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Ellen Glickman, then-director of Kent State University School of Health Sciences, called 911 on May 9, 2024, to tell police she was locked out of Nixson Hall and had to use the bathroom. | Screen grab from police body camera footage

Former Kent State director faults medical issue for campus arrest, not intoxication

Alton Northup and Adriana Gasiewski September 16, 2024

The former director of Kent State’s School of Health Sciences said she was experiencing a medical issue during a May 9 arrest on campus depicted in a now viral video and which led to her demotion. Kent...

Ellen Glickman, then-director of Kent State University School of Health Sciences, called 911 on May 9, 2024, to tell police she was locked out of Nixson Hall and had to use the bathroom. | Screen grab from police body camera footage

Prosecutors dismiss charges after Kent State police arrest director of School of Health Sciences

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter July 18, 2024

Prosecutors have dismissed charges against Ellen Glickman, director of Kent State University’s School of Health Sciences, after police charged her on May 9 with disorderly conduct by intoxication. Body...

Exterior of Bowman Hall on April 24, 2024.

People reflect on Bowman Hall shooting 10 years later

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter May 7, 2024

On April 2, 2014, Quavaugntay Tyler fired a shot from his 9mm Ruger gun into his hand while two females who suspected him of cheating confronted him in Bowman Hall parking lot. Ten years later, those...

Tricia Knoles, is a sergeant with the Kent State University Police Services Department/ Courtesy of Kent State University.

How campus police handles a student in crisis

Bristol Lily, Reporter April 23, 2024

Through training and hands-on experience, Kent State University Police work to acknowledge the problems and find solutions to keep students safe in crisis situations.  Tricia Knoles, an administrative...

Choices, choices, choices: How to navigate Kent housing options

Choices, choices, choices: How to navigate Kent housing options

Anthony Zacharyasz, Managing Editor March 11, 2024

Campus Pointe, 345 Flats, Eagles Landing, Tri-Towers, University Oaks and Centennial Court are a few of the many places students can explore on and off campus, but finding the right home away from home...

The Office of Safety and Security offers escort services for students.

Professionals share safety tips for students

Kayla Gleason, Beat Reporter February 11, 2024

As students begin a new semester in 2024, safety tips remain important for navigating life on campus.   Sergeant Tricia Knoles of the Kent State Police and Jay Luna, coordinator for the Office of...

Kent State's Police Services department is located in Stockade Safety Building on 530 E. Summit St. (The Kent Stater files)

University police department recognized with CALEA accreditation from community feedback

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter September 23, 2023

Kent State University Police Services has once again received accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. They have received this accreditation consecutively since...

OPINION: Campus safety apps are the new wave of campus security

Olivia Montgomery, Guest Columnist April 22, 2023

Staring intently at the Student Center ceiling, freshman history major Lauren Katona said, “I would climb up there in the tile and hide if someone with a gun were to walk in right now.” A stiff...

A Kent State student holds his Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry card. Identifying patient information has been removed to protect his identity.

Marijuana laws cause conflict on campus as dispensary opens

Alton Northup, Reporter April 20, 2023

Editor's note: the student with the medical marijuana card was granted anonymity for his concerns about disciplinary action. A medical marijuana dispensary will open across from a campus prohibiting...

Delta-8 displays of products, found at one of the FlashVapes locations on East Main Street.

Delta-8: marijuana alternative widespread across nation

Alton Northup, Reporter April 18, 2023

Students are getting legal highs through delta-8 THC as marijuana remains illegal at the federal level and on campus. Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which made hemp legal, products containing...

How Kent city and university police train

Savana Capp, Reporter March 25, 2023

Police training differs from city to city, but there are certain standards that all forces should adhere to according to Jackie Lisnek, a Ph.D. student at the University of Virginia studying causes and...

A blue light station outside of the Memorial Athletic Convocation Center. University police said you can push the button in case of emergency.

Kent State Police Department’s active shooter protocol

Jillian Flack, Reporter March 16, 2023

Last month’s shooting at Michigan State University has caused many students on campus to fear for their own safety. The Kent State Police Department’s current active shooter protocol is to neutralize...