University administrators are looking at ways to keep freshmen coming back.The student retention initiative is designed to stabilize university enrollment and identify roadblocks to would-be college drop-outs.“If...
The class begins with an open discussion of current events. Students in this Argumentative Prose course have the opportunity to voice their opinions on any subject introduced, and the professor, Matthew...
Kent State's Lindsay Shearer struggles with Ohio's Erin Isbell for the ball during last night's game at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State defeated Ohio 74-39.Credit: Andrew popikJunior forward Lindsay Shearer...
"Who's the cute puppy wuppy in the really bad movie woovie?" Jamie Kennedy, dog, star in Son of the Mask.Credit: Allan LambSurprisingly, Son of the Mask is a very thought-provoking film.Some thoughts that...
Atkins, Weight Watchers, South Beach, The Zone, Slim Fast.With all the diets out there, how are you supposed to know which one is the best for you?The Nutrition Outreach Program on campus may be able to...
Kent/Cleveland-based band Who Killed Marilyn?'s next two shows promise to be black tie affairs...Credit: Andrew HamppWho Killed Marilyn? is a local band less concerned with the death of a Hollywood icon...
Credit: Andrew popikWhen I told my friend Michelle I was writing about good guys, she quipped, “That’s going to make for a short column.”Hmmm. Are there really no good guys out there, or do we, as...
Aimee Echo (center) was very impressed with Kent State's bookstore. "They have nice clothes for Kent State. It's so fashionable."Credit: Matt PetersIf Aimee Echo looks familiar, it might be because you’ve...
Capt. John Ristity never leaves his doors unlocked — not even when it’s daylight.Ristity, who has worked for the Portage County Sheriff’s Office for more than 30 years, said not locking one’s doors...
Library exhibit highlights a variety of Jack the Ripper memorabiliaA poster of Jack the Ripper looms in the elevator lobby of the 12th floor in the library. Cara Gilgenbach, curator and university archivist...
The Kent Interhall Council elected Justin Jeffrey as the new KIC president for the 2005-2006 school year last Tuesday.The rest of the KIC elections will be held in the coming weeks.Jeffrey, a sophomore...
Kent City Council is half-way done with the search for a new city manager, according to Councilman Wayne Wilson. The council narrowed the group of applicants from eight to three, with two alternates, at...
