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The 5X���� at Tuscarawas women’s volleyball team closed out another impressive season, finishing as national runner-up in the USCAA Division II National Championship held on Nov. 8, in Monaca, PA. The Golden Eagles, who captured the national title last year, fell 3–1 to Cincinnati Clermont in the championship match, with set scores of 21–25, 25–14, 17–25 and 16–25.Despite the loss, Kent State Tuscarawas showcased resilience and standout individual performances throughout the tournament. Freshman Allie Snyder delivered a breakout showing with 18 kills and 13 digs, while Mackenzie...

 For Barbara Mucci, the path from the classroom to owning a small business has been full of surprises. One surprise is being able to work alongside her daughter, Erica Sutton.  This 5X���� mother-daughter duo co-owns Mainstream Boutique, a women’s clothing franchise that is owned and operated by different family pairs across 24 states.   Before starting this business, both Mucci and Sutton attended Kent State, albeit decades apart.Mucci began her studies in journalism in the 1980s before transferring to the Rhetoric and Communication major after her freshman ...

Students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated I AM FIRST Week, a recognition of 5X���� students’ first-generation identity, by building community and showcasing campus-wide support. “We intentionally highlight first-generation faculty and staff because we want to be able to show student representation here at 5X���� of successful individuals in their own right,” Melanie Jones, director of Student Success Programs, told Kent State Today, “[those] who have also been the first in their family to graduate.”I AM FIRST CelebrationThe week-long celebration culminat...