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Sophomore Kylee Welter and her cats on Risman Plaza.

IN A FLASH: Cool Cats on Campus

A beautiful, fall day on campus brings everyone outdoors. 

Tags: Student Life

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A Golden Flash walks on a path of golden leaves near Eastway Center.

IN A FLASH: Paths of Gold

Fall leaves and bright sunshine are adding the gold to the "blue and gold" on our campuses.

Tags: Student Life , Fall Break

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Screenshot of ScholarshipUniverse webpage

Where on the Web? ScholarshipUniverse, the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ of Scholarships

Students who are frustrated with the scholarship process are getting the help they need with ScholarshipUniverse. This installment of “” features an easy and accessible scholarship finder for 5X students.

Tags: Student Life , Students First , Where on the Web

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Bracelet with Flashes printed on it

Kent State Entrepreneurship Major Finds Success with Hand-Stamped Jewelry Company

For as long as she can remember, Lauren Hollis has enjoyed being an entrepreneur. Her love for entrepreneurship began as a young child as she made bookmarks from strips of paper and sold them door to door in her neighborhood.

Tags: Profiles , Student Life

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Kent State Students Planting Trees at Trees for the Future

Planting Today Means 'Trees for the Future'

The Kent State community planted more than 100 trees in the Climate Change Grove to help offset the university’s carbon footprint and provide a way to research the effects of climate change in our immediate environments.

Tags: Research & Science , Student Life , Global Impact

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This student found a swinging place to study.

IN A FLASH: Swing and Study

Students found unique places to study during the the last warm days of fall. 

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People inside of, and outside of a food truck.

IN A FLASH: Food Truck Wednesdays!

The Food Truck Series on Risman Plaza runs Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. through Oct. 12. 

Tags: Student Life , community

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Brenna Parker From Kent State to the White House And Back

From Kent State to the White House And Back

The School of Media and Journalism hosted Brenna Parker, digital director for Vice President Kamala Harris, for refreshments and a discussion with Parker about her journey at Kent State and beyond.

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , jargon , Nationally Distinctive , Students First

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On A Roll!

Skaters Gonna Skate

Current Kent State students had a chance to relive what many of their parents did at the same age -- roller skate!  More than 400 students donned skates Sept. 26 for a throwback night at the Kent Student Center. A special 40-by-80-foot rink was constructed inside the ballroom as…

Tags: Student Life , Homecoming , Students First , Kent Student Center

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Students donating blood on campus.

IN A FLASH: Give A Little To Save A Life

Donating blood is another way Golden Flashes help the community -- and save lives. 

Tags: Student Life , Community and Society

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