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Annie Long of Virginia holds up her sign at the Women’s March in Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. “I’m protesting because we should not allow a president who breaks federal statues to remain in office,” she said.

Perspectives: Democracy in action

Clint Datchuk January 24, 2017

“This is what democracy looks like!”From Washington, D.C., to New York, to Los Angeles.From one end of the country to the other and all the places in between, the chant rung out and echoed off the...

Opinion: Acceptance is not easy

Brandon Bounds January 24, 2017

It’s not easy to accept that the Oval Office has shifted from Barack Obama to President Donald Trump.It’s not easy to accept that the media is now at war with Trump, that those in my field are being...

Chemistry professor named Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry

Tara Dover January 24, 2017

Chemical physics professor Torsten Hegmann is the latest Kent State Fellow of The Royal Society of Chemistry.According to a press release, his acceptance into the organization is based on his works in...

Opinion: A few words on American patriotism

Daniel Henderson January 24, 2017

Former President Theodore Roosevelt routinely takes top five in most political experts’ lists of “Great American Presidents.” His wisdom lives on in many of his immortal words, none more important...

Academy Award nominations reverse #OscarsSoWhite streak

Benjamin VanHoose January 24, 2017

Based on this year’s crop of Oscar nominees, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences may have resolved its diversity problem.After two consecutive years of no minority representation in acting...

Aerial drone photo of the new roundabout on Summit Street.

Students express safety concerns of new roundabout

Sarah Heber January 24, 2017

Kent State students expressed concerns about the newly constructed roundabout on Summit Street, whether they are driving through, or crossing to and from the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.“If...

Information provided by The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation's Health Insurance Coverage of the Total Population.

Health care reform leaves students with concerns

Cameron Gorman January 24, 2017

The possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act is not likely to affect prices in Kent State’s Student Health Insurance Plan — but it may change what is covered.Since 2015, Kent State has made health...

LGBTQ Center hosts first roundtable meeting

Nicholas Hunter January 23, 2017

The Kent State LGBTQ Student Center held its first event of the semester Monday in the Student Center.The event featured a presentation by David Moore, an academic program officer at the Academic Success...

Starbucks and Campus Book and Supply on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.

KSU approved to buy land containing Starbucks, Campus Book & Supply

Megan Ayscue January 23, 2017

Kent State's request to purchase land located just off campus on East Main Street was approved Monday by the Ohio Controlling Board.The land, 430-436 E. Main St., which contains Starbucks, Campus Book...

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 most radical act you can have when you feel unwelcome is to succeed,” said Merryman. Merryman’s speech encouraged the LGBTQ community to find their support systems and to continue to succeed in the face of adversity.

LGBTQ Student Center opens semester with kick-off event

Cameron Hoover January 23, 2017

Kent State’s LGBTQ Student Center kicked off their spring semester with a social gathering and presentation Tuesday night at The Nest in the Student Center.The celebration filled up quickly prior to...

Former Kent State football player Nate Holley leaves the courtroom after his pretrial hearing at the Portage County Municipal Courthouse in Ravenna, Ohio, on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2016. Holley has been charged with felony kidnapping and felonious assault.

Holley’s trial moved to Feb. 7

Henry Palattella January 23, 2017

Former Kent State football player Nate Holley will have to wait a little bit longer to get his day in court, as the start of his trial was moved to Feb. 7.Holley's trial was originally set to start on...

Bryon Black, director of the Kent State Men’s Chorus, directs the chorus at the Kent State Nursing School’s 50th anniversary in Henderson Hall Jan 23, 2017.

College of Nursing celebrates history and diversity during 50th anniversary

Cameron Hoover January 23, 2017

Kent State's College of Nursing held its 50th anniversary celebration Monday at Henderson Hall.Students and faculty members lined the halls of the college to listen to speeches by President Beverly Warren...

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