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A world of opportunities: Kent State education abroad

Mariah Helaney August 11, 2017

Studying abroad gives students the opportunity to learn about different cultures while in a smaller, friendly environment.There are a few options for how students study abroad based on if they choose a...

A group walks along the Kent State esplanade toward downtown. 

Kent State expected to lose $12-15 million in funding, according to email

Henry Palattella August 10, 2017

Students in Kent State’s Honors College received an unexpected email Wednesday afternoon that listed the updates from the Business Administrator Forum that was held earlier in the day.The email, which...

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Opinion: Please stop talking about Colin Kaepernick

Matt Poe August 9, 2017

In a desperate plea from yours truly, this column seems pretty irrelevant for the most part — what with the world inching further toward the brink of nuclear war and our penultimate demise.In the same...

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.

Report finds strength coach lacks proper certification, led June practice when student died

Henry Palattella August 9, 2017

The Kent State football strength coach, who oversaw the practice in which freshman lineman Tyler Heintz died, lacks proper certification, according to a report by CBS Sports.Ross Bowsher, who is in his...

Best Dessert & Breakfast Spread

Stater Staff August 8, 2017

Best BreakfastFIRST - Wild Goats CafeThe most praise you'll hear about Wild Goats Cafe will be about its breakfast options.“We try to serve something you can’t get anywhere else,” Charlie Ciborek,...

Individuals enjoying dinner at Bricco in Kent on April 6, 2017.

Taking a bite out of Kent’s food culture

Matt Poe August 8, 2017

Let’s be honest: you’re going to gain some weight in college. Take it from someone who can relate. But you can optimize your packing of pounds by chowing down on some of the great food that Kent State...

A guide to the resources available to Kent State students

Kaylee Peterson August 8, 2017

At Kent State, there are an abundance of offices created for the sole purpose of helping students get what they need from their academic experience, but determining which office to go to can be difficult.Academic...

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Opinion: The ignorance of Hot Takes — a counter to ‘Free Martin Shkreli!’

Nicholas Hunter August 8, 2017

On August 7, The Week published “Free Martin Shkreli,” a column by Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry that posits not only should Shkreli not be punished for his behavior in recent years but should be considered...

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Social media safety in college

Mariel Zambelli August 7, 2017

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn are all social platforms that are popular amongst college students.Twitter, Facebook and Instagram attract the eye and are posted on frequently, whereas LinkedIn...

A PARTA bus drives by the M.A.C. Center on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. 

Getting around town: A guide to transportation at Kent State

Nicholas Hunter August 7, 2017

It's important to know the best way to get from A to B on and off campus because of the many activities. Not everyone can bring their own car to Kent, and even so, there are places people can’t get to...

Local band A Sense of Purpose performs at Euro Gyro in downtown Kent on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

The Sounds of Kent: Finding the best live music in town

Jenna Kuczkowski August 7, 2017

When music apps just aren't cutting it, music lovers of all genres can enjoy a wide selection of live music in Kent, many within walking distance of campus. Enjoy a drink and some bar food while discovering...

A Saturday evening crowd occupies the first floor of Ray’s Place in downtown Kent on April 8, 2017.

Safe drinking on and around campus

Caitlin Albright August 7, 2017

Kent State has a few policies on underage drinking, but the number one priority has always been the students’ safety and education.College is a time when many taste freedom — and alcohol — for the...

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