phi Sigma Kappa and Alpha Tau Delta fraternity houses on...

Jasmine Golden is the owner of Oh My Yum! bakery in Kent.

Woman-owned Oh My Yum! bakery opens in Kent

Lauren Bischof, Reporter October 27, 2023

Oh My Yum! bakery, located at 2500 SR 59 in Meadowview Square, Kent, hosted its grand opening Oct. 14. Owner and entrepreneur Jasmine Golden said she hopes the space can be a beacon in the Kent community...

Dispay case at the "Love is Better than Bullets: An Art Making Experince" workshop in room 141 of Taylor Hall.

May 4 Visitors Center workshops collages to honor student killed in shooting

Annalexis Davis, Campus editor October 27, 2023

On Thursday night, the May 4 Visitors Center created collages about peace for an exhibition called “Flowers are Better than Bullets: An Art Making Experience” for Alison Krause, one of the four students...

The LGBTQ+ Center hosts a packed roundtable on Asexuality on Oct. 26, 2023.

Sex Week continues with asexual/aromantic roundtable discussion

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter October 27, 2023

As a part of this year's sex week, the LGBTQ+ Center ran a roundtable discussion talking about asexuality. This is the third year for the roundtable discussion, but the first year it was advertised as...

Student groups address Israel-Hamas war at USG meeting

Student groups address Israel-Hamas war at USG meeting

Addison Foreman, Reporter October 26, 2023

Members of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Hillel addressed the Undergraduate Student Government at its meeting Wednesday night, commenting on USG’s lack of statement on the Israel-Hamas...

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