Kent State University students can tap into their inner poet with Wick Weekly, a distinctive program hosted by the Wick Poetry Center.  Whether students are Down Bad* for someone or are looking for a way to process current events (like a certain singer's new album), poetry can open up a door to a world where students can create and explore.That’s the goal of the Wick Weekly, one of the distinctive programs hosted by the Wick Poetry Center.  {"preview_thumbnail":"/s3/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/943692286.jpg?itok=bEnOFsxR","video_url":"https://vime...

 Hosts of the 2024 Kent State East Liverpool Earth Day Environmental Justice Conference welcomed nearly 50 guests to the annual event, featuring student research and discussions related to the theme: “The Impact of World Conflicts and Wars on the Environment.”  Dr. Qunxing Ding, associate professor of biology, was the keynote speaker, sharing his findings from research on monitoring water quality of the Ohio River. Elyssa Kirk earned first place honors for her essay, “Praying for Gaza.” Second place went to Emily Humphreys for “War in Sudan;” and third place was awarded to ...