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Commuters deal with changes

Leslie Schelat August 30, 2005

Maria Price’s first day of college began like that of most other college freshmen.She showered, collected her books and checked her class schedule for the day. But rather than saying bye to her roommate...

WEB PHOTO GALLERY: Blastoff! 2005

August 30, 2005

Junior human development and family studies major Nikki Adante holds a python at Blastoff! The python was showcased as part of an animal show sponsored by the Kent State Student Credit Union.Credit: Steve...

BREAKING NEWS: Flash flood warning in effect for Portage County

August 30, 2005

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for all of Portage County until Wednesday morning. Between two and three inches of rain are possible. Rainfall of three inches or more in six...

University e-mail can be subpoenaed

Andrew Hampp August 30, 2005

Anything you say in a kent.edu e-mail can, and will, be used against you in a court of law.That’s right — all your university-provided e-mails are considered public record by the Ohio Public Records...

Kent parking causes problems

Zach Wilson August 30, 2005

New permits will be sold every Wednesday throughout semesterThis may be J.D. River’s first week at Kent State, but he already has a problem with parking.“I think it is unfair to be relegated to a parking...

With gas prices on the rise, students turn to alternate transportation

Jessica Dreschel August 30, 2005

Senior business management major Brandon Murphy pumps $34 worth of gas into his truck at Rich gas station.Credit: Steve SchirraEvery week and a half, Bruno Zottola pumps $80 of gasoline into his Ford F-150.But...

Legendary columnist finds new life as editorial writer

Tony Cox August 30, 2005

For the last three semesters, I’ve been the Daily Kent Stater’s resident conservative columnist, winning the hearts and minds of readers the world over with my articulate commentary. I’ve slain untruth...

Business Spotlight

Erin Hopkins August 30, 2005

PULP Juice and Smoothie BarBusiness Name: PULP Juice and Smoothie BarLocation: 1708 E. Main St. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.Owner: Thom KneppHistory...

Bush’s rating: 36 percent and falling lower, lower, lower

Michael McLaughlin August 30, 2005

According to a poll released by American Research Group, President Bush’s approval rating has broken the 40 percent floor and is now at 36 percent. While there are many reasons for such a downturn, there...

Stop complaining, start walking

Daily Kent Stater Editorial Board August 29, 2005

With oil prices creeping past $68 a barrel last week, just about everyone in Kent has been whining about paying $2.65 for a gallon of gasoline. It sucks; we know.Who’s to blame? The war in Iraq? Hurricane...

Kent-based playwright’s ‘The Hummingbird’ finds home at Kent Stage

Theresa Edwards August 29, 2005

Scott C. Wilson, playwright of "The Hummingbird," works with actress Jennifer Dominguez during a dress rehearsal Sunday. The play runs Sept. 1 through Sept. 3 at the Kent Stage. All performances begin...

Enrollment drops despite dorm overflows

Amanda Garrett August 29, 2005

It might not seem like it to students living in crowded residence halls, but enrollment at Kent State decreased this year.The number of students at the Kent and regional campuses decreased by 2 percent...

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