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Kat Holtz, health educator and HIV specialist, teaches Kent State students about contraceptives and practicing safe sex at the "latexology" presentation as a part of Sex Week on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014.

The ins and outs of latex

Carolyn Pippin October 27, 2014

Kat Holtz, health educator and HIV specialist, coaxed students to play penis ring toss Monday night. After no one succeeded, she broke the awkward silence by saying, "None of you are actually coordinated...

Student leaders gather for first USG leadership round table

Tristan Buirley October 27, 2014

Student leaders from organizations across Kent State, such as student media and Black United Students, gathered in the balcony of the ballroom to discuss leadership at the first Undergraduate Student Government...

Students gather in Henderson Hall for Nursing Career Day on Monday, October 27, 2014.

College of Nursing sponsors career day for students

Samantha Ickes October 27, 2014

The College of Nursing provided an opportunity for its students to network and meet with potential employers during a career day Monday, Oct. 27.Students met with company representatives to ask questions...

Thomas Davis

Retired KSU professor emeritus of English dies at 84

Alyssa Schmitt October 23, 2014

Thomas M. Davis, professor emeritus of English at Kent State, died Oct. 17, 2014.Davis became a part of the Kent community in 1968 when he joined the English Department. He began doing grave rubbings in...

KSU president to hold Listening Tour sessions for students

Marissa Barnhart October 19, 2014

Kent State President Beverly Warren began her Listening Tour as a way to engage with the Kent State community. She will hold student-focused sessions for students throughout the remainder of the semester.Warren...

Kent State Homecoming 2014 in photos

KS Photo Staff October 19, 2014

This year, some rain visited Kent during Kent State’s Homecoming celebrations. Though wet, the Homecoming parade was still packed full of Kent State pride. Kisses were shared on the K and fans cheered...

Communication Studies recognizes outstanding alumni

Julia Kerchenski October 16, 2014

The Kent State Communication Studies Program will recognize three distinguished graduates Friday, Oct. 17 at the Centennial Alumni Awards Celebration.The awards will be presented to the alumni in the Student...

Residence Services to celebrate completed Tri-Towers renovations

Carolyn Pippin October 13, 2014

More than 64,000 students have lived in the Tri-Towers buildings since 1968.Renovations on the Tri-Towers buildings began in 2012, and in commemoration of the renovations coming to an end, Residence Services...

Kent State’s SOLE Center hosts a summit on learning and education

Alyssa Schmitt October 7, 2014

Kent State University’s Science of Learning and Education (SOLE) Center will be holding a summit Oct. 9-10, “Improving Student Achievement: A Summit on Learning and Education” at the Kent State University...

ProctorU monitors online exams through webcam

Hanna Moore October 6, 2014

Kent State recently signed a three-year contract with ProctorU that will allow the university to proctor online quizzes and exams via webcam.“The proctor can see what programs the student has open on...

Kent State Junior Susanne Felder attempts to steal the ball at the field hockey game against the Univeristy of Michigan Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. The Flashes lost the game 3-2.

Flashes look to turn things around in Philly

Ricky Salcer September 25, 2014

Although Kent State’s field hockey team has been on the wrong end of the scoreboard more than it would like to be, it hasn’t discouraged the team from working hard and continuing to improve in order...

Recruitment leads to record-breaking classes

Erica Batyko September 25, 2014

Kent State’s recruitment efforts led to the third largest class in university history.The class of 2018 has 4,245 students and the highest incoming GPA, according to the university census.The Admissions...