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USG continues progress with DEI plan

Chania Crawford, Reporter April 24, 2023

Undergraduate Student Government continues to grow into a diversified organization five months after passing their first ever Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan. Senator at Large for diversity Aiyana...

Photo by Chania Crawford.

New initiatives in College of Nursing welcome incoming freshmen

Chania Crawford, Reporter April 21, 2023

To prepare for the incoming freshmen class, the College of Nursing is launching initiatives to ensure the success of these incoming freshmen, with a special focus on first-generation students and students...

American Sign Language club: Bringing a different perspective to campus

American Sign Language club: Bringing a different perspective to campus

Chania Crawford, Reporter April 17, 2023

The American Sign Language club is back in full swing from the pandemic with events and activities for Kent State students to learn more about the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.  President of...

College of Public Health launching LGBTQ+ Public Health Graduate Certificate for fall 2023

College of Public Health launching LGBTQ+ Public Health Graduate Certificate for fall 2023

Chania Crawford, Reporter March 19, 2023

The College of Public Health is launching a new certificate in the fall of 2023, centered around health disparities and the health needs of members of the LGBTQ+ community. Outreach program director...

The Women's Center interns present the Pink Tax March 16, 2023.

Women’s Center celebrates Women’s History Month with a presentation on Pink Tax

Chania Crawford, Reporter March 16, 2023

Students interning at the Women's Center celebrated Women’s History Month with a presentation on the “Pink Tax” and how it affects women worldwide. The Pink Tax refers to the extra amount of money...

From BBQ to fried chicken: local restaurant undergoing big menu changes

Chania Crawford, Reporter March 9, 2023

Local restaurant owner Neil Dukes has big plans for the future of his restaurant, formerly known as Pit Stop Pub. Tentatively, on March 22, Dukes will be reopening his restaurant under a new name and menu....

Attendees sit at tables spread across the room to discuss how to best help students in need following the initial presentation during the 100 plates community lunch on Feb. 1, 2023.

100 Plates event celebrates MLK Week with lunch and group discussion

Chania Crawford, Reporter February 1, 2023

The MLK commemorative committee celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.’s mission to achieve a “beloved community” with a lunch and discussion.  “He believed there were three barriers to achieving...