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Chair John Riley (center left) and President Todd Diacon (center right) preside over The Kent State Board of Trustees meeting March 9, 2023.

Board of Trustees approves six new majors, two Resolution of Appreciation

Jocy Holtsberry, Reporter March 9, 2023

The Kent State Board of Trustees unanimously approved the establishment of five new majors in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, one new major in the College of Arts and Sciences, along with approval...

A dispenser with free period products is located in the women's bathroom on the first floor of the library.

Kent State’s Period Project continues to grow years after established

Jillian Schrift, Reporter February 23, 2023

Four years after the Period Project was piloted on campus, the project has continued to grow. The Period Project started off as student-driven and eventually gained support and partnership from the...

Fighting Games Club members.

Fighting Games Club celebrates fourth anniversary

Adam Kring, Reporter February 20, 2023

The Fighting Games Club turned four years old, a big achievement for any club on campus. In celebration, a tournament was held Saturday in Bowman Hall and included games like Dragon Ball FighterZ, King...

Neil Dukes in his restaurant, Pit Stop Pub.

Pit Stop Pub: Kent’s Black-owned restaurant offers a friendly environment for all

Chania Crawford, Reporter February 19, 2023

Black-owned local restaurant owner Neil Dukes strives to create a family-friendly environment for the Kent community with his restaurant Pit Stop Pub.  “All my life, I’ve always enjoyed the silence...

Thiago Mendes playing League of Legends.

Finding a home in gaming

Adam Kring, Reporter February 19, 2023

Thiago Mendes came to Kent State from his home in Brazil hoping to grow as a person and further his education. What he did not know is that his love for League of Legends, one of the biggest games in the...

‘Black Hair in a White World’ empowers Black women who wear their hair naturally

Irene Bowser, Reporter February 18, 2023

In her first year of college, Tameka Ellington got a job at an amusement park and was told she could not wear her hair naturally to work because it wasn’t “the all American look.” Today, having...

The difference in enrollment numbers from spring 2022 and spring 2023 from all eight campuses.

Spring enrollment data shows stability

Jocy Holtsberry, Reporter February 17, 2023

Kent State’s spring enrollment data show signs of enrollment numbers stabilizing after a six-year decline. Ohio colleges are required to submit enrollment data to the state on the 15th day of each...

Kent State economics professor analyzes policies in public spaces

Anthony Zacharyasz, Reporter February 15, 2023

In the department of economics at Kent State, one professor is using his platform to look into various subjects that he is turning into scholarly articles to share with other scholars and the public. Professor...

Faculty senate receives anti-racism task force update, approves amendments to graduate and chemistry programs

Jocy Holtsberry, Reporter February 14, 2023

The faculty senate heard a report on the anti-racism task force and voted on proposals from the Educational Policy Council in their Feb. 13 meeting. Amoaba Gooden, vice president for the division of...

Senior Guest Program allows senior citizens to audit classes

February 10, 2023

Kent State's senior guest program allows seniors 60 and up the chance to audit classes on a tuition-free basis. The statewide program is offered at many universities around Ohio and allows senior citizens...

KIC hosted Recycle Palooza on Feb. 8, where students were able to learn about sustainability, play games and plant seeds to take home.

KIC’s Recyclepalooza kicks off Campus Race to Zero Waste with sustainability-themed activities

Jillian Schrift, Reporter February 9, 2023

A long line wrapped around the second floor of the Kent Student Center Wednesday evening as students waited to take part in reusing, reducing and recycling at Recyclepalooza.  With about a hundred...

Student tour guide Hannah Hapanowicz points out key buildings on campus to prospective students in the library.

A day in the life of a Kent State student tour guide

Alex Zito, Reporter February 8, 2023

Despite frigid temperatures and flying snow, student tour guides, high school students and parents toured the Kent State campus on Feb. 3. Student-led tours can be an important tactic to pique the interest...