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Linked UP! program helps students find a family at Kent State

Erica Fowler September 8, 2018

Creating a welcoming environment for new students has always been an essential part of the  Linked UP! program offered by the Office of Diversity Outreach and Development. The mentorship program, which...

Three minute thesis flyer

Three Minute Thesis competition returns to Kent State for fourth consecutive year

Nate Burtzlaff September 8, 2018

The Three Minute Thesis competition will be returning to Kent State in October to test graduate students’ skills in presenting their research with one PowerPoint slide in three minutes.Registration will...

Sleep Cartoon

Sleep plays significant role in academic success, decision-making

Paige Bennett September 8, 2018

Attending classes, participating in student organizations, studying for exams and working jobs.For college students, managing these priorities often means losing out on sleep. 60 percent of college students...

Kupita/Transiciones students and faculty experiencing closing ceremony.

Finding roots at Kent State through Kupita/Transiciones

Madison Brattoli September 8, 2018

Before the school year begins, Kupita/Transiciones (K/T) hosts a four-day cultural orientation welcoming students from all diverse backgrounds.Freshman fashion design major Shayla Hicks explained why K/T...

Black United Students had their first meeting at Oscar Ritchie to talk about what they're planning for its 50th anniversary. 

Black United Students prepares to celebrate 50th anniversary

Robyn Berandi September 8, 2018

During the first meeting of the semester, Black United Students (BUS) executive board members and Department of Pan-African studies faculty explained to students why the 50th anniversary is important.“You...

Junior business management major Hannah Robinson (left) talks with junior marketing major Kelly Corey (bottom right) about the new meal plans in front of Rosie’s Diner in Tri-Towers on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018.

‘You talked, we listened.’ Meal plan changes come to campus

Valerie Royzman September 7, 2018

Last week, Dining Services — on social media and through Vice President of Student Affairs Shay Little at an Undergraduate Student Government meeting — promised to hear students out on their frustrations...

Sarita Kande, Imani Rodgers and Kandi King the SMC street team tabling for the anniversary of the SMC Sep. 6, 2018.

Student Multicultural Center prepares to celebrate a ‘monumental’ 50 years

Nyla Henderson September 7, 2018

The Student Multicultural Center originated in the Human Resources department as the Office of Minority affairs. What once started as a small division of student affairs, now celebrates half a century...

Portage County Sheriff’s Office arrests alleged serial rape suspect

David Williams September 7, 2018

The Portage County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect for the alleged rape of two women in Portage County Friday.Shawn Michael Wendling, 37, was arrested in connection with two rapes on June 14 and...

Stater Comic (9/6/2018)

OPINION: The Kent Stater Comic (9/6/2018)

Jospeh McGrellis September 7, 2018

I hate how expensive Apple products are. It's like $300 dollars for the cheapest iPad, plus another $100 for an Apple Pencil. I am not about to drop $400 for drawing and playing Angry Birds. This comic...

Participants gather around a table at the blood drive Sep. 5, 2018.

LifeShare blood bank gives back to students through scholarship

Lexi Marco September 5, 2018

Less than five percent of the population participates in blood donation, so it seems evident that giving blood isn’t an easy task for most people.LifeShare Community Blood Services has decided to provide...

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