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USG to bolster diversity initiatives, two senators in question stay

Hannah Armenta November 21, 2014

The Undergraduate Student Government met this week to address the grievances filed by the Black United Students following its previous public meeting Nov. 12.The grievances included having a more diverse...

USG to review BUS grievances asking for senators’ resignations

Hannah Armenta November 17, 2014

The Undergraduate Student Government will review its bylaws and charter in response to Black United Students’ grievances against two USG members who both allegedly made racial remarks.BUS brought its...

Kevin Hart arrives for a premiere of "Soul Plane" on Monday, May 17, 2004, in Los Angeles, California.

Kevin Hart sells out in less than three hours

Hannah Armenta November 13, 2014

The Undergraduate Student Government set a record Wednesday, selling out of tickets to see comedian Kevin Hart in less than three hours.For the first time this year, all 4,300 seats of the M.A.C. center...

BUS urges two USG senators to resign

Elizabeth Randolph and Tyler Carey November 12, 2014

Members of BUS address USG senators during USG's Wednesday meeting. from KentWired.com on Vimeo.Black United Students filed grievances against two Undergraduate Student Government senators, urging them...

Kent residents John Ferlito and Linda Ferlito walk into the voting entrance at Theodore Roosevelt High School on Election Day, Nov. 4, 2014.

College vote in minority during midterm elections

Midterm Election Day has arrived, and eligible voters will line up at the polls, but less than a quarter of college students will be there. CIRCLE, a non-partisan youth voting research center out of the...

Drag queen Danyel Vasquez opens the show by lip-synching during Sex Week's Drag Show in the Cartwright Hall Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014.

Drag queens take over Kent for Sex Week

Brittany Rees October 30, 2014

Covered in feathers and glitter, the drag queens of Sex Week cartwheeled, shimmied and spoke candidly about their experiences on stage Thursday night during Kent Interhall Council’s Drag Show.The show,...

Junior applied communications major Megan Carrasco was elected as the senator-at-large for USG on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014.

USG approves new senator-at-large

Erica Batyko October 30, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government approved Megan Carrasco as the new senator-at-large during its Oct. 29 meeting.Carrasco is a junior applied communications major with minors in Spanish and public relations....

Student leaders gather for first USG leadership round table

Tristan Buirley October 27, 2014

Student leaders from organizations across Kent State, such as student media and Black United Students, gathered in the balcony of the ballroom to discuss leadership at the first Undergraduate Student Government...

Chance the Rapper electrifies M.A.C. Center concert

Brittany Rees October 23, 2014

Chants of “Chance, Chance, Chance” filled the M.A.C. Center as Chance the Rapper performed for a nearly sold out crowd Thursday night.The Chicago emcee brought his euphoric, retro hip-hop beats...

Students dance at USG-sponsored Timeflies concert

Brittany Rees September 18, 2014

The crowd swayed its hips and danced along to the music as Timeflies performed Thursday night.The Undergraduate Student Government-sponsored event featured the hip-hop duo Timeflies and opener Heydaze...

Timeflies, Chance the Rapper to perform this fall

Brittany Rees September 9, 2014

Timeflies will be performing Sept. 18 in the M.A.C. Center as the first fall concert of the year hosted by Undergraduate Student Government.“We’re starting off really strong this semester,” said...

The Kent State library acquired a 3-D printer as a gift from USG and the class of 2013 last school year and because of its popularity the library invested in a second 3-D printer over the summer. All students have access to the printers and their innovative capabilities free of charge.

3-D printer to be showcased at library open house

Olivia Young September 3, 2014

A 3-D printer has been added to the Kent Campus main library that will be showcased at the Parents and Families Day open house on the first floor lobby Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon.The new printer...