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There is an active shooting situation going on in the area between the cities of Midland and Odessa, Texas, according to Devin Sanchez, a spokesman for the City of Odessa.

1 dead, at least 10 wounded in shootings in Odessa, Texas, police say

Originally Published: 31 AUG 19 17:51 ET Updated: 31 AUG 19 18:06 ET By Ed Lavandera and Ralph Ellis, CNN August 31, 2019

     (CNN) -- There is an active shooting situation going on in the area between the cities of Midland and Odessa, Texas, according to Devin Sanchez, a spokesman for the City of Odessa.There are 10...

The Board of Trustees passed a proposal in June 2019 to add a $20 fee to students' bursar bills in an effort to improve mental health services on campus. 

Kent State yet to determine specifics of mental health fee

Abigail Mack August 31, 2019

Parking tickets, textbooks and difficult roommates occupy the minds of many college students. However, a 2018 survey conducted by the World Health Organization shows mental health is becoming a bigger...

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One step at a time: Can he get a lift?

Michael Reiner August 30, 2019

The best part about going out with friends in a big city is that no one has to think about driving home. Uber and Lyft have truly changed the world. They have made people’s lives easier because they...

TEMPE, AZ - AUGUST 29: Kent State Golden Flashes wide receiver Isaiah McKoy (23) catches a touchdown pass during the college football game between the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Arizona State Sun Devils on August 29, 2019 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.

Barrett, offense struggle in season opener

Ian Kreider August 30, 2019

Junior quarterback Woody Barrett fumbled on the opening play from scrimmage.Four drives later, coach Sean Lewis benched the junior quarterback in favor of junior Dustin Crum for the rest of the first half.“I...

Members of USG pose for a photo Aug. 28, 2019.

USG meeting: Developments for Kent State’s campus introduced

Lauryn Oglesby August 29, 2019

Changes for Kent Market 2 upon its closing, an open house for the Aeronautics training center and the upcoming May 4 Commemoration were all discussed at the Undergraduate Student Government meeting Aug....

Mass Shooting-Texas-Funeral

Russell Contreras August 28, 2019

Mourners deliver flowers on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, for the funeral in El Paso, Texas, of Margie Reckard, 63, who was killed by a gunman in a mass shooting earlier in the month. Hundreds of strangers from...

First death reported in US from lung illness linked to vaping

Michael Nedelman, CNN August 28, 2019

(CNN) -- Illinois health officials announced on August 23 the death of an adult who had vaped and later developed a severe respiratory illness. This is the first such death to be reported amid a growing...

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OUR VIEW: The Hendry case

Editorial Board August 28, 2019

On Monday, Connor Hendry was sentenced to only 180 days in jail after being found guilty in a sexual assault case on campus. In June of 2016, Brock Turner was charged with rape and sentenced to six months...

Vaping hazards

Vapers beware: Are vaping, lung disease linked?

David Williams August 28, 2019

Researchers at Summit County Public Health (SCPH) found a history of vaping among teenagers and young adults recently treated for severe pulmonary disease. A press release from SCPH said since August 21,...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Side Bar

David Williams August 28, 2019

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an inflammatory disease that obstructs airflow to the lungs. It is caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases, particulate matter and fumes, such as...

Power-Five Games

Gina Butkovich August 28, 2019

AUG 29 (THU) 10:00 P.M. at Arizona State  SEP 14 (SAT) 7:00 P.M. at Auburn  OCT 5 (SAT) TBA at Wisconsin        

VAPING 2

Jarett Theberge August 28, 2019

Nicole Allen, a junior chemistry major, said she used to smoke cigarettes before switching to vaping three years ago. "When nicotine salts came out I was like 'wow this hits better and tastes better than...

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