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Brandy and Dan Marks on a recent trip to the mountains.

‘Kiss on the K’ honorary couples reminisce days at Kent State

Krista Renaldo October 6, 2018

"Kiss on the K" was introduced to Kent State’s Homecoming festivities in 2011. Alumni, students and faculty alike gather on Risman Plaza and share a kiss on the "K." Every year, couples submit nominations...

Homecoming International Celebration mixes worldly and new traditions

Madison Patterson October 6, 2018

Impromptu dancing, traditional foods and colorful displays filled the Student Center Ballroom on Friday night during Kent State’s fourth annual International Homecoming Celebration.Over 1,000 people...

Kent State prepares for 2018 Homecoming Parade

Anna Smith October 4, 2018

At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Kent State University’s 2018 Homecoming Parade will begin off the corner of Midway and Main Street.To prepare for this event, Kent State’s Center for Student Involvement...

A student taste testing a cup of chili at Kent Tuscarwas' chili cookoff to celebrate Kent's 100 years of Homecoming. 

How to do Homecoming, regionally

Rachel Walker October 4, 2018

“For every one of the regional students, their regional campus is Kent State University,” said Larry Froehlich, the assistant to VP for Kent System Integration. “That is their university. That is...

Kent takes safety precautions for Homecoming weekend

Olivia Boris October 4, 2018

Both the Kent State University Police Department and the City of Kent Police have been working hard together to ensure the safety of all students and alumni who will be attending Homecoming festivities...

Kent State cheerleaders pose in a pyramid at a football game with the crowd in the bleachers behind them.

Despite prestigious alumni, wins historically tough to come by for KSU football team

Ian Kreider October 3, 2018

45.45 of the Kent State football team’s 57 seasons have ended with more losses than wins.The team has finished with double-digit wins one time in 2012.They have finished winless four times.Taking all...

Wayne Dawson, anchor at WJW Fox 8 in Cleveland, will serve as Kent State’s 2018 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal.

Cleveland news anchor to serve as Homecoming Grand Marshal

Krista Renaldo September 20, 2018

On weekday mornings, you can watch him on TV from 4:30 to 10. However, on Saturday, October 6, you can catch Wayne Dawson leading a parade down the streets of Kent as KSU’s 2018 Homecoming Parade Grand...

Best Event/Festival

Rose Driehaus April 18, 2018

First Place — Fake Patty’s DayUsually held about a week before St. Patrick’s Day, Fake Patty’s Day brings out an enormous crowd to the city of Kent for a day of fun and booze.With students starting...

Kent State senior Kelsey Bittinger hits the ball while senior Challen Geraghty watches during the Homecoming match Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Volleyball drops Homecoming matches to Toledo, Ball State

Taylor Sforzo October 15, 2017

Students and alumni showed their blue and gold pride Saturday for Kent State’s annual Homecoming celebrations — sports included.After the Kent State football team defeated Miami (OH) in their Homecoming...

Kay Wise, a ’78 Kent State alumna, cheers during the Homecoming Parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. Wise and her husband, Ralph, attended the Homecoming Parade in 1961 on their first date.

Don’t rain on my parade: Alumni enjoy unseasonably warm Homecoming weekend

Logan Lutton October 14, 2017

Alumni and their families gathered for the 99th annual Homecoming Parade at the Alumni Hospitality Tent on the front of campus. The event kicked off Saturday at 9 a.m. and served breakfast before the parade.There...

Running back Justin Rankin gets tackled during the second quarter against Miami (OH) Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Kent State secures comeback in Homecoming victory against Miami (OH)

Scott Lendak October 14, 2017

As the Flashes bounced around the tunnel while its introduction played on the scoreboard, the crowd was on their feet in anticipation for the team to take the field. Kent State hoped to come back after...