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One of the Design Innovation Hub's rooms, which can be easily reorganized and adjusted. Feb 4, 2021.

Design Innovation Initiative leads KSU to top 200 “maker school” ranking

Sophie Young Reporter November 2, 2021

The first collaboration between Newsweek and Make has named Kent State one of the top 200 “maker schools” in higher education. Kent State’s Design Innovation Initiative is a program dedicated to...

Deweese Health Center

Second phase of vaccination requirement begins; vaccine registration, exemption mandatory across Kent State’s campuses

Annie Zwisler Managing Editor November 1, 2021

The second phase of Kent State’s COVID-19 mandatory vaccine requirement began Monday, making vaccine registration or vaccine exemption mandatory for members of the Kent State community. “Our vaccine...

Valoree Vargo will serve as Kent State's vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement starting on Sept. 1 and as the executive director of the Kent State University Foundation following the appointment of its board of directors. April 31, 2021.

University announces annual ‘Giving Tuesdays’ fundraiser

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 1, 2021

Kent State University announced Monday its annual 'Giving Tuesdays' campaign that will take place throughout the month of November. The initiative, which is in its eighth year, has raised almost $7 million...

Tom Wilke, the economic development director for the city of Kent, discusses the redevelopment of North Water Street over Zoom.

North Water Street redevelopment in Kent progresses toward completion

Dylan Bowers Reporter November 1, 2021

The multi-year redevelopment of Kent’s North Water Street is nearing its final stages, as the city plans to complete the project by the end of 2022. The street is narrower and crosswalks were added to...

Lamar Hylton, Ph.D., is senior vice president for student affairs at Kent State University. 

Lamar R. Hylton recognized with four national, regional awards

Owen MacMillan Assistant Managing Editor November 1, 2021

Lamar Hylton, Kent State’s first Black senior vice president for student affairs, began his tenure with a splash, earning four national and regional awards relating to leadership, collaboration and success...

Members of the Kent State soccer team celebrate during their win against Toledo in the MAC Quarterfinals on Sunday Oct. 31 in Kent, Ohio. 

3 goals in last 12 minutes sends soccer team past Toledo into MAC semifinals

Cole Oswald Reporter October 31, 2021

With 12 minutes remaining, the Kent State soccer team was down 2-1 to Toledo in Sunday’s Mid-American Conference tournament quarterfinals. Ten minutes later, the Flashes had scored three more goals...

Volleyball swept across all sets in rough weekend away

Isabella Schreck Reporter October 31, 2021

The Kent State volleyball team headed into the weekend coming off of four straight five-set games.The Flashes would be swept in back-to-back games, not winning a single set. “It was a tough weekend,”...

Students pose in their costumes for a picture while waiting in line to get into Barflyy Retro Bar And Arcade, a popular bar in downtown Kent, on Sunday Oct. 31, 2021.

Kent Halloween celebration continues through rainy weather conditions

Alton Northup Reporter Morgan McGrath Reporter Sophie Young Reporter October 31, 2021

A cold, rainy night in Kent may have dampened the Halloween spirit for some party-goers. The streets of downtown Kent remained empty by 8 p.m., though for many the night had yet to begin. Hunter Alan,...

Field Hockey MAC Champions

Kent State’s field hockey team shares the MAC regular season title with Miami

Jacob Hansen Reporter October 30, 2021

After sharing the Mid-American Conference regular season title, Coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer and the team are “excited to get it done in the MAC tournament.”The final game of the regular season for Kent...

Kent State students posing proudly with their vaccine cards after receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccination.

OPINION: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: A Long-Awaited Necessity

Claire Laux Opinion writer October 30, 2021

On August 27, President Todd Diacon announced that, effective December 20, 2021, all students and faculty will be required to submit proof of their vaccination for COVID-19. Prior to this date, testing...

An overview of the site of the proposed intergenerational village project shown to attendees of the Vision of a Village community meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. 

‘A Vision of a Village’: Kent State, Kent representatives hold public meeting for intergenerational housing project

Emma Andrus Reporter October 29, 2021

Representatives from Kent State and the city of Kent hosted a public information session for a proposed intergenerational housing project Wednesday evening. The proposed project would be a community of...

So you want to live in an apartment next semester. Now what?

Alexandra Golden Reporter October 29, 2021

When looking for an apartment, especially your first one, there are some key factors to consider when making such a crucial decision.Figuring out where to live and who to live with is the first step. Then...