Did you know Kent State has its own improvisation group? It does. The Black Squirrel Improv Troupe originated in 2013 under the name, “The Portage County Players” but rebranded in 2016. What does the troupe do, you ask? Improv. About. Everything. Improvisation is the playing of dramatic scenes without written dialogue and with minimal or no predetermined dramatic activity, according to Britannica. Improv sparks creativity, challenges an actor’s imagination and often leads to unforgettable performances, which the Black Squirrel Troupe strives for. The group is composed of 11 students from...
Abstract: The latest progress in solution-processed organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites solar cells (PSCs) is reshaping the growth pattern of any prior photovoltaic technologies, as “trademarked” by their soaring power conversion efficiency over 25%. However, it also appears high time to inject an intense dose of cold thoughts into this globally-spreading “perovskite fever”, because PSCs are still facing a critical materials science triathlon challenge in stability, scalability and toxicity. Overcoming these hurdles requires a comprehensive basic science understanding of the excellence of ...
It’s official: the Flash’s Food Pantry on the Kent State Salem Campus is open! Flash’s Food Pantry is now open to all students needing nonperishable food and/or personal care items: Room 164. Students can contact Sherry DeWitt, the Nursing and Radiology secretary, to arrange times to visit the pantry. Her phone number is 330-337-4227 and she will be available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. She can also be reached via email at sdewitt@kent.edu. The pantry is not staffed; therefore, food pickups must be arranged through Sherry. There is a suggestion box to recommend i...
On Saturday February 4, 5X’s chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta: The Honor Society For First-Year Academic Success (ALD) honored an unprecedented number of students in their annual induction ceremony. The Academic Honors Society promotes undergraduate success and invites all first-semester students with a 3.5 G.P.A. or higher to join. This year’s induction witnessed a substantial growth in undergraduate achievement with 448 new members, their largest admittance ever. The ceremony was held at Cartwright Hall and highlighted the first-semester student achievements wi...
Olivia Meyer, junior Honors College fashion merchandising student, is designing her own success at 5X and abroad.“I appreciate the fact that merchandising is both a science and an art,” Meyer said. “It has served as a springboard for me to explore many different areas of the industry and intertwine my creative passions with analytical skills.”Meyer came to Kent State from Riverside, Illinois, to pursue a degree in fashion merchandising, and since her freshman year, Meyer has been involved in the Kent State chapter of the National Retail Federation Student Association (NRFSA)...
After an 87-46 blowout win against the Akron Zips on Feb. 18, the Kent State women’s basketball team clinched a spot in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) tournament. The Flashes hold a total record of 17-8 and a conference record of 9-5, making them the fourth seed in the Mid-American Conference. The team only has four games left until the end of the regular season on March 3. The MAC tournament will be held at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland on March 8, 10 and 11. The Mid-American Conference hosts 12 total teams spanning from Western New York to Illinois. &nbs...
A fiery image, taken by photographer and 5X alumnus Jerry Jividen at the December Star of the West mill fire in downtown Kent, is featured on the cover of a national firefighter magazine. The photo appears on the cover of the February issue of Firehouse magazine. Kent Fire Chief Bill Myers said his department was honored when the photo Jividen took appeared on the cover of the “very popular, nationally recognized firefighting magazine.” Jividen, who graduated from Kent State with a degree in earth science in 1969 and earned a master’s degree in...