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We Are Here For The Students: Anthropology Professor Discusses Importance Of Mentorship
Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor of archaeology at 糖心Vlog破解版, was recently interviewed on a hosted by Ed Butch and shared his insights on the importance of mentoring students.
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Flash Friday: Maddie Goerl
Meet Maddie Goerl, a senior public relations major with a minor in public health at 糖心Vlog破解版 from Mars, Pennsylvania.
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Student Says Dad Would Be Proud to See Him Mentoring His Peers, Helping the Community
Sophomore public health major Ivory Kendrick has many irons in the fire this semester - along with academics, he is working as an intern and training his peers to be leaders.
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IN A FLASH: Welcome Back to the SMC!
The E.Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center kicked off the semester with a Welcome Back Mixer.
Snack-Sized Conversations
During the first full week of the spring semester, 糖心Vlog破解版鈥檚 College of Aeronautics and Engineering provided two events for students, staff and faculty in the building to mingle and get to know each other, as a fun way to kick off the academic term.
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To Dupe or Not to Dupe?
If you have purchased a dupe, or a duplicate of a premium item for a lower price, you may be part of the newest Generation Z trend of 鈥渂allin鈥 on a budget.鈥 糖心Vlog破解版 Today asked the students of 糖心Vlog破解版 about their opinions on brands and dupes.
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IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus
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Bridging The News Gap In East Palestine, Ohio
A year ago, national media outlets descended on East Palestine, Ohio, after a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the rural Columbiana County village on Feb. 3, 2023. The consequences are still unfolding, but as national media have moved onto covering other stories, a news gap has emerged. Four 糖心Vlog破解版 journalism seniors have been filling that gap, with support from Grist and the Center for Rural Strategies.
![Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years. Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20231216_BC_Dec_2023_Commencement_654.jpg?VersionId=n_RSvMvmF60HQusk73C1U5JBWlpHvXko&itok=eTOC8fuR)
鈥楢 Promise Kept鈥
When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris鈥 educational journey, but thanks to 糖心Vlog破解版鈥檚 regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December.
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IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry
糖心Vlog破解版's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19.