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Ohio is one of 10 states, mainly in the Rust Belt, likely to lose seats in the House of Representatives following the 2020 Census next month, according to projections by The Kent Stater. Seven states are expected to gain districts, led by Texas with three added seats and Florida with two.

Projections show Ohio likely to lose House seats following 2020 Census

Editor’s note: This story is the work of Kent State’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s Interviewing and Data class. Ohio is one of 10 states — mainly across the Rust Belt —...

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A college senior reflection: Our ‘back to normal’ will never be the same

Erin Simonek March 23, 2020

On the morning of Tuesday, March 10, I was standing in the Kent State bookstore waiting in line to pick up my cap and gown.I was alone, feeling irritable, gloomy and slightly claustrophobic. I didn’t...

VIRUS OUTBREAK OHIO HIGHWAYS

Doral Chenoweth March 23, 2020

One of the busiest freeway interchanges in Ohio, Interstates 70, 71, and Ohio Rt. 315 appear almost empty Monday morning, March 23, 2020 as business and social lives shut down due to COVID-19. The state...

One of the busiest freeway interchanges in Ohio, Interstates 70, 71, and Ohio Rt. 315 appear almost empty Monday morning, March 23, 2020 as business and social lives shut down due to COVID-19. The state issued a stay-at-home order that will take effect at 11:59 pm March 23. (Doral Chenoweth/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

STATEWIDE UPDATE: Stay at home order to take effect; jobs claims at historic high

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state's “stay at home” order takes effect at midnight, coronavirus cases top 440 with six deaths, and lawmakers prepare for a mid-week session to address everything from...

US Senator Sherrod Brown speaks on the floor of the Senate

Screen capture via C-Span2 March 23, 2020

Sen. Sherrod Brown, Democrat of Ohio, speaks on the floor of the Senate in opposition to a nearly $2 trillion bailout package, which he said does not have the necessary worker protections."The fact is,...

Sen. Sherrod Brown, Democrat of Ohio, speaks on the floor of the Senate in opposition to a nearly $2 trillion bailout package, which he said does not have the necessary worker protections."The fact is, we need to learn from 10 years ago," Brown said. "The same people came to us and said, 'We need this bailout.' They promised that it would help people stay in their homes. They promised that it would be money in the pockets of workers. The banks have done well. The executives have done well. But since then wages have basically remained flat."

Democrats block coronavirus response in fear of 2008 redux

(CNN) -- For the second time in two days, Democrats voted against advancing the colossal bill to mitigate the global health and economic crises caused by the coronavirus pandemic, claiming that Congress...

Monday: Big layoffs, bigger hirings, massive markets swings

Associated Press March 23, 2020

The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unprecedented shock to the global economy.Following are business developments Monday related to the outbreak as governments...

Sophomore Anthony Roberts (15) attempts shot during the final half of game against Eastern Michigan on Mar. 9, 2020. Kent State won 86-76 allowing them to move on to the quarterfinals.

Anthony Roberts enters transfer portal

Owen MacMillan Assigning editor March 23, 2020

Kent State guard Anthony Roberts announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on Twitter Monday afternoon.It’s in all GOD’s hand 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/iG3W6awAZ1— Anthony J Roberts...

Text of Kent State University’s email canceling May 4 50th Commemoration events

March 23, 2020

Kent State May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend Events CanceledIn accordance with the order of Amy Acton, M.D., director of Ohio Department of Health, to stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in...

Members of the Ohio National Guard walk through a cloud of tear gas toward students and protesters near Taylor Hall at Kent State University on May 4, 1970. Courtesy of Kent State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives.

Kent State May 4 50th commemoration event weekend canceled

The 50th commemoration weekend for May 4 was canceled Monday in accordance with the order of Amy Acton M.D., director of the Ohio Department of Health, to stay home. All events from May 1 to May 4, 2020...

Kent State supplies new virtual learning support services for faculty members

Anna Smith Reporter March 23, 2020

Kent State organizations are providing support to faculty during the period of remote instruction.With the cancellation of face-to-face classes due to the coronavirus, faculty have to rework their classes...

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