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BORGs will not be allowed in Kent State fraternities this year, leaving partygoers on the hunt for alternatives.

BORGs be gone: Kent Interfraternity Council’s bylaws prohibit rage gallons

Janson McNair, Campus Editor March 7, 2024

Fake Patty’s Day partygoers will be without their green companions this year, as the popular blackout rage gallons (BORGs) will not be allowed at Kent fraternities.  BORGs were a popular choice for...

Graphic by Lauryn Tadda

Resumes: What’s hot and what’s not

Lauryn Tadda, Reporter March 6, 2024

When looking at a resume, many things can hinder or accelerate a student's job search. Resume experts Kari Solomon, owner of Aspire Resumes, and Joe Giffen, associate director of Career Exploration and...

Canva illustration by Kelsie Horner

REACTION: Meeting the parents: ‘The Bachelor’ week 7

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor March 5, 2024

For this week’s episode of “The Bachelor”, Joey spent the week traveling to the four final girls’ hometowns to see where they are from and meet the families. Hometowns can usually be drama-filled,...

OPINION: 2020: The year of nostalgia

OPINION: 2020: The year of nostalgia

Grace Claxon, Opinion Writer March 5, 2024

In the midst of a global pandemic, social media, particularly TikTok, gained widespread attention in 2020.  Although nearly four years have passed since quarantine measures began, there has been a...

The informational flyer for USG's 2024 FlashFest.

Rapper Key Glock to headline FlashFest 2024

Andrew Bowie, Reporter March 2, 2024

Undergraduate Student Government announced rapper Key Glock will headline FlashFest 2024 during the men’s basketball game against Central Michigan Saturday.  The concert will take place at the MAC...

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

‘It cannot be flickering, it needs to be a fire’: Women’s History Month begins

Savana Capp, Reporter February 29, 2024

Every year, the month of March is designated to honor women’s contributions throughout history, and it also recognizes those working hard to create a more equitable future, known as Women’s History...

The sign outside the One Stop office on the first floor of the Library.

Universities push back FAFSA, college commitment deadlines

Elaina Matricardi, Reporter February 28, 2024

Kent State is one of many Ohio universities pushing back deadlines for students after facing a high frequency of issues related to this year’s FAFSA. “In response to challenges students and families...

Canva illustration by Kelsie Horner.

REACTION: ‘The Bachelor’ Week Six

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor February 27, 2024

As relationships strengthened and feelings deepened, Joey and the ladies traveled to Jasper, Canada, for an emotional Week Six of “The Bachelor.” So, Bachelor nation, let’s find out who’s headed...

Caden Clark somberly gazes at his own reflection on Feb. 22, 2024.

ARTISTIC GALLERY: A night out

Yinxi Li, Photographer February 26, 2024

‘Swatting’ incident sparks police investigation on-campus

Anthony Zacharyasz, Managing Editor February 26, 2024

An unverified threat surfaced from a series of emails received Monday morning, leading to university police investigating the incident. Multiple university staff, students and faculty were sent an email...

Olivia DeToro and Joey DeToro, students from Streetsboro High School, jump into the cold water during a polar plunge on Feb. 24, 2024.

PHOTO STORY: Kent Roosevelt DECA runs 10th-annual Take the Plunge

Sara House, Photographer February 25, 2024

On Saturday morning, participants of the 10th annual Take the Plunge event braved freezing water to raise money for local students.  The polar plunge was held at The Lake House Kitchen & Bar in...

Kent BeatleFest attracts crowds of Beatles fans, commemorating ‘timeless’ music

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter February 25, 2024

Sisters Amanda Ruffner and Caroline Lacusky came in from out of town for the 10th-annual BeatleFest Friday, looking forward to listening to all of the live music and the different groups in attendance. When...