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OPINION: Cash doesn’t always rule

Dante Centofanti January 23, 2019

When I think of the revolutionaries in the sports world, the figures that first come to mind are those in the world of boxing. I think of people like former Flash Don King, who set a precedent in boxing...

KatiLynn Miller, senior school health education major, poses for a portrait after discussing the affect that the government shutdown has had on her. Kent, Ohio, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019.

From DC to KSU: government shutdown hits home (INCLUDE IN PACKAGE)

Abby Miller January 23, 2019

The nation’s ongoing government shutdown is causing major problems across the country — problems that span from D.C. all the way to the Kent campus.KatiLynn Miller, a senior school health education...

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REFLECTION: Scars healed, but not gone

Cameron Gorman January 23, 2019

When I look down at my left hand, I see the usual to someone with a critical eye. My fingers are a little fat, and most rings don’t fit over them. I have a light dusting of hair on the first segment...

Shelbie Goulding

REFLECTION: The making of a coffee fanatic

Shelbie Goulding January 23, 2019

When I told my roommate I wanted to purchase a coffee maker that had both a coffee pot and single-serving coffee maker attached, she said that I already had three. I corrected her. I have a Keurig, an...

Research applications, funding on hold during shutdown (INCLUDE IN PACKAGE)

Nicholas Hunter January 23, 2019

Shutdown fact sheet:Information from House Appropriations Committee fact sheet.What is the shutdown? Because a budget appropriations bill has not been passed by Congress, several federal government agencies...

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‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ vs. the Manic Pixie Dream Girl

Aaron Hluch January 23, 2019

“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” is a rollercoaster of a movie. A yeti and twin dragons made out of musical energy face off, a sorcerer shoots fireballs while surrounded by “demon hipster chicks,”...

Faculty union, administration clash over contract negotiations

Lauren Sasala January 23, 2019

Faculty union and the Kent State administration have yet to agree on contract negotiations despite multiple mediation sessions.The university administration released an update Jan. 18 criticising AAUP-KSU.“It...

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Carter Eugene Adams January 23, 2019

KatiLynn Miller, a senior school health education major, poses for a portrait after discussing the effect the government shutdown has had on her in Kent on Tuesday.   

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Women’s Center pantry anticipating higher turnout as food stamp benefits stall

David Williams January 23, 2019

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) released food stamp benefits for February earlier than normal due to the government shutdown, which has been ongoing since Dec. 22. These will be the...

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Courtesy of Collette Johnson January 23, 2019

Kent State alumna Collette Johnson, 38, keeps busy during the government shutdown by working as a volunteer firefighter and treasurer at the Tupper Plains Fire Department. Johnson is an administrative...

Life Share: meeting the demand in Northeast OH

Blood drive aims to save lives

Chris Ramos January 23, 2019

The blood donation nonprofit Vitalant came to Kent State’s Student Center Tuesday to kick off a two-day blood drive.Katy Neff, a donor recruiter for Vitalant, said the two-day drive is to help reach...

Kent State's Anthony Roberts (15) celebrates with Akiean Frederick (3) and Troy Simmons after defeating Toledo 87-85 in overtime, Tuesday at the M.A.C. Center.

Walker propels Flashes back from the dead in comeback win

Henry Palattella January 23, 2019

Walker propels Flashes back from the dead in comeback win Kent State probably shouldn’t have won its game Tuesday night. The Flashes looked lethargic for stretches and it showed on the scoreboard;...

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