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Former classmate of deceased Kent State student sets up scholarship fund

Jack Kopanski February 11, 2017

After Kent State junior psychology major Christian Whittingham passed away over winter break in a snorkeling accident, one of his high school classmates is going the extra mile to honor his memory and...

Kent State junior Rachel Stypinski competes on the uneven bars at a meet against West Virginia at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Kent State lost 195.950-194.875.

Flashes edged out by Eastern Michigan in close matchup

Scott Lendak February 11, 2017

The Kent State gymnastics team had the top scorer in three events in Friday’s meet at Eastern Michigan University, but coach Brice Biggin said the team fell too far behind.“We didn’t give ourselves...

A model in Gracy Lane attire struts the runway at the For the Love of Fashion 2017 fashion show Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. All proceeds from the event benefited the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation's support for Autism Speaks.

College Town Kent, Alpha Xi Delta host fashion show for Autism Speaks

Sarah Lorenz February 10, 2017

The lights dimmed, the music pulsated and the crowd went silent as models conquered the stage at the 2017 "For the Love of Fashion" fashion show on Friday night.One by one, the models displayed the trending...

Kent State students at the university's College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) Spring Career Fair had the chance to meet over 50 different national architecture and design firms on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. 

CAED career fair helps students connect, grow

Alicia Krynock February 10, 2017

Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) held its annual spring career fair on Friday from 1-4 p.m. in the ballroom."Some of our best hires have come from here,” said John...

Feminist Friday empowers women to fight for what they believe in through activism

Caelin Mills February 10, 2017

Kent State's Women's Center hosted the second Feminist Friday event of the semester at the Williamson House, which focused on "Activism: From Passion to Purpose."Graduate student Brianna Alpaugh explained...

Do you know who builds your architecture?

Olivia Williams February 9, 2017

Mable O. Wilson, an associate architecture professor at Columbia University, spoke to a room full of students and faculty in Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) lecture...

Matt Unger’s drone captures the university from above the MACC Annex.

Students unite to petition for sanctuary campus status

Alec Slovenec and Anna Huntsman February 9, 2017

Students from several organizations have collaborated to push Kent State toward sanctuary status. The petition, titled "Make Kent State University a Sanctuary Campus!" has been growing rapidly since it...

CAED Career Fair set for Friday

Alicia Krynock February 9, 2017

Architecture and interior design students will have the opportunity to meet over 55 different employers this Friday at the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) Spring Career Fair this...

Volunteer Cynthia Alexander helps student Byron Ridenour-Wright with homework during a "Homework Help" session at Kent Social Services.

Kent State student devotes time to homework help

Francesca Demming February 9, 2017

Darcy Wright-McNeil, a Kent State sophomore paralegal studies major, said she believes homework should be enjoyable for children. That's why, three years ago, she founded Homework Help at Kent Social Services."It's...

Kent State students participate in a walk out in response to the appointment of Betsy DeVos and Rob Portman's confirmation of her for Secretary of Education February 7, 2017. Kent State University was founded as a college for rural teachers over 100 years ago.

Students protest Betsy DeVos’ confirmation during campus walk-out

Caelin Mills February 8, 2017

Kent State students gathered at Risman Plaza Wednesday afternoon with signs in hand to protest Betsy DeVos’ confirmation as Secretary of Education.Students walk out in reaction to Betsy DeVos from KentWired.com...

Sweet, cheap Valentine’s Day dates for a college budget

Mikala Lugen February 8, 2017

Valentine’s Day is a great holiday to spend with your significant other or a group of friends. However, the thought of spending money on a fun activity, dinner and gifts stresses most college students...

Kent State students take on the entrepreneurial world

Paige Miller February 8, 2017

A Kent State student is executing their skills taught and learned in the classroom as a fashion entrepreneur.Junior fashion design student Brandon Yarchuk uses real-world skills as the founder of CuteandCrazy,...