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Angela Jarrells and her children, from left to right, Eli, Evan and Ethan sit on the steps in the Student Center. Angela takes classes at Kent while looking after her three children.

Diplomas and diapers: Student moms struggle to balance school, children

Chloe Forbes March 21, 2018

 A full workload can seem impossible when a student is juggling student loan debt and out-of-class responsibilities, but imagine raising a child at the same time.This is a reality some students face on...

Changing the stigma around eating disorders

Madeline Scalzi March 4, 2018

When sophomore nursing major Alexis Himes fainted during a high school basketball game, she had no idea how dangerous her eating disorder had become.“My body was really deteriorating,” Himes said.Himes...

KSU Independent Films announces new shorts

Conor Battles February 7, 2018

A trio of short films are the next projects slated to be produced by KSU Independent Films this semester.The student-run film production organization began hiring cast and crew for the three shorts last...

Kent State offers renovated meditation room to all students

Helen Yablonski February 7, 2018

On the second floor of the Student Center, students of all backgrounds have an improved space to practice prayer and meditation on campus.Kent State has given students and staff the opportunity to utilize...

Performing Arts Library hosts interactive exhibit

Conor Battles February 2, 2018

Kent State students will have an opportunity to explore the latest trends in American theatre design through a newly opened interactive exhibit at the Performing Arts Library.“Vortex of our Dreams: American...

Students share meal plan concerns

Francesca Barrett February 2, 2018

Students who live on-campus are required to purchase a meal plan, usually first-year and second-year students living in residence halls. However, some students shared that Kent State’s meal plan makes...

Kent Stark hosts student resource fair

Brynn Penell February 1, 2018

Kent State Stark campus is hosting a student resource fair for students on Feb. 7 and Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair features student clubs, non-profit organizations and campus departments in the...

Mentalist Chris Carter creates illusions while being blind folded on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. The Center of Student Involvement hosted the event in the Kiva.

Mentalist performer wows students at Kiva

Rose Driehaus February 1, 2018

Mentalist Chris Carter surprised students with his illusions Wednesday, Jan. 31 at the Kiva.Hosted by the Center of Student Involvement, a small group of students were noticeably stunned as Carter did...

University provides resources for sexual assault cases

Natalie Meek December 5, 2017

The hours, days and even months after someone experiences an incident of sexual assault can be disorienting and overwhelming. Victims might feel like they have no one or nowhere to turn to for help. Kent...

Matthew Olienechak

Give in to the season of giving

Matthew Olienechak November 29, 2017

With the end of the semester fast approaching, the sweet release of winter break nears.A month off to relax and destress is needed by many students, allowing them to recharge their academic batteries.Most...

Kent State offers helpful resources after Annual Security Report

Madison MacArthur October 18, 2017

In 2016, Kent State saw an increase in sexual assault and stalking reports on campus, in addition to seeing a decrease in domestic violence reports from 2015, according to Kent State's Annual Security...

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Students, university react to Title IX rollbacks

Alex Kamczyc October 15, 2017

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced changes Sept. 22 to the federal guidelines implemented by the Obama administration called “Dear Colleague,” which dictated how college campuses handled...