Student Organizations
Mock Trial Teams Host 10-Team Intercollegiate Regional Tournament
On January 20, Kent State University welcomed over 120 college students from across the region to its “Golden Flash Legal Clash,” a two-day collegiate mock trial invitational held in the Kent Student Center. Proceeds from the event helped to raise funds for future events that Kent State’s Mock Trial teams plan to attend. The 10 student teams, including some from out-of-state, competed in four rounds. Teams from Case Western Reserve University finished first and second with third place going to a team from William & Mary. The opening and closing ceremonies were held in the Kent State Governance Chambers.
Flashathon: Dancing Away for $17k
My name is Hayden Cruz and I am a sophomore journalism major. I came to Kent State because I was looking for a school with a great campus atmosphere! On campus, there are many excellent opportunities related to leadership, which is great because I was so heavily involved in leadership in high s…
Serving up Experience in Chefology
My name is Angel Fahrney and I am majoring in Hospitality and Event Management (HEM) with concentrations in Food & Beverage Management and Hotel & Resort Management. I plan to graduate in May of 2025 with Honors. I chose Kent State due to my interest in the culinary arts and for my inte…
Sophomore Construction Management Major Builds His Future
Before sophomore Honors College student Jesse Thompson came to Kent State in 2022 from Cincinnati, Ohio, he often watched HGTV with his father– a handy man around the house who was often building things. With that influence, Jesse decided to major in construction management. He chose to complete …
Tears of Mourning and Hopes for Peace
Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza.
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.
IN A FLASH: Building Black Leaders
The Building Black Leaders program at Kent State University at Trumbull offers students support, inspiration and community.
Researching Black Maternal Mental Health
Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide and mental distress.My name is Joshua A. Daniel and I am a psychology major with a minor in sociology and a concentration in counseling, and I'm graduating in May of 2024. There are a multitude of reasons as to why I’ve chosen to pursue this path of clinical psyc…
President of Sisterhood
As a senior in high school, one of the most common questions I was asked was if I was going to join Greek Life once I was in college. I’d always answer back quickly, explaining why Greek Life could never be for me and how I thought it would be a waste of time. But to my surprise, only three day…