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Blogs
The women’s center is crucial to campus – here’s why
Madeline Ganzter February 18, 2025

Since it was founded in 1910, Kent State University has made one of its main missions to ensure that students are provided with the resources...

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Features
Students can reduce their carbon footprint, and it doesn’t have to be expensive
Ari Collins February 17, 2025

Sustainability isn't just a buzzword; it’s a movement that’s reshaping the way we live. By intentionally balancing our needs, we can help...

How to celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget
Features
How to celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget
Rebekah Hiles February 13, 2025

As stores get rid of their candy canes, and start stocking their aisles with glittery pink hearts and chocolates for Valentine’s Day, many...

How one freshman is finding her way in the fashion industry
Features
How one freshman is finding her way in the fashion industry
Reese Urbach February 10, 2025

Kent State is notorious for its fashion program, ranked as the second best fashion school in the country. This enables many opportunities...

A recap of the 2025 Grammys: Students weigh in
Features
A recap of the 2025 Grammys: Students weigh in
Claire Duber February 7, 2025

The 67th Grammys were held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 2. The music industry’s biggest night followed through with...

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Features
The future of the arts amongst Kent State budget cuts
Hannah Planey December 12, 2024

Kent State University, like many colleges in the United States, has been struggling with budget cuts.  For many students, this won’t affect...

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Features
Flash: Revealed
Lauren Cohen December 11, 2024

Anthony (AJ) Scilla has performed under the Flash suit for the past four years. As surprising as it may be, when Scilla started the job he...

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Features
College antisemitism: One year later
Anneliese White December 10, 2024

For the first six months after Hamas attacked Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, 2023, senior speech pathology and audiology major Sarah Scheck hid...

Students walked around the De-Stress Fest to visit the several booths set up.
Features
De-Stress Fest inspires students to take a break before finals
Hannah Planey December 6, 2024

With the semester coming to a close and finals week fast approaching, the De-Stress Fest gave students a break from their studies and an opportunity...

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Opinion
Study hard, worry harder
Lindsay Collier December 2, 2024

We have all heard someone say that college is meant to be some of the best years of your life.  But for many students, the reality of balancing...

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Features
What will the most popular Halloween costumes be this year?
Lauren Cohen October 30, 2024

The potential for Halloween costumes is endless. So far, Kent, Ohio, has seen people dress up based on this year's most popular pop culture trends. Google’s...

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Features
A student’s journey to becoming the next Mozart
Lauren Cohen October 22, 2024

Three years ago, Charles Levier decided to learn to play the piano. Fast forward to today, and he is now a dedicated piano performance student...

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