NIL passes for high school athletes in Ohio
High school and college athletes around the country now have the unique opportunity to make money from their name, image
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University funding changes after identity center closures
Over the summer, Senate Bill 1 went into effect on June 27, 2025, for state colleges and universities in Ohio,
Read MoreKent State navigates program cuts as Senate Bill 1 reshapes higher education
Kent State University is preparing to phase out or merge 24 undergraduate programs after Ohio’s recently implemented Senate Bill 1
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Ohio begins redistricting battle during national congressional arms race
In the middle of a national battle to achieve congressional control, the state of Ohio is taking the stage as
Read MoreKent State prepares to add mandatory civics course under new Ohio law
Kent State University is moving forward with plans to add a mandatory civic literacy course for undergraduate students after the
Read MoreOhio’s Marijuana Landscape: A Quick Guide
Ohio recently became the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana with the passage of Issue 2 in the November election.
Read MoreOhioans vote to pass pro-choice amendment
Ohioans voted to pass Issue 1 and preserve abortion rights by amending the Ohio Constitution just months after the failed
Read MoreHOPE drug court helps those struggling with addiction in Portage County
As the opioid epidemic continues to take lives in Portage County amid the COVID-19 pandemic, drug courts such as the
Read MoreShould you Vote Yes or No for Issues 1 and 2?
With elections just around the corner, more and more voters are rushing to the internet to search exactly what’s going
Read MoreOhio Supreme Court Election Now Features Party Affiliations
For the first time in Ohio’s history, the Ohio Supreme Court election on Nov. 8 will display each candidate’s political
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