Kent State University - School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Student Media/Activities
Student Publications & Productions
The Office of Student Media supports nearly 200 students working in eight different media. Five full-time professional employees, in addition to fa
culty advisers, assist students in their award-winning endeavors.
Kent JMC students gain valuable experience and sharpen their marketable skills. Many of the positions are paid, enabling the students to focus on their classes and student media experience. In addition to building resumes, Student Media forges student friendships into lifelong professional contacts.
If you are interested in working for any of the following student media, you should contact Lori Cantor, Student Media manager, 205 Franklin Hall, 330-672-2586, lcantor@kent.edu.
Print Publications
Artemis
Artemis brings women's issues to the forefront while striving to be interesting and informative to both male and female readers.
The Daily Kent Stater
The Daily Kent Stater is an award-winning student-run daily newspaper. The Stater publishes Monday through Friday during the regular fall and spring semesters. During the summer months, The Stater is published weekly on Wednesdays.
The Burr & CyBurr
The Burr covers the latest in music, entertainment, travel, dining, fashion and sports as well as social, political and environmental issues. Known for its excellent reporting and writing, compelling photography and lively design, The Burr has won nine national awards as best college magazine. Its Web site, www.theburr.com, has won three national awards for best college magazine Web site.
UHURU
UHURU is a forum of exchange on matters concerning minorities, with emphasis on the Pan-African experience. UHURU won Best Student Magazine in the 2007 Society of Professional Journalists Region Four Awards.
Luna Negra
Kent State University's literary publication is a blend of poetry, prose, photography and illustration. Luna Negra is a delightful and inspirational addition to the Student Media mix reaching those most interested in the arts. Submissions are from both students and outside contributions.
Fusion
Fusion Magazine addresses sexual minority issues within the general
population. The magazine strives to educate and promote awareness in both gay and straight communities, while maintaining an interest to all readers. Fusion won Best Student Magazine in the 2006 Society of Professional Journalists Region Four Awards. The magazine also has an award-winning Web site, http://fusion.kent.edu.
Broadcast
TV2
TV2 reaches 7,000 KSU residents and 25,000 Portage County residents on Time Warner Cable channel 16. The station features live news at 6:30 pm Mon-Fri, live and taped programming, talk programs and much more including several KSU sporting events and live election night coverage. TV2 is an affiliate of the Open Student Television Network.
Black Squirrel Radio
Black Squirrel Radio broadcasts on channels 2, 4 and 6 on the Kent State University
campus television network reaching over 7,000 college students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The station format consists of college rock, local bands and urban. Black Squirrel Radio also broadcasts on channel 16 on the Time Warner Cable Network in most of Portage County and streams live over the Web at http://www.blacksquirrelradio.com.
Online Publications
KentNewsNet.com
The student news and feature Web site.
Contact the Student Media Staff
| Lori Cantor Manager 330-672-0887 |
Tami Bongiorni Advertising Manager 330-672-6306 |
| Ellen Davis Classified and Office Manager 330-672-0883 |
Evan Bailey Media Specialist 330-672-0886 |
| Business Analyst 330-672-0884 |
Ben Marquis IT User Support Analyst 330-672-3250 |
2008-09 Rate Card
Download the Student Media Rate Card for 2008-09 in PDF format to view print, web and broadcast advertising rates. To advertise in one of our student magazines, call 330-672-2586 or email at ksuads@yahoo.com.