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Hundreds of locks fastened to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's Main Street Bridge

IN A FLASH: ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's 'Locks of Love'

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade. 

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Voter registration drive

Last Day for Voter Registration

Oct. 10 is the deadline for registering for this November’s election.

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FAFSA Form

Changes to the FAFSA: Important Information to Know

While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has experienced changes over the years, the upcoming 2024-25 FAFSA year will introduce significant changes for students and families. These changes may have implications for students and their ability to gain access to federal financial aid.

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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State students Ryan Aquilani of Philadelphia, Pa., and Holly Atkinson of Dayton, Ohio, make fidget tools as part of Disability Awareness Month, sponsored by Student Accessibility Services.

Everyone’s Got Something: Celebrating Disabilities

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's Student Accessibility Services is celebrating October as Disability Awareness Month, with events and activities to spread the word to students that they are not alone in their struggle and that help is available. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Health, Students First, Student Accessibility Services

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A student walking under the arch on the Lefton Esplanade in the fog.

IN A FLASH: Fall Break, Already?

Thursday October 5 - Sunday October 8 is Fall Break at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State. 

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New campaign graphics on the Science Corridor.

IN A FLASH: Inspiring (!) Images Around Campus

Dynamic graphics bearing messaging from the university's new campaign can be seen on buildings throughout campus. 

Tags: University Communications and Marketing, University News, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive

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Distracted drivers in Ohio will be penalized starting Oct. 5.

Beware: Distracted Drivers in Ohio Will Be Issued Tickets, Fines Under New Law

The new Distracted Driving law makes it illegal to use or hold a cellphone or electronic device in your hand, lap or other parts of the body while driving on Ohio roads.   

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Sistahood Collective Gathering at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State at Trumbull

IN A FLASH: Building Black Leaders

The Building Black Leaders program at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï at Trumbull offers students support, inspiration and community. 

Tags: ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï at Trumbull, Student Life, Student Organizations, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Warhorse Tattoos

Thinking Ink? You're Not Alone

Juliana Buonaiuto, Undergraduate Student Government president, stated in her convocation speech this year that she got a lightning bolt tattoo during the first two weeks of her first year. A recent Pew Research Center survey revealed that 32% of Americans have a tattoo. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Today went to some local authorities to see if those trends match the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State community. 

Tags: Student Life, Students First

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A sillhouette of a person doing yoga in the sun

October Puts You Into a State of Well-Being

October is ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Though the national health observance is in May, the university chooses October to promote mental health awareness as the need for mental health support on campus peaks during this time.   

Tags: Health, Student Life, Students First, Community & Society

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