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OPINION: Why you should cry

Lara Kilchenmann, Opinion Writer April 29, 2024

Imagine this: You're watching a sappy movie, your emotions bubbling up like a pot of spaghetti on the stove. Suddenly, without warning, the floodgates burst open. You're crying buckets and you can't even...

The university's library sits near Risman Plaza on campus.

Portage County NAACP helps students after elimination of race-based scholarships

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter April 29, 2024

After Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s new guidance eliminated “disguised race-conscious admission,” which includes race-based scholarships, in March, factions are looking to counter the ruling.  Renee...

For the halftime, the Kent State Club Figure Skating members performed for our first home of the new year Jan. 20, 2023.

Q&A: Club figure skating president discusses life on team

Taegan Evans, Reporter April 28, 2024

Alexa Hewitt is a junior majoring in communications and the president of the Club Figure Skating Team on campus. She has been a member since her freshman year. The team accepts any new members with any...

Peer educators at the Kent State of Well-Being invite students to learn about sustainability initiatives.

Kent State of Well-Being supports Earth Month with Wednesday event

Morgan Hoover, Reporter April 25, 2024

The Kent State of Well-Being encouraged students to take steps toward positive environmental impacts during its meeting Wednesday. The event involved students making their own eco-friendly reusable...

Senior nursing student reflects on expectations, importance of clinicals

Senior nursing student reflects on expectations, importance of clinicals

John Engoglia, Reporter April 23, 2024

Kevin Bovair is a Kent State student enrolled in the two-year accelerated nursing program. Bovair previously earned a bachelor's degree in athletic training before deciding to seek a Bachelor of Science...

Tricia Knoles, is a sergeant with the Kent State University Police Services Department/ Courtesy of Kent State University.

How campus police handles a student in crisis

Bristol Lily, Reporter April 23, 2024

Through training and hands-on experience, Kent State University Police work to acknowledge the problems and find solutions to keep students safe in crisis situations.  Tricia Knoles, an administrative...

Unlocking the study secret: The impact of listening to music while studying

Unlocking the study secret: The impact of listening to music while studying

Angie Robinette, Reporter April 21, 2024

As Anna Paul, a senior psychology major, sits on the fourth floor of the University Library, her headphones are playing “Too Sweet” by Hozier while she works on a case study for one of her psychology...

Vendors set up April 12 to 14, packing the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland with collectables of all kinds.

Meet the artists of Fan Expo Cleveland

Joseph Dziak, Reporter April 21, 2024

Whether it’s selling drawings of famous comic book or anime characters, or adding a bit of color to your Dungeons and Dragons session, artists at Fan Expo Cleveland may be able to scratch that niche...

Enjoy craft beers, art across downtown at third annual ‘Crafty Crawl’

Enjoy craft beers, art across downtown at third annual ‘Crafty Crawl’

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter April 20, 2024

Featuring craft beers, a variety of local art and craft vendors, Main Street Kent and Bell Tower Brewing Co. are bringing their “Crafty Crawl” to downtown Kent April 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  “I...

The university's library sits near Risman Plaza on campus.

Notre Dame College student discusses experience transferring to Kent State

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter April 19, 2024

When Emma Roach began attending Notre Dame College in South Euclid in fall 2023, she thought it would be her home for her entire college career.  But Feb. 29, during her freshman year, Roach found out...

The Williamson House is located at the corner of Main Street and Midway Drive on campus.

Organizations on campus offer support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Lauren Vaughn, Reporter April 18, 2024

First recognized in 2001, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) aims to raise the public’s awareness of sexual violence and how communities can advocate for ways to prevent it. Since the early 2000s,...