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International Talent and Fashion Show highlights international students’ cultures, passions

Ashley Caudill, Reporter March 11, 2023

Every spring the Office of International Student Affairs collaborates with the International Student Council and Undergraduate Student Government to put on the International Talent and Fashion Show. The...

USG collaborates to address period poverty, confirms Earth Fest

Jillian Schrift, Reporter March 9, 2023

A collaboration to help address period poverty in local schools was announced at the latest Undergraduate Student Government meeting March 8. USG has partnered with Isobel Day – Kent’s current Newman...

USG approves new position during first meeting of semester

Jillian Schrift, Reporter January 26, 2023

The Undergraduate Student Government voted to establish the vice president role in replacement of the administrative assistant during their first meeting of the semester. With a vote of 20 in favor...

Undergraduate Student Government’s first-ever Strategic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) plan passed

Grace Davies, Reporter November 26, 2022

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) passed its first-ever Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) plan to increase diversification within USG and allow the student body to influence its direction. The...

Kent students help mobilize a record number of young voters

Grace Springer, Reporter November 26, 2022

A record number of people under 30 voted in the 2022 midterm elections. Student leaders on Kent Campus mobilized young people by registering voters and increasing enthusiasm ahead of election day. The...

Cars line the sidewalk of the Prentice parking lot.

USG holds meeting to discuss parking issues

Macy Rosen, Reporter October 18, 2022

An Undergraduate Student Government meeting allowed students to express their concerns about parking and transit services Oct. 6. Following the conversation, USG plans to compile student statements...

Yung Gravy, known for hits like “Betty” and “Mr. Clean,” performs at the Kent State Homecoming Concert on Thursday, September 29.

Yung Gravy throws Lunchables, cereal boxes into crowd to kick off homecoming weekend

Alton Northup, Staff Reporter September 30, 2022

All aboard! The Gravy Train arrived at Kent State Thursday evening. Yung Gravy, the certified platinum internet sensation known for his humorist songs such as “Mr. Clean" and “1 Thot 2 Thot Red...

Kicking off homecoming with Flash Bash

Kicking off homecoming with Flash Bash

Grace Clarke, Reporter September 25, 2022

Kicking off the week before Homecoming, Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and Flash Activities Board (FAB) will host "Flash Bash" on Monday. With Homecoming week quickly approaching,...

More than just water, Jaden Smith shares his efforts to improve the world

Matthew Brown, Photo Editor September 17, 2022

With resounding applause, Jaden Smith took the stage at Kent State’s Cartwright Hall Friday night. Fielding questions from Bryton Ellis, a junior music major and the event's moderator, Smith talked...

USG’s first public meeting of the semester turned open forum after clerical error

Sophie Young, Administration Reporter September 1, 2022

USG held its first gathering of the fall semester to update students on early accomplishments and the semester’s plans. Jenna Gilbreath, student body president and senior communication studies major,...

Students ‘Blastoff!’ into new academic year

Emma Andrus, Editor-in-Chief August 25, 2022

Students gathered on Risman Plaza for games, prizes, food trucks and more at the 2022 Back to School Blastoff! event.  The event, hosted annually by the Center for Student Involvement, ran from...

Jaden Smith to discuss water cleanliness at Q&A hosted by USG

Jaden Smith to discuss water cleanliness at Q&A hosted by USG

Kaitlyn Finchler, Social Media Director August 24, 2022

As a celebrity philanthropist, Jaden Smith, rapper and son of Will Smith, will join Kent State for Parents and Families Weekend for a Q&A on his charity, JUSTWater. The charity was created in 2015...