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Some of the pieces available for sale in the ARTshop, located in the Center for Visual Arts.

Current students, alumni sell their works in campus shop

Brittany Wilson February 3, 2019

The university’s ARTshop has remain closed this semester, but is scheduled to reopen on Valentine’s Day after some major changes.Prior to the changes, the shop only sold products out of the store.“We...

Marijuana legalization map

February 3, 2019

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Cameron Gorman

OPINION: The turning of a Valentine’s Day hater

Cameron Gorman February 3, 2019

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a Valentine’s Day hater. The kind of kid who would throw away her Valentine’s mailbox because it was stupid to compare who was getting the most cards. The...

Akron Invitational brings new program record to Kent

John Conley February 3, 2019

Going into the final day at the Akron Invitational, 19 teams from surrounding universities competed to determine who would win the events held at Stile Athletic Fieldhouse Feb. 2.Six Kent State athletes...

Kent State spends $55,000 on Super Bowl ad

Samantha Farland February 3, 2019

Editor's note: Kent State's new Super Bowl commercial did not air during Sunday's game. Last year's commercial aired one time. Kent State’s new Super Bowl commercial is going to air Sunday, showcasing...

Jake Richardson, the lead marketing manager at Ohio Marijuana Card, poses for a photo at the Cleveland office on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Medical marijuana is finally available in Ohio. What does that mean for Kent State?

Tyler Haughn and Chad Flannery February 3, 2019

Ohio passed its medical marijuana law, House Bill 523, under former Ohio Gov. John Kasich in 2016, but patients were able to get prescriptions filled for the first time on Jan. 16.The law allows patients...

Sean Blevins headshot

OPINION: Brady is most successful, but not the best

Sean Blevins February 3, 2019

The New England Patriots have dominated the NFL for two decades now, and it’s clear that their dynasty is on the back end. I am not discrediting them at all, but I do believe that a lot of their success...

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Study: Opioid crisis not slowing down, deaths to increase 147 percent by 2025

Lydia Taylor February 3, 2019

A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that opioid-related deaths are going to increase by 147 percent by 2025.Already in the midst of an epidemic, researchers state...

Kent State freshman guard Asiah Dingle dribbles down the court during a game against Oakland University Nov. 18, 2018. Kent State won the game 75-65.

Strong second half propels Flashes to Wagon Wheel win

Gina Butkovich February 2, 2019

The Kent State women’s basketball team beat Akron Saturday in a hard-fought game that was won thanks to a strong defensive and offensive showing from the Flashes that resulted in a 73-58 win.While Akron...

Career Exploration and Development to hold career fair on Feb. 21

Margaret Baah February 2, 2019

Students and alumni of Kent State can network with 150 employers and professionals at the Spring Internship, Co-op and Career Fair on Feb. 21.The event will be held at the Student Recreation and Wellness...

Antonio Williams takes a shot in the first half of the Flashes matchup against Buffalo on Jan. 25. The Flashes lost, 88-79.

Williams’ last-second putback gives Flashes fourth conference win in five games

Ian Kreider February 2, 2019

Kent State junior guard Antonio Williams picked up his dribble at the top of the key in the waning seconds of overtime.It appeared he was trapped.He pivoted and threw up a prayer from about 30-feet away...

The Good, the Bad & the Podcast #2 — ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ and ‘Battlefield Earth’

Cameron Hoover and Nate Shively February 2, 2019

Join Cameron and Nate this week as they wonder whether Stanley Kubrick faked the moon landing and dive into scientology’s worst creation, 2000’s “Battlefield Earth."Listen to "The Good, the Bad &...

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