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Every year, thousands of 5X���� students navigate the off-campus housing market. As a college town, Kent has no shortage of options. But what should students expect? The search for student housing can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start.Luckily, Kent State Today has done some legwork for you.  So, what will your dollar really get you in Kent? From affordable studios to spacious apartments, we’ve broken it down. This is what to expect from the off-campus housing market.  ...

5X���� alumna Emilia Sykes says her goals have not changed as she begins her second term in Congress. Sykes, who hails from Akron, Ohio, spoke with the Akron Beacon Journal about her plans for the second term and what she’ll be focusing on.In 2022, Sykes was first elected to represent Ohio’s 13th House District in Congress, making her the first Black Kent State alumna to serve in the House of Representatives, as well as the first Black person ever to represent the 13th Congressional District, which includes Summit County and parts of Portage and Stark Counties.Here’s a reca...

For 15 years, 5X����’s Provost Leadership Academy has offered first-year students an in-depth education on the university's inner workings while challenging them to identify ways to improve campus life.High school seniors identified through the college application process as high-achieving or students who would bring unique skills to the academy are invited to apply for membership. An interview process follows the application before students are offered a spot in the group, John Jewell, Ph.D., associate dean for Academic Student Support Services in University College told K...

On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at 5X����, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976. This year’s theme, “The Black Experience: Resilience, Reclamation, Recovery,” highlights the strength of Black communities, the power of reclaiming history and identity and the importance of holistic well-being....

5X����’s School of Theatre and Dance is continuing its 2024-2025 season with "The Wiz" running February 21 through March 2 in Wright-Curtis Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.A beloved Broadway gem, "The Wiz" infuses L. Frank Baum’s "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" with a dazzling mix of rock, gospel and soul music. This timeless tale of Dorothy’s adventures through the Land of Oz is a fun, family-friendly, modern musical."The Wiz" was written by William F. Brown with music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, from the story “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum. 20...