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Melissa Perez, junior nursing major, writes “Proud to be Dominican” in chalk on Risman Plaza during SALSA's “Proud to be_____” chalking event on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017.

‘I am Proud to Be’ honors student diversity during Hispanic Heritage Month

Eden Kraus September 18, 2017

"I am Proud to Be," an event held by the Spanish and Latino Student Association (SALSA) Monday on Risman Plaza, encouraged students to celebrate their differences and individuality.The event is a part...

Tips, tricks for commuter students

Ashley Purnell September 16, 2017

The college experience differs between students who live on campus, and students who commute from home. However, there are many ways for commuters to connect with the campus and make their time at Kent...

CSI holds Commuter Appreciation Week

Kennedy Caldwell February 22, 2017

Commuters visited the Kent State Student Center this week to participate in activities, win prizes and meet new people as part of the annual Commuter Appreciation Week.The Center for Student Involvement...

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Real Late Reels spring lineup opts for true stories, blockbusters

Benjamin VanHoose January 7, 2017

Kent State's Center for Student Involvement announced the spring schedule of titles for its Real Late Reels series — a selection consisting mostly of real life-inspired dramas.Real Late Reels, held...

Kassi Jackson / The Kent Stater Student organizations set up around Risman Plaza during BlastOff on Aug 30, 2015.

Students find niche in record number of on-campus organizations

Benjamin VanHoose September 7, 2016

Any student looking to be more involved on campus outside of studying and homework this year has more of a selection than ever.Last spring semester, the Center for Student Involvement reported a record...

Kent Student Center Programming looks for panelists

Stephanie Martoccia February 29, 2016

The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) will be holding another Student Voices panel discussion titled, “Not Your Mother’s Feminism: Understanding the Diversity of Feminist Perspectives,” on March...

New Prayer Room for Student Center in progress

Keri Richmond February 20, 2016

The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is discussing transforming the Kent State prayer room into a larger, more accessible area for students. The prayer room at Kent State is tucked away in the “lost...

Students’ confusion about FLASHperks solved

Weslee Clyde November 13, 2015

The term "FLASHperks" is heard and seen all over Kent State campus, but it turns out most students do not know the ins and outs of the program.Kristan Dolan, the manager of FLASHperks, runs the program...

Jeff Chang speaks to Kent State students on the colorization of America in the Kent Student Center Governance Chamber Monday, October 5, 2015.

Jeff Chang draws attention to colorization

Samantha Nonno October 5, 2015

Jeff Chang came to Kent State to speak about colorization in America as part of the Leadership Speakers Series held by the Center for Student Involvement (CSI).Chang is currently the executive director...

Mr. Salsa, Sophomore Visual Communication Design major Brent Flores shows off his dance moves for the Mr. Flash Pagent.

Mr. Flash winner announced

Weslee Clyde September 29, 2015

After Magie Mike, Macklemore and Skrillex impersonations from the eight contestants, the title of Mr. Flash 2015 was awarded to junior biology major Chris Myrick Tuesday night at the fourth annual Mr....

Bounce Madness coming to Kent at end of September

Paige Verma September 23, 2015

Bounce Madness is making its return to Kent State for the sixth time Wednesday, Sept. 30, leading up to Homecoming.“We want to provide fun and free activities that week to celebrate,” said associate...

Marvin Logan, former executive director of Undergraduate Student Government, and other USG members wave at onlookers during the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 18, 2014.

2015 Homecoming Court announced

Kianna Bugglin September 20, 2015

The Kent State Alumni Association has announced the members of the 2015 Homecoming Court.Any student has the opportunity to apply for court, but they must have a GPA of more than 2.75, be in good academic...