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Students walk along the front end of Kent State's campus Aug. 27, 2024.

Graduates express frustration with finding jobs post-college

Lindsay Collier, Reporter November 13, 2024

Every year around May, students around the country walk across the stage and receive their diplomas, yet many have been unable to find jobs relating to their fields of study and feel frustration towards...

Bricco remains closed, with a sign on the door announcing its impending departure from Kent following a shutdown October 29, 2024.

Bricco restaurant in downtown Kent closes

Lindsay Collier, Reporter October 30, 2024

Bricco in downtown Kent opened in 2014 and was bought by Dave Sharp in May 2019. After years of service, including surviving through the times of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bricco shut its doors Aug. 30 for...

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 contestant Deja Skye performs her routine during Kent State's Sex Week Drag Show on Oct. 23, 2024.

Sex Week’s Intergalactic Drag Show brings a crowd

Lindsay Collier, Reporter October 29, 2024

Kent Interhall Council welcomed two "RuPaul’s Drag Race" contestants at their annual Sex Week's Drag Show. KIC hosts Sex Week every year; planning events with the purpose of promoting safe sex practices....

Turkmenistan students showcase cultural songs, dances and plays at Magtymguly Fragi’s 300th anniversary celebration on Oct. 2, 2024.

Kent State, Turkmen students gather to celebrate 300th anniversary of poet, philosopher

Lindsay Collier, Reporter October 9, 2024

The Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi’s 300th anniversary celebration took place Oct. 2 and featured performances and celebration of Turkmenistan culture. With help from the Wick Poetry Center...

Guests speak at the opening of Wick Poetry Center's 40th anniversary celebration Sept. 19, 2024.

Wick Poetry Center’s 40th anniversary brings poets from around the world

Lindsay Collier, Reporter September 30, 2024

The Wick Poetry Center’s 40th anniversary, held Sept. 19-21, invited people to celebrate four decades of sharing poetry to the community through various writing workshops, readings, panels and tours...

Flashes Vote Festival event hosted on The K by Kent State USG on Sept. 17, 2024.

Electoral Extravaganza educates student voters

Lindsay Collier, Reporter September 20, 2024

The Electoral Extravaganza, held Sept. 16-20, aimed to educate students on the importance of voting and the process to register to vote. The event was sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government...

Interactive exhibits were on display at the 31st annual Art in the Park at Fred Fuller Park in Kent.

31st annual Art in the Park showcases diverse art scene in the Kent community

Lindsay Collier, Reporter September 16, 2024

The 31st annual Art in the Park festival brought together the Kent community with a variety of live music, multiple vendors selling pottery, jewelry, paintings and clothing, food trucks and performances....

Kolya Koretskyy and his family stand outside their house in Kent, where they were relocated from Ukraine.

Kolya Project helps war refugees find a home in Kent

Lindsay Collier, Reporter September 8, 2024

The founders of the Kolya Project have helped relocate war refugees from Ukraine to Kent since the war between Russia and Ukraine escalated in 2022.  Becky Gibson met Kolya Koretskyy when her and her...

Community members gather to listen to poetry readings at the release of "Light Enters the Grove."

‘Light Enters the Grove’ poetry collection highlights Kent community writers

Lindsay Collier, Reporter August 29, 2024

A poetry collection from Kent State University Press highlighting students, alumni and community members titled “Light Enters the Grove: Exploring Cuyahoga Valley National Park through Poetry” launched...