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![Ayham Abuzeid and Layla Alchaer are partners in Tahinin! Mediterranean Cuisine that recently opened in the Rathskeller in the basement of the Kent Student Center. Ayham Abuzeid and Layla Alchaer are partners in Tahinin! Mediterranean Cuisine that recently opened in the Rathskeller in the basement of the Kent Student Center.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/221010-Tahini_RD-00017%202_2.jpg?VersionId=B9gAKuGb_lKfftpUzeKAYazygPs3JNDM&h=d953b501&itok=SF1kSgpT)
Tahini! Offers a Taste of the Middle East to Diners at Rathskeller
Two Syrian immigrants who met by chance when one was taking an English as a Second Language class from the other, have joined forces to bring a taste of their homeland to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University diners.
![Bettina Love at Oscar Ritchie Hall.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/20221006_BC_220427_AntiRacism_327_0.jpg?VersionId=F.36kWm14ZWgyMBY_M3MXjKFJHXNq1SY&h=10d202d3&itok=PaNd_yt1)
The Importance of Belonging
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« faculty and students discussed belonging and other issues at author Bettina Love's book signing on Thursday.
![Bettina Love, KSU Anti-Racism Conference Keynote Speaker.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/20221006_BC_220427_AntiRacism_435_0.jpg?VersionId=r70T1WPzy5jRU0X0k.UpkCkJZ.Sdun5O&h=10d202d3&itok=zoNGDG0X)
IN A FLASH: Message Of Love
Bettina Love, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference.
![Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, speaks to attendees at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference. Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, speaks to attendees at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/20221006_BC_220427_AntiRacism_142%20gooden_0.jpg?VersionId=K3sYfapmMIxGQOdIZwP4WUmvrKNUncJW&h=71b3b2b8&itok=ZF5tqs9K)
Anti-Racism Conference Puts University Under Lens to Identify Racism and Improve Culture
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference kicked off Oct. 6 with several hundred students, faculty and staff taking part.
![Female lacrosse players in a game](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/DWD_9272%20copy_0.jpg?VersionId=eUMuubSa4TmFHBJhaOWpxN8cdMiPmyWe&h=58c8a5e7&itok=AqWdpNLb)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Athletics Launches Ready FLASH Program
Many Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University student-athletes will qualify for additional preparation for success after graduation under a benefits program slated to launch in fall 2023.
![The pediment on Franklin Hall, bearing Cluff's name.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/CLUFF%20PEDIMENT_1.png?VersionId=UwQEPWLXz11hA8aVtq3ivdKDKcGqntGE&h=6ee34841&itok=mkaLiFv9)
Who's Cluff and Why Is His Name on Franklin Hall?
High on its pediment, Franklin Hall bears the inscribed name of a polarizing figure from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s past.
![Students forming the letter "K" on campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/2026%20K-manchester%208-22-22%20Full%20Res_3.jpg?VersionId=mUlXIDnpQZvEfX4I3hVT_9y_hFHCe1av&h=ccc85fad&itok=B-7otP0f)
Meet the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Class of 2026
Hailing from 39 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., this freshman class also represents 31 countries, more than doubling the freshman international student population from the previous year.
![Former Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« female student-athletes pose for a picture before serving as this year’s Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/RAD_5064.jpg?VersionId=6JzSjk1ggiInqjwHxR5qvEQ3wctAB2kz&h=403207e6&itok=Ko8JjRay)
What A Celebration! Homecoming Brings Golden Flashes Together
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Golden Flashes family was marking milestones and making memories at Homecoming 2022, held Saturday, Oct. 1. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« alumni, students, parents, employees and community members donned their blue-and-gold gear and reunited for one of the university’s long-standing traditions.
![Proclamation by Ohio Governor Mike Dewine and Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted next to photo of Michael Palmieri (left) and Chris Cooper Proclamation by Ohio Governor Mike Dewine and Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted next to photo of Michael Palmieri (left) and Chris Cooper](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/OEOC%20Palmieri%20Cooper%20Governor%20Proclamation%20copy_0.jpg?VersionId=Yo.tQCR6Vt06wmk5urk.W75v2wg6XIqW&h=e6f36a9c&itok=z-EX7dRk)
Gov. DeWine Declares October Ohio Employee Ownership Month With Proclamation Recognizing OEOC at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted recently issued a joint proclamation recognizing the impact that employee-owned companies have on Ohio’s economy as well as the work of the Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC) based at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University, which requested the proclamation. The OEOC has served as a nonprofit outreach center providing support, resources and assistance to businesses since 1987.
![Defensive line coach, Colin Ferrell, helps wide receiver Dante Cephas come to a stop on the sidelines.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/20221001_BC_220417_Homecoming_2022_2792_0.jpg?VersionId=UM12K1cUmo4jgzLoXIqWOC.lHSrcOb5m&h=1d16a92f&itok=Ld4rA4zZ)
IN A FLASH: Sideline Stopper!
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Golden Flashes set records and extended their at-home winning streak to 11 games at Saturday's Homecoming game.