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Tyler Heintz, right, died after a morning workout with the Kent State football team June 13. Heat was likely a factor in the death, according to the Portage County coroner.

Fired strength coach lacked proper certification; job application says otherwise

Henry Palattella September 6, 2017

Ross Bowsher, the former Kent State football strength and conditioning coach supervising the June 13 practice where football player Tyler Heintz died, said on his job application in 2015 he was nationally...

Forms sit in a storage space in the new studio in Terrace Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017.

Fashion students find inspiration in new Terrace Hall studios

Ella Abbott September 6, 2017

Kent State’s fashion students have found a home away from home in Terrace Hall, where the school has added four new studio spaces and nine office spaces.The expansion became a necessity as the Fashion...

Inside of Scribbles Coffee Co. in downtown Kent.

Downtown businesses fall back into place for start of semester

Dylan Reynolds September 6, 2017

As Kent State students adjust to their class schedules this semester, area businesses are adapting and preparing for those students to become their new customers.Brian Smith, manager of All Media Art Supply...

Cheers and Jeers

September 6, 2017

Cheers to … moving on. After Kent State football’s crushing 56-3 defeat at Clemson University Saturday, ESPN’s “Matchup Predictor” gives the Flashes 95.9 percent chance of beating upcoming football...

Speed sketcher Clarence Meriweather, 46, draws a caricature of digital science graduate student Bharathkumar Mudigonda at the Black Squirrel Festival Friday, Sept 9, 2016.

Five fun facts on the upcoming Black Squirrel Festival

Alex Kamcyzc September 6, 2017

For some, BlastOff is the most important event that takes place at the beginning of the semester.It’s a chance for freshmen and sophomores to become a part of something bigger than themselves. For juniors...

Waka Flocka Flame at the Firefly Music Festival in Dover, Delaware, on June 18, 2017.

Waka Flocka Flame to open fall concert

Quaylyn Hairston September 6, 2017

Waka Flocka Flame will be the opening act for the Lil Uzi Vert concert this fall, Kent State's Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced on Twitter Wednesday.The announcement for the Oct. 8 show...

Kyle Fitch

Opinion: College gadgets worth your investment

Kyle Fitch September 6, 2017

College offers a litany of stressful encounters, and coming in with the right equipment to get the year started is crucial.Professors immediately start assigning work, overdue papers start piling up and...

What you need to know: Trump administration announces end to DACA

Lydia Taylor September 6, 2017

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program that began in June 2012 under former President Barack Obama, is coming to an end, the Trump administration announced Tuesday in Washington.The...

Acorn Alley before the hustle and bustle of the daily rush on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017.

Kent community builders talk local business

Cameron Gorman September 6, 2017

On most days, the streets of downtown Kent are a hub for the community. Students mill about the entrances to bars and coffee shops, chatting with their friends. The occasional skateboarder or cyclist whizzes...

Jack Kopanski

Opinion: It’s time to admit I was wrong about Trevor Bauer

Jack Kopanski September 6, 2017

For the past five years, I’ve let out an audible groan every time I’ve seen Trevor Bauer listed as the probable starter for the Cleveland Indians. The pitcher with the high socks, the wonky windup...

Matthew Olienechak

Opinion: Bidding our bulletin board goodbye

Matthew Olienechak September 6, 2017

A new school year always brings changes. Whether that’s new food options in the HUB, renovated buildings or a new reception area in the residence halls, returning students are experiencing the changes...

Teresa Crum, a sophomore criminology and justice studies major, stands in the lounge on her floor, which is serving as her temporary dorm room.

Transitional housing brings mixed emotions to students

Abbey Jones September 5, 2017

One of the first memories of freshman year for students is packing up their van, making the drive to campus and moving things to their dorm room.However, instead of an actual room, some students are placed...

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