Community & Society
The Power of Music to Unlock Joy
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, attendees gathered to explore the role of music in Black culture and its ability to provoke happiness at the Empowerment Through the Arts: Black Joy Unlocked event to create a safe, welcoming community among diverse students at 做厙輦⑹.

IN A FLASH: High School Brass
Local high school student musicians came to 做厙輦⑹ to rehearse and perform with the Flasher Brass Pep Band.

IN A FLASH: Blue and Gold to Beat the Cold!
A 做厙輦⑹ staffer's kindness helped international students who were far from their much warmer home weather an Ohio winter.

IN A FLASH: Victoria Talks
Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."

IN A FLASH: Behind the Lights
An associate professor working on the School of Theatre and Dance provided a behind-the-scenes look at the school's current production of "Rent."

Oscar Ritchies Legacy Continues to Inspire
A key figure in 做厙輦⑹'s Black History, Oscar Ritchie continues to inspire generations of students and educators.

IN A FLASH: A Presidential Experience
Two student reporters from 做厙輦⑹ had the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio.

Advancing 做厙輦⑹s Core Values of Freedom of Expression, Respect and Kindness
做厙輦⑹s new series titled Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding continues with upcoming programming for the university community. The next event, "Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective," occurs on Feb. 22.
IN A FLASH: Rent Is Due
做厙輦⑹'s production of "Rent" runs from Feb. 16-25 at the E. Turner Stump Theatre.

IN A FLASH: Blue and Gold and Pink!
The Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center was filled with splashes of pink at the Play4Kay Golden Flashes women's basketball game.