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OPINION: Here’s your ‘Hot Girl Summer’ guide

Carlina Krajnik, Opinion Writer May 3, 2024

As the spring kisses us with its tantalizing warmth and summer's everlasting glow, it's time to embrace the sizzling energy of a "Hot Girl Summer." Coined by the beautiful Megan Thee Stallion, this cultural...

Kent State students enjoy an outdoor class outside of Taylor Hall on September 13, 2023.

Students enjoy the last days of summer

Adrianna Quinlan, Reporter September 18, 2023

As summer comes to an end, students have enjoyed the last few days of warm weather and blue skies by spending their time outside on campus. Emilio Hernandez, a freshman journalism major, recollected...

Kent State cancels on-campus events through July 4 due to COVID-19

Kent State has cancelled all on-campus activities, events, summer camps and conferences sponsored by the university due to ongoing concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic. This also includes events sponsored...

Yale professor to teach summer course at Kent State Summer Florence Institute

Madison Patterson October 22, 2018

Students can learn about the Renaissance in its birthplace from Giuseppe Mazzotta, Sterling Professor of the Humanities for Italian at Yale University in summer 2019 at the Kent State Summer Florence Institute....

"No Drama" cover art courtesy of RCA (Radio Corporation of America).

The Summer 10 Classic Mixtape Volume 1

Brandon Wilson June 6, 2018

1. Tinashe Ft. Offset — "No Drama"Tinashe is not new to making hits for the summer.  She emerged on the music scene back in 2014 with her debut album Aquarius which featured the smash hits "2 On" and...

The School of Nursing graduating students walk to their seats at the 2016 Summer Commencement in the MAC Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Kent State summer commencement set for Aug. 19

Jenna Kuczkowski August 18, 2017

Kent State’s 2017 summer commencement ceremonies will take place Saturday Aug. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).The university will confer 1,422 degrees which include...

Pell Grant changes aim to help students graduate on time

Daniel Hale February 3, 2016

President Barack Obama proposed some changes to the Federal Pell Grant to help students complete their degrees in a more timely fashion.  The proposal, called the Pell for Accelerated Completion, would...

How to get a summer body in 30 days or less

Katie Leyton April 7, 2015

There are officially 30 days left in the semester. With the weeks flying by, summer will be here a lot sooner than most of us are ready for. I’m not talking about being ready for school to be over, I’m...

Wright Hall utilized as summer residence hall for the first time

Josh Yager July 7, 2014

For the first time, Wright Hall is being used as a residence hall during summer 2014 semesters due to renovations being done on Leebrick Hall.Jill Church, director of residence services, said this is the...

Kent’s Hidden (and Not-So-Hidden) Patio Gems

Katy Coduto April 30, 2014

With spring finally feeling like, well, spring and summer only weeks away, Kent’s many patios are opening up. Whether you want to grab a bite to eat or sit outside while you drink, you have more options...