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Kent State’s tragedy should not be used as an excuse for hate

Harold Greenberg, Guest Columnist May 8, 2025

The Kent Stater hopes to encourage lively debate about today’s issues in our Opinion section. To submit an opinion piece for potential publication, email your article to [email protected]. On May...

A senior art thesis was coming down after controversy over its violent depictions Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Kent State's Center for the Visual Arts. A university spokesperson said the student, Rorke McCullough, agreed to remove the display.

Kent State student’s art project sparks discussion about free speech on campus

Savana Capp and Chloe Robertson April 24, 2025

After a senior honors thesis art project was taken down in the Center for the Visual Arts on April 17, students are concerned about university censorship and their right to free speech.  Before its...

Kent State students step up for Earth Day

Emma Campbell, KSTV Reporter April 22, 2025

In honor of Earth Day, Kent State students are taking action through impactful initiatives focused on reducing plastic waste and protecting the planet.   Emma Campbell is a reporter for KSTV. Contact...

Tom Neal restocks a vending machine at Kent State.

Meet the man keeping campus vending machines stocked

Jonathan Beard, Reporter April 2, 2025

Prentice Hall sits quietly at 6:30 a.m., with most students sleeping or getting ready for class. Tom Neal is one of the first people active in the building, but he’s neither a student nor a faculty member—he’s...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

‘Teach-Off’ showcases instructors’ best tips and tricks

Alayna Howell, Reporter March 31, 2025

In a new competition this semester, a study tip may be enough to win first prize. On March 26, the Kent State Center for Teaching and Learning will host “The Great Kent State Teach-Off,” a five-minute...

New nap pods on campus

Emma Campbell, Reporter March 25, 2025

Students and staff are now able to relax and recharge on campus with new accessible seating named the nap pod. Partnering with Undergraduate Student Government, Kent State was able to provide funding...

USG hosts first Senator Debate of the semester

Emma Campbell, Reporter March 20, 2025

The Undergraduate Student Government hosted its first Senator Debate of the semester inviting all students to come and meet their candidates face-to-face. To vote for future senators, voting will take...

Traffic moves down East Main Street and along the edge of campus on Oct. 26, 2023.

Safe driving campaigns promote attentiveness and student protection

Chloe Porter, Columnist March 18, 2025

The Kent Stater hopes to encourage lively debate about today’s issues in our Opinion section. To submit an opinion piece for potential publication, email your article to [email protected]. For...

The workbench inside the Advanced Medical Robot Lab located on the lower level of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering. Feb. 21, 2025.

Kent State’s Advanced Medical Robot Lab leads healthcare research

Will Jernigan March 6, 2025

Researchers at Kent State’s Advanced Medical Robot Lab are working on a small, square device for hospitals to change health care for the better, after the proper testing. This device is one of many...

Pictured is Kent State student and president of MSA, Ramah Kassis.

From sunrise to sunset: How Muslims practice Ramadan on and off campus

Julia Greco, Reporter March 2, 2025

Starting on Feb. 28, Muslims begin their practice of Ramadan through stages of fasting, praying and feasting. Ramah Kassis, a senior in public health at Kent State University and president of the Muslim...

Kent sophomore Billy Meiszner faces off against Dylan Layton from Cleveland State during the wrestling meet on Feb. 22, 2024.

Meiszner wins championship in big weekend for wrestling at Navy Classic

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 26, 2024

Junior 141-pounder Billy Meiszner took home some serious hardware for the Flashes in the Kent State wrestling team’s appearance at the Navy Classic Sunday.  Ten different weight classes waged war...

Kent State Marching Band preformed while walking in the Homecoming parade, Sept. 28, 2024.

Marching band’s steps to prepare for homecoming

Kailyn Tibolla, Reporter September 30, 2024

The Marching Golden Flashes annually highlight Kent State's homecoming weekend with their lively performances in the Homecoming parade and football halftime show. Over the past two weeks, they prepared...

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