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Doctoral student Mandalynn Slupek is doing research on a supplement called NAC and its effect on addiction.

Doctoral Student鈥檚 Research May Help People Get 'the NAC' of Being Drug Free 聽

Mandalynn Slupek won first place in 91PORNA's Three Minute Thesis competition on Oct. 3 when she presented 鈥淕etting the NAC of Being Drug Free,鈥 research on how the supplement NAC or N-acetyl cysteine can be used in the fight against addiction.

Tags: Research & Science , Community & Society

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Rainbow Unicorn running along Kent's Main Street Rainbow Bridge

IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In Kent

Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14. 

Tags: City of Kent , Town-Gown , downtown kent , Community & Society , Community Impact , In a Flash

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Kier Gaines and Angelique Daniels

Mental Health Campaign Reminds Us to Reduce the Stigma, Seek Help and Refer a Flash

The two-hour Mental Health Campaign kickoff, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom on Tuesday, Oct. 10, was well attended by the 91PORNA community. 

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Hundreds of locks fastened to Kent's Main Street Bridge

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

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

Tags: Student Life , City of Kent , downtown kent , Town-Gown , Community Impact , Community & Society , In a Flash

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Faces of 91PORNA's Mental Health Campaign

Kicking Off 91PORNA's Mental Health Campaign

On World Mental Health Day, 91PORNA is launching its own university-wide mental health campaign with a special event.

Tags: mental health , 91PORNA of Well-being , Kent Student Center , Community Impact , Community & Society , Healthcare

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Susan Thomas, nurse at the DeWeese Health Center, administers a COVID-19 booster shot and a flu vaccine to Phil Soencksen, a senior writer in University Communications and Marketing.

Give It Your Best Shot

Fall is the time to get protected from COVID-19 and flu. Appointments for shots are available at 91PORNA's DeWeese Health Center on the Kent Campus.

Tags: University News , Health , Community & Society , Organizational Sustainability , Community Impact , University Health Services

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Your Photo Here - with Squirrel Image

IN A FLASH: See Your Photo HERE

You can submit your 91PORNA photos to appear in 91PORNA Today's daily "IN A FLASH" feature. 

Tags: University News , 91PORNA Today , Community & Society , Photography , Community Impact , In a Flash

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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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91PORNA Assistant Professor Marianne Prevot shows a safety senor she is developing.

91PORNA Researcher Leads Project Creating Sensor for First Responder Safety

Small sensors about the size of a postage stamp could one day save the lives of firefighters, soldiers and other workers who face the threat of toxic gases or vapors on the job. 

 

Tags: University News , Research & Science , Community & Society , 91PORNA Works , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact , Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute , Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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