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Note: This story originally appeared on Kent State Today in January, 2024.  It has been updated to reflect current information in the wake of an increased need for food in our community. Kalena Speicher began working at Kent State’s Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry in January 2023 and during that year she witnessed a huge increase in the number of people coming in for fresh meat, fruits, vegetables and staples.The increase has been steady since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community, according to Amanda Paulus, senior director of Community ...

Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology doctoral students Lara Boman and Anthony Pinzone are the 2023 recipients of the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Foundation scholarships. Lara Boman received the Women’s Scholarship; Pinzone is a recipient of the Challenge Scholarship. Both students were selected by the NSCA Foundation Scholarship Committee after a thorough evaluation process of all applicants. Boman's $2,000 scholarship is designed to support women, ages 17 and older, to enter the field of strength and conditioning. Pinzone's $2,000 award goes ...