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Bartender and senior communication studies major Jennifer Reihner pours raspberry vodka into a spiked pink lemonade drink at Quaker Steak and Lube in the Student Center on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. Quaker Steak and Lube is the only official place that serves alcohol on campus.

University policy allows alcohol consumption on campus

Linda Stocum March 15, 2017

While Quaker Steak and Lube has served alcohol in the lower level of Kent State's Student Center since 2012, the tradition of selling alcohol on campus started in the Rathskeller in 1977.There is a policy for...

A student walks through the heavy snowfall outside Franklin Hall on the night of Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

Winter weather proves to be too much for grounds crews

Hannah Coleman March 15, 2017

Snow day wishes were granted on Wednesday morning when Kent State sent out an advisory at 8:30 a.m. letting students know the main campus would be closed.Winter reared its ugly head as Kent accumulated...

A “parent incident” is the report of alcohol in a room on campus. A “child incident” is the number of people involved in each parent incident.

On-campus alcohol incidents down 16 percent

Linda Stocum March 15, 2017

Alcohol-related incidents in residence halls at Kent State fell 16 percent for Fall 2016, despite the rising popularity of Kent drinking holidays like 'Fake Patty's Day.'Brian Hellwig, assistant director...

The cast of "Venus" circles around Sarah Baartman, played by Maya Nicholson, a theatre studies major, during dress rehearsal Tuesday, March 14, 2017. "Venus" is based on the true story of Sarah, who was kidnapped by her Khoikhoi people in Africa in 1810. She was paraded around in freak shows and was given the stage name “The Hottentot Venus.”

Latest Pan-African Theatre Ensemble production confronts body image

Alex Kamczyc March 15, 2017

The curtains open and the lights shine to reveal a stage filled with actors and actresses facing the auditorium. An actress stands in the middle of the small ensemble, wearing nothing but a nude singlet...

The selection of alcohol on tap at Ray's Place is featured on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. 

Students wrestle with binge-drinking dangers

Rachel Duthie March 15, 2017

When people saw Erica Buschick, they saw a blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty with an infectious smile. The 18-year-old special education major at Miami University had a passion for helping others, actively...

University Libraries prepare for Student Appreciation Day

Paige Brown March 15, 2017

University Libraries will host a campus-wide event Monday for students to enjoy free food, drinks and prizes in honor of Student Appreciation Day.The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at every...

Kent State Stark to host annual Spring College Fair

Kennedy Caldwell March 13, 2017

Kent State Stark hosts its annual Spring College Fair at 6 p.m. on March 14 for high school students considering college options.Students and families attending the event can meet with over 50 colleges...

Flashes continue momentum heading into MAC Championship

Scott Lendak March 11, 2017

Senior Jordan Hardison couldn’t contain her emotions after her father, Leonard, dressed in gold overalls and blue hair, escorted her to the center of the court for her final home meet.“It means a lot...

The Labra Brothers perform as part of Black Squirrel Radio's concert stage at the Kentchella Festival. Live music, rock climbing, a silent disco, artwork and fashion shows were featured at Kentchella in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, March 10, 2017.

Students share and discover art at first Kentchella

Madeline Crandall March 11, 2017

The first annual Kentchella Music and Arts Festival, hosted by the Department of Recreational Services, occupied the Student Recreation and Wellness Center Friday night.On the Main Stage, placed in front...

Students attend parties on Lincoln St. during Fake Patty’s Day on Saturday March 12, 2016.

Kent State prepares for third annual ‘Fake Patty’s Day’

Sarah Lorenz March 9, 2017

Student Conduct and Kent Police will be cracking down on disciplinary action during Fake Patty’s Day this weekend, with Kent Police starting their patrols at 7 a.m. Saturday morning.Lt. Michael Lewis...

Coachella-inspired music festival to takeover Rec Center Friday

Madeline Crandall March 7, 2017

Kent State's Student and Recreation Center will make way for a diverse crop of performers Friday for the first ever “Kentchella.”Steven Langdon, marketing coordinator for the Department of Recreational...

‘Not a Fashion Show’ changes student perceptions on fashion

Paige Miller March 5, 2017

The Diablo Conglomerate deconstructs fashion productions at "Not a Fashion Show" hosted in the Schwartz Center on Friday March 3.“The theme of the show is 'Not a Fashion Show' because it's more of a...

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