Community & Society
IN A FLASH: El Día de los Muertos at Kent State
A Kent State student organization celebrated the Day of the Dead by assembling colorful, cultural displays around campus.
The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio
New Wave ’80s band Devo isn’t just from Ohio. Devo wasn’t just created in Akron. Devo was forged at under the pressure of the turmoil of the late ’60s and the events surrounding May 4, 1970. Authors David Giffels and Jade Dellinger brought their book “The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio” to Kent State for a book signing and discussion.
Activism in Action
“For students especially, this is our future. This is about your individual rights as a person, and it's incredibly important because this is the future that we have for Ohio,” said Sam Zern, a graduate student in ’s College of Public Health and regional field organizer for Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights. Zern is working to help others see what she believes is the Issue 1's value.
IN A FLASH: Happy Halloween, Kent State!
The Libraries' annual Halloween party is one of the most anticipated on-campus events of the year.
The Spirit of ‘Halloweekend’ Is Last-Minute
Halloween is just around the corner, which means Kent State students are on the hunt for the perfect Halloween costume. In what was once a discount store, the spirit of Halloween is alive and well. The pop-up store Spirit Halloween is here to help students get their nick-of-time broomsticks, fangs and more.
IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus
Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus.
Treats Without Tricks: Illuminating Ways to Keep Safe on Halloween
With Halloween approaching, festivities will be in full swing this weekend at and downtown Kent. “Halloweekend” can be full of treats, but you never know what tricks will arise when it comes to safety. Sgt. Tricia Knoles gives her top safety tips, and discusses how her team will be working to keep students safe this holiday weekend.
IN A FLASH: The Littlest Walkathon-ers
A group of children from Kent State's Child Development Center walked to raise money for their educational enrichment.
Flashes are Invited to De-Stress with SAS
"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS).
Beating Stress by Meeting Dogs
Service dogs and their trainers were the stars of a de-stressing event at the University Library.