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Faculty-university negotiations continue; still no worker contract

Rachel Abbey April 1, 2005

The State Employment Relations Board dismissed the AAUP-KSU’s motion to accept the fact-finder’s report as a ratified contract, sending contract negotiations back to the bargaining table.Faculty members...

Original Honors College Dean James Karge Olsen dies at 83

Tara Pringle April 1, 2005

James Karge Olsen, the first dean of the Honors College, died Monday at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 83.Olsen also was a political science professor at Kent State for 18 years. He was very active...

Fashion design students upset over critics’ choices for show

Emily Rasinski April 1, 2005

While most students celebrate the culmination of college by walking across a stage and getting a diploma, Kent State fashion students celebrate by watching models wear their garments and strut down a runway.But...

Our View

Editorial Board March 31, 2005

Women deserve better in the workplaceThe gender divide is closing — but not fast enough.This week the Stater has taken a look at the continual disparity at the workplace between men and women. More than...

Earth science education program awarded $1.87 million

Jordan Jacobs March 31, 2005

The National Science Foundation awarded a $1.87 million grant to a group of geology and geography professors earlier this month.Now the departments are in the process of selecting students who will work...

Instant satisfaction or instant regret

Sarika Jagtiani March 31, 2005

Technology has altered rules of the dating sceneWhile computers and cell phones may keep lovers closer together, one shouldn't forget the downside of 4 a.m. drunken calls and messages.Credit: Andrew popikThere...

Over the Rhine, through the woods to Kent this band goes

Beth Rankin March 31, 2005

Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler comprise Over The Rhine, a band who used tofrequent many old Kent hotspots. Catch their Kent Stage debut this Saturday.Credit: Beth RankinWhile Cincinnati-based band...

Ashlee Simpson: La La or Blah Blah? Pt. 2

Leah Bowers March 31, 2005

The day of the concert, I belted out “You make me wanna la la in the kitchen on the floor ...” in the shower. Soap burned my eyes, but I didn’t care. I had free tickets to Ashlee Simpson that night.Of...

The Kills to play murderously good show at Beachland

Jon Dieringer March 31, 2005

The Kills' future is so bright that Alison Mosshart (left) has to wear shades.Credit: Beth RankinOne could be forgiven for mistaking The Kills and The Killers in name, but after the hearing the music,...

‘Owner Mode’ dominates 2005 gamers’ systems

Seth Roy March 31, 2005

Balls. Cracker Jack. Pine tar. Creatine.Finally, it’s baseball season! And what does that mean? It’s time for the latest crop of MLB-licensed baseball games to be released.Each year, games in general...

Talking, listening help prevent suicide

Shelley Blundell March 31, 2005

Shelley BlundellDaily Kent StaterTo some people, talking about their problems with concerned listeners is often a good way to deal with their pain.But others, some 30,000 a year in the United States, feel...

Ashlee Simpson: La La or Blah Blah?

Jonathan Daley March 31, 2005

Jonathan Daley, left column, and Leah Bowers, right column, explain their different experiences at the Ashlee Simpson concert.Credit: Beth Rankinhen I was asked by the Daily Kent Stater to attend Ashlee...

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