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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FEB 09 Duke at Virginia

Justin Cooper/Icon Sportswire February 17, 2019

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - FEBRUARY 09: Duke Blue Devils Forward (1) Zion Williamson gets a break away dunk during a game between the Duke Blue Devils and the University of Virginia Cavaliers at the John Paul...

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OPINION: BLEVOTOLOGY

Sean Blevins February 17, 2019

The last three college basketball seasons have been wildly entertaining, and this year is no different, as there is not a clear-cut favorite to be cutting the nets down in March. There’s a myriad of...

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OPINON: Kareem Hunt signing is a major miscalculation

Alex Cala February 17, 2019

Looking at the NFL’s official Personal Conduct Policy, you can see the emphasis the league purports to place on disciplining its players.This 8-page document defines discipline for criminal acts that...

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OPINON: Father Time hasn’t caught up to Phil Mickelson quite yet

Tanner Castora February 17, 2019

Phil Mickelson is a World Golf Hall of Famer. There are no ifs, ands or buts about it. Yes, his numbers are impressive, as he’s compiled 44 PGA tour wins to go along with five major championships. But...

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Ex-husband pleads not guilty to murder of KSU Ashtabula student

Ella Abbott February 17, 2019

The ex-husband of Rand Hilal Al Dulaimi, a Kent State Ashtabula student who was found dead in July, pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Feb. 8 in Ashtabula County Common Pleas court.Jeffrey Stanley...

Kent State's Anthony Roberts takes the ball past Eastern Michigan's defense on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. He scored eight points.

Four takeaways from Kent State’s win over Eastern Michigan

Henry Palattella February 17, 2019

Rob Senderoff wasn’t going to let his players answer a question about what’s coming in March.After Kent State’s 71-58 win over Eastern Michigan, Antonio Williams and Philip Whittington were asked...

Kent State alumni Allison Yanci practices yoga downtown at One Love Yoga Boutique on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. “There’s a lot more benefits than just relaxing and stretching,” said Allision. “I study the spiritual side of it, but I love a sweaty power class too.”

Yoga helps with stress relief, anxiety

Jade Critchfield February 16, 2019

Yoga is known for its physical benefits, such as flexibility and balance, but it is also becoming known for relieving stress, anxiety and depression.“(Yoga) helps with stress relief, it can help people...

Portage County judge, Becky Doherty, pleads guilty to DUI

Portage County judge Becky Doherty, pleads guilty to DUI

Erin Simonek February 15, 2019

Portage County judge, Becky Doherty, pleads guilty to DUI from KentWired.com on Vimeo.Common Pleas judge who was arrested on DUI charges Feb. 10, was arraigned Friday at the Portage County Municipal Court...

Kent State replaced their old tampon and pad dispensers in the ladies room with bright red dispensers in the ladies room on Main Campus.

USG creates survey to help keep free menstrual products

Molly Heideman February 15, 2019

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) created a survey for students to provide data for university funding of The Period Project.The Period Project is a collaboration between USG and the Women’s...

The Market dining hall, on the second floor of the Student Center, will close in Fall 2020.

Kent State’s dining hall The Market to be replaced in Fall 2020

Samantha Farland February 15, 2019

The Market, formerly known as Kent Market 2, is set to leave the Student Center in Fall 2020.This is a part of Phase One of the university's 10-year Facilities Master Plan, which shows more dining toward...

Free eating disorder screenings available on Feb. 20

Jade Critchfield February 15, 2019

Students can find out whether they are at risk for an eating disorder through a free screening available Feb. 20 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.Students who attend will fill out a prescreen...

Kent State junior guard CJ Williamson lays up a shot at the start of the second half against Miami University on Tuesday evening. 

Walker, Peterson step up in Avery’s absence

Ian Kreider February 15, 2019

For a Kent State team missing senior guard Jalen Avery, two second-half runs proved to be the difference Thursday night.A 12-2 run midway through the half ballooned the lead to 50-39. Senior guard Jaylin...

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