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Kaitlin Bennett, the organizer of an open-carry walk on Kent State's main campus, walks back to her car with her personal security detail at the end of the walk on Sept. 29, 2018.

Federal judge blocks Kent State from charging conservative student group

Brandon Bounds November 14, 2018

A federal judge blocked Kent State from charging conservative student group Liberty Hangout an estimated $1,800 fee for an upcoming speaking event.Liberty Hangout  filed a lawsuit against Kent State on...

Kent State junior guard C.J. Williamson attempts a dunk during the Flashes' game against Shawnee State on Nov. 13, 2018. Kent State won the game, 90-69.

Six Flashes in double-figures in win over NAIA’s Shawnee State

Cameron Hoover November 13, 2018

Kent State used a balanced scoring attack and dominant second half to beat visiting NAIA opponent Shawnee State, 90-69, on Tuesday.But what appeared before the game to be an easy win for the Flashes (2-0)...

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School of Art professors speak on helping students find audience for artwork

Alexandra Sobczak November 13, 2018

Professors in the School of Art are encouraging students to get their artwork out into the world with the hope of helping them grow into professional artists.“We show (art) to have a platform,” said...

New Theatre Director at Stark

New theater director comes to Kent Stark

Allyson Nichols November 13, 2018

Years of hard work in the theater industry have given Kent State Stark’s new theater director, Jim Weaver, many unique experiences.Weaver performed on Broadway, directed plays in Europe, choreographed...

ANALYSIS: The importance of humor

Scott Rainey November 13, 2018

I don’t have to tell you that laughing is wonderful, but I’m going to anyway: Laughing is wonderful. Weaving humor into our everyday lives invigorates us, relieves stress, stimulates our minds and...

Kent veterans perform the 21-gun salute during PARTA's Veteran's Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018.

PARTA hosts sixth annual Veterans Day ceremony

Nate Burtzlaff November 12, 2018

PARTA hosted its sixth annual Veterans Day ceremony at Kent Central Gateway on Monday, honoring the men and women who have servedin all branches of the military.The ceremony took place at the Kent Central...

Editorial: The inevitability of covering mass shootings

The Editorial Board November 12, 2018

Twelve people were killed in a shooting at a country music bar in Thousand Oaks, California, this past Thursday. It was yet another mass shooting in America, another act of violence resulting in senseless...

FILE: Dancers perform at the Diwali celebration in the Kent Student Center Ballroom on Nov. 5, 2016. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights that’s celebrated every year in autumn.

Kent Indian Association hosts Diwali festival

Anna Smith November 12, 2018

The Kent Indian Association held their Diwali celebration Sunday evening in the Student Center Ballroom, open for students and faculty of any background to take part in the “Festival of Lights.”Diwali...

Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown speaks at the Democratic watch party in Columbus, OH Tuesday after winning his bid for re-election.

Sherrod Brown considering 2020 presidential run

David Williams November 12, 2018

Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, who won re-election last Tuesday, told The Columbus Dispatch he is considering running for president in 2020. Brown cited a “sort of crescendo” of interest in him running,...

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OPINION: Don’t forget Thanksgiving

Cameron Gorman November 12, 2018

It’s hard for me to say this, but October is over. That means the end of the month of Halloween, the flickering glow of Jack O’Lanterns on neighborhood porches, and, yes, spooky szn. My beloved holiday...

Kent State honors veterans in Veterans Day ceremony

Patricia Battle November 12, 2018

Kent State held its annual Veterans Day commemoration for all students and faculty to observe, and to honor those who served their country.University President Beverly Warren gave her last speech on this...

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