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Maddie Newingham

These sexual assault allegations aren’t a witch hunt

Madison Newingham November 19, 2017

A man of quality is not threatened by a woman of equality.I have many liberal male friends who are terrified of the forthcoming sexual assault accusations, abstaining from standing by women and arguing...

Flashes of Pride: Sokany

Carrie George November 19, 2017

Growing up in a devout Catholic family made it difficult for Vice President of Institutional Advancement Stephen Sokany to open up about his sexuality.“When I was in college I was pretty much in the...

Flashes of Pride: Pelz

Carrie George November 19, 2017

Erica Pelz, a facilities mechanical systems specialist for Kent State laboratories, came out as lesbian many years ago, but her story doesn’t stop there.“There’s a lot of fear or angst or nervousness...

Flashes of Pride: Martinez

Carrie George November 19, 2017

Andy Alex Martinez, a cultural anthropology graduate student, struggled to truly express their identity while growing up in an unsupportive household.“I know when I was a kid I didn’t quite grasp why...

Flashes of Pride: Hufford

Carrie George November 19, 2017

Susie Hufford, Residence Hall Director of Korb and Leebrick, does whatever she can to make a difference when she recognizes something that needs to change.As someone who identifies as queer, bisexual...

Flashes of Pride: Caraway

Carrie George November 19, 2017

In ninth grade, Krista Caraway a sophomore history major, discovered the term “pansexual” at her local library’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance.“Having that information and context really helped...

Drew Taylor

Bobrovsky claims title as NHL’s best goalie

Drew Taylor November 19, 2017

For the past few years, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price has been universally considered the best goalie in the sport. In the early years of his career, Price struggled to find his game. He was...

Flashes of Pride: Benner

Carrie George November 19, 2017

It took senior American Sign Language major Laura Beth Benner six years to come out as bisexual to her parents.By the age of 13, Benner knew she identified as bisexual. However, she also knew her parents...

Flashes of Pride: Bowen

Carrie George November 19, 2017

Junior sociology major Jimmy Bowen struggled to find a word to describe his sexuality. When he discovered “achillean,” he knew immediately that it fit him perfectly.“Achillean just means I’m gay,...

Starbucks on East Main Street Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017.

University to preserve Main Street Starbucks building

Dylan Reynolds November 18, 2017

Kent State will not demolish the Starbucks building on Main Street.President Beverly Warren told a group of community members the university would find a use for the 88-year-old building, said city councilman...

A man walks past construction outside the Business Administration Building Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. A new Starbucks will open on the Esplanade for the spring semester. 

New Starbucks to open on Esplanade in spring

Dylan Reynolds November 18, 2017

Coffee-loving students will soon have yet another option for getting their caffeine fix.Aramark began construction last week on a new full-service Starbucks near the Business Administration Building, and...

Community comes together for 12-hour Knit-a-Thon

Ella Abbott November 18, 2017

 Yarn enthusiasts took over the fourth floor of the University Library Friday for the annual Knit-a-Thon.The event was held by Knitting for Those in Need, a campus group that knits accessories for the...

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