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The poster has been getting attention across Kent State University. 

Poster promotes unity and inclusiveness on campus

Hannah Wagner February 7, 2017

Kent State University’s School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration (FLA) adopted a poster that has spread throughout campus because of its supportive message of inclusion.Kim Schimmel, professor...

College of Nursing, Wick Poetry Center host ‘Healing Stanzas’

Abigail Winternitz February 7, 2017

The Kent State College of Nursing and the Wick Poetry Center are partnering up throughout the next few weeks to bring students and faculty the “Healing Stanzas” poetry workshop.The program consists...

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.

Alpha Xi Delta to host fashion show in support of Autism Awareness

Sarah Lorenz February 7, 2017

Kent State sorority Alpha Xi Delta and College Town Kent are hosting a fashion show Friday night to support the Autism Speaks foundation, the leading researcher, fundraiser and supporter of Autism awareness.The...

The Kent State University Parish Newman Center with its newly installed front door on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.

Newman Center reveals ‘Together We Build’ construction project

Megan Ferguson February 7, 2017

The University Parish Newman Center on Horning Road is receiving a proper front entrance after four months of construction.The idea of designing a new door has been discussed for years, and the church...

Sophomore Devin Nye battles back and forth across the mat with his opponent from Eastern Michigan University Sunday Feb. 5, 2017. Kent would lose 12-27 against Michigan.

Wrestling suffers two losses over weekend

Samantha Ross February 5, 2017

The Kent State wrestling team's struggles continued this weekend, falling to both No. 1 Oklahoma State University and Eastern Michigan University this weekend.#1 Oklahoma State 36, Kent State 6Kent State's...

MEN to showcase student talent for Black History Month

Olivia Williams February 5, 2017

The Male Empowerment Network (MEN) is sponsoring “Black Expressions from Past to Present” in Kent State’s Student Multicultural Center.The event, set for Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m., will showcase black...

University, students react to GOP official tweet

Henry Palattella February 5, 2017

A GOP official is under fire for sending out a tweet, referencing the shootings at Kent State on May 4, 1970.Dan Adamini — the former chair and current secretary of the Marquette County Republican Party...

Kent State senior Jordan Hardison celebrates with her team after a successful performance on the balance beam during Kent State University's Beauty and the Beast double meet event for gymnastics and wrestling on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

Gymnastics fall short in Beauty and the Beast event

Scott Lendak February 5, 2017

Gymnast Jordan Hardison smiled and waved at the crowd with excitement as a Kent State wrestler presented her with a rose before the start of the Beauty and the Beast event Saturday, the last of the senior's...

Kent State students fill the new gym inside of Tri-Towers at the opening on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. An addition to the Recreation and Wellness Center on the other side of campus, this new facility will make working out more convenient for students.

Two weeks in, the Tri-Rec sees success

Nicholas Hunter February 5, 2017

The new recreational facility in Tri-Towers is still buzzing two weeks after its grand opening on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The Tri-Rec has continued steady business after over 800 patrons used the facility on...

Local Kent artist offers hand-made greeting cards

Sarah Lorenz February 5, 2017

Right outside of Kent State’s campus is a local artist hard at work in her home studio. She is folding, printing and constructing her hand designed greeting cards with her two cats, Meeka and Dizzy,...

(PRINT VERSION) Provost Q and A

Nicole Ciccarelli February 5, 2017

Editor's note: Once a month, editors and producers from The Kent Stater and TV2 interview Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost Todd Diacon about issues of importance to the university....

Students gather at Quaker Steak to watch Super Bowl

Madeline Crandall & Henry Palattella February 5, 2017

As Luke Bryan sang the National Anthem for football’s biggest night of the year,­ Kent State students gathered in the lower level of the Student Center Quaker Steak and Lube, ordering wings and participating...