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Students visit various mental health related booths at Fresh Check Day April 20,2023.

Fresh Check Day focuses on mental health, suicide prevention

Malina Andamasaris, Reporter April 21, 2023

Fresh Check Day is an event for students to come together while encouraging mental health awareness and suicide prevention. This event is a nationwide one that comes from the Jordan Porco Foundation,...

Kent State resumes free HIV testing for students and staff

Clara Wicinski, Reporter January 17, 2023

Kent State of Well-Being (KSOW), a department under Recreation and Wellness Services, prioritizes an important aspect of HIV testing for participants: confidentiality. Participants of the testing service...

The H3N2 influenza flu has affected the entire country, targeting young children, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses.

Kent State continues to offer flu shots

Anu Sharma February 9, 2018

This past year, the flu ranked in the top six of academic impediments of students. It was on the list along with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression and work.Due to this, Kent State is looking...

UHS questions if tobacco ban will lead to more students quitting

Samantha Ickes December 7, 2016

Smoking cessation programs have been offered at Kent State's main campus for more than 10 years, providing students with free resources to quit smoking. With a university-wide smoking ban going into effect...