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African-American Greek life talks recruitment

Brittney Prather October 2, 2016

While there are various Greek life organizations Kent State students can get involved in, there are more people unaware of the black fraternities and sororities — which are also a part of the Greek community—...

Students take part in the International Conversation Hour at the Kent State University Library's Writing Commons on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016.

International conversation hour revamps programming

Gael Reyes October 2, 2016

Kent State University Library's Writing Commons has revamped the International Conversation Hour program to be more casual and inclusive.International Conversation Hour are get-togethers for international...

Nobody wins debates

Nicholas Hunter October 2, 2016

Last week, the first debate between Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump took place. Since then, there has been constant debate over who “won” the debate.A few hours...

Having a disability does not mean struggling alone

Karl Hopkins-Lutz October 2, 2016

I want to offer a word to the students with invisible disabilities: ask for help.I attended Kent State during the Bush years, when Kent State’s Student Accessibility Services did not offer help for people...

Potential discrimination at Homecoming parade unwarranted

Bobbi Szabo October 2, 2016

Kent State is home to a diverse population of people representing 122 countries, but this diversity is not welcomed by all.This past Saturday after the Homecoming Parade commenced, the student group Spanish...

Legacies in the sports world

Dan Armelli October 2, 2016

Last week, the death of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez shook the sports world.Over the last seven-plus days, if we didn’t already know before, we learned what Fernandez was all about; He was a phenomenal...

Building a sense of community beyond Kent State

Emma Keating October 2, 2016

For Carleton Whitmore, helping a community in Ecuador build a sustainable business is all in a summer’s work.Whitmore, a senior entrepreneurship major, traveled to Bolivar Province, Ecuador, last summer...

BUS annual comedy show brings laughs to end Homecoming Week

India Said October 2, 2016

Kent State students and alumni gathered into the Student Center Ballroom Saturday night for a series of laughs from the Black United Student’s annual Comedy Show.Ms. B Phlat, best known for her low voice,...

Volleyball struggles against Bowling Green

Evan Hablitzel October 1, 2016

Kent State volleyball (9-8, 2-2 MAC) took the match lead with a tightly contested first set win (25-23) against the Bowling Green Falcons (11-6, 1-3 MAC) in Saturday night’s road match.The Flashes took...

Kent State celebrates first annual DiversiFEST

Cameron Gorman October 1, 2016

Kent State's Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion kicked off their first ever DiversiFEST at the Williamson House Saturday morning as part of the university's Homecoming activities."We have our...

16th annual Bowman Cup 5K kicks off Homecoming Saturday

Mckenna Corson October 1, 2016

The 16th annual Bowman Cup 5K Race brought homecoming spirit to over 300 participants Saturday. Anyone was allowed to register for the race, which kicked off at 8 a.m. at the Student Recreation and Wellness...

Junior Challen Geraghty dives for the ball against Robert Morris University on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State won, 3-0. Friday night's game ended with the Flashes losing their five-game win streak to the University of Miami RedHawks, 3-0.

Kent State volleyball win streak snapped at five

Evan Hablitzel September 30, 2016

Kent State volleyball's (9-7, 2-1) bid to extend their season high-five match win streak was denied Friday night in Oxford.The Miami (OH) RedHawks (12-4, 3-0) won their 11th consecutive match with a 3-0...