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A model during the Winning Way’s Student Athlete Fashion Show shows off his outfit to the crowd.

Winning Way’s student athlete show features NFL quarterback

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter April 11, 2023

As the lights dimmed, DJ Smillz’s music blasted, and the crowd cheered in anticipation for Kent State student athletes to take the KIVA stage.  Mario Nunez, senior entrepreneurship major and founder...

Franklin Deli Owner Carl Picelle and other members of his staff work behind the counter to prepare meals for customers March 15. Franklin Square Deli is located at 108 S. Water St.

Best sandwich

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter April 7, 2023

FIRST: Franklin Square Deli Founded forty years ago in late March of 1983 by owner Carl Picelle, Franklin Square Deli has been serving a selection of different sandwiches, homemade soups and other foods...

Insomnia Cookies sells several different items, including cookie cakes. Insomnia Cookies was nominated for multiple Best of Kent awards and is located at 295 S. Water Street.

Best sweet stuff

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter April 7, 2023

FIRST: Insomnia Cookies Open late for midnight snacking college students, Insomnia Cookies offers a variety of cookies and sweet treats to fit in a college-student budget.  The bakery chain was founded...

The Child Development Center had a table of cupcakes to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

Child Development Center’s 50 years of impact

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter March 23, 2023

Former director Carol Bersani founded The Child Development Center in 1972. Its impact has been felt on campus in their 50 years of history.  The Child Development Center has programs for toddlers,...

Kent State celebrates Fake Paddy’s Day 2023

The Party Begins The Fake Paddy’s Day celebration kicked off early Saturday as students lined frat row with drinks in hand.  Jake Rankin, sophomore history major and member of Phi Delta Theta, said...

Led by SDS members, the attendees gathered for the speak out march down the Esplanade March 8, 2023.

SDS celebrates International Women’s Day with ‘Speak out on the K’

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter March 8, 2023

Students from Kent State Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) celebrated International Women’s Day with a speak out on the K. Maya Niesz-Kutsch, senior and co-chair of SDS, began the event by giving...

Flashes 101: the new First Year Experience

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter March 8, 2023

The First Year Student Experience (FYE) course will be reimagined into Flashes 101 for the upcoming fall semester on all campuses. Eboni Pringle, senior associate vice president for Student Access and...

Getting to know USG

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter March 4, 2023

Undergraduate Student Government stands out among student groups through its commitment to creating a better campus for students. President of Undergraduate Student Government Jenna Gilbreath became...

Paws for a Cause pups spread Valentine’s love

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter February 14, 2023

Amongst the chatter over which puppy to pet first, Wrangler lied nearly asleep in the arms of his handler, junior fashion merchandising major Julia Reading. Unlike the other puppies who were adoring every...

Kent State students in a conga line during the Enchanted formal hosted by FAB on February 11, 2023

Students relive prom at FAB’s enchanted garden formal

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter February 12, 2023

Sophomore Olivia Cook and junior Rachel Berry enter the middle of the dance circle taking turns spinning and dipping each other, savoring being in the center for a short but meaningful moment. The Flash...