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Singing group “Thunder Nation” performs native drum songs. Nov. 29 2018.

An ode to native drumming

Nyla Henderson November 30, 2018

As a way to end Native American heritage month, local Native Americans stopped by the Student Multicultural Center on Thursday to host a drum circle honoring Natives from the past, present, and future“It...

Failing diversity grade

Kent State receives failing diversity grade

Nyla Henderson November 18, 2018

As some students peer around the classroom, they find themselves in a sea full of faces that mostly look different from their own.Diversity has been a top initiative for Kent State although recent statistics...

Taminique Blackwell assists Manny Jackson in putting on his chain backstage during the formal wear portion of the Renaissance Ball on Nov. 8, 2018.

A night to remember: The Renaissance Ball

Nyla Henderson November 10, 2018

Black United Students hosted its annual Renaissance Ball Thursday.The Renaissance Ball started as a way for black students to celebrate homecoming in their own way.“The Renaissance Ball was started 49...

Student Multicultural Table showing different cultures that are represented across campus. The scrapbook in front includes highlights from many on-campus protest and events. Nov. 5 2018

SMC and BUS partner to celebrate their 50th anniversaries

Nyla Henderson November 6, 2018

On Monday Black United Students (BUS) along with the Student Multicultural Center, (SMC) hosted a walk-through museum, commemorating their 50th anniversaries.“This is the celebration of the SMC and BUS...

Stage of the Face of Africa pageant on Friday between performances. Oct. 26 2018.

The face of Africa

Nyla Henderson October 27, 2018

The Kent African Student Association, KASA, held their annual “Face of Africa” pageant on Friday. This event is an opportunity for students from Africa to showcase their individual cultures.   “The...

Changing the narrative on border towns

Nyla Henderson September 29, 2018

 Claudia Garcia, student outreach specialist and Ph.D student in higher education, hosted an event to change the narrative of border towns by shining light on the wonderful things about El Paso on Thursday.“This...

Students recieve samples of different foods at the Cultural Celebration Cook-off in the Student Center Ballroom Balcony on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.  

SMC celebrates a ‘monumental’ 50th anniversary

Nyla Henderson September 12, 2018

The Student Multicultural Center (SMC) originated in the Human Resources department as the Office of Minority Affairs. What once started as a small division of student affairs now celebrates half a century...

Sarita Kande, Imani Rodgers and Kandi King the SMC street team tabling for the anniversary of the SMC Sep. 6, 2018.

Student Multicultural Center prepares to celebrate a ‘monumental’ 50 years

Nyla Henderson September 7, 2018

The Student Multicultural Center originated in the Human Resources department as the Office of Minority affairs. What once started as a small division of student affairs, now celebrates half a century...