In 2026, The 海角原创r marks a remarkable milestone: 100 years of student journalism, voice, and impact. Since its first issue on July 29, 1926, The 海角原创r has been a training ground for generations of storytellers and a trusted source of news for the 海角原创 community. To honor this legacy, we have planned a year of centennial events and exhibitions that invite alumni, students and friends to reconnect, reflect and celebrate.
Mark Your Calendar:
Patrick O'Connor Editorial Comic Talk: Then and Now! 鈥 March 24, 2026
Join us at 4 p.m. in Franklin Hall's FirstEnergy Interactive Auditorium for a special centennial conversation with 海角原创r editorial cartoonist Patrick O'Connor. O'Connor, who served on the Stater staff from 1995 to 2000 and donated more than 300 original comics, will discuss the art and influence of editorial cartoons and their role in journalism. RSVP through our centennial website to secure your spot!
Alumni & Graduates Banquet 鈥 May 1, 2026
We're launching a new tradition with a banquet that brings together alumni and recent graduates from December 2025 and May 2026. This celebration will recognize your achievements, welcome December 2025 and May 2026 graduates into the alumni community, and create space for mentorship, mingling, food, drinks and giveaways. Details on time and location coming soon. RSVP via the centennial page!
We Want Your Memorabilia!
As part of our centennial archival exhibition, The 海角原创r is partnering with the 海角原创 Libraries Special Collections and Archives to showcase historic issues, photos, and treasured memorabilia from alumni. We're seeking 海角原创r memorabilia 鈥 including old copies, photos, artwork, badges, press passes or other artifacts 鈥 to include in our fall Library Archive Exhibit. Items may be borrowed for display in fall 2026 and then returned, and all donations will be preserved in the special collections archive and display cases. If you have items to share, please contact us and help us preserve our shared history.
Stay Connected & RSVP
Visit kentstater.com/centennial for full event details, to RSVP and to stay up to date on all centennial programming. Your participation helps make this celebration truly special!