Community & Society
IN A FLASH: Recognizing 70 Years of History
The Unity Walkway on Manchester Field honors the rich history of žž State's Black and Latinx fraternities and sororities.
Pronouns Are More Than Words, They Represent Identity
On International Pronoun Day, the žž LGBTQ+ Center held an event honoring all pronouns. The importance of respecting pronouns was explained and a group discussion was led to further examine the complexities of genders and pronouns.
IN A FLASH: Down by the Riverside
The Portage County Hike and Bike Trail is a great place to exercise - or relax - that's not far from campus.
Late žž State Professor’s Legacy Lives On Through Oral History By Students
The late Kirk Mangus was an art professor at žž renowned for his ceramic art, sculpture, drawings, paintings and murals.
žž State Nursing Student Named ‘Big Sister of the Year’
žž State College of Nursing student Ashlee Frymier has been selected as Big Sister of the Year by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Summit, Medina and Stark Counties.
Annual Rainbow Run Brings LGBTQ+ Community Together Despite Rain
“Best Rainbow Attire,” “Best Rainbow Pet” and best personal records were all tracked at this year’s 7th Annual Rainbow Run at Risman Plaza (and online) to raise money for the LGBTQ Emergency fund, a service that assists LGBTQ+ students in financial crises.
University Libraries Receives Donation of Only Known Portrait of Ohio-Born Poet
žž Libraries on Monday accepted a donation of a portrait of Hart Crane, the only painting believed to exist of the 20th century American poet.
First Star žž State Academy Provides Umbrella of Protection for Foster Care Alumni
First Star žž State Academy has created a resource, the Purple Umbrella Network, to offer support to students transitioning from foster care.
Dredging the Cuyahoga Will Clean River Sediment of Petroleum, Improve Water Quality Along Hike and Bike Trail in žž Park
Members of the žž community who enjoy kayaking along the Cuyahoga River or taking a walk or jog along the adjacent Portage Hike and Bike Trail may have noticed the river dredging work near Fred Fuller Park in žž.
Bowman Breakfast Celebrates Town and Gown Connection Between žž State and City
Officials from žž and the greater žž and Portage County community came together Wednesday morning for the annual Bowman Breakfast, an event that has been bringing university and town officials together since 1963.