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OPINION: Women work just as hard as men

Lyric Aquino March 20, 2019

I come from a long line of strong women; ones of power, intelligence and compassion. My mother raised three kids on a primarily single income household. She worked for the United States Steel Corporation,...

The Kent Stater women of Wednesday production night. 

OUR VIEW: Women get shit done

(The women of) Editorial Board March 20, 2019

We, the girl gang of the Kent Stater, have something to say.This Stater you’re holding?We put it together (with the help of a few men). Our college newspaper staff is more than 50 percent, almost over...

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Queer, black and female: these are three of the identities that Victoria Walters holds.

Alexandra Sobczak March 20, 2019

“I don’t see my being queer or my being a woman or my being black as a barrier so much as an identifier,” said Victoria Walters, the residence hall director of Korb and Leebrick halls. “It’s...

Ian Minnick plays with the band Chil as they open for Jesse McCartney on Sept. 27, 2018.

Former Kent student remembered for his love of music

Abigail Miller March 20, 2019

To some, Ian Minnick was known as the lead guitarist for Akron-area alternative band Chil. However, to those who knew Minnick, he was known as a loving friend with a generous nature and thoughtful personality.Minnick,...

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REFLECTION: Strong women raise strong women

Adriona Murphy March 20, 2019

My mom is my hero and my best friend. Now, I know how cliche and stupid that sounds because most people would probably say their mom is a rockstar. But as far as badass women go, my mom tops the list in...

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REFLECTION: ‘Shrill’ gives us the body representation we needed

Abigail Miller March 20, 2019

As a little girl, I grew up fantasizing about the day that I would miraculously lose weight and become the kind of person I’d always wanted to be: thin, and therefore, beautiful.My false hope for a fairytale...

Shelbie Goulding

REFLECTION: I am Robin Scherbatsky

Shelbie Goulding March 20, 2019

Everyone has a favorite television show or movie they adore. I think it’s because we can relate to a certain character or feel the emotions a story evokes. I have a favorite show: “How I Met Your Mother.”...

Women’s History Intro

March 20, 2019

Women’s History Month started with humble beginnings, first coming into fruition as a week of celebration starting on March 7, 1982, according to womenshistorymonth.org. Five years later after petitions...

Liz Woods, the owner of Sugar Rush, in her store on East Erie Street on March 20, 2019. 

Female business owners share meaning of Women’s History Month

Jorden Shevel March 20, 2019

Since the 1800s, women have been fighting for their right to vote, equal wages and equal employment opportunities.During the month of March, women like Susan B. Anthony, who worked to earn women the right...

Kent State's Delta Tau Delta fraternity house on East Main Street.

Delta Tau Delta suspended pending university investigation

Delta Tau Delta’s central office issued a cease and desist notice to its Kent State Delta Omega chapter, instructing the chapter to stop all fraternity-related activities.“The university subsequently...

Vignette: Lydia Rose

Ellie Dundics March 20, 2019

Lydia Rose recognized the importance of knowing your worth, finding balance in life and helping others at a very young age.Rose grew up in Bellflower, California where she was active in Girl Scouts throughout...

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