Community & Society
First-Time Voters Prepare to ‘Do Their Part’
Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.
‘Stand for Your Rights’ Headlines Annual Read-In
Think about a time you finished reading a book that provided a new meaning and connection to you. Now imagine that book that changed and shaped a part of you being banned, unavailable to new readers. The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.
IN A FLASH: Scenes from Homecoming 2024
Homecoming Weekend at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø came with a full schedule of events including a parade, alumni activities, a tailgate and a football game at Dix Stadium.
IN A FLASH: The Road to Homecoming
All around campus - and on the streets of Kent - there are signs that it's almost time for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to erupt in a Blue and Gold celebration for Homecoming Weekend.
IN A FLASH: See Your Photo Here!
"IN A FLASH" offers unique views of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø through the lenses of storytellers across campus. IN A FLASH invites anyone to share their 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-related photos at InAFlash@kent.edu.
The King, The Queen and the Pop-Up Pantry
Members of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 2024 Homecoming Court will be among the students working with Flashes Fighting Hunger and the Kent Health Department at a Pop-Up Pantry created to help community members in need.
Alumna Serving Lattes and Lineups
The scent of freshly brewed coffee fills the air while voices from the NFL Network play on the televisions in the background. Sports memorabilia and artwork cover every wall. This is State Champs Coffee, downtown Kent’s new alumna-founded sports coffee shop and streetwear brand.
Pledges, Pastries and the President
The Flashes Vote Festival on Risman Plaza celebrated National Voter Registration Day, National Beignet Day and what Todd Diacon, president of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø called "our civic duty."
IN A FLASH: ‘Have You Met 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's President?’
51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Todd Diacon was an important part of this year's Flashes Vote Festival as he engaged students, distributed free 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Votes t-shirts and helped them get information about voting in the coming elections.
Alumna Serving Lattes and Lineups
The scent of freshly brewed coffee fills the air while voices from the NFL Network play on the televisions in the background. Sports memorabilia and artwork cover every wall. This is State Champs Coffee, downtown Kent’s new alumna-founded sports coffee shop and streetwear brand.