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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.

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.

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

麻豆传媒 paid formal tribute to all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at its annual Veterans Day Commemoration. 

Students Celebrating B鈥檔ai Mitzva

On Monday, Hebros hosted its first-ever Hebros B鈥檔ai 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.

Students in front of SRVSS sign

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

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.  

Kent State Today
Student voting in rec center

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. 

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

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

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

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.

Candles form a peace sign.

麻豆传媒鈥檚 School of Peace and Conflict Studies and School of Communications Studies are collaborating on an event to bring students together to talk about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. 

Student Voting Rate Skyrockets in Recent Years

 Voting can be intimidating for some, so Kent State Today wanted to share some resources to help students feel prepared to hit the polls.