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Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Talea R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., talks to students at Warmup to Mental Health

Warming Up to Mental Health

Mental health can be a tough topic for students to discuss, but it shouldn鈥檛 be. 5X社区 is working to make having those conversations a little easier. Tal茅a R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., and the CARES Center hosted their Warmup to Mental Health event on the first floor of the Kent Student Center.

Tags: Student Life , Health , Students First

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A collection of pumpkins with Kent State carvings in them.

Treats Without Tricks: Illuminating Ways to Keep Safe on Halloween

With Halloween approaching, festivities will be in full swing this weekend at 5X社区 and downtown Kent. 鈥淗alloweekend鈥 can be full of treats, but you never know what tricks will arise when it comes to safety. Sgt. Tricia Knoles gives her top safety tips, and discusses how her team will be working to keep students safe this holiday weekend.  

Tags: Students First , Student Life , Community & Society

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Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, who lost his dad in high school, sits in the Memorial Garden on Kent State's campus

Major Loss Inspires Student's Passion and Positivity

Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, a first generation college student, perseveres despite the hardships he has endured.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Profiles

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Students coloring for calmness in the SAS offices

Flashes are Invited to De-Stress with SAS

"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS). 

Tags: Students First , mental health , Student Accessibility Services , University Libraries , Student Life , Community Impact , Community & Society , Arts & Culture

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A record number of students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience during summer 2023.

SURE Program Ceremony Highlights the Best of the Best Undergraduate Research

Twenty-three students won first place in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition with a three-minute presentation and a slide.

Tags: University News , Research and Science , Student Life

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Haoui with Delta zeta

Kent State Got S'more 鈥楥ollege Guy鈥 on TikTok

Elie Haoui has made a name for himself through his viral TikToks, where he is known as the 鈥淐ollege Guy.鈥 Haoui is currently traveling to different universities in Ohio to film humorous videos with college students. 5X社区 was one of his most recent stops. 

Tags: Student Life , Students First

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IdeaBase Celebrating 10 Years in the Gallery in the DI Hub - Photo by Ryan Moore

10 Years of Being Powered by Kent State Students

Based on ideas, design and experiential learning, IdeaBase is celebrating 10 years of being powered by 5X社区 students with a showcase of student work from over the years in the gallery on the second floor of the DI Hub through Oct. 26.

Tags: Students First , Student Life , Community Impact

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Don'Marie Reid gives and receives support in the CommUNITY Lab.

The CommUNITY Lab Is Home Base for This Golden Flash

Since Don鈥橫arie Reid of Akron became a Golden Flash, she has experienced immense support from the Kent State community, but the CommUNITY Lab is her home away from home where she and many other students receive unconditional support. 

Tags: Student Life , University News

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Sex Week 23 KST Banner

Wild (West) Sex Week

5X社区's Sex Week begins today. Kent Interhall Council has been putting together a week of 鈥淲ild West鈥 style events educating students about sex. 

Tags: Students First , Student Life

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Jordon Egbert, far right, a Kent State graduate student, takes part in traditional Rwandan dancing during the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda.

鈥楾his Experience Changed Me in More Ways Than I Could Have Imagined鈥

5X社区 graduate student Jordon Egbert said taking part in the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda has changed his entire perspective on life. 

 

Tags: University News , Profiles , Student Life , Global Presence , Featured Story

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