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Get dressed up at the enchanted garden formal with FAB

Savana Capp, Reporter February 6, 2023

The Flash Activities Board (FAB) is hosting Kent’s first formal open to all students. The evening will take students to an enchanted garden with music and dancing. Two members of FAB, Sydney Shoaf,...

Quintin Hezel, a freshman Russian major, in action building his forklift.

FAB’s Lego Building Night invokes fond memories and relieves stress

Molly Hoffer, Reporter February 1, 2023

When Rocco Grassi was young, he built Legos to bond with his dad. Now a first-year psychology and pre-med major, Grassi was able to recapture some of the memories he shared with his father during his...

FAB WinterBlast to kick off spring semester

FAB WinterBlast to kick off spring semester

Jillian Flack, Reporter January 20, 2023

The seventh annual WinterBlast, hosted by Flash Activities Board (FAB), is returning to the Kent State Ice Arena Friday to kick off the spring semester. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and...

A centerpiece from the event.

FAB throws it back with a rap theme night

Anthony Scilla, Reporter November 6, 2022

Flash Activities Board and Black United Students co-hosted an 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s theme night Saturday. The event took place in the recently reopened Rathskeller. The doors opened at 7...

A horse carriage took students on a tour through campus.

Fall Fest brings fall fun to campus

Grace Clarke, Reporter October 21, 2022

With a brisk 48-degree evening with scenic leaves falling all around campus, students bundled up and gathered for Kent State’s Fall Fest on Thursday, hosted by Flash Activities Board (FAB). The Centennial...

Mamma Mia Party Brings the ‘70s to Campus

Mamma Mia Party Brings the ‘70s to Campus

Grace Clarke, Reporter October 5, 2022

A Mamma Mia-inspired party kicks off Saturday at 5 p.m., breaking in the newly opened Tahini at the Rathskeller with music and dancing. Mamma Mia! is best known for the music and fashion it brings to...

Kicking off homecoming with Flash Bash

Kicking off homecoming with Flash Bash

Grace Clarke, Reporter September 25, 2022

Kicking off the week before Homecoming, Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and Flash Activities Board (FAB) will host "Flash Bash" on Monday. With Homecoming week quickly approaching,...

Students and their younger siblings participated in the Sibs and Kids event this weekend.

Sibs and Kids comes back to campus after a hiatus from COVID-19

Morgan McGrath, Reporter April 10, 2022

"Everyone loves an inflatable,” said Kent State sophomore Briley Rhinock.   Rhinock wore colorful lemon earrings and clear-rimmed glasses as he welcomed happy visitors to the Kent State...

Students painting pumpkins during an Honors College pumpkin decorating event.

Socially distanced events planned on campus for Halloween

Megan Becker Reporter October 20, 2020

Campus organizations are trying to keep students safe and COVID-19-free this Halloween with socially distanced events and activities.In the past, Kent State’s Halloween has been a celebration drawing...

Students voice opinions on city of Kent’s mask mandate

Troy PiersonReporter July 21, 2020

Kent City Council passed an ordinance to mandate face coverings in the city, both in public and private businesses on July 15.The new measure comes after COVID-19 cases began to rise throughout the summer,...

Sophomore fashion design major Angelique Wong hosts the annual Rock the Runway fashion show on March 7, 2020. Wong competed in the show last year and requested to be a host this year.

Rock the Runway glows under hard work from designers

Kaitlyn Finchler Photo editor March 8, 2020

Glow-in-the-dark fabric, sassy models and a full house are only a few ways to describe Rock the Runway. With 10 designers, all freshmen and sophomores, sophomore fashion design major Angelique Wong had...

Amauri Williams (left), a senior fashion merchandising major, samples food from the Hispanic Heritage Event on the 2nd floor of the Kent State Student Center. Sept. 25, 2019

FAB hosts Hispanic Heritage month event

Terry Lee III Diversity reporter September 25, 2019

This year’s Spanish and Latinx Heritage Month kickoff included a raffle for a Chipotle gift card, a taco bar and a surprise visit from 2020 presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke.The event hosted by...