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Perspectives: Democracy in action

January 25, 2017

Jeremy Alexander of Saginaw, Michigan holds a sign in downtown Washington on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, protesting what he feels was Russian tampering in the presidential election. Alexander, an organizer...

Perspectives: Democracy in action

Clint Datchuk January 25, 2017

Edward Kellum of Los Angeles, California participated in the Women’s March in Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 to show solidarity with his wife, who also attended, and to speak out after an election...

Princeton University’s Alan Du (right) and his brother rest after two days of intense programming work at the Kent Hackathon in Rockwell Hall over the weekend of Jan. 29, 2016. The brothers won a prize for their app, which aggregates customer reviews of online shops based on keyword searches.

Fashion School to host annual Fashion Tech Hackathon

Paige Miller January 25, 2017

The Fashion School kicks off its annual Fashion Tech Hackathon on Friday, Jan. 27 at 5 p.m.The Hackathon allows students to work in teams to produce innovative fashion garments over a span of three days.Kevin...

Other People

REVIEW: Oscars nominations overlooked the emotional ‘Other People’

Michael Nied January 25, 2017

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrated another year of excellent film Tuesday by announcing the nominations for the 2017 Academy Awards.Although the awards ceremony is renowned as one...

Nintendo design

Students have mixed reactions to new Nintendo Console

Cameron Hoover January 25, 2017

Nintendo fans at Kent State and around the country will finally get what they've been waiting for on March 3 when the highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch gaming console is released.Announced during a unique,...

Candidate for the science education position, Elizabeth de los Santos, presents a colloquium to Sonya Williams, left, and Denise Morgan on Next Generation Science Standards on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017.

Science education candidates visit Kent State

Hannah Wagner January 25, 2017

Kent State's College of Education, Health and Human Services interviewed the final three candidates this week to fill the science education position.Of the candidates, comprised of Shannon Navy, Elizabeth...

Kent State senior guard Deon Edwin takes a corner three while a Northern Illinois defender contests the shot at NIU Convocation Center on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. Kent State won 73-66.

Avery’s career-high leads Flashes to first MAC road win

Nick Buzzelli January 25, 2017

After his team dropped its fourth consecutive Mid-American Conference game via an 82-69 home loss to Buffalo Jan. 17, sophomore Jalen Avery realized his team had to concentrate on playing as a collective...

AP: Toledo girl says she was kept in basement prison with chains, cuffs

John Seewer Associated Press January 24, 2017

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A 14-year-old girl who says she escaped a basement where she was chained and handcuffed by two relatives – who she says touched her sexually – confronted the two men in court...

LGBTQ

Christina Kenney January 24, 2017

Keynote speaker Molly Merryman and assistant professor of LGBTQ studies Lauren Vochon listen to the conclusion of the LGBTQ Student Center Spring Kick Off in the Nest on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. “The...

AP: Backlash follows sexists Women’s March social media posts

Brian Slodysko Associated Press January 24, 2017

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A school board member in Hillary Clinton's hometown resigned after making a derogatory reference on Twitter to the female anatomy in describing women marching against President Donald...

Cheers and Jeers

January 24, 2017

Cheers to … the truth. Merriam-Webster tweeted the dictionary-definition of "fact" in response to Kellyanne Conway's mention of "alternative facts."Jeers to … finding parking. A parking spot in Charleston,...

Opinion: It’s time to call it – the American Dream is dead

Lucas Misera January 24, 2017

For nearly a century, the narrative within the United States has been a consistent one: Through hard work and egalitarianism, Americans are afforded the chance to succeed. Born in the shadows of the Great...

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