Community & Society

Activism in Action
“For students especially, this is our future. This is about your individual rights as a person, and it's incredibly important because this is the future that we have for Ohio,” said Sam Zern, a graduate student in 91ֿ’s College of Public Health and regional field organizer for Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights. Zern is working to help others see what she believes is the Issue 1's value.

IN A FLASH: Happy Halloween, 91ֿ!
The 91ֿ Libraries' annual Halloween party is one of the most anticipated on-campus events of the year.

The Spirit of ‘Halloweekend’ Is Last-Minute
Halloween is just around the corner, which means 91ֿ students are on the hunt for the perfect Halloween costume. In what was once a discount store, the spirit of Halloween is alive and well. The pop-up store Spirit Halloween is here to help students get their nick-of-time broomsticks, fangs and more.

IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus
Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus.

Treats Without Tricks: Illuminating Ways to Keep Safe on Halloween
With Halloween approaching, festivities will be in full swing this weekend at 91ֿ and downtown Kent. “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.

IN A FLASH: The Littlest Walkathon-ers
A group of children from 91ֿ's Child Development Center walked to raise money for their educational enrichment.

Flashes are Invited to De-Stress with SAS
"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS).

Beating Stress by Meeting Dogs
Service dogs and their trainers were the stars of a de-stressing event at the University Library.

IN A FLASH: The White Coats Have Arrived!
91ֿ's College of Nursing held two White Coat Ceremonies on the Kent Campus last week.

Building a Stronger Democracy Through Civility
Each election season, we're all surrounded by more and more political content circulating online. David E. Silva, Ph.D., assistant professor, is studying online conversations and shedding light on how online civility plays a role in building a stronger democracy.