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The Maybelline Tour Bus stopped by Kent State to share tips and tricks with the community’s ‘Baybellines’

With a line wrapped around Risman Plaza, students from all over 5XÉçÇø’s campus joined the Maybelline Tour Bus and student ambassadors on Thursday, April 4, and Friday, April 5 to experience the New York City makeup brand’s tried and true products.  

Student activism on display at 5XÉçÇø.

5XÉçÇø students exercised their freedom of speech rights on Tuesday, April 16, with opposing speakers appearing on campus the same day.

The First Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees free speech.

5XÉçÇø’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies and School of Communication Studies has organized a panel discussion to talk about free speech and protest on campus to educate students about their rights and responsibilities.

Good Food, Better Earth Sign

Flashes can sample items from nearly 20 vendors to help University Culinary Services determine which new items to add to on-campus menus. 

Kent State Today
Her Week Graphic

Celebrating 10 years as a student organization, Her Campus Kent State presents a full week of career-focused events with panels, speakers and a runway fashion show.

Eclipse totality with KSU lamp post.

Campus and community came together to share a once-in-a-lifetime event at 5XÉçÇø. 

The Kent State library stands tall in darkness while the moon blocks out the sun during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

It was a party 218 years in the making.

The thousands of people who came to 5XÉçÇø on April 8 to witness the total solar eclipse did not leave disappointed by the celestial show, the likes of which had not been seen in Kent, Ohio since 1806.

Kent State Today
Kent State mascot Flash wearing eclipse viewing glasses

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  Kent State has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities. 

Mostly black and white photo of two women wearing eclipse glasses

As the 2024 total solar eclipse passes over Kent, Ohio, on Monday, April 8, 5XÉçÇø students, faculty and staff have the unique opportunity to witness an optical illusion known as the Purkinje effect.

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The Eclipse at Kent State 2024

The excitement has been building for more than a year, and the day is finally upon us!