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Alyssa Keown September 6, 2016

Ask to spell their name, get their age, and hear their story. How can you do any of these without language? Photography is a weapon against language barriers. For those with eyes to see, there are things...

Kassi Jackson / The Kent Stater Students listen to a presentation put on by Danielle Flemister, an advisor of LaunchNET, in the new residence of the Kent State Women’s Center Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016.

Women’s Center and SRVSS office adjust to new location

Adriona Murphy September 6, 2016

Kent State’s Women's Center and the Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services office are adjusting to a newer, bigger space after their move to the Williamson House from the Carriage House earlier...

Ariana Grande proving she’s one of the greats

Gabby Seed September 6, 2016

One week ago, America’s musical stars came together at the event pop singer Ariana Grande refers to as “the prom” of the high-pressure industry: MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs).The night is always...

Students spend less time in class, drive up college costs

The Heritage Foundation September 6, 2016

As college students head back to school, parents and taxpayers — both groups increasingly subsidizing higher education — rightfully expect these students will work hard to make the most of this significant...

Holley named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week

Henry Palattella September 6, 2016

Kent State senior safety Nate Holley was named the Mid-American Conference (MAC) East Division Defensive Player of the Week following his stellar play against Penn State on Saturday.Holley — a team game...

Freshman running back Justin Rankin runs the ball during the first half of the game against Penn State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at Beavers Stadium. Kent State lost their season opener, 33-13.

Flashes look to continue FCS streak at home opener

Henry Palattella September 6, 2016

Kent State (0-1) is looking to bounce back from its loss to Penn State when it welcomes Football Championship Subdivision powerhouse North Carolina A&T (1-0) this weekend.The Flashes have won 13-straight...

Nate Manley / The Kent Stater The Black Squirrel Festival takes over Risman Plaza Friday, Sept. 11, 2015.

BlastOff cancellation causes minor changes for Black Squirrel Festival

Rachel Duthie September 6, 2016

The 35th annual Black Squirrel Festival will not have any "major changes" to accommodate the early cancellation of BlastOff, according to an official at Kent State's Center for Student Involvement.The...

Participants in the Run the World 5k on Saturday Sept. 12, 2015.

Run for your money

Mckenna Corson September 6, 2016

The second Run the World 5K run/walk is scheduled for this Saturday. The 5K is organized by the Office of Global Education and colleges within Kent State.Ed Butch, race director and assistant director...

Kassi Jackson / The Kent Stater Ann Messino, Kent local, looks at a set of earrings while Joe Toporcer, of Crafter Glass at Earstone Jewelry based out of Youngstown, Ohio, talks to her about the piece at Art in the Park at Fred Fuller Park Saturday, Sept 12. 2015.

Annual Art in the Park festival set for this weekend

Kellie Nock September 6, 2016

Arts, crafts and performances will come together at the 23rd annual Kent Art in the Park Festival in Fred Fuller Park this weekend.Almost 90 vendors will occupy the park, with two stages set up to host...

Annual Kent State blood drive offers scholarships

Nicole Zahn September 6, 2016

Each year, Kent State University Health Services partners with LifeShare Community Blood Services, a non-profit organization committed to providing safe and clean blood for patient healthcare in Northeast...

Senior Nate Holley (#18), junior Demetrius Monday (#21) and senior Terrence Waugh (#51) pose for a picture at the Kent State football team’s media day at Dix Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016.

Holley named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week

Henry Palattella September 5, 2016

Senior saftey Nate Holley was named the Mid-American Conference East Division Defensive Player of the Week following his stellar play against Penn State on Saturday.Holley — a team game captain for Saturday's...

The Kent Stater Sophomore Lexi Mantas jump serves the ball in the Flashes match against Wright State University. The Flashes won 3-0 Friday Sept. 2, 2016.

Kent State volleyball stumbles in weekend matches

Henry Palattella September 5, 2016

Kent State Volleyball (3-3) had an up and down weekend, going 1-1 at the Golden Flashes Classic followed by a loss to the University of Tennessee on Saturday.The Flashes opened their weekend with a convincing...

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