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Tree City, Kent’s “quintessential get-things-done coffee shop” (NEW)

Becca Sagaris August 18, 2020

As reigning champion for eight consecutive years, Tree City Coffee and Pastry holds its place as Kent’s best coffee shop. “Tree City is about making everybody feel welcome,” said Evan Bailey, former...

Obama, Cuomo, Urquiza, Sanders

6 takeaways from the DNC’s first night

(CNN) -- Michelle Obama closed the first night of an unprecedented Democratic convention with a powerful, direct-to-camera excoriation of Donald Trump's presidency that could reverberate through the...

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Troy Pierson August 17, 2020

From the south lobby, one can see down to the second and first floors. Campbell said visibility was a key component of the design process to incorporate natural light into the building. Pictured here is...

The north entrance of the DI Hub.

Kent State to open Design Innovation Hub for fall semester

Troy Pierson August 17, 2020

Kent State’s Design Innovation [DI] Initiative began five years ago as part of an opportunity to solve problems through dynamic relationships between students, staff and faculty. In those five years,...

The Democratic National Convention kicks off with a two-hour virtual event built on a theme of unity.

What to watch on the first night of the Democratic convention

(CNN) -- The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday with a two-hour virtual event built on a theme of unity.It will be a convention unlike any other: The coronavirus pandemic forced Democrats...

Cormier throws a punch at Miocic in the first round during their UFC heavyweight bout in 2019.

Miocic retains heavyweight crown with decision over Cormier

AP August 16, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Stipe Miocic defeated Daniel Cormier by unanimous decision in a five-round bout Saturday night to win the rubber match in a fantastic trilogy between the fighters and retain his heavyweight...

Faculty hold third town hall to address in-person instruction for fall semester

Troy Pierson, reporter August 16, 2020

Kent State faculty members and administrative leaders held a third town hall meeting on Aug. 13 to address how in-person instruction will take place once campus reopens in late August. Interim Vice President...

The US Postal Service (USPS) is warning states that voters risk not getting their ballots back to election offices in time because of lags in mail delivery. This image shows a USPS worker doing his daily delivery route on April 15, in New York.

Postal service warns nearly every state it may not be able to deliver ballots in time based on current election rules

Ellie Kaufman, CNN August 14, 2020

(CNN) -- The US Postal Service warned almost all of the 50 states and Washington, DC, that voters could be at risk of not getting their ballots back to election offices in time to be counted because...

Three budgeting tips for college students looking to save some coin

Maria McGinnis, editor-in-chief August 14, 2020

For most people, college is the first time to really experience being completely independent. Not only are students responsible for showing up to class on time, balancing work and play and getting enough...

Tips for a successful remote learning experience provided by Kent State and Keep on Learning. 

Tips for students to be successful in remote courses

Tramaine Burton August 14, 2020

Coronavirus cases in the U.S. are rising, schools are reopening and college students are facing a new reality: remote classes. Without proper guidance in navigating remote classes, however, students' academic...

President Donald Trump met with United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy at the White House last week amid his ongoing attacks on mail-in voting and ahead of DeJoy's meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.

Trump met with Postmaster General amid mail-in voting attacks

(CNN) -- President Donald Trump met with United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy at the White House last week amid his ongoing attacks on mail-in voting and ahead of DeJoy's meeting with House Speaker...

The Justice Department accused Yale University of discriminating against Asian American and White applicants in its undergraduate admissions process. This image shows Welch Hall on the Old Campus at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, November 28, 2012.

Justice Department accuses Yale of discriminating against Asian American and white applicants

(CNN) -- The Justice Department accused Yale University of discriminating against Asian American and White applicants in its undergraduate admissions process."Yale rejects scores of Asian American and...

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