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Eclipse Poetry: The Convergence of Science and Art
An event like the total solar eclipse observed in Kent on April 8 can help to shake up our lives from the mundane. Poetry can work in the same way, said Chris Wick, son of Walt Wick, one of the founders of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Wick Poetry Center.
IN A FLASH: An Unforgettable Day
Campus and community came together to share a once-in-a-lifetime event at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Flash of Darkness: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates Total Eclipse of the Sun
It was a party 218 years in the making.
The thousands of people who came to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.
IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!
Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes? 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities.
Total Eclipse of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø!
The excitement has been building for more than a year, and the day is finally upon us!
IN A FLASH: Fantastic Gymnastics - Spectacular Season!
51³Ô¹ÏÍø gymnasts reached new heights this semester as they sweep competitions and set new team records.
From Career-Ready to Camera-Ready at WFMJ-TV
Simonek and Tromler sat down with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Today to talk about their experiences in the university’s journalism program and how it prepared them to hit the ground running within the first week on the job at 21 WFMJ-TV.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Remembers May 4, 1970, With 54th Commemoration
On May 3-4, 2024, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will hold its annual commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history.
The Prophet and the Future President
Associate Professor James Seelye, Ph.D., shares how the eclipse of 1806 had an important impact in the history of the newly established state of Ohio.
IN A FLASH: Swirled Squirrels
Especially in early April, Flashes should keep an eye out for the rare, tri-color squirrels on campus. They're a result of cross-breeding between black, gray and red squirrels.