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Palestinian Candlelight Vigil 11-09-23

Tears of Mourning and Hopes for Peace

Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza. 

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Mark Stillion

A Veteran's Advocacy Journey

Hi, my name is Mark Stillion, and I am one of those people. I am one of the many, who signed the dotted line, before I even turned 18 years old to go and serve and protect something that I felt was worth fighting for: my freedom.

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Golden I Jewish student group held a vigil in which they read the names of the Israeli people killed by Hamas Oct. 7.

Jewish Students Say the Names of the Dead to Honor Their Lives Ā Ā 

The goal of the Golden I vigil was to acknowledge that the Israeli people who were brutally murdered were real people with real lives, said Rose Martyn, vice president of Golden I.

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Members of Kent State's ROTC present the color guard at Veterans Day services.

Honoring Veterans for Their Service

Kent State University paid formal tribute to all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at its annual Veterans Day Commemoration. 

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Students Celebrating Bā€™nai Mitzva

Celebrating Bā€™nai Mitzvah

On Monday, Hebros hosted its first-ever Hebros Bā€™nai Mitzvah Reception, where Kent State students were invited to visit the Hillel Center to take part in games, enjoy food and learn about Jewish practices.

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Students in front of SRVSS sign

10 Years Of Serving And Supporting Students

ā€œWe institutionalize the work of violence prevention to be part of the culture of Kent State,ā€ Jennifer Oā€™Connell, director of SRVSS, said. ā€œIt feeds into Flashes Take Care of Flashes and that thereā€™s a commitment as an institution that we support our students, that we help prevent harm from happening in our community, and we look out for one another.ā€ 

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Senior business major Matthew Helmick-Bickel served in the U.S. Army five years ago.

Kent State Student and Army Veteranā€™s Mission: To Serve Those Who Served

Matthew Helmick-Bickel, 29, spent five years in the U.S. Army as an airborne paratrooper stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina, now known as Fort Liberty, before he enrolled at Kent State in 2020.  

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Student voting in rec center

Voting Under Way on Campus

Voting is under way this Election Day, with students heading to the Beverly Warren Recreation Center among other voting locations to cast their ballots on issues like reproductive health and the legalization of cannabis, as well as various school board and levy decisions. 

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Kent State NYC Fashion attended a taping of "The View"

ā€˜The Viewā€™ from Kent State New York City Fashion

A unique class at Kent State New York City Fashion immerses students in different aspects of living and working in the city. 

Tags: Student Life, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Global Presence, Global Reach, School of Fashion, NYC Fashion

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The MPower Men of Color Summit delivered connection, education and celebration

MPower Men of Color Summit Delivered on Promise for Connection, Celebration and EducationĀ 

The MPower Men of Color Summit provided attendees the opportunity to connect and celebrate during a schedule that consisted of educational workshops, brunch and a formal gala and awards banquet.

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