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OPINION: Impeachment is back — what’s next?

Jarett Theberge Photographer October 2, 2019

It started with a phone call.The Washington Post reported that on July 25, 2019, President Donald Trump called the newly elected leader of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, to congratulate him on the victory...

Living-learning residence halls help with grades, connections

Hannah Gooch Housing Reporter September 27, 2019

Students in living-learning communities are able to take advantage of events, speakers and resources that are geared toward their theme or college.“Every year, the students that are in LLCs have higher...

Students, faculty are listening to course evaluations

Katie Thompson Teaching reporter September 27, 2019

Kent State students fill out course evaluations at the end of every semester.  Students use grades to judge their knowledge of the material, faculty use course evaluations to judge their teaching of the...

The Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising at Kent State University announced the appointment of Louise Valentine as its new director. Valentine will hold the Peg’s Foundation Endowed Leadership Chair. She most recently served as professor and chair of design at the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Scotland, U.K.

Kent State announces new director of School of Fashion Design and Merchandising

Kent State announced Louise Valentine as the new director of the Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising. Valentine, an applied design researcher, recently served...

Hunger and homelessness at Kent State: Challenge stigma, create community for insecure individuals

Becca Sagaris Health reporter September 19, 2019

In 2018 there were 43.1 million Americans living “below the poverty level” and 549,000 Americans that experienced homelessness, said a Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week website.“About 32 percent...

Photo of Beto O'Rourke courtesy of CNN.

Beto O’Rourke to speak at Kent State

Kent State’s College Dems announced former Congressman Beto O’Rourke will visit the university Sept. 25. Brandon Hawkins, the group’s president, shared the news with students at the organization's...

‘Paint The K’ to kick off homecoming week

Sylvia Lorson September 15, 2019

The Flash Activities Board (FAB) will be painting the K in Risman Plaza on Monday Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. to celebrate the beginning of homecoming week.Since FAB started in 2017, the group has painted the K...

Moira Armstrong an English and History major(Left) and Jordan George a Fashion major (Right) admire the "Wearing Justice" exhibit at the Kent State University Museum. This Exhibit shows the use of Graphic T-Shirts during heated political moments and showcases their meanings. Sep 13, 2019.

Graphic T-shirts make more than a fashion statement

Gershon Harrell, Fashion reporter September 13, 2019

Like photos, graphic T-shirts can carry thousands of different interpretations, meanings and messages.For generations, graphic tees have been worn as a way to identify where someone aligns, raise awareness...

The Listening Wall set to be released in October

Ryanne Locker September 12, 2019

David Hassler, director of the Wick Poetry Center, said the Traveling Stanzas Listening Wall is set to be finished and ready for the public by the end of October as part of the May 4 Memorial.The Listening...

Students are stressed, so are the faculty

Katie Thompson September 10, 2019

As fall semester starts, students know the amount of stress they are going to go through, but they may not realize the stress their professors will face. One-fourth of full time faculty that participated...

Diacon announces hiring freeze due to $12 million budget gap

Molly Heideman September 9, 2019

During the Faculty Senate meeting Monday, President Todd Diacon announced the implementation of a hiring freeze for the university.Diacon said because of the university’s challenges of decreasing enrollment...

Previous Bridges Summer Program participants and their families stand together at the steps of the Kent State University Student Center. Courtesy of Daniel Nilsson. 

Kent State Forms Bridges to Success with Summer Program

Linden Miller September 8, 2019

For some first-year students, transitioning to the fast-paced and independent lifestyle of college can be difficult. The Bridges Summer Program, however, is working to ensure that incoming under-represented...