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Employees serve samples of pulled pork from Fork in the Road food truck during Taste of Kent in Risman Plaza on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017.

Students explore a Taste of Kent

Madison Tromler September 20, 2017

Students, faculty and staff experienced the Taste of Kent event Wednesday in Risman Plaza. Dining locations throughout campus came together to provide an opportunity for students to try a variety of snacks...

Melissa Perez, junior nursing major, writes “Proud to be Dominican” in chalk on Risman Plaza during SALSA's “Proud to be_____” chalking event on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017.

‘I am Proud to Be’ honors student diversity during Hispanic Heritage Month

Eden Kraus September 18, 2017

"I am Proud to Be," an event held by the Spanish and Latino Student Association (SALSA) Monday on Risman Plaza, encouraged students to celebrate their differences and individuality.The event is a part...

Zach Morris sprints the last few feet to cross the finish line and conclude his “voyage around the world,” achieving third place with a time of 18:01.

Run the World 5K raises over $10,000

McKenna Corson September 11, 2017

The third annual Run the World 5K brought students, faculty, staff and community members together on Risman Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 9, to fundraise for study abroad scholarships. The race raised enough...

Students stand in line for the Fork in the Road food truck during Black Squirrel Festival on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017.

Black Squirrel Festival celebrates 36th year, encourages on-campus diversity

Alex Kamczyc September 8, 2017

The 36th annual Black Squirrel Festival was met with brisk winds and chilly weather Friday, Sept. 8 on Risman Plaza.Thousands of students and faculty came to sample the local vendors and see what clubs...

Annual Run the World 5K race to offer $1,000 scholarship

Eden Kraus September 7, 2017

The third annual Run the World 5k race is set to kick off at Risman Plaza Saturday, Sept. 9.Anyone is eligible to sign up for the race, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. Participants have a chance to win a...

Speed sketcher Clarence Meriweather, 46, draws a caricature of digital science graduate student Bharathkumar Mudigonda at the Black Squirrel Festival Friday, Sept 9, 2016.

Five fun facts on the upcoming Black Squirrel Festival

Alex Kamcyzc September 6, 2017

For some, BlastOff is the most important event that takes place at the beginning of the semester.It’s a chance for freshmen and sophomores to become a part of something bigger than themselves. For juniors...

Graduate student Richie Schultz holds on tight while riding a mechanical bull during BlastOff in Risman Plaza on Sunday.

Thousands fill Risman Plaza to partake in annual BlastOff

Austin Mariasy August 28, 2017

Risman Plaza burst at the seams with thousands of students for the annual BlastOff event marking the start of the 2017-18 school year. Student organizations ranging from political groups, the Dungeons...

09/29/16 Kiss on the K 51 years

‘Kiss on the K’ honorary couple met 51 years ago on campus

Mallory Cox September 28, 2016

Rick and Francine "Cini" Anstey met 51 years ago on a double blind date in Verder Hall.The couple hit it off immediately and a lot of their Kent State memories include each other. They would sit in The...

Junior chemistry major Lama Abu-Amara gives words of encouragement to the bystanders on Sun Sept 11, 2016. Lama is the president of the Muslim Student Association at Kent State. Kayla McMillen/ Kent Stater

Student groups host 9/11 memorial on campus

Lauren Rathmell September 11, 2016

Student groups gathered on Risman Plaza Sunday evening in remembrance of the tragic events of 9/11 that unfolded 15 years ago.Led by United Christian Ministries, the memorial honored the heroes and lives...

Kent State set to honor veterans Tuesday

Lauren Phillips November 8, 2015

An outdoor ceremony to honor military servicemen and women will take place Tuesday at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza.All are invited to honor America’s veterans. According to the university...

Electa Royal and Alex Vasquez, students at Kent State, kiss amidst other couples during Kiss on the K in Risman Plaza on October 3, 2015.

“Kiss on the K” named wildest Homecoming tradition by online magazine

Danielle Minor October 22, 2015

The Lala, an online magazine, recently named Kent State one of its "Six Schools with the Wildest Homecoming Traditions" for its annual "Kiss on the K."During the event, all couples who met at Kent State...

Nicole Cramer, freshman (middle) and Demi Tsangas, junior are are members of the Saint Constantine Helenic Dancers of Cleveland, that performed at Thursday’s Greek Fest, held in Risman Plaza, September 24.

Fall of the Arts goes with a Greek Cultural theme

Kaitlin Walker September 24, 2015

The Greek Cultural Festival took place Thursday in Risman Plaza as part of the annual Fall for the Arts Festival.Students and faculty enjoyed free authentic Greek food including gyros, baklava and rice...