What's up Kent! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: 19th Annual Kent Ghost Walk: Dark Side of Kent and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Check out the ultimate list of Halloween activities in Portage County (record-courier.com) — Kent families can plan now for trick-or-treating on Oct. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m., alongside many other Halloween events across Portage County. The roundup lists times for nearby communities like Aurora, Ravenna, Streetsboro and more, helping you coordinate candy runs, parties, and trunk-or-treats throughout the last week of October.
2. Friday's MAC Field Hockey Results (getsomemaction.com) — Kent State field hockey delivered a big 4-1 conference win over Ball State in Kent, with four different Golden Flashes scoring and the team nearly doubling its season assist total. Strong defense, including another key save by Ryli Zee, helped secure the home victory as MAC rivals like Miami, UMass, Central Michigan and James Madison also posted decisive wins.
3. FRIEND program: A path For international students to make new connections (kentstater.com) — Kent State students, especially those from overseas, can tap into the FRIEND Program to meet new people and ease the transition to campus life in Kent. The Center for Student Involvement pairs participants for shared activities and cultural exchange, helping international students navigate American college expectations while building trust and friendships that make the university and town feel more like home.
4. What an Ohio university is saying about Greek life after Cornell allegations (cleveland19.com) — In Kent, Kent State's Fraternity and Sorority Life office publicly reaffirmed its commitment to preventing sexual misconduct after disturbing assault allegations involving a Cornell University fraternity drew national attention. The statement, shared on Instagram, condemns sexual misconduct and hazing, outlines core values like integrity and accountability, and points students toward campus support and reporting resources as some undergraduates voice safety concerns.
5. Adam Deitch to Release Producer Album WOLF MOON (broadwayworld.com) — Adam Deitch is releasing his new producer album "Wolf Moon" in January and bringing his live show to The Kent Stage on October 16, giving Kent residents a chance to hear his genre-blending grooves in person. The article highlights his long career in hip-hop, funk, and jazz, plus an extensive fall tour with guitarist John Scofield.
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