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Tara Smith, professor of epidemiology at Kent State.

Kent State professor receives top research award, strain similar to COVID-19

Haley Kisling Reporter October 12, 2021

Professor Tara Smith of the College of Public Health was awarded the Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award for epidemiology studies. It’s the top research award at Kent State and is “for people...

Take Back the Night group photo

Claire Laux October 6, 2021

The Kent State Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services partnered with Safer Futures and Townhall II to run their annual "Take Back the Night" event for survivors of abuse. The group...

The Planned Parenthood of Ohio Kent branch located at 138 East Main Street. 

Texas abortion legislation may affect the future of Ohio policies

Annie Zwisler Managing Editor October 6, 2021

Republican officials in many states are pushing for stricter abortion laws after Texas passed one of the most controversial and restrictive abortion laws in the country. The Texas law, known as Senate...

Kent State Cheerleaders march in the Homecoming Parade before today's game against Bowling Green, on Sat. Oct. 2, 2021.

Kent State community gathers to celebrate 2021 homecoming parade

Sophie Young Reporter October 5, 2021

Alumni, students and family lined Main Street on Saturday morning to watch a tradition more than 100 years old: the Kent State homecoming parade.At 10:30 a.m. on the corner of Main Street and Midway Drive,...

Kent State vs Bowling Green – Homecoming Royalty Crowned

Savannah Monks October 2, 2021

Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton (Middle) stands with 2021 Homecoming Royalty Jatia Caples, an integrated social sciences major, (left) and Andrew Pitko, an environmental conservation...

Class of 2020 Commencement – President Todd Diacon

October 1, 2021

Todd Diacon, the president of Kent State University, poses for a picture after being interviewed at the commencement ceremony for the 2020 graduates on Friday, October 1. He gave a speech at the beginning...

Emani Mickens, a senior who is double majoring in psychology and peace and conflict studies, led the self-advocacy event where she talked about creating a healthy environment. Self-advocacy is creating healthy habits and establishing boundaries for oneself.

The Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support reflects on self-advocacy

Haley Kisling Reporter September 30, 2021

Eight tables were covered with a variety of paint colors, paintbrushes and painting paper. Another table, off to the side, held piles of free t-shirts and hoodies along with free candies, pins and stickers....

Townhall II celebrates 50 years serving Portage County

Taiya Godwin Reporter September 30, 2021

Local prevention, treatment and recovery center, Townhall II, is celebrating 50 years of service by holding a community celebration at the Hometown Bank Plaza in Kent Ohio. The event will take place on...

Devan Shimoyama's piece Elijah, 2020. Oil, color pencil, jewelry, glitter, enamel, feathers, and rhinestones on canvas stretched over panel. 40 x 30 inches.

The debut of “Textures: The History and Art of Black Hair” at the Kent State University Museum

London Green A Magazine September 27, 2021

“One of the things that was really important for me was that we allow people to see the humanity in Black beauty,” co-curator Dr. Tameka N. Ellington said.After being pushed back one whole year due...

Mwatabu Okantah Headshot

Courtsey of Kent State University September 26, 2021

Pan-African studies associate professor Mwatabu Okantah spoke at the town hall about the Black students' walkout in 1968, that eventually led to the creation of Oscar Ritchie Hall and the Pan-African studies...

Lo Denmon, assistant director of the LGBTQ+ Center, spoke about being a queer first-generation college student at the townhall on Thurs. Sept. 23. Denmon holds a bachelor's in psychology and a master's in professional counseling and college student affairs.

Kent town hall discusses safe spaces in education

Reegan Saunders Reporter September 26, 2021

Education is a necessary part of growth, but it is often inaccessible, Lo Denmon, assistant director of the LGBTQ+ Center, told a Kent State town hall Thursday. As a queer first-generation college student,...

James Bowling, city of Kent

Liam Morrison September 23, 2021

James Bowling, superintendent of the city of Kent’s engineering department, led the public meeting to discuss the East Main Street traffic circle project. The meeting was held at the Kent United Methodist...