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Kent State addresses reports of mold in residence halls

Cassidy Grentz, Reporter September 28, 2022

University Housing confirmed and addressed residence hall mold rumors via a statement sent exclusively to on-campus residents. The email, sent Tuesday afternoon, explained how the university is handling...

Kent State launches search for vice president for Research and Sponsored Programs

Emma Andrus, Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2022

Kent State is conducting a national search to fill the role of vice president for Research and Sponsored Programs, according to an email sent by the university Monday. A committee of 12 university faculty...

"Cancer is Dumb" tie-dye t-shirt that is a part of the new clothing feature line.

Local teacher, cancer patient shares story and spreads awareness through philanthropy

Anthony Zacharyasz, Reporter September 26, 2022

At Holden Elementary in Kent, there is one school teacher who continues to use his philanthropy work to tell his story and make a difference in the lives of others. Garrison Wollam is a third-grade...

Intel launched 12th Gen Intel Core processors at CES 2022. (Credit: Intel Corporation)

University celebrates ‘major accomplishment,’ future of microelectronics with $1.1M Intel grant

Alton Northup, Grace Springer, Reporter September 26, 2022

Kent State, along with 13 other Ohio universities, was chosen by Intel to spearhead its 80-member Semiconductor Education and Research program on Sept. 9. The leadership position, which followed the...

Kent State wins 10th consecutive award for commitment to diversity

Kent State wins 10th consecutive award for commitment to diversity

Ty Kohler, Campus Editor September 26, 2022

For the 10th consecutive year, Kent State is a recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award (HEED), according to an email sent by the university Monday. The award is given to colleges...

The German Family Society Dancers show the audience a trick during their performance. Many attendees watched and cheered on the group.

Kent’s 2022 Oktoberfest brought food, live music and culture to downtown

Genevieve Krejci, Reporter September 25, 2022

The smell of freshly baked pretzels, bratwursts and fresh beer filled the air at Mainstreet Kent’s Oktoberfest Saturday. Main Street Kent put on Oktoberfest with seasonal beer, German-themed food...

Kicking off homecoming with Flash Bash

Kicking off homecoming with Flash Bash

Grace Clarke, Reporter September 25, 2022

Kicking off the week before Homecoming, Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and Flash Activities Board (FAB) will host "Flash Bash" on Monday. With Homecoming week quickly approaching,...

Students leave residence halls as awareness of mold grows

Anthony Scilla, Cassidy Grentz, and Jacob Brooks, Reporter, Reporter, and TV2 Reporter September 24, 2022

Kent State has begun moving residents out of dorms as the news of mold in residence halls breaks. Freshman journalism major Hevin Wilkey moved out of her dorm in Fletcher Hall on Sept. 19 after she saw...

BREAKING: One confirmed, one possible sexual assault case in Eastway residence halls

Kaitlyn Finchler, Digital Manager September 22, 2022

Kent State is actively investigating two instances involving sexual assault, according to a campus safety alert sent Thursday evening. During an investigation of reported sexual assault in Manchester...

Akii Butler reads a few pages from J. K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" during the second annual Banned Book Reading.

Kent celebrates Banned Books Week with second annual read-in

Mariah Alanskas, Reporter September 22, 2022

A night of reading, cosplay, food and prizes marked the second annual read-in as students and faculty gathered to celebrate Banned Books Week. The Wednesday night event was held in Taylor Hall, open-mic...

Volunteers preparing meals at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kent on September 10, 2022

Trinity Lutheran Church hosting ‘Lord’s Lunch’ for food insecurity

Grace Kindl, Reporter September 21, 2022

Every Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to noon volunteers at churches throughout Kent gather at Trinity Lutheran Church for “Lord’s Lunch.” Lord’s Lunch is a ministry hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church....

The Rathskeller is located in the basement of the Student Center.

‘The Rat’ makes a comeback

Grace Clarke, Reporter September 19, 2022

The Rathskeller Stage, once a fun music venue in Kent State’s Student Center for years, is finally making a comeback. The Rathskeller stage, also known as “The Rat” to older alumni, was an iconic...

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