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Coco Montrese performs to a mashup of Ariana Grande songs at Kent State's 2022 Sex Week drag show Oct. 26, 2022.

Sex Week to kick off Oct. 23 with events about sex education

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 13, 2023

Kent Interhall Council revealed the 2023 schedule for its annual Sex Week, a week of events dedicated to educating students about sex in an interactive environment – with a “Wild West” theme.  Joshua...

New city ordinance limits number of vape and tobacco retailers

Olivia Montgomery, Reporter October 13, 2023

The city of Kent will see a limit to the number of tobacco and vape retailers in operation in the coming years.  On Aug. 16, Kent City Council voted on an ordinance brought forth by the Kent City Health...

Vigil honoring Israeli lives lost works to bring healing, unity to Jewish community

Molly Hoffer, Digital Tech October 13, 2023

Songs of prayer and healing rang through the air as members and allies of the Jewish community gathered in unity with one another during a vigil for the over one thousand victims of the attacks on Israeli...

‘Protest for Palestine on the K’ responds to Israel-Gaza conflict

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital Assistant October 12, 2023

Students gathered, marched and chanted in support of the Palestinian people Thursday at the “Protest for Palestine on the K” after deadly attacks targeted Israeli towns near the border of the Gaza...

The premiere of "October Roses" is coming to campus on Oct. 13, 2023. (Courtesy of Jasmine Pennino)

Alumnus directs a new movie with premiere coming to campus

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 12, 2023

The university’s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement will hold a reception, movie premiere and panel discussion for the alumni-created film “October Roses” on Oct. 13 in the KIVA Auditorium. Jasmine...

Flash cheering on the gymnastics team from the stands on January 29, 2023

University celebrates the birthday of its mascot: Flash

Lex Ogilvie, Reporter October 12, 2023

Flash turned 38 today! Flash has been the mascot of the university since 1985 and has been an enthusiastic member of campus ever since. Flash can often be seen around campus hanging out with students...

Flyer provided by Kent Free Library

Kent Free Library Announces LGBTQ+ Film Festival for Kent’s Rainbow Weekend Celebration

Sofia Giotti-Teixeria, Reporter October 12, 2023

Kent Free Library joins this year's Main Street Kent Rainbow Weekend celebrations, hosting its film festival featuring LGBTQ+ films tailored to people 18 and older.  The festival will feature three...

A table with colorful cookies and resource fliers were set up for National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11, 2023.

University celebrates National Coming Out Day on campus

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter October 12, 2023

As part of Rainbow Week at the university, students and staff celebrated National Coming Out Day Oct. 11. Events throughout the day included a social hosted by the Honors College and a poster reveal party...

Annual FAB Fall Fest celebrates the season

Kayla Gleason, Reporter October 11, 2023

The annual Fall Fest, hosted by the Flash Activities Board on Wednesday evening on Centennial Green, was a way to bring fall activities to the university in celebration of the fall season, FAB president...

“No Comfort” designed by faculty members Joanne Arnett and Archana Mehta displays a graph of mass shootings in the United States.

Fashion museum opens ‘Knitting Beyond the Body’ exhibit

Kelsie Horner, Reporter October 11, 2023

The Kent State University Museum opened the “Knitting Beyond the Body” exhibit in collaboration with the School Of Fashion Design and Merchandising. The exhibit showcases the art of knitting...

Joseph Kusmer, president of the NASA Robotics team

NASA Robotics Team brings new techniques for learning, building robots

Molly Hoffer, Digital Tech October 11, 2023

The NASA Robotics Team has decided to implement new learning methods for members to learn how to build a robot this semester. Joseph Kusmer, president of the NASA Robotics Team and a junior mechatronics...

The Schwartz Center is the location of Career Exploration and Development Services available for students on campus.

Career Exploration and Development Services offers insight toward obtaining an on-campus job

Andrew Bowie, Reporter October 11, 2023

On-campus jobs are appealing to students since the maximum is 28 hours a week and are more understanding of students’ schedules. “In a general year there’s about 5,000 students who work on campus...

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