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Best of Kent: Best Apartment Complex 2017

Kennedy Caldwell April 6, 2017

Students select The Province as the best off-campus apartment.The Province is located on Summit Street, which makes the complex well known for its proximity to campus and downtown.It offers several amenities...

Best of Kent dining hall winners

Linda Stocum April 5, 2017

Among 13 unique dining options on campus, students selected three of their favorite places to eat on campus.According to students, the number one place to eat on campus is the Fork in the Road with 21.9...

The crowd watches as awards are given to women who have had the role of a mother, a mentor or a muse. The event in the KSU ballroom on April 4, 2017, Mothers, Mentors and Muses, is the eighth annual fundraiser that honors and recognizes females who have made a positive difference in the community.

Mothers, Mentors and Muses reception honors 46 women

Lyric Aquino April 4, 2017

More than one hundred people gathered Tuesday in the Kent State Ballroom to celebrate 46 honorees for the 8th Annual Mothers, Mentors and Muses Fundraiser Reception and two 2016-17 Women’s Center Endowed...

Theatre performance student, Dara Sherman, takes notes at a workshop in the multicultural center on April 4, 2017. KSU SNAPP club’s workshop benefits Sherman for her minor in event planning and tourism management.

LaunchNet Kent State prepares students for upcoming “Aw S.N.A.P.P.” event

Olivia Williams April 4, 2017

Students gathered Tuesday in the Student Multicultural Center (SMC) for a workshop with LaunchNet Kent State to prepare them for "Aw S.N.A.P.P. (Students Need A Program Pitch)."The workshop gave students...

Kent State senior infielder Maddy Grimm jogs into home base after hitting a home-run against Ohio University Tuesday April 4, 2017. The Flashes would go on to win their 7-1.

Multiple home runs give Kent split victory over Ohio University

Samantha Ross April 4, 2017

Kent State softball team (14-19, 4-4 Mid-American Conference) made adjustments to defeat Ohio University (25-8, 6-2 MAC) in the second game of its doubleheader Tuesday.“I think when you have a doubleheader...

State grants to Kent State

How Far Does $825,000 Stretch at KSU?

Mikala Lugen April 4, 2017

Ohio granted Kent State $825,000 in May 2016 for state-funded programs and renovations on several academic buildings. The university is dispersing the money for campus updates. The State of Ohio and...

CCI promotes varying perspectives with upcoming Diversity Week

Caelin Mills April 4, 2017

The College of Communication and Information is gearing up for its first Diversity Week, with interactive events for students of all backgrounds to get involved with social issues pertinent to them.Coordinator...

Safe Spaces to show documentary revealing the struggle for free speech

Alec Slovenec April 4, 2017

The 2016 documentary “Tickling Giants” details the oppression of free speech in an authoritarian Egypt. The film will be shown Tuesday, and will be followed by a discussion lead by a panel of staff...

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Shane Transue April 4, 2017

HED: Runners, dogs welcome for CHAARG 5k at Kent StateKent State’s Changing Health, Attitudes, + Actions to Recreate Girls (CHAARG) program is hosting their inaugural 5k run Sunday, April 9, with all...

Free mental health workshop offered to students

Tyler Haughn April 3, 2017

Students interested in learning more about mental health can learn about warning signs and help during workshops at the Student Center on April 17 and 24.The workshops both run from 1 to 5 p.m. The workshops...

Majority of students take on loans to learn

Caelin Mills April 2, 2017

According to the Climate Survey conducted at Kent State last spring, more than half of the 4,754 student respondents used loans to pay their tuition.Additionally, of the 50 percent who reported experiencing...

Special education conference coming to KSU

Caelin Mills April 1, 2017

Kent State will host the first Badar-Kauffman Conference on Contemporary Issues in Special Education this April.The conference lasts from April 13 to 14 and will feature experts in special education from...