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October 19, 2020

Six Russian military officers were charged on Monday for hacking into software using destructive malware to black out thousands of computers and cause nearly $1 billion in losses, actions that the Justice...

Six Russian military officers were charged on Monday for hacking into software using destructive malware to black out thousands of computers and cause nearly $1 billion in losses, actions that the Justice Department says were intended to support Russian government efforts to undermine, retaliate against, or otherwise destabilize worldwide computer networks.

6 Russian military officers charged with a worldwide cyberattack

Christina Carrega, CNN October 19, 2020

(CNN) -- Six Russian military officers were charged on Monday for hacking into software using destructive malware to black out thousands of computers and cause nearly $1 billion in losses, actions that...

A graphic to help show where to find an internship. 

OPINION: How to find the right internship

Kelly Krabill Opinion Writer October 19, 2020

It's time to start applying for summer internships. Emails come through your inbox every day with new opportunities and just by the click of a button, the application process begins. With the scroll of...

US President Donald Trump shows a photo of the border wall upon arrival at the US Border Patrol station in Yuma, Arizona, June 23, 2020.

Supreme Court to hear challenges to Trump border wall funding and asylum policies

Priscilla Alvarez, CNN October 19, 2020

(CNN) -- The Supreme Court said on Monday it would take up cases concerning President Donald Trump's border wall and a controversial policy that requires asylum seekers to remain in Mexico as they await...

Vice president of regional campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies candidates Margaret (Peggy) Shadduck, David M. Dees, and Jennie J. Gallimore.

Candidate announced for vice president of regional campuses, dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies

Jessica Cobb Reporter October 17, 2020

The search for the Vice President of Regional Campuses and Dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies has been narrowed to three final candidates: Margaret Shadduck, David Dees and Jennie Gallimore.Each...

Melody Tankersley is the senior vice president and provost at Kent State University.

Senior vice president, provost candidate Melody Tankersley gives presentation

Megan McSweeney Reporter October 17, 2020

Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., says Kent State is the perfect university.“I love the core values of kindness, respect and purpose in all we do," Tankersley said....

Kent Hack Enough 2020

Retro-themed ‘Kent Hack Enough’ event goes completely virtual

Kim Fisher Technology reporter October 16, 2020

The Kent State coding group, HacKSU, is calling for hackers to join the ninth annual Kent Hack Enough event online. Students of varying skill levels team up and create a coding project of their choice...

Alexa Golden drives past Butler's Kristen Spolyar in the second half of Kent State's WNIT Second Round matchup. Golden scored 11 points in her final game for Kent State. March 23, 2019.

Alexa Golden rising rapidly on Kent State’s coaching staff

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter October 15, 2020

Alexa Golden played her last game on Kent State University women’s basketball team on March 23, 2019. She finished with 11 points and eight rebounds in 38 minutes played during the team’s 70-52 loss...

A notice placed on the door that connects Olson Hall and Lake Hall informing students of the quarantine. Photo taken by Troy Pierson. 

4 more floors placed under quarantine

Sara Crawford Opinion editor October 15, 2020

A total of 305 students and eight floors are currently under quarantine, with the latest date going until Oct. 21. Each dorm was informed via a community update email from Jill Jenkins, executive director...

Kent State Scientista Co-President Nora Honkomp.

Kent State’s Scientista chapter offers women in STEM majors a place to find success

Kandra Hill Reporter October 15, 2020

Only about a quarter of people who work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are women, according to the National Girls Collaborative Project. Undergraduate women in STEM majors...

Story Walk 1

Downtown Kent to hold Story Walk through Halloween for local families

Mason Lawlor Reporter October 15, 2020

A children’s book becomes interactive as Main Street Kent kicks off its second annual “Story Walk” today and continues through Oct. 31.  Cleveland-born author Dav Pilkey’s new book, “The Hallo-Wiener,”...

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