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The stories behind unusual names

Davy Vargo November 5, 2016

Eighteen years ago, Dwayne Wills was driving to work, mulling over what to name his baby daughter on the way.First, he thought of the name My Girl, based on the Temptations’ song “My Girl.” He was...

When music meets politics

McKenzie Jean-Philippe November 5, 2016

Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center was a hub of excitement on Friday for the star-studded concert hosted by Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.The free event — titled ‘Get...

Beyonce and Jay-Z pose with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton after their "Get Out The Vote" concert event in support of Clinton at Cleveland State University's Wolstein Center on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016.

Clinton wows Cleveland with celebrity-studded rally

Erin Zaranec November 5, 2016

Political rallies have become a standard staple in the election cycle. Government officials speak, then a political candidate is introduced and gives remarks on their policies and their opponent before...

Documentary screening looks at Native Americans in America

Nichola Nease November 5, 2016

The screening of the film "Our Fires Still Burn: The Native American Experience," was open for Kent State students to view in Oscar Ritchie Hall on Friday evening.This screening also included a discussion...

PR speaker gives advice to future professionals

Ian Gillan November 4, 2016

Kent State’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America’s weekly meeting featured the Publicity Manager for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Emily Benedict, who spoke...

Into the Woods costumes weave stories through design

Kellie Nock November 4, 2016

As Kent State’s School of Theatre prepares for "Into the Woods" — which opens Friday — the costume crew has worked hard to ensure that the show looks as good as it sounds.Costume designer and theater...

Police investigate bomb threat prior to Jay-Z, Clinton concert

Erin Zaranec November 4, 2016

An entry to the Hillary Clinton campaign-sponsored rally — where Jay-Z is set to perform — in Cleveland was closed around 6:10 p.m. on Friday after Cleveland Police investigated a suspicious package. All...

Uumbaji Gallery celebrates military veteran artists

Gael Reyes November 4, 2016

Kent State’s Uumbaji Art Gallery honored military veteran artists with its Call to Arts exhibit reception on Thursday.The Call to Arts exhibit features artwork by military veterans, and opened to the...

Flash-A-Thon hosts Zumba fundraiser for Akron Children’s Hospital

Nicole Zahn November 4, 2016

Kent State's Flash-A-Thon team partnered with the Student Recreation and Wellness Center Wednesday to host its annual Flash-A-Thon Zumba dance fundraiser for Akron Children’s Hospital.Participants were...

Posting the vote among a ‘selfie generation’

Gabrielle Harrison November 4, 2016

The “Get Out The Vote” initiative in this year's election is a strong force. More and more people are reminding voters to register, and even celebrities are advising to get registered and vote early....

Portage County Court of Common Pleas in Ravenna, Ohio on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. Graham is to be sentenced at the court on Tuesday.

Ryan Place shooter found guilty of all six counts

Skye McEowen November 3, 2016

A jury found Damantae Graham, 19, guilty of aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery and three counts of kidnapping in the Portage County Court of Common Pleas Thursday afternoon.All...

Students turn out across Kent to watch Cleveland’s World Series loss

The city of Kent — like most cities, townships, and villages in Northeast Ohio — congregated in masses to watch the finale of the 2016 World Series, in hopes the Cleveland Indians would end their 68-year...

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