/news/tags/may-4-at-50 May 4 at 50 en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-09-08/derfs-graphic-novel-about-may-4th-delivers-an-emotional-wallop Few of the dozens of books written about what happened at Kent State May 4, 1970 have the emotional impact of John Backderf’s graphic novel Kent State, Four Dead in Ohio. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-09-08/derfs-graphic-novel-about-may-4th-delivers-an-emotional-wallop Jeff St. Clair /news/government-politics/2020-05-04/wksu-and-wcpn-co-host-special-broadcast-to-remember-may-4-at-50 Fifty years ago, on May 4th, 1970, unarmed students on the campus of Kent State University were fired upon by Ohio National Guard troops as the students… Mon, 04 May 2020 14:41:37 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-05-04/wksu-and-wcpn-co-host-special-broadcast-to-remember-may-4-at-50 Andrew Meyer /news/community/2020-04-30/fragments-of-may-4-from-the-ashes-of-the-rotc-building Just as protests against the United States’ invasion of Cambodia during the Vietnam War were beginning on Kent State’s campus, Bob Crane started to notice… Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:50:00 GMT /news/community/2020-04-30/fragments-of-may-4-from-the-ashes-of-the-rotc-building David Burgett /news/community/2020-04-29/fragments-of-may-4-the-power-of-so-many-flowers In May 1990, a hillside on the Kent State campus burst with 58,175 daffodils for the first time. One flower was planted for each of the U.S. servicepeople… Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:50:00 GMT /news/community/2020-04-29/fragments-of-may-4-the-power-of-so-many-flowers Joan Steidl /news/community/2020-04-27/fragments-of-may-4-a-photo-of-the-friend-who-always-had-a-smile-on-her-face For Marty Levick, the photograph he donated to the May 4th exhibit was a treasure. It showed his dear friend Sandy Scheuer as the person she truly was—a… Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:46:42 GMT /news/community/2020-04-27/fragments-of-may-4-a-photo-of-the-friend-who-always-had-a-smile-on-her-face Darian Bolin /news/health-science/2020-04-20/may-4-survivor-anticipates-virtual-50th-commemoration-could-draw-larger-audience A woman who witnessed the shootings at Kent State on May 4, 1970 remains optimistic about this year’s 50th commemoration despite its move to a digital… Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:25:24 GMT /news/health-science/2020-04-20/may-4-survivor-anticipates-virtual-50th-commemoration-could-draw-larger-audience /news/arts-culture/2020-04-03/author-of-new-may-4-book-discusses-remembrance-importance-of-newspapers The 50th anniversary commemoration events for the May 4, 1970, shootings at Kent State University were canceled because of the new coronavirus, but some… Sat, 04 Apr 2020 00:23:27 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-04-03/author-of-new-may-4-book-discusses-remembrance-importance-of-newspapers /news/arts-culture/2020-03-05/shuffle-renowned-vietnamese-musician-brings-peace-songs-to-kent-ahead-of-may-4-anniversary World-renowned Vietnamese musician Phong Nguyen has dedicated his life to studying Buddhist music. He can play more than 20 instruments and has done… Thu, 05 Mar 2020 09:45:57 GMT /news/arts-culture/2020-03-05/shuffle-renowned-vietnamese-musician-brings-peace-songs-to-kent-ahead-of-may-4-anniversary Amanda Rabinowitz /news/events/2020-03-04/ksu-commencement-to-feature-students-wounded-may-4-1970 Spring Commencement at Kent State will feature two speakers who were wounded during the May Fourth shootings 50 years ago.Kent State President Todd Diacon… Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:10:33 GMT /news/events/2020-03-04/ksu-commencement-to-feature-students-wounded-may-4-1970