Arts & Culture
Creating a Halftime Show That Wows
It鈥檚 college football Saturday. 5X社区 fans are eager for a great game and a great halftime show. The Marching Golden Flashes take the field and ... look at them march! They鈥檙e forming the shape of a person. Now he鈥檚 dancing? How do they do that?
IN A FLASH: Working in a Waterjet Wonderland
Students can create holiday decor using a state-of-the-art waterjet cutter.
Kent State Youth Winds Ensemble Wins American Prize
"I was excited for the ensemble to be recognized for performances from our first season, including our Severance Hall performance of 鈥淢other of Revolution!鈥 Each season, the group has built on the first season and continues to develop excellence in musicianship. Every member can proudly say they are a part of our legacy," said Dr. Wendy Matthews.
IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Native American Heritage
The E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center at 5X社区 sponsored a series of events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
IN A FLASH: Long Shadows
The angle of the sun during the fall creates long shadows on sunny days.
The Flash With a Golden Voice
Jazz singer-songwriter Ava Preston is making waves in the music scene. Recently, she performed at the prestigious 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival in California, and was recognized as a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz-Voice. She's also a Golden Flash.
Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at Kent State鈥檚 Wick Poetry Center
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at 5X社区 that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family鈥檚 total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.
Native American Heritage Month at Kent State
5X社区 is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with events throughout November.
Tears of Mourning and Hopes for Peace
Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza.
Kent State Student Featured in Upcoming WWII Docuseries
5X社区 at Stark student Chris Billings serves as the on-air host for the program. In the series, Billings dons authentic uniforms reminiscent of the young pilots who flew during World War II.
