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‘Mr. Rodgers’ a hit with the House

For those of us who listen to public radio, this has been a nerve-wracking week. For the past several weeks, Al Bartholet, executive director and general manager for WKSU, Kent State’s public radio station,...

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Bear vs Shark: sometimes cuddly, sometimes bites

Ben Breier June 28, 2005

Bear vs. Shark is a hardcore outfit hailing from the Detroit rock and roll scene – the very same scene that produced modern-day rock staples that include The White Stripes and The Von Bondies. With their...

Summer Kent Stater Fourth of July fireworks guide

June 28, 2005

Credit: Beth RankinAkron – Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway, Downtown Akron (July 4, 9:45 p.m.) – Akron Symphony Orchestra plays at 8 p.m.Alliance – Silver Park (July 2, dusk)Aurora – Sunny Lake...

Heritage Festival to draw crowds in Kent

June 28, 2005

News in briefThe event, sponsored by Kent’s United Services Organization, will last from 9 a.m. to midnight on Saturday. It will feature races, car shows, music, shows, prizes, fireworks and more, said...

Letter to the editor

June 28, 2005

Social Security numbers aren’t an all-purpose IDDear Editor:Greg Seibert’s willingness to be the point man on the university’s casual treatment of Social Security numbers is commendable, though hard...

Kent students can make ‘big’ difference

Leslie Schelat June 28, 2005

Junior education major Amy Boyd and her "little" Kali plant flowers together.Credit: Beth RankinKali’s smile says it all.Perched on the edge of the couch, she enthusiastically recollects the adventures...

When worlds collide

Ben Breier June 28, 2005

Mediocre plotline clashes with impressive visuals in re-makeCredit: Beth RankinWhen H. G. Wells’ original War of the Worlds was broadcast over the radio for the first time, many people believed that...

Cleveland’s art enclave

William L. Teckmyer III June 28, 2005

Tremont offers galleries, restaurants and culture galoreCredit: Beth RankinStepping out of the car, you can feel the forces of creativity at work all around you. You can see it in the flower gardens and...

Aeronautics program takes flight with fourth annual ACE Academy

Andrew Hampp June 28, 2005

School of Technology Dean Raj Chowdhury had a message for the graduates of the fourth annual Aviation Career Education Academy last Friday.“Tech nerds are good for our society!” Chowdhury exclaimed.Chowdhury’s...

USS discusses relations with city, free papers

Michelle Poje June 28, 2005

Collegiate Readership Program to continue this fall, Student Leadership Development Board implementedThe Undergraduate Student Senate met last week for the second time this summer to discuss future goals...

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Stars light up indie-pop scene with third album

Ben Breier June 28, 2005

StarsSet Yourself On FireArts and Crafts RecordsStater Rating: ***1/2“Ladies and gentlemen, set yourself on fire!”Montreal is the place to be for bands looking to find a thriving independent music...

WKSR becomes BS Radio

Alex Russell June 28, 2005

As if there wasn’t enough BS on the radio already, Kent State is making its own contribution. Kent State’s student-run radio station, WKSR, is changing its name to Black Squirrel Radio, or BS Radio.“The...

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