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Relieve some stress with this exclusive Kent State-themed coloring page, designed by local artist Audrey Henry. Henry, who created an adult coloring book titled "Selfies," said she thinks the trend is so popular because "people like to feel artistic and indulge in their creative side."

Inside the lines: Community members embrace adult coloring book trend

Benjamin VanHoose September 14, 2016

It may be time to sharpen that old set of coloring pencils.The coloring book — no longer banished solely to elementary school classrooms —has graduated to the mainstream, tapping into a consumer market...

Weekend Buzz

Erin Zaranec September 14, 2016

Events from Sept. 15-18Thursday, Sept. 15Mona Lisa x4 Opening Exhibit Reception - View four different perspectives on the famous Mona Lisa, hosted in the School of Library and Information Science's MuseLab...

Prentice Cafe senior manager shares passion for healthy eating

Rachel Stevenson September 13, 2016

Prentice Cafe Senior Manager Marlene Maneage said her passion for healthy eating and commitment to Kent State's University Dining Services has impacted her role in managing the gluten-free facility.Maneage...

Capturing a summer abroad

Alex Ledet September 13, 2016

There are a lot of things college students may consider before accepting an internship, especially one outside of their home countryThings like money, location and potential for assignments could all make...

Armed student participation in open-carry gun walk shot down

Andrew Atkins September 13, 2016

The university has decided not to suspend weapon policies for students participating in an open-carry gun walk.Students planning to participate in an open-carry gun walk on Kent State’s campus will not...

Running with purpose

Samantha Ickes September 13, 2016

In the classrooms of a small school in Kirotshe, a village in the southern province of Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the hands of enthusiastic students shoot up in the air, each child eagerly...

0914 Lake erie

Kent State faculty, grad students offer solutions for rising toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie

Ashleigh Metzinger September 13, 2016

Kent State researchers have spent over a year studying toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie.According to the U.S. Environmental Protective Agency, harmful algal blooms, or HABs, “sicken” and kill humans...

Dylan Webb is a teaching English as a second language major. Contact him at dwebb13@kent.edu.

The dragon bites back: the rise of the heroin epidemic

Dylan Webb September 13, 2016

The heroin epidemic is hitting Ohio, and it's biting back harder than ever. All over social media this week were the gruesome pictures of a couple in East Liverpool who had overdosed on heroin, a young...

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Resolution funds M.A.C. Center project

Angelo Angel September 13, 2016

Construction is underway on the Kent State Athletic Training and Education Center, a facility that will benefit student athletes. The building occupies a 10,000 square-foot area behind the M.A.C. Center,...

0914 Sister Circle

Sister Circle provides safe space for discussion

Samantha Karam September 13, 2016

Sister Circle, a group on campus meant to bring young women of color together to speak on tough issues such as fears and anxieties, held their second meeting of the semester Monday night. The session was...

Cheers & Jeers

September 13, 2016

Cheers to ... Sri Lanka after the World Health Organization declared the nation malaria-free. Sri Lanka's battle with malaria has lasted nearly 80 years.Jeers to ... poor planning. A marathon in Pennsylvania...

A national shame: Bottled water sales are up as Americans fear taps

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 13, 2016

"Don't drink the tap water." Traditionally advice for Americans traveling to the Third World, that is now a sentiment that resonates domestically, too.More Americans are opting for bottled water over what...

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