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Strike ballots will be sent out

Bethany Jones July 19, 2005

The American Association of University Professors will send out strike authorization ballots to members sometime next week.Cheryl Casper, professor of economics and Kent State chapter president of the...

Employees’ grace period to end soon

Deanna Stevens July 19, 2005

With the decrease of government funding, Kent State announced several lay-offs in late April. The employees notified of their dismissal had a 90-day grace period to find employment elsewhere, or to receive...

Are you all work, no play?

Steve Schirra July 19, 2005

I am writing to you from Topsail Island in North Carolina. The beach outside our condo is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. When I arrived late last night, I walked down on the beach and...

Long-lost ‘I love you’s

Joanne Bello July 19, 2005

1950's love letters found in wall of Akron resident's houseClaudia Phipps, academic adviser for the College of Business, found a wallet filled with love letters that dated back to the 1950's.Credit: Beth...

Three union presidents send joint letter to Cartwright

Bethany Jones July 19, 2005

The presidents of three Kent State unions currently negotiating new contracts have sent a joint letter to University President Carol Cartwright, saying that they could accept all employees paying some...

Letter to the editor

July 19, 2005

The strength of unions will insure job benefitsDear Editor:  Students are right to be concerned about the current negotiations between faculty and the administration. At stake is the quality of teaching...

A little romance can go a long way

Kelly Mills July 19, 2005

I’ve had it with men. I’m going on 22 and throughout my high school and college careers, I’ve dated a few guys. But who hasn’t? I’ve dated all kinds. Most didn’t work out, but I guess that’s...

Harry gets scary

Deanna Stevens July 19, 2005

Plot thickens, deaths devastate in sixth Potter installmentCredit: Beth RankinIn the sixth installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling picks up where The...

End of month marks lay-offs for several

William Schertz July 19, 2005

Job losses, changes to take place soonCredit: Beth RankinShani Pacheco struggled for words to describe how she found out she would be losing her job.Pacheco, editorial communication coordinator for the...

Jammin’ with the big boys

Sean Joseph July 19, 2005

10-year-old guitarist barely taller than instrumentEthan Long, 10, picks at a wood-toned electric guitar in front of awards and pictures in his practice room at home.Credit: Beth RankinEthan Long aspires...

WEB EXCLUSIVE: ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ is summer’s biggest treat

Ben Breier July 17, 2005

Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryStarring: Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter, Missi Pyle, Noah Taylor, Deep RoyDirected By: Tim BurtonDistributed By: Warner Bros.Rated PG...

Students may lose most in possible strike

Let’s try a little experiment.Begin by starting a conversation with some friends around Kent State.Just say the word “strike” in reference to the current position the administration and faculty find...

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