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Eighteen-year-olds will now have to wait three years before purchasing cigarettes in Cleveland

More than 100 cities nationwide plan to raise smoking age to 21

TV2, Dartalia Alati, John Kost December 9, 2015

On Wednesday's FlashCast, Dartalia Alati and John Kost discuss the nationwide movement to raise the smoking age to 21-years-old. Kent State President Beverly Warren's annual performance-based raise, as...

The members of the Board of Trustees gather to approve and review the results of the multiple morning meetings regarding the school and plans for the future on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015.

Board of Trustees approves university vision statement, awards bonus to Warren

Kent State’s Board of Trustees approved the Strategic Roadmap for a Distinctive Kent State and a six-year capital spending plan at the Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 8.The meeting, held at Akron Children’s...

EMS responds to shooting at Colorado Planned Parenthood

Suspect in the Planned Parenthood shooting in Colorado on Friday to stand trial today

TV2, Kiana Duncan, Angelo Angel November 30, 2015

Monday's FlashCast features TV2's Kiana Duncan and Angelo Angel discussing the mass-shooting at Planned Parenthood in Colorado as well as Kent State President Beverly Warren's planned contribution for...

FLASHanthropy to participate in Giving Tuesday

Erin Zaranec November 24, 2015

Kent State’s student philanthropic student group, FLASHanthropy, will participate in Giving Tuesday on Dec. 1.FLASHanthropy will be hosting interactive events to encourage students to give back to Kent...

Warren launches Season of Philanthropy project

Ian Flickinger November 24, 2015

Kent State President Beverly Warren announced the start of the Season of Philanthropy on Giving Tuesday.Warren said she will personally duplicate any gift that’s valued up to $25,000 on Dec. 1, which...

French authorities during Wednesday's raid in Saint-Denis, during which Abdelhamid Abaaoud was killed

FlashCast – November 20, 2015

Julie Norton, Pearline Young, TV2 November 20, 2015

TV2's Julie Norton and Pearline Young recap Clarissa Ward's interview with a woman who lives in the building where the ringleader of the Paris attacks was killed.  Norton and Young also discuss Friday's...

Political science professor Patrick Coy protests outside the KIVA during the State of the University Address on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. Coy said, "In order for Kent State to continue to become a great university, we must invest in our teachers. Every administrator knows that in their heart." 

Kent State professors picket to raise awareness of contract concerns

Matthew Merchant November 19, 2015

Members of Kent State’s tenured faculty picketed outside the KIVA on Thursday to voice their concerns about the university and President Beverly Warren.As Warren delivered her State of the University...

Kent State president Beverly Warren gives her State of the University address in the Kiva on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015.

Full text of the State of the University address

Beverly Warren November 19, 2015

Thank you, Jordan. You are a shining example of Kent State’s talented and inspiring student body. For those who don’t know, Jordan Italiano remains in the national spotlight for another reason: He...

Bob Vitalis talks to students and faculty members about his new book, "White World Order, Black Power Politics," in Oscar Ritchie Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015.

Final Safe Spaces of semester discusses race relations

Cameron Gorman November 18, 2015

The most recent installment of Kent State’s Safe Spaces series was more than just a presentation to those attending: It was a timely discussion of race, its place in history and a platform for student...

Beverly Warren began as Kent State president July 1, 2014. She was officially inaugurated May 1, 2015.

Warren to deliver first State of the University address

Ian Flickinger November 18, 2015

Kent State president Beverly Warren will present a speech entitled, “Celebrating Today, Imagining Tomorrow,” at her first State of the University Address.It will take place in the Student Center Kiva...

Members of the Kent State ROTC program stand at attention and salute the flags while the national anthem is played at the Veterans Day Memorial ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015.

Veterans and service members honored in Veterans Day ceremony

Lauren Phillips November 10, 2015

Looking across the Kiva, various branches of the military were represented Tuesday morning as Kent State honored all who serve with a Veterans Day ceremony.“Every year the university takes time to recognize...

Kent State set to honor veterans Tuesday

Lauren Phillips November 8, 2015

An outdoor ceremony to honor military servicemen and women will take place Tuesday at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza.All are invited to honor America’s veterans. According to the university...