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Cheers and Jeers

March 5, 2017

Cheers to ... DIY outfits. A woman crafted her own bridal gown out of Taco Bell wrappers with the goal of winning the restaurant chain's "Love & Tacos" contest.Jeers to ... dress codes. A 7-year-old...

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Opinion: Society’s perfect victim

Erin Zaranec March 5, 2017

Editor's note: This story is part of continued coverage surrounding assault on college campuses. In an effort to open the conversation about assault, Erin Zaranec has allowed The Kent Stater to use...

Nicholas Hunter

Opinion: Be a good neighbor: a lesson from Mike Birbiglia

Nicholas Hunter March 5, 2017

Comedian Mike Birbiglia released his latest standup comedy special, “Thank God for Jokes,” on Netflix over the weekend.Birbiglia talked about everything from his brother parodying church hymns in Catholic...

College of Public Health hosts second-annual Diversity Symposium

Abigail Winternitz March 5, 2017

The College of Public Health is gearing up to host its second annual Diversity Symposium that will recognize nearly 40 underrepresented minority women as public health role models.The symposium, which...

Bobbie Szabo

Opinion: ‘Good English’ is a fallacy

Bobbie Szabo March 5, 2017

I used to enjoy correcting peoples’ grammar. Doing so made me feel as though I was intellectually superior, as though I was somehow better than the individual I was correcting.Of course, I was — not...

Central Michigan junior guard Marcus Keene drives the lane against Kent State junior guard Kevin Zabo at the M.A.C Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Kent State lost 105-98 in overtime.

Limiting offensive production of Keene, Rayson key for Flashes in first round game

Nick Buzzelli March 5, 2017

Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff knows it isn’t easy to advance past the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament. Last year, his team suffered an early exit in the form of a 70-69 home...

Steven Greenberg from Boston, Massachusetts, speaks in the Kent State University Library on March 6, 2017. Greenberg is an openly gay Jewish rabbi and author.

First openly gay Orthodox rabbi promotes diversity in Judaism

Megan Ferguson March 5, 2017

Steven Greenberg, the first openly gay Orthodox rabbi, helped Kent State students cultivate open minds and analyze religious text to understand what it means to be a gay rabbi.Greenberg said his goal is...

‘March Madness’ continues with Global Jam Basketball Tournament

Eryn Gebacz March 5, 2017

March is the month for college basketball because of ‘March Madness,’ which is why the Office of Global Education will be hosting a new Global Jam Basketball Tournament March 11.Participants in the...

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REVIEW: Ed Sheeran goes global on new album ‘Divide’

Michael Nied March 4, 2017

Ed Sheeran is back with his new album “Divide,” a globally influenced ode to overcoming adversity and finding joy in life.It’s been almost three years since the English crooner dropped his critically...

Kent State senior forward McKenna Stephens goes for the layup against the University at Buffalo at the M.A.C. Center on Mar. 4, 2017.

Flashes beat Buffalo, secure three seed in MAC Tournament

Henry Palattella March 4, 2017

When the Kent State women’s basketball team lost to the University at Buffalo last month, the Flashes' chances of securing a first round-bye to the MAC tournament looked to be in jeopardy.The Flashes...

Kent State senior guard Deon Edwin splits through Akron junior guard Noah Robotham and sophomore guard Josh Williams at the M.A.C. Center on Friday, March 3, 2017. Kent State lost 66-56.

Momentum plays prove to be difference for Flashes in regular season finale

Nick Buzzelli March 4, 2017

Rob Senderoff wasn’t upset about his team’s effort on the court following Friday’s loss to rival Akron. When he addressed reporters in the M.A.C. Center’s media room, the head coach said he was...

Rebecca Kapler hands the Rock the Runway awards to Ann Marie Elaban and Kassidy Brillhart, designers of the winning line "Living Lindy" on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Rock the Runway fashion show revives the Roaring ’20s

Paige Miller March 4, 2017

Kent State students dazzled the audience with intricate designs at the 13th annual Rock the Runway fashion show featuring styles inspired by the Roaring '20s.Sophomore communication studies major Michael...

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