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Kent State Tuscarawas freshman Zion Clark pins a teammate during practice Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.

Kent State Tuscarawas wrestler doesn’t let a condition define his life

Brynn Pennell February 6, 2018

One medical condition won't define the life of Kent State Tuscarawas freshman Zion Clark.The wrestler was born with a condition called caudal regression syndrome, a congenital disorder in which there is...

Kreative Kulture Fashion Show

Kent fashion students to participate in Cleveland show

Abigail Miller February 6, 2018

The Kreative Kulture fashion show, presented by the non-profit organization Finesse Brigade, takes place this weekend and will showcase some work of Kent State’s very own.The show, taking place in Cleveland,...

Student Recreation and Wellness Center offers nutrition advice but overall attendance drops

Shelbie Goulding February 6, 2018

Kent State offers free nutrition advice and fitness facilities to give students a healthier college lifestyle, but statistics show students have not taken advantage of these opportunities.“Students are...

Audience watches various short films at the Kent Stage Saturday evening.

Local filmmaker wins big at international film festival

Jarett Theberge February 4, 2018

A first-time filmmaker won the top prize at an international short films festival in Kent on Saturday.Hiram College sophomore Charlie Wirfel won the jury’s choice award at the 15th annual Standing Rock...

Flashes falter despite Thames’ career-high

Ian Kreider February 3, 2018

Kent State’s (11-12, 4-7) struggles started at the beginning of their Saturday matchup against Northern Illinois (11-11, 3-8).The Flashes shot just 6-for-19 from the field in the first quarter. Defensively...

Women’s Collaborative discusses percentage gaps, ally-ship and more at faculty summit

Faith Riggs February 3, 2018

Kent State University’s Women’s Collaborative held its first summit on women faculty; creating a space and community to provide resources, tools and support for women faculty.The Collaborative consists...

The crowd marches through the streets of Cleveland as they lift flags and signs during the Women's March Jan. 20, 2018.

An art of war: the Women’s March

Caroline Henneman February 3, 2018

Women and allies across the nation armed themselves with posters, witty slogans and "pussy hats" Jan. 20 for the second annual Women’s March.Though there is no way of obtaining the exact number of people...

Students greet each other at international student reception.

Kent State University Libraries welcomes international students

Alissa Reyes February 3, 2018

The International Student Reception event at Kent State’s library Thursday, Feb. 3, saw an increase in attendance since last semester.“Approximately 175 RSVP’d from last fall because we did a little...

Pulitzer Prize winner to speak at Kent State

Amber Selfridge February 3, 2018

Author, cartoonist and Pulitzer Prize winner, Art Spiegelman will be speaking at Kent State on March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Kiva.Students and community members are welcomed to listen to Spiegelman talk about...

A day in the life of a nursing major

Emelia Sherin February 3, 2018

Students in the College of Nursing are beginning to feel the effects of real-world experience. “I couldn't be happier to have ended up with nursing," sophomore nursing major Jennifer Lachendro said.The...

#Trumpgret expands, but not for all

Addie Gall February 3, 2018

#Trumpgret, a hashtag Donald Trump voters have used to express their unhappiness and disappointment via social media, has ballooned in popularity since Trump came into office.Trump has been president for...

Coyote!!!!!

Coyotes in Kent aren’t leaving any time soon

Samantha Karam and Kellie Nock January 31, 2018

Sitting in her room at night, Kent resident  and native Rachel Gundlach hears the howls of a pack of coyotes. Her cocker spaniel, Fuji, sits on her lap and stares out the window, barking at the sound.Gundlach...