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The Kent Stater | Eslah Attar | Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, speaks to Kent State Students on the climate of the current political election in Franklin Hall at Kent State on March 30, 2016.

A quick rundown of the Ohio November elections

Laina Yost September 5, 2018

The November elections, widely regarded as a referendum on President Donald Trump, are heating up in Ohio.Former president Barack Obama will campaign in Cleveland next Thursday for the Democratic gubernatorial...

A student walks across the "K" at Risman Plaza on campus of Kent State University the evening of September 5, 2018. 

Kent State falls in Forbes’ college rankings, but does it really matter?

Laina Yost and Valerie Royzman September 5, 2018

In an email addressed to all members of the Kent State community in September 2017, President Beverly Warren touted the university’s status in the U.S. News and World Report rankings released every year...

Sophomore Kaeleigh Stang makes the bump during the match against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday Aug. 31, 2018. Kent State lost the match.

Flashes’ win streak snap as they drop final three sets against Robert Morris

Ian Kreider September 5, 2018

It appeared the Kent State volleyball team (5-3) was on its way to its third win in as many games after the team dominated the first two sets against Robert Morris (1-6).It appeared that the Flashes were...

OPINION: Nixon giving up salary misses point of Socialism

Alex Thornhill September 5, 2018

Last week, the two Democratic candidates in the New York gubernatorial election, challenger Cynthia Nixon and incumbent Andrew Cuomo, held their first debate. During the debate, Nixon was asked, since...

Kent State running back Justin Rankin rushes past Illinois' Del'Shawn Phillips in the second half of their game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost to Illinois 31-24.

Lewis focused on basics heading into home opener

Ian Kreider September 5, 2018

ConsistencyThe word came up three times in the first two minutes of Kent State football coach Sean Lewis’ press conference Monday.Kent State (0-1) led Illinois, 17-3, through the first half after a strong...

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REVIEW: ‘Madeline’s Madeline’ — a spellbinding experiment that lands just short of its mark

Cameron Hoover September 5, 2018

“Madeline’s Madeline” is a damn near impossible film to qualify.The film follows Madeline — obviously — a 16-year-old girl with some form of mental illness tasked with playing a cat in an improvisational...

Nicholas Kollar, sophomore finance major, poses for a portrait near the Esplanade Tuesday, Sep. 4, 2018. Kollar is the newest student member of the Board of Trustees after being confirmed by Gov. Kasich on Aug. 16.

Locally raised finance student named to Board of Trustees

Dylan Reynolds September 5, 2018

If any student should have his finger on the pulse of the university, it is sophomore economics and finance major Nicholas Kollar.Kollar was appointed undergraduate student trustee of the Kent State University...

The Long Way Back

Todd ‘Z-Man’ Zalkins: An inspiring story of addiction coming to Kent State

Vanessa Gresley September 5, 2018

A story of redemption and recovery is coming to Kent State.The Long Way Back: The Story of Todd Z-Man Zalkins, a film showcasing the journey of one man through the loss of his friend, former singer of...

Nicholas Hunter headshot

OPINION: Louis C.K. is back, but not forgotten (or forgiven)

Nicholas Hunter September 5, 2018

It’s so late at night it’s become early in the morning. I decided I’d “sleep” on the couch that night, electing to use the guise of an uncomfortable bed as an excuse to continue binge-watching...

Senate Supreme Court

Jacquelyn Martin September 5, 2018

Protesters of President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, protest while wearing costumes from the show "The Handmaid's Tale," during his confirmation hearing with the Senate Judiciary...

Starbucks employees prepare drinks for patrons at the Starbucks on E Main St. on September 4, 2018.

Off-campus Starbucks accepting FlashCash

Bryan Vohsing September 5, 2018

The Starbucks on the corner of South Lincoln and Main Streets is now accepting FlashCash to bring in more student customers.Starbucks announced the plan earlier in the summer before implementing the change...

Protesters of President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, protest while wearing costumes from the show "The Handmaid's Tale," during his confirmation hearing with the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, during the second day of the confirmation hearing to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Shout, arrest, repeat: Inside the Kavanaugh hearing protests

By ASHRAF KHALIL, Associated Press September 5, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's sort of a coordinated dance, but the performers are an organized group of protesters and a dozen or so uniformed Capitol Police officers. And the stage is this week's Senate confirmation...

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