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All three Greek life councils at the 2023 AFLV Central Conference.

Greek life councils attend national leadership conference promoting open dialogue

Blake Serrano, Reporter February 10, 2023

Around two dozen representatives from Greek life councils brought back ideas of embracing vulnerability and open dialogue after attending a national leadership conference. The Association of Fraternal...

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...

Photo courtesy of Connor Doran.

The student experience abroad

Ashley Caudill, Reporter February 9, 2023

Thousands of students across campus study abroad in one of Kent State’s multiple study abroad programs every year. These programs allow students to expand their education globally, learn new cultures...

DAAPP to provide resources for drug, alcohol addiction

Alton Northup, Reporter February 9, 2023

Kent State’s Drug Abuse and Alcohol Prevention Program provides resources to students with addiction. The multifaceted program is sent annually to students, faculty and staff by the Division of Student...

Winter weather poses challenges for commuter students

Luke Trupo, Reporter February 9, 2023

Winter is in full effect, which means snowfall and ice are on the way and commuting students are prepared to deal with these conditions when going to class. Kent State has an average of 21,000 undergraduate...

Kent State Women's Basketball team after their win over Central Michigan on Feb. 8, 2023.

Late third quarter run leads to women’s basketball victory

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter February 9, 2023

“Nothing pretty about that one,” coach Todd Starkey said, as Kent State’s women’s basketball team defeated Central Michigan in a close 68-63 victory. “But I was pleased with the way we finished,”...

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...

Kent State players dive for Bowling Green senior Gabe O'Neal to gain possession of the ball during the game on Feb. 7, 2023.

Strong second half propels men’s basketball against Bowling Green

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 8, 2023

Coming into the game, the Kent State men’s basketball team was 2-1 when playing after a loss. Tuesday, in the M.A.C. center, the Flashes scored their fourth most points this season when they defeated...

A hard hat and construction plans for the Rockwell Hall renovations sit on a table outside the construction area on Feb. 8, 2023.

Rockwell Hall construction continues

Jacob Brooks, Reporter February 7, 2023

Rockwell Hall, which houses the majority of the fashion program, is under construction. The fashion program is considered by industry organizations to be one of the best in the world. Now, they’re...

Wrestling puts up second-highest point total in loss to Central Michigan

John Hilber, Reporter February 5, 2023

Redshirt senior Jacob Cover led the way with an undefeated weekend, but Kent State’s wrestling team fell just short of a comeback after trailing 12-0.  Kent State lost 22-15 on Sunday against Central...

Baidy Ba breaks school record for indoor track and field

Matthew Franos, Reporter February 5, 2023

For 56 years, a men’s indoor mile record stood for Kent State’s track and field team. Saturday, that record was broken as sophomore Baidy Ba ran a sub 4:00 mile at the Meyo Invitational at Notre...

Gymnastics posts season-high, placing second at Northern Illinois Tri-Meet

Michael Neenan, Reporter February 5, 2023

The Kent State Gymnastics team scored a season-high 49.425 on the floor, finishing second in the Northern Illinois Tri-Meet. The Flashes scored a total of 195.025 to beat Simpson College. Simspon scored...