Kent State Today is following a group of Golden Flashes throughout the 2025-26 academic year, chronicling their experiences as they participate in distinctive programs, research and campus activities. As winter snow blankets Northeast Ohio, Ashanti Mallit faces one of the most challenging aspects of flight training here – unpredictable weather. "There's snow on the runway, so you can't take off. If there's no snow on the runway, the clouds are too low," said Mallit, a junior professional pilot major in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering. "And if the clouds are too low, ...

A participant has died on the set of a game show. What first appeared to be a tragic stunt gone wrong has taken a dark turn. An autopsy later revealed that the victim had inhaled oxalic acid before performing the stunt, turning what seemed like an unfortunate accident into a possible case of murder. Your firm has just taken on the case, and it is up to you to determine whether this was a freak accident or a fellow contestant's cold, calculated murder plot. For the average person, the first steps to take in preparing to argue or defend a possible murder case may seem overwhelming. However,...

 Congratulations to clinical psychology doctoral student Megan Korhummel who has been selected to receive a 2026 Society for Affective Science Amplifying Diversity Award! Megan was identified as an individual who is expanding the diversity of the Society for Affective Science community and the perspectives represented in affective science research. In addition to the award, Megan has been invited to give an award presentation during the upcoming Society for Affective Science Conference in March. Megan works under the mentorship of Dr. Karin Coifman in the Department of Psychological ...