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Medical marijuana makes its way to Portage County, but not yet to Kent campus

Laina Yost January 26, 2018

 A medical marijuana dispensary is expected to come to Ravenna in September, but Kent State will continue its smoke-free campus campaign against all smoking, including that of medical marijuana.  A number...

Padgett email response

January 26, 2018

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MLK keynote speaker stresses the importance of critical thinking

Erica Carter January 25, 2018

Bertice Berry, a former sociology professor at Kent State, served as the keynote speaker for the 16th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.Award-winning entertainer, lecturer, comedian and author...

Better budgeting: College students make use of financial apps

Francesca Barrett January 25, 2018

With the iPhone App Store flooded with thousands of finance apps to help budget incomes and expenses, it can be hard to know which apps are worth time and money. Kent State University students share some...

Students to discuss discrimination tactics at Discrimination Station

Gershon Harrell January 25, 2018

As part of the MLK commemoration, students will tackle strategies on how to respond to acts of discrimination at the second annual Discrimination Station.Director of the Student Multicultural Center, Talea...

Dan Rather

Distinguished journalist Dan Rather to speak at May 4

Lydia Taylor January 25, 2018

 Journalist Dan Rather will speak at Kent State Friday, May 4 for the Presidential Speaker Series, according to a Kent State press release.“His presentation is in collaboration with the College of Communication...

LaunchNET and the Women’s Center co-sponsor All the CEO Ladies

Taylor Robinson January 25, 2018

Women entrepreneurs from the Kent community come together for monthly meetings to support and empower each other in starting their own businesses.LaunchNET and the Women's Center co-sponsor All the CEO...

Kent State senior forward Jordan Korinek, Ball State junior guard Carmen Grande and senior guard Frannie Frazier battle for a loose ball Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. Ball State went on to win, 79-58.

Flashes snap losing streak behind Korinek’s 17 free throws

Ian Kreider January 24, 2018

Kent State led wire-to-wire, and they never relinquished control, despite a less than ideal shooting performance in a hostile environment. Kent State handed Toledo its first conference home loss of the...

Cadets tackle the second portion of APFT, sit-ups, in the Field House Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2018. 

Army ROTC cadets prepare for Army Physical Fitness Test

Mariah Hicks January 24, 2018

A rainy Tuesday greeted Kent State’s Army ROTC as they prepared to test their physical strengths and abilities.Each semester cadets are required to take the Army Physical Fitness Test to measure their...

Kent State community reacts to Spencer’s denied request

Addie Gall, David Williams January 24, 2018

Kent State denied white nationalist Richard Spencer’s request to speak on campus May 4, the 48th anniversary of the infamous National Guard shooting that killed four Kent State students.“I think he’s...

Cheers and Jeers

January 24, 2018

Cheers to… cuddling cats. You can now be a professional cat cuddler! A veterinary clinic in Ireland is seeking an “experienced cat lover” to join their staff.Jeers to… fish thieves. A Florida man...

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