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LGBTQ+ students across campus woke up on Sept. 17 to see homophobic graffiti on Korb Hall. After numerous attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, the university’s response has always been silence. | File photo

Kent State must take action against homophobia

Alton Northup, News Director October 1, 2024

On Sept. 17, LGBTQ+ students across campus woke up to see homophobic graffiti on Korb Hall. In an email to students, Chris Jenkins, interim director of public safety and chief of Kent State University...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

Recap: The 2024 Emmys

Nicholas Keller, Columnist September 25, 2024

The 2024 Emmy Awards, which premiered Sept. 15, were full of surprises and memorable moments. Overall, the night celebrated both new and seasoned stars, with a mix of heartfelt moments and unexpected wins. The...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

Cosmetic procedures: Your body, your choice

Dylan Walker, Columnist September 23, 2024

Set the scene, it’s 2002 and Botox is first used for cosmetic purposes. A game changer. Since then, we as a society haven’t stopped. From a few units in your lips to a full facelift, the options are...

Illustration by Clare Rodgers.

A college student’s guide to low-risk investments

Virginia Doherty, Columnist September 20, 2024

If all you know about investing comes from “The Wolf of Wall Street” or your eighth-grade home economics class, then this is for you. Investing doesn’t have to be picking stocks and putting huge...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

Concepts of a plan: The first meeting of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

Jackson Small, Columnist September 17, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump met for the first time face to face on the debate stage on Sept. 10. The night began with Harris approaching Trump for a handshake, cementing...

Television show "The Bear" took home multiple awards at the Creative Arts Emmys. Illustration by Clare Rodgers.

Recap: The Creative Arts Emmys

Nicholas Keller, Columnist September 13, 2024

The 2024 76th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, held on Sept. 7, honored the best in artistic and technical achievement in American primetime television programming from June 1, 2023, until May 31,...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

The dangers of an unbridled Supreme Court

Virginia Doherty, Columnist September 6, 2024

There’s a lot resting on this upcoming election. That’s far from breaking news, but there might be even more at stake than you knew.   Reproductive rights, adequate K-12 funding, racial literacy...

"Viva La Vie Boheme!" The cast of "Rent" close out Act 1 by partying and living life during "La Vie Boheme." The show played at E. Turner Stump Theatre from Feb. 16, 2024 through Feb. 25, 2024.

A love letter to theater

Nicholas Keller, Columnist September 5, 2024

I can still recall my last summer … in “The Music Man!”  This summer, I returned to the theater after a year-long hiatus. To put it in a semi-weird way, theater was my first love. It was my real...

Students walk around Blastoff on August 18, 2024.

A first year’s guide to Kent State University

Matt Kiraly, Columnist September 4, 2024

Do you feel that, Flashes? The start of a new semester has arrived once again. And with that, a new wave of first year students flock to campus to experience the university's culture for the first...

Charli XCX's sixth studio album, "BRAT," is known for it's bright green color and "Brat Summer."

Kamala Harris and the power of pop culture

Dylan Walker, Columnist September 3, 2024

Last month, President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 election, leading to Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic frontrunner. The election season has been tumultuous, with an assassination...

Gabby, a sophomore VCD major, walks campus Aug. 24, 2024.

Hit the books with beats: The perfect back to school playlist

Nicholas Keller, Columnist August 27, 2024

Welcome back Kent State University students, and an even bigger welcome to all the freshmen!  One of the biggest things I say to myself when walking around campus and passing other people wearing headphones...

Canva Illustration by Audrey Trevarthan.

OPINION: Is the press still considered the fourth estate?

Lauren Cohen, Reporter August 9, 2024

In a political environment characterized by polarization, trust in the media is low. Polling done by The Washington Post and the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University found...