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COLUMN: Shock value not necessarily well planned or appropriate

Allison Pritchard • October 13, 2005

I'm sure you all got a glimpse of the pair of crazy pro-life trucks circling campus Monday and Tuesday. Their graphic displays of first-term aborted fetuses and the word "choice" were nothing but a cheap...

Sweetest Day Savant dishes the dirt, South African style

Shelley Blundell • October 13, 2005

[EDITOR'S NOTE - The following letters were compiled from an informal visit to the Hub last week. Shelley's responses are sarcastic and not meant to be taken seriously.]Let's face it - Sweetest Day is...

Hybrid cars help jobs, environment

Samantha Rainwater • October 13, 2005

Stanford Ovshinsky, president and chief scientist and technologist for ECD Ovonics, stands next to his new hydrogen hybrid vehicle. About 50 people gathered outside Stow City Hall to view and ride in the...

Holiday intended to bring cheer to needy

Erin Hopkins • October 13, 2005

Sweetest Day's meaning has changed over the yearsMargaret Skeya, junior exercise major, and boyfriend Brian Reid, junior education major, hold hands outside of Bowman Hall on Wednesday. Skeya and Reid...

5K ‘makes strides’ for breast cancer

Katie Alberti • October 13, 2005

The American Cancer Society will be hosting its annual "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk this Sunday in downtown Akron.This event is the organization's largest fundraiser, said Monica Miller,...

Set out to sea

Kali Price • October 13, 2005

Flashes look to break three-game losing skidSenior defensive lineman Daniel Muir dives to tackle a Southeast Missouri player on the Flashes' home opener win on Sept. 10. The Flashes will take on Navy in...

Tuscarawas branch participates in Ohio-wide video conference

William Schertz • October 13, 2005

PORTSMOUTH - The Kent State Tuscarawas campus participated in the Third Frontier Network's second annual Ohio Lights the Way program yesterday.Kamal Bichara, academic program director at the Tuscarawas...

An intro to Islam

Dave Yochum • October 12, 2005

Three Muslim students explain importance of their religionJunior biology major Ayat Shendy mixes traditonal and modern attire by wearing the hijab, a religious head covering, and jeans. Shendy said she...

Letters to the Editor

October 12, 2005

University, professors should address issue of suicide with studentsDear Editor:Five years ago when Sept. 11 happened, professors talked about little else for weeks. Professors talk about the war pretty...

OK Go’s new album decent, not worth full price

October 12, 2005

OK Go - Oh No (Capitol Records)Stater rating (out of four): **1/2 After two years of touring, OK Go spent six months compiling material for its second album, Oh No.Though the band retained its Capitol...

Unorthodox and ‘Underwater’

Ben Breier • October 12, 2005

Canadian band plays trombones, records with sleeping bags and creates unique soundFans of Canadian indie rock are invited to get their "serene" on at the Grog Shop on Saturday.Credit: Ben BreierRyan Lenssen,...

Metric’s music shows a large measure of liberal thought

Ben Breier • October 12, 2005

Learn about Metric's system of unique sounds Saturday night at the Grog Shop.Credit: Ben BreierThere's much more to Metric than kilograms, meters and addictive Canadian indie pop.With the release of Live...

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