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Richard Gibson, a sophomore psychology major, speaks to members of Turning Point USA on Risman Plaza on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. Gibson is president of student organization World Of Kolored Empowerment or W.O.K.E.

Students’ political ideologies clash at Turning Point USA ‘Take A Stand’ demonstration

Tierra Thomas October 2, 2017

Tension was in the air as two groups faced one another under the American flag, one side standing and the other kneeling.In response to students taking a knee last week, the nonpartisan, small government...

Kent in 10

Austin Mariasy October 1, 2017

The ‘Kent in 10’ recaps the week in-and-around the city of Kent. The photos show popular news stories as well as unnoticed events or moments. Here, The Kent Stater shows photos to encapsulate the week...

Mica Pflug

Opinion: Beware, overachievers

Mica Pflug October 1, 2017

School, social life and career choices.If you’re reading this, these three things are probably some of the most prominent aspects of your current life. The way these aspects unfold largely depends on...

Maddie Newingham

Opinion: Stop emboldening a bad president’s ego

Madison Newingham October 1, 2017

Regarding President Donald Trump’s talk on the NFL, he’s fabricated this problem for himself.Trump wants the easiest avenue to be the center of attention that requires no briefing, through which he...

Numbers to know

October 1, 2017

$330,000Cost of security for Trump family’s March ski trip.According to records found by CBS News, a ski trip in March attended by President Donald Trump’s family members, including Ivanka and Eric...

Cheers and Jeers

October 1, 2017

Cheers to … Royal Caribbean. The cruise liner company sent a ship to Puerto Rico, recently struck by Hurricane Maria, to donate supplies and pick up stranded evacuees.Jeers to … bad editors. Visitors...

Drew Taylor

Opinion: Trump fails Puerto Rico, people in need

Drew Taylor October 1, 2017

A few weeks ago, I published a column about the destruction Hurricane Harvey brought to the southern United States, particularly the Houston metropolitan area. My point for writing the column was to show...

Kent State defensive specialist Challen Geraghty prepares to serve during a match against Miami (OH) Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

Geraghty’s record-breaking career digs not enough to beat Miami

Taylor Sforzo October 1, 2017

The Kent State volleyball team made history Saturday when senior Challen Geraghty took the number one spot with her 2,172 career dig against Miami University. However, this accomplishment did not lead...

D.C. United midfielder Russell Canouse steals the ball from Columbus Crew midfielder Pedro Santos during a match in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

Columbus Crew SC clinches playoff spot with win over D.C. United

Cameron Hoover October 1, 2017

Columbus Crew SC exorcised the demons of a failed 2016 season Saturday night, as their 2-0 win over Eastern Conference bottom-dweller D.C. United secured their spot in the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs.Crew SC...

Buffalo defenders tackle Kent State quarterback George Bollas during a run in the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

Bulls outmatch Flashes in MAC opener

Scott Lendak September 30, 2017

High emotions dominated Kent State football players as they ran out of the tunnel, jumping up and down to hype up the crowd for their second home game Saturday. The Flashes began conference play at Dix...

Rocco, 7, gets his feet painted to help break the Guinness World Record the world’s largest barefoot painted mural.

Kent gets crafty: Local artists teach skills at second annual Creativity Festival

Chyenne Tatum September 30, 2017

Students and families were artists for the day at the second annual Kent Creativity Festival on the Esplanade.Sponsored by the College of the Arts, the festival provides an opportunity for people of all...

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