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“Nude” is not just one color

Ile-Ife Okantah April 6, 2016

Fashion designer Christian Louboutin released two new shades to his “Nude Collection” last Thursday to ensure that “every woman meets her match.” Kent State students have since expressed their...

Black United Students

Black United Students commemorate their history

February 22, 2016

Black History Month has been a large part of African-American culture since the 1920's. In 1926, it was first initiated as Negro History Week.To Kent State's Black United Students, however, the celebration...

Matt Poe

Opinion: NCAA athletes shift balance of power

Matt Poe November 17, 2015

For decades now, universities have held the balance of power over their respective student athletes. This may not be the case anymore and years from now, we could look back on the events that transpired...

New greek council brings diversity to Greek community

Kayla Sturm October 14, 2015

The Integrated Greek council will officially be formed this year to improve diversity in the Greek life community.“This council formed out of want to see all our current chapters grow and flourish here...

Pan-African studies tell students to rethink microaggressions

Itzzy Leon October 14, 2015

The Department of Pan-African studies held a presentation titled "Rethinking the Race Dialogue: A Theoretical Perspective of Racial Stereotypes and Microagreesions" to discuss racial issue on Wednesday...

Letter to the Editor: Toxic femininity

Dr. Julio Cesar Pino October 6, 2015

Editor’s note: This is in response to Amanda Anastasia Paniagua's opinion piece titled "Toxic masculinity" published on Oct. 4, 2015.Dear Editor:Ms. Amanda Anastasia Paniagua might have made a more persuasive...

Our View: Twitter is not the place for rants

KS Editors September 22, 2015

Actress Viola Davis won an Emmy Sunday for Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in “How to Get Away with Murder,” the first African-American women to win the award.Davis gave a passionate...

Karamu Ya Wahitimu graduation to take place Friday

Daisha Overstreet April 23, 2015

The Student Multicultural Center will hold its pre-commencement celebration, Karamu Ya Wahitimu, at 7 p.m Friday in Cartwright Hall.The commencement celebration is to recognize the accomplishments of graduating...

Human Development major Karlee Kimble and Justice Studies major Taraya Johnson observe the photographs in the Good Hair exhibit by Moema Furtado in Oscar Ritchie Hall on April 9, 2015. The “Good” Hair exhibit celebrates the beauty and diversity of black hair.

Good Hair exhibit portrays beauty of black hair

Kelsey Drumm April 12, 2015

Kent students and faculty modeled their African-American hairstyles in photographs showcased in the “‘Good’ Hair: Celebrating the Diversity and Beauty of Black Hair” exhibit at the Uumbaji Art...

KASA experiences Africa at 20th annual African Night

The Kent African Student Association hosted its 20th annual African Night Friday evening in the Student Center Ballroom.The event kicked off with the president of KASA, Anilson Cardoso, singing the national...

Illustration by LaQuann Dawson

Black influence in pop culture

Ashlyne Wilson February 3, 2015

Imagine yourself in a meeting with your boss and several coworkers, where you all are bouncing ideas off one another to find a solution for a specific problem in the company. You stay quiet and think up...

Black History Month: A time to reflect and celebrate the black experience

Sabrina Scott February 1, 2015

Despite racial tensions last year in Ferguson, Cleveland and New York City, Black History Month will continue to serve as a reminder to celebrate African-American history and the black experience in and...