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Chainsmokers announced as Flashfest headliner

Madeleine Winer March 30, 2015

The duo that popularized “Let me take a selfie” will headline Kent State’s Flashfest on April 23 at 7 p.m.Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government announced via its Twitter account on Monday...

New USG Executive Director discusses goals for term

Mallorie Molek March 11, 2015

New USG Executive Director discusses goals for term from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Colin Otubu

The Otubu brothers: A difference between twins

McKenzie Jean-Philippe March 9, 2015

When people see twins, it can be assumed that the two are carbon copies of each other: that they wear the same outfits, finish each others sentences or can read one another’s mind.However, identical...

Matthew Thompson, president of Black United Students, addresses diversity and racial concerns to Undergraduate Student Government in the Governance Chambers of the Student Center on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. After finishing each page of his notes, Thompason threw it onto the floor of the chamber.

Students address race, diversity issues with USG

Matt Poe March 4, 2015

Dozens of Kent State students criticized Undergraduate Student Government’s representation of diversity during its biweekly public meeting Wednesday night. The address was supported by members of Black...

Sophomore Olivia Mullen discusses her position in running for Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences at the USG Public Forum in the Nest on Monday, March 2 2015.

USG forum provides opportunity to voice agenda

Matt Poe March 2, 2015

USG conducted a public forum for its election candidates Monday night in The Nest. The forum served as a platform for candidates to voice their agendas and it acted as a meet and greet to familiarize candidates...

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USG approves gender inclusive housing and restrooms

Matt Poe February 22, 2015

The Kent State University Undergraduate Student Government officially approved new legislation for gender inclusive housing and restrooms at its meeting Wednesday night.The initiative is expected to come...

USG creates new student leadership program

Matt Poe February 12, 2015

Undergraduate Student Government has created a new internship to allow more inclusion and participation for students who want to become active in student government.The Student Leadership Internship Program,...

USG creates new committees, adds member at meeting

Matt Poe February 4, 2015

The Undergraduate Student Government passed two critical pieces of legislation and added a new officer at its biweekly public meeting on Wednesday night.Both pieces of legislation deal with the issue of...

Marvin Logan is a senior pan-African studies major. Contact him at mlogan6@kent.edu.

Opinion: Your leaders are working

Marvin Logan February 4, 2015

This was a tremendous week for the leaders on our campus. Dr. Beverly Warren kicked off the week with her “Heart of Kent State” address. In the address, she outlined six points of emphasis that her...

USG works toward diversity

Hannah Armenta December 4, 2014

The Undergraduate Student Government at Kent State was established to represent the voices of all KSU students, which some say should make it the most diverse organization on campus.At USG’s Nov. 19...

BUS and USG debate racism resolutions

Hannah Armenta December 4, 2014

Two members of Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government stormed out of the organization’s meeting after a heated debate with members of Black United Students Wednesday night.Kevin Otubu, the director...

USG to bolster diversity initiatives, two senators in question stay

Hannah Armenta November 20, 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...