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A collection of pumpkins with žž State carvings in them.

Treats Without Tricks: Illuminating Ways to Keep Safe on Halloween

With Halloween approaching, festivities will be in full swing this weekend at žž and downtown žž. “Halloweekend” can be full of treats, but you never know what tricks will arise when it comes to safety. Sgt. Tricia Knoles gives her top safety tips, and discusses how her team will be working to keep students safe this holiday weekend.  

Tags: Students First, Student Life, Community & Society

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Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, who lost his dad in high school, sits in the Memorial Garden on žž State's campus

Major Loss Inspires Student's Passion and Positivity

Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, a first generation college student, perseveres despite the hardships he has endured.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Profiles

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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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A record number of students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience during summer 2023.

SURE Program Ceremony Highlights the Best of the Best Undergraduate Research

Twenty-three students won first place in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition with a three-minute presentation and a slide.

Tags: University News, Research and Science, Student Life

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Haoui with Delta zeta

žž State Got S'more ‘College Guy’ on TikTok

Elie Haoui has made a name for himself through his viral TikToks, where he is known as the “College Guy.” Haoui is currently traveling to different universities in Ohio to film humorous videos with college students. žž was one of his most recent stops. 

Tags: Student Life, Students First

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IdeaBase Celebrating 10 Years in the Gallery in the DI Hub - Photo by Ryan Moore

10 Years of Being Powered by žž State Students

Based on ideas, design and experiential learning, IdeaBase is celebrating 10 years of being powered by žž students with a showcase of student work from over the years in the gallery on the second floor of the DI Hub through Oct. 26.

Tags: Students First, Student Life, Community Impact

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Don'Marie Reid gives and receives support in the CommUNITY Lab.

The CommUNITY Lab Is Home Base for This Golden Flash

Since Don’Marie Reid of Akron became a Golden Flash, she has experienced immense support from the žž State community, but the CommUNITY Lab is her home away from home where she and many other students receive unconditional support. 

Tags: Student Life, University News

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Sex Week 23 KST Banner

Wild (West) Sex Week

žž's Sex Week begins today. žž Interhall Council has been putting together a week of “Wild West” style events educating students about sex. 

Tags: Students First, Student Life

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Jordon Egbert, far right, a žž State graduate student, takes part in traditional Rwandan dancing during the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda.

‘This Experience Changed Me in More Ways Than I Could Have Imagined’

žž graduate student Jordon Egbert said taking part in the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda has changed his entire perspective on life. 

 

Tags: University News, Profiles, Global Reach, Student Life, Global Presence, Featured Story

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Rain on fall leaves, by Vance Voyles

IN A FLASH: The Small Things of Fall

A photo submitted by a žž State Today reader captures the small-scale beauty found on campus in fall. 

Tags: žž State Police Services, University News, Fall Semester, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life

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