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Nepal registers its first same-sex marriage

Reuters December 1, 2023

Same-sex couple Surendra Pandey, second left, and Maya Gurung pose for a photograph with their marriage registration certificate at Dordi village council office on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Sunil...

The Banksy mural depicted a workman chipping away at a star on the EU flag in Dover, England.

Banksy mural worth over $1.2m lost as building demolished

Lianne Kolirin, CNN November 29, 2023

A mural painted by Banksy which first appeared not long after Britain voted to leave the European Union (EU) has been destroyed after the building it was painted on was knocked down. The artwork,...

ACCESS shelter engages in Giving Tuesday

Chloe Harich, Reporter November 19, 2023

ACCESS Inc., an Akron homeless shelter for women and children, is participating in Giving Tuesday Nov. 28, and every dollar donated goes directly to helping women and children in the community.  Giving...

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Students reflect on living in an apartment for the first time

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter November 16, 2023

After living in dorms for their first year of college, many incoming sophomores decided to move to an apartment. Now a few months into living off campus, these students have learned the pros and cons of...

Cornell student arrested in connection with antisemitic threats made against Cornell University’s Jewish community

Michelle Watson and Dakin Andone, CNN October 31, 2023

CNN -- A Cornell University junior was arrested and charged in connection with a series of antisemitic online threats made against Cornell University’s Jewish community, federal officials said Tuesday,...

Carved pumpkins decorate a ledge outside of Beall Hall on Oct. 8, 2023.

Tales of fright, laughter: University community recalls memorable Halloween shenanigans

Ed Bankston, Reporter October 31, 2023

As the winds of October swept through campus, some alumni, faculty and employees found themselves reflecting on memories from the eeriest night of the year – Halloween.  While working at a Circle K...

At least 22 people dead and suspect at large after shootings in Lewiston, Maine, officials say

Sara Smart and John Miller, CNN October 25, 2023

  CNN -- At least 22 people are dead and dozens are injured following two mass shootings Wednesday night in Lewiston, Maine, authorities say. An intensive manhunt is underway for a suspect in the shootings,...

‘Green Dot’ workshop tackles the bystander effect

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Reporter October 25, 2023

Editor’s Note: The following article contains discussions of sexual violence and assault. The Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services aimed to teach students how to respond when...

Passenger attempted to take control of Alaska Airlines flight before being subdued

Pete Muntean, CNN October 23, 2023

CNN -- An Alaska Airlines passenger inside the cockpit attempted to seize control of a plane headed from a Seattle airport to San Francisco on Sunday, the airline said. A pilot...

A poster from the October Roses premier on October, Friday the 13th, 2023.

“October Roses” gives campus audience a frightful scare at its premiere

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 14, 2023

Kent graduate Brandon Lazenko’s short film “October Roses” premiered Oct. 13 in the Kiva Auditorium as a part of the university’s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement’s October event. Attendees...