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Miranda Harper, senior psychology major at Kent State, and her fiancé Josh Davis celebrate at a friend’s wedding a few weeks after they were engaged on July 3, 2020.

Students in 1920 married by age 20; students in 2020 married by age 30

Josie Bixler Reporter December 10, 2020

One hundred years ago, getting married at 20 years old was typical, but in 2020 it is a rarity. Most couples decide to legally commit to a lifelong relationship when they are 28 to 30 years old, if ever,...

Kent State Recreation Center reopens with restrictions

Becca SagarisReporter September 3, 2020

The Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) reopened Aug. 17, but due to the current pandemic, updates and adaptations have been made in order to keep patrons safe and healthy.In...

Kent State alum Mark Gupko proposes to senior psychology major Rebecca Kozak inside the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016.

Rec Center proposal unites Kent State couple

Erin Zaranec January 9, 2017

Increased heart rate, rushing adrenaline and weakness in the knees are all common signs you’re at the Kent State Recreation and Wellness Center.For most students, these symptoms accompany a workout....

Alexander and Jadyn Atkinson. Photo by Melissa Dillon.

Committing to wedding vows before commencement

Melissa Puppo April 23, 2014

One early summer evening in 2013, Tom Smigel sat with his girlfriend Jesika at his apartment, simply enjoying each other’s company. He handed over a fortune cookie, which she opened up, and a sudden...