Arts & Culture
IN A FLASH: From the Hearts of Student Artists
Student art clubs sold their creations as Valentine's Day gift ideas sale in the atrium of the Center for the Visual Arts.
IN A FLASH: Going Global On Campus
Feb. 10-14 is I Heart Travel Week at Kent State. There are international activities scheduled on each day, culminating on Friday with the Global Safari Fest.
Global Safari Fest is a Fabulous Finish to I Heart Travel Week
It’s Kent State’s biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week’s five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates Kent State’s international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.
Dropping the Needle – and the Stream - Gen Z Loves Vinyl
Vinyl record collecting has been a hobby since the first needle hit those grooves, but today’s college-age generation may be single-handedly helping keep this trend alive and thriving. But what is the draw to vinyl over more accessible and portable media such as MP3s and streaming services for Gen Z?
IN A FLASH: Celebrating the Lunar New Year
To celebrate the Lunar New Year last week, University Culinary Services offered a special menu of Chinese dishes at Eastway Center.
A Fashionable Use of Artificial Intelligence
Lauren Copeland understands the importance of becoming familiar with artificial intelligence – and balancing technology with human thought and creativity – to train students to be confident in their skills and what they can provide to the industry. Her Fashion Fundamentals class was recently tasked with creating shoe designs using an AI platform.
‘Sacrifice is a Silent Decision That Makes the Loudest Impact’
In getting into the role of the lead character in "Trial By Fire," a play about banned books and activism, a Kent State student keenly feels the connections between the themes in the play and the university’s history of activism.
Classroom to Catwalk: Sophomore Fashion Student Takes Chance, Thrives in New York
The School of Fashion is globally recognized for its exceptional programming. It provides students with opportunities to apply their skills in real-world settings, but it takes awareness and nerve for students to recognize a golden opportunity to showcase those skills. Jesus Baldrich, a sophomore fashion merchandising major, saw one such chance and took it.
Marching to the Beat: Outreach and Investments Lead to Band Growth
In the fall, when you hear the Kent State Marching Golden Flashes practicing, does it sound like it’s getting louder? It is. The band and the programs are growing.
‘Trial by Fire’ Play Is First in 2025 May 4 Event Schedule
“Trial by Fire” is coming to Kent State in February. The play, written by Kent State alumnus and staff member Eric Mansfield, and inspired by a true story, is about banned books and a Kent State graduate who presented them to her high school class and how her students rose to activism to defend her. The performances are part of this year’s 55th May 4 Commemoration schedule, presented by the May 4 Education Committee.