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Martin Luther King, Jr. speaks during the Civil Rights March on Washington, August 28, 1963.

University MLK Day events scheduled for Monday

Emma Keating January 11, 2017

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s memory and service, students at Kent State are giving back.Kent State’s Hillel will host its annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, giving students the opportunity...

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Kent State ranks nationally for students seeking ‘sugar daddies’

Erin Zaranec January 11, 2017

Sugar is sometimes said to be a response to stress. Whether it’s digging into a tub of ice cream after a tough break-up or treating yourself to sweets after a stressful exam, college students are no...

Nicholas Hunter

Opinion: The activist, the prophet, the leader: Obama says farewell

Nicholas Hunter January 11, 2017

Barack Obama, the 44th and current president of the United States, made his farewell address to the American people Tuesday night.In his adopted home of Chicago, Obama stepped onto the stage at McCormick...

A student passes through the Kent State May 4 Memorial on the evening of May 3, 2016.

May 4 named as National Historic Landmark

Lydia Taylor January 11, 2017

The site of May 4 on Kent State’s main campus is now registered as a National Historic Landmark, The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Wednesday.Laura Davis, a founder of the May 4 Visitors Center...

Kent State sophomore guard Jaylin Walker goes up for a drunk in transition against Northern Illinois University at the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2016. Kent State lost 70-74 in overtime.

Late rally powers NIU over Kent State

Nick Buzzelli January 11, 2017

Late in the first half Tuesday night against Northern Illinois University, with Kent State holding a lead, head coach Rob Senderoff opted to switch from his team’s conventional man-to-man defense to...

Lucas Misera

Opinion: ACC dethrones Big Ten and SEC as best conference

Lucas Misera January 10, 2017

On Monday night, many football fans thought it destined that the Alabama Crimson Tide — the Southeastern Conference juggernaut — would capture its second straight national title from the Clemson Tigers,...

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USG announces speakers for February TEDx event

Benjamin VanHoose January 9, 2017

Big ideas and inspirational minds will fill Kent State's Student Center next month.The Undergraduate Student Government announced the speakers for its TEDx conference, scheduled for Feb. 18 in the Student...

David Darnell Calhoun, Jr.

Ravenna homicide suspect to be tried for charges

Jenna Kuczkowski January 9, 2017

An Akron man was arrested Saturday in Steubenville after allegedly shooting two individuals in Ravenna on Nov. 30.The Portage County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 25-year-old David Darnell...

Kent State alum Mark Gupko proposes to senior psychology major Rebecca Kozak inside the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016.

Rec Center proposal unites Kent State couple

Erin Zaranec January 9, 2017

Increased heart rate, rushing adrenaline and weakness in the knees are all common signs you’re at the Kent State Recreation and Wellness Center.For most students, these symptoms accompany a workout....

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Real Late Reels spring lineup opts for true stories, blockbusters

Benjamin VanHoose January 7, 2017

Kent State's Center for Student Involvement announced the spring schedule of titles for its Real Late Reels series — a selection consisting mostly of real life-inspired dramas.Real Late Reels, held...

Photo courtesy of Portage County Sheriff’s Office Current suspect in the shooting of Henderson Rd in Ravenna Township David Darnell Calhoun Jr.

Homicide suspect arrested for Ravenna murders

Alex Delaney-Gesing January 7, 2017

An Akron man has been arrested for the murder of two individuals fatally shot in a Ravenna home in November.The Portage County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 25-year-old David Darnell Calhoun,...

Senior forward Jimmy Hall Jr. drives to the rim against the Wright State University defender on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center. 

First half surge propels Ohio past Kent State

Nick Buzzelli January 7, 2017

The first seven minutes of the Kent State basketball team's Mid-American Conference contest against Ohio University Friday night was a back-and-forth affair.When sophomore Jaylin Walker drained a three...

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