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Talea Drummer, the director of the Student Multicultural Center, takes a video on her cellphone during the Kupita Transitiones closing ceremony Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017.

Kupita Transiciones eases underrepresented students into school year

Carrie George September 10, 2017

After just four days, the Kupita Transiciones orientation gave freshmen African American, Latino American, Native American and multiracial students an opportunity to acclimate to Kent’s campus.On Aug....

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9/11 memorial to include names of sickened responders

By Frank Eltman, Associated Press September 10, 2017

POINT LOOKOUT, N.Y. (AP) — A Long Island beach where people gathered and watched in horror as the distant World Trade Center towers collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001, is the site of the latest memorial to...

SIDEBAR: DACA story

September 10, 2017

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Cheers and Jeers

Lucas Misera September 10, 2017

Cheers to … dedication. A 83-year-old man from California will become the world’s oldest bodybuilder in 2018, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.Jeers to … Sharknado. Rumors in the lead-up...

Numbers to know

Lucas Misera September 10, 2017

67Percent of Americans using social media for newsAccording to a Pew Research Center analysis, approximately 67 percent of Americans “get at least some of their news on social media.” The same study...

Mica Pflug

Opinion: Self-love is not selfish

Mica Pflug September 10, 2017

Like all things, selfishness can either be a nuisance or an advantage, depending on how it is executed.An advantage? How could selfishness be a good thing?Although this may seem like backward logic, as...

Maddie Newingham

Opinion: It’s time to stand up for DACA

Maddie Newingham September 10, 2017

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is an American immigration policy the Obama administration established five years ago, meant to allow DACA recipients to stay in our country, work and...

Drew Taylor

Opinion: A feeling of fabrication hinders Browns protests

Drew Taylor September 10, 2017

Growing up a sports fan, I’ve always been a fan of athletes who are outspoken on issues close to them.Whether it be J.J. Watt of the Houston Texans, who has raised millions of dollars in Hurricane Harvey...

A group of Kent players kneel and pray before the home opener against Howard on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Full recap: Kent State victorious over Howard, 38-31

Scott Lendak September 9, 2017

After Kent State’s week one loss at Clemson, the Flashes were determined to play with a chip on their shoulder.The only obstacle that stood in their way was the Howard Bison, a team that perhaps pulled...

Kent State safety Manny Lawrence-Burke tackles Howard running back Anthony Philyaw.

Kent State outlasts Howard in home opener

Scott Lendak September 9, 2017

The Kent State football team hosted the Howard Bison for the Flashes’ home opener at Dix Stadium.On the first possession of the game, Kent forced a three-and-out and received starting field possession...

Dr. Maureen McFarland, Program Director of Aeronautics (Left), Beverly Warren, President (Middle), and Robert Sines Jr., Dean (Right), pose at the Kent State University Aeronautics Fair, on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Aeronautics Fair brings university, community together

Natalie Meek September 9, 2017

Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted its 21st annual Aeronautics Fair Saturday, Sept. 9.Held at the university-owned Andrew Paton Field, the hanger was open to the public and filled...

Talea Drummer, the director of the Student Multicultural Center, takes a video on her cellphone during the Kupita Transitiones closing ceremony Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017.

Kupita Transiciones celebrates and supports underrepresented students

Carrie George September 9, 2017

Kupita Transiciones (K/T) orientations give incoming freshmen students of color a feeling of family and sense of home during a time they need it most.On Aug. 21, 282 freshmen arrived to campus for the...

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