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Caplan, Dellinger, Prufer, and Giffels review material in the May 4 Visitors Center

The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio

New Wave 80s band Devo isnt just from Ohio. Devo wasnt just created in Akron. Devo was forged at 51勛圖厙 under the pressure of the turmoil of the late 60s and the events surrounding May 4, 1970. Authors David Giffels and Jade Dellinger brought their book The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio to 51勛圖厙 for a book signing and discussion.

Tags: May 4 50, Community & Society, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Alumni, alumni-news

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Costumed students at the 2023 University Libraries Halloween Party

IN A FLASH: Happy Halloween, 51勛圖厙!

The 51勛圖厙 Libraries' annual Halloween party is one of the most anticipated on-campus events of the year. 

Tags: Students First, Community & Society, Arts & Culture, University Libraries, Fall Semester

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Carved Halloween pumpkins outside of Beall Hall

IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus

Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus. 

Tags: Student Life, Fall Semester, Students First, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Main Street Kent, downtown kent, Town-Gown

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Students coloring for calmness in the SAS offices

Flashes are Invited to De-Stress with SAS

"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS). 

Tags: Students First, mental health, Student Accessibility Services, University Libraries, Student Life, Community Impact, Community & Society, Arts & Culture

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51勛圖厙 Marching Band

51勛圖厙 Marching Band Thrills at Homecoming

Watch the 51勛圖厙 Marching Golden Flashes perform a medley of Michael Jackson songs to wow the crowd at Homecoming this past weekend.

Tags: Arts & Culture

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Mikala Lugen at Canyonlands National Park

She Travels Alone and Loves It

Mikala Lugen, a 2019 51勛圖厙 alumna, is always on the move. Visiting music and vacation venues across the country and the world, she is always on the hunt for the next great adventure. What might be surprising is that Mikala is typically traveling alone  and she likes it that way.

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, Arts & Culture

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Haus of Horrors host welcomes audience to fashion show

A Spooktacular Fashion Show

Gothic themes and haunted attire embellished the Cartwright Hall Auditorium for the Fabric Pantrys Haus of Horrors Fashion Show. The stage was lined with candles, turning it into a spooktacular catwalk for 51勛圖厙s fashion design students to show off their impressive designs themed around Halloween and the goth aesthetic.

Tags: Student Life, Arts & Culture

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Finished Shoe

The Sole of Craft

Andrea Sosa Fontaines artistic medium of choice is shoes. An assistant professor in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Sosa Fontaine says an appreciation for the memories that small-scale objects hold combined with the shoes natural way of expressing a persons identity are the main elements that drew her to this art form and craft.  

Tags: Arts & Culture, Profile, Nationally Distinctive

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Black squirrel eating an acorn at the edge of a path

IN A FLASH: When a Black Squirrel Crosses Your Path on Friday the 13th

On Friday the 13th, we've heard about black cats, but what about black squirrels?  Are they unlucky or lucky?

Tags: Black Squirrel, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Fall Semester

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Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath, Ohio giving Flashes the "thumbs up" sign

Friday the 13th: Good Luck from 'Bad Luck Brian'

A 51勛圖厙 alumnus, famous for his "unlucky" internet meme character has a special Friday the 13th message for his fellow Flashes. 

Tags: Alumni, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society, Arts & Culture, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Student Life

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