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New Caribbean Alliance student organization hopes to raise cultural awareness

Olivia Williams April 13, 2017

The Student Organization of Caribbean Alliance (SOCA) held their first meeting in Oscar Ritchie hall Wednesday. SOCA‘s goal is to encourage awareness of the diversity of Caribbean cultures and traditions....

The winning 2016 Homecoming T-shirt, designed by Jon Edwards, who graduated from Kent State in 2005.

Alumni Association hosts third annual design contest

Miranda Kiner April 12, 2017

The Kent State University Alumni Association (KSUAA) invites students, faculty and alumni to participate in its third annual Homecoming t-shirt design contest.The winner will receive recognition during...

Students choose Tri-Towers as best Residence Hall

Linda Stocum April 10, 2017

There are 25 residence halls on campus, but only a few are considered Kent's best.The residence hall voted as the best place to live on campus in 2017 is Tri-Towers consisting of Leebrick, Wright and Koonce...

Spring practices bring changes for football team

Scott Lendak April 10, 2017

Competing at a high level was the main theme of Kent State football team's spring practice on March 24.“The most important part of spring football is the competitiveness,” senior quarterback Nick Holley...

Kent State drops to Northern Illinois

Samantha Ross April 9, 2017

The Kent State softball team (15-21, 5-6 Mid-American Conference) dropped two of three games against Northern Illinois University (18-15, 6-5 MAC).“Overall, not very good,” coach Eric Oakley said of...

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FAFSA fumbles with student identity theft

Mikala Lugen April 9, 2017

Although hackers compromised FAFSA’s IRS portal, David Garcia,  senior associate vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management, said Kent State students shouldn’t worry about their applications.“Kent...

Participants walk their dogs along the Esplanade on Sunday April 9, 2017 during the Furry Friends 5k event, sponsored by CHAARG and One-of-a-Kind Pets.

CHAARG raises over $2,000 in first ever 5k

Shane Transue April 9, 2017

Runners, walkers and dogs alike participated in Sunday morning's 5k run to benefit "One of a Kind Pet Rescue."The event, hosted by the women’s fitness club CHAARG, was the first 5k held by the group...

Kent State track and field adds to the record books

Scott Lendak April 9, 2017

Men’s Track and FieldFreshman pole-vaulter Christian Champen and sophomore jumper AJ Stevens, secured victories as the Kent State men’s track and field team concluded the Crimson Tide Invitational.Champen...

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Malcolm Murray April 7, 2017

suggested hed: Dix Stadium to receive new turf, women's soccer teamKent State plans to install new turf in Dix Stadium and (CQ) Murphy-Mellis field as part of a $1.25 million project.The changes were first...

Kent State to receive historic technological innovations fund

Cameron Hoover April 6, 2017

The Ohio Third Frontier Commission awarded the partnership of Kent State and Cleveland State University a grant to speed up the commercialization of the universities’ innovations.The funding program,...

University Health Services hosts 17th annual alcohol screening

Tyler Haughn April 6, 2017

In an attempt to reduce alcohol abuse among students, Kent State University Health Services hosted its 17th annual alcohol screenings for National Alcohol Screening Day.From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. students,...

Kent State political science and history sophomore Maddie Newingham speaks during the “I Defy” demonstration hosted by the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Kent State in Risman Plaza on Thursday, April 6, 2017. “Not many people know this but one in five students on Kent State’s campus are sexually assaulted and this is why Planned Parenthood was so important to me,” said Newingham.

‘My body, my choice’: Students protest Trump at #IDEFY march, rally

Olivia Williams April 6, 2017

Students chanted “My body, my choice" Thursday as they came together at the #IDEFY march and rally on Risman Plaza.A large group of students wearing pink and raising signs joined Planned Parenthood...