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Cheers and jeers

November 1, 2017

Cheers to … over-decorating. A man from Seattle, Washington, helped neighborhood trick-or-treaters immerse themselves in Halloween this year by building his own replica of Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley.Jeers...

Mica Pflug

Opinion: How not to be a leader

Mica Pflug November 1, 2017

There are good leaders, and there are bad leaders. A group dynamic depends on the role of your leader and on the responses from the group.Perhaps your boss is laid back, updates you on information you...

Cameron Lee (left) and Scott Sheridan from Kent State University’s Department of Geography team up to secure two research grants to study climate change and weather patterns. 

Research grants totaling $550,000 awarded to Kent State geographers

Logan Lutton November 1, 2017

Two Kent State geographers have earned more than half a million dollars for their research projects regarding climate change and weather patterns. Scott Sheridan, a professor and chairperson of the Department...

Navy SEAL veteran from ‘American Sniper’ to speak at Kent State

Kathryn Monsewicz November 1, 2017

The Navy SEAL veteran who played himself in the movie “American Sniper” is coming to Kent State to speak about his journey from being a borderline college dropout to a dedicated Navy SEAL by taking,...

Kent State linebacker James Alexander (left) and safety Erik Simpson attempt to push Bowling Green wide receiver Calvin Clater out of bounds Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017.

BGSU’s offense overwhelms Kent State in road victory

Scott Lendak November 1, 2017

Coming off a discouraging 48-3 blowout loss to Ohio, Kent State hoped to get back on track against a one-win Bowling Green team. The Flashes' efforts were unsuccessful though, as they lost to the Falcons,...

Columbus Crew SC midfielder Federico Higuain celebrates with teammates after they score a goal against New York City FC in Mapfre Stadium Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017

Columbus Crew SC puts on show for home crowd, lead 4-1 in Eastern Semifinals

Henry Palattella November 1, 2017

 On Oct. 17, Columbus Crew SC owner Anthony Precourt announced he would move the team to Austin, Texas, if it wasn’t able to secure a stadium in downtown Columbus in the next year. The news came as...

9/11 memorial

IOS October 31, 2017

General overall view of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum aka 9/11 Memorial and Museum at site of the former location of the Twin Towers on Friday, Feb 10, 2017 in the Manhattan borough of...

Police talk with partygoers downtown on S. Water Street during Kent Halloween Oct. 28, 2017. 

Halloween arrests fall after police prevention efforts

Madison MacArthur October 31, 2017

Kent City and University Police saw less arrests during this year's Halloween celebration compared to previous years.“Kent Halloween” is celebrated annually on the Saturday closest to Halloween.There...

Kent State fashion school ranks top 20 globally

Ella Abbott October 31, 2017

Kent State has been ranked 17th globally by the Business of Fashion for undergraduate fashion programs.This is the second year Kent State has made it onto the list of 50 schools, moving up two spots from...

Army ROTC cadets to compete in annual Ranger Challenge

Kathryn Monsewicz October 31, 2017

Yoga isn’t typical physical training for Kent State’s Army ROTC cadets, but this weekend’s Ranger Challenge competition involves toning down the intensity and upping their mental preparedness.The Ranger...

Students studying abroad at Kent State Stark hand out treats to children during the BooU Event at Stark on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. This was the first Halloween for many international students studying at Stark this semester.

International students experience first Halloween at Stark

Natalie Meek October 30, 2017

There are 34 Chinese students studying at Kent State Stark who experienced their first Halloween celebration this year, complete with trick-or-treating, dressing up and enjoying fall festivities.Boo U,...

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