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Students celebrate National Coming Out Day with open discussion

Hannah Sheridan October 11, 2017

The LGBTQ Student Center brought students together to have an open discussion on their personal experiences with being an LGBTQ member in celebration of National Coming Out Day (NCOD) on Oct. 11.NCOD,...

Glow-up glasses sit on a table outside Kent State's Liquid Crystal Institute during the That Gay 5K event Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. 

That Gay 5K dazzles with support for LGBTQ community

Carrie George October 7, 2017

Students, families and members of the Kent community gathered at Risman Plaza Friday for the second annual That Gay 5K hosted, by the LGBTQ Student Center.After last year’s That Gay 5K color run success,...

Jennifer Kulics, the associate vice president of student affairs (left), Alfreda Brown, the vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, and President Beverly Warren react to remarks during the LGBTQ Student Center’s grand opening ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017.

Remodeled LGBTQ Student Center opens with energetic ceremony

Nicholas Hunter September 27, 2017

Over 50 students, faculty and staff members gathered in the Student Center basement for the grand opening of the LGBTQ Student Center.“Today really symbolizes … a major accomplishment for our center,”...

Members of OutSupport Inc. march during the Akron Pride parade on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.

Akron bursts with color during inaugural LGBTQ Pride festival

Lyric Aquino August 26, 2017

The streets of Akron filled with color, laughter and smiles as members of the LGBTQ community and allies celebrated the city’s first Pride parade and festival Saturday at Hardesty Park.Kent State's LGBTQ...

Alex Kamczyc

Opinion: An Open Letter to Republicans

Alex Kamczyc July 14, 2017

Republicans! Conservatives! People in college who only based their political stances from what their parents told them! Heed these words!As someone who was also raised with republican principles, I too...

Opinion: Keep your prayers — we’re not broken

Andrew Atkins June 19, 2017

I can’t remember the first time somebody called me a “faggot.”Was it third grade? Fifth grade? I don’t remember. Through most of my childhood, that was the label my peers gave me, how they identified...

City council tackles new rec center, LGBTQ rights

Aaron Copora April 19, 2017

Kent City Council discussed two big issues at its meeting Wednesday night — a new recreation center and LGBTQ anti-discrimination policies — both of which the council decided they would need more time...

Professional drag queen Angel Safyre performs in the Kent State goverance chambers Thursday, March 16, 2017.

PRIDE! Kent brings unique performances in annual drag show

Quaylyn Hairston March 16, 2017

Colorful wigs, shiny jewelry and flashy outfits were all part of the intricate wardrobes of the drag queens who performed at PRIDE! Kent's annual drag show.Several professional drag queens from Akron's...

LGBTQ program to study abroad in Greece for spring break

Addie Gall February 14, 2017

As a part of the course “Dionysian Study in Athens Greece: Theatre, History, Performance and Sexuality,” 14 Kent State students will be going abroad to Greece during spring break.Last year, the “Democracy...

The poster has been getting attention across Kent State University. 

Poster promotes unity and inclusiveness on campus

Hannah Wagner February 7, 2017

Kent State University’s School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration (FLA) adopted a poster that has spread throughout campus because of its supportive message of inclusion.Kim Schimmel, professor...

Diversity in Entertainment

#OscarsSoWhite may be resolved, but calls for diversity remain

Erin Zaranec January 25, 2017

On Jan. 24, the Oscar nominations once again took over social media and, for the first time in two years, the #OscarsSoWhite trending hashtag didn’t accompany the list of nominations.Following two years...

LGBTQ Center hosts first roundtable meeting

Nicholas Hunter January 23, 2017

The Kent State LGBTQ Student Center held its first event of the semester Monday in the Student Center.The event featured a presentation by David Moore, an academic program officer at the Academic Success...