Student Life
Beware: Distracted Drivers in Ohio Will Be Issued Tickets, Fines Under New Law
The new Distracted Driving law makes it illegal to use or hold a cellphone or electronic device in your hand, lap or other parts of the body while driving on Ohio roads.
IN A FLASH: Building Black Leaders
The Building Black Leaders program at Kent State University at Trumbull offers students support, inspiration and community.
Thinking Ink? You're Not Alone
Juliana Buonaiuto, Undergraduate Student Government president, stated in her convocation speech this year that she got a lightning bolt tattoo during the first two weeks of her first year. A recent Pew Research Center survey revealed that 32% of Americans have a tattoo. Kent State Today went to some local authorities to see if those trends match the Kent State community.
October Puts You Into a State of Well-Being
October is Kent State University’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Though the national health observance is in May, the university chooses October to promote mental health awareness as the need for mental health support on campus peaks during this time.
Kent State's Hospitality Draws Siblings to Same Program
Siblings Abby and Nate Bergdorf followed their family legacy when they both enrolled at Kent State, but they have taken the family ties a bit further.
IN A FLASH: Trumbull Freshmen ROCK!
Students in Kent State at Trumbull's Flashes 101 course rocked their school spirit.
Read-in Puts Ban on Banned Books
“If Monday was a color, she’d be red...” The third annual Read-In @ Kent State was held on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Taylor Hall. This open-mic event gave students, faculty, staff and alumni the opportunity to read excerpts from or speak briefly about banned and challenged books that are important to them.
Want to Vote in the November Election?
The League of Women Voters and Kent State Votes have joined University Libraries to encourage students, faculty and staff to register to vote. Staff will be available in University Libraries' lobby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the dates and times below to assist those who are registering and requesting absentee ballots.
Wilson Duda’s Drawings are Picture (Book) Perfect
Wilson Duda, a student in Kent State's Career and Community Studies program, is excelling as an artist and illustrator.
IN A FLASH: Celebrate Our 'Unofficial' Mascot!
Let's get nuts! The 41st Annual Black Squirrel Festival kicks off today at 4 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza.