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Climate change activist Greta Thunberg waves from the Malizia II boat in Plymouth, England, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. The 16-year-old climate change activist who has inspired student protests around the world will leave Plymouth, England, bound for New York in a high-tech but low-comfort sailboat.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, pool)

Opinion: Thank you, Greta!

Bill Wilen Guest Columnist September 18, 2019

While watching Amy Goodman's lengthy interview with Greta Thunberg on “Democracy Now!”, it dawned on me that she is getting so much attention on the issue of climate change while the United States...

Merriam-Webster has officially added the nonbinary pronoun "they" as an entry in its dictionary.

Merriam-Webster adds the nonbinary pronoun ‘they’ to its dictionary

By Kendall Trammell, CNN September 18, 2019

Originally Published: 17 SEP 19 14:45 ETUpdated: 18 SEP 19 06:27 ET    (CNN) -- Merriam-Webster has officially added the nonbinary pronoun "they" as an entry in its dictionary.Merriam-Webster announced...

Officer Robert Wilson demonstrates how to use a makeshift tourniquet during A.L.I.C.E. training on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

ALICE training helps students stay safe on campus

Hannah Davis Feature writer September 18, 2019

For freshmen at Kent State, there are several mandatory events to attend. Unlike orientation, Alert Lockdown Inform Counter Evacuate (ALICE) training provides its attendees with skills they can use outside...

New Kent State Museum exhibit to examine countercultures

Gershon Harrell Fashion reporter September 18, 2019

In commemoration of the 50 year anniversary of the May 4, 1970 shootings, the Kent State Museum will be opening a new exhibition called Culture/Counterculture.The exhibition will take a look at fashion...

k-12 album cover

ALBUM REVIEW: Melanie Martinez’s “K-12” (A MAG)

Hanging alone in a dark hallway, my Melanie Martinez Crybaby necklace is now a memory of what once was. Cheap, copper Hot Topic jewelry: a symbol of when Melanie Martinez made good music. OK, OK, that’s...

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New student organization helps students vote in style (A MAG)

Morgan Smith A Magazine web writer September 18, 2019

A new student-led initiative on campus is ready to make their mark on the Kent community.Under the direction of Lauren Copeland, an assistant professor at the Fashion School, Voting in Style was formed...

Here's the guys and I at graduation. Left to right: Eric Sullivan, Mitchell Reiner, Christian Steff, Michael Reiner, Vinny Giordano. 

One Step At A Time: The guys

Michael Reiner Columnist September 18, 2019

Looking back on my life thus far, I think it’s safe to say I’ve made a lot of good friends. But there are four guys who have been there since the beginning, and I can’t imagine my life any other...

Kent State Stark celebrates the opening of the Emporium Market, Monday Sept. 16, 2019.

Kent State Stark opens new Emporium Market

Kent State Stark opened the Emporium Market on Monday. Approximately 60 people attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony.Kent Stark Dean Denise Seachrist and Resident District Manager of University Dining Services...

The effects of using laptops in class

Katie Thompson Teaching reporter September 18, 2019

Students who use laptops in the classroom to take notes experienced a lower grade than those who handwrite their notes according to a study by the Association for Psychological Sciences. Ikram Toumi, an...

Group X classes offer students new way to workout

Sarah Arnold Rec and Fitness reporter September 18, 2019

Students may struggle with going to the gym regularly, but group fitness classes can be a motivating way to get more exercise. Unlike a certain pair of shoes or hairstyle, fitness classes are the latest...

Photo of Beto O'Rourke courtesy of CNN.

Beto O’Rourke to speak at Kent State

Kent State’s College Dems announced former Congressman Beto O’Rourke will visit the university Sept. 25. Brandon Hawkins, the group’s president, shared the news with students at the organization's...

New changes to Kent State Homecoming Court

New changes to Kent State Homecoming Court

Maria DeBone TV2 Reporter September 17, 2019

Kent State Homecoming takes place this Saturday, September 21 and there are a lot of activities going on that day, starting with the Homecoming parade at 11 a.m. Lots of Kent State organizations and clubs...

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