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Rec members show off muscle

Tanika Snyder March 17, 2005

Students practice pumping iron for energy and fun at competitionSenior education major Howard Patterson tries for 300 pounds in the bench press competition last night at the Recreation and Wellness Center.Credit:...

Godot battles fiercely to win first competition

Allison Bugg March 17, 2005

The band Aviatik warms up at Tuesday night's Battle of the Bands in the Rathskeller.Credit: Beth RankinFrom hard beating rhythms to softer rock melodies, an energetic but unusually thin crowd gathered...

Invader squirrels eat homework, drive architecture students nutty

William Schertz March 17, 2005

Every morning around 6:45, squirrels break into the fourth floor of Taylor Hall through the windows. Home to architect majors, the squirrels eat food and projects that students leave out.Credit: Andrew...

Sticking to your stance

Michael J. Greenberg March 17, 2005

When I read the newspapers, I’m appalled by how fast some commentators change their positions. I’m not talking about local columnists, nor regional ones. I’m talking about those with national stature.Recall...

2 candidates withdraw from city manager race

Michelle Park March 17, 2005

Two Kent city manager candidates have withdrawn from the competition.Kent City Council will not interview candidate Bruce Walden of Urbana, Ill., or the first alternate candidate, whose name has not been...

Comics: Just kids’ stuff or serious reading for adults?

Walt Kneeland March 17, 2005

Scholastic's Bone is one of several recent examples of kids' comics proving their relvance to an adult audience.Credit: Walt KneelandA few years ago, comics of any sort were a virtual no-no for most people...

TRU squad brings little to rap game

Jeremy Porter March 17, 2005

Credit: Jeremy PorterThe New No Limit Records’ TRU squad sounds like they have their focus set on street rep rather than popular sales with their latest album, The Truth. The compilation features New...

Western Kentucky would be great fit for MAC

Kurt Snyder March 17, 2005

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kent State’s National Invitational Tournament 88-80 overtime loss at Western Kentucky had the intensity of a Mid-American Conference game last night.Albeit sloppy as the teams...

‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy needs to end

Michael Collins March 17, 2005

To the Honorable Tim Ryan:I am writing to ask you to support the Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2005. I understand that you serve on the House Armed Services Committee, to which the bill has been...

Branford Marsalis to play saxy show at Youngstown next week

Greg Schwartz March 17, 2005

Branford Marsalis wants to hug each and every one of his fans who see his show.Credit: Greg SchwartzOhio jazz fans will receive a special treat next week when world-renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis...

Akron’s Tight Whips has tight grasp on future, prepping for tour

Allison Bugg March 17, 2005

Whip it good! The Tight Whips have been staples on the Akron scene for two years now.Credit: Beth RankinFor this group of talented musicians, the key to success starts with a good attitude and a lot of...

Texas-based Eisley makes some ‘Noise’

Andrew Hampp March 17, 2005

Credit: Andrew HamppIf a bunch of female Hobbits from the Lord of the Rings formed a Radiohead-inspired rock band and sang all the lead vocals, they’d probably sound a lot like Eisley.Eisley is a Tyler,...

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