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Registration reopens following system error

Alex Delaney-Gesing August 16, 2016

Fall schedules were restored yesterday for Kent State students who had their registration cancelled last week.An email was sent out Thursday evening to more than 9,000 students—including undergraduates,...

(Orientation) New apartments in Kent

Angelo Angel August 16, 2016

Housing the students of Kent State has become a competitive market. Two new complexes are hoping to entice those on the apartment-hunt to fill empty rooms and stake claim on the college living space landscape.345...

(Orientation) Five must-have apps for the school year

Ben VanHoose August 16, 2016

Every college student comes equipped with an arsenal of electronic devices, but it’s what is stocked on those smartphones, tablets and laptops that really separate the novice students from the pros....

Athletics adds sports medicine facility as part of “The Game Plan”

Stephen Means August 15, 2016

As part of Kent State’s “Game Plan” unveiled in March for the Athletics Department, the university announced plans to put a sports medicine facility inside of the MAC Center Annex.Set to open later...

(Orientation) Student loan debt: Is college tuition worth the cost?

Charlene Oldham GOBankingRates.com August 15, 2016

As many 2016 high school graduates prepare for college, many students are wondering if they should go to college at all. Statistics have long shown college graduates earn more than those with lower levels...

Orientation: College freshmen are keen on social justice, survey shows

Teresa Watanabe Los Angeles Times August 15, 2016

LOS ANGELES- Today's American college freshman is more liberal, less religious and increasingly committed to civic involvement and political activism compared with those in previous generations, according...

(Orientation) Paying for college? Here’s a little good news

John Newsom News & Record August 13, 2016

Greensboro, N.C.- College costs keep going up, but there's a little good news for students who use grants and loans to pay for their education.Effective July 1, the maximum amount of the Pell Grant went...

(Orientation) 1.2 million college students drink alcohol on a typical day, and more than 703,000 use weed

Rosanna Xia Los Angeles Times August 13, 2016

There's a lot more going on at U.S. colleges these days than just studying.On any given day, 1.2 million full-time students are drinking alcohol and more than 703,000 are using marijuana, according to...

(Orientation) You want financial aid? Answer 108 FAFSA questions

Zlati Meyer Detroit Free Press August 13, 2016

The 108 questions that glare at you from the computer screen range from your age to whether you receive combat pay.Filling out the form takes hours -- perhaps with a celebratory glass of wine or slice...

(Orientation) Getting involved on campus

Cameron Gorman & Melissa Puppo August 12, 2016

In high school, you might have only been involved with one sport or activity. In college, this is the time to experience it all by getting involved on campus.There are more than 400 student organizations...

(Orientation) Kent State Greek life

Alex Delaney-Gesing August 12, 2016

At Kent State, students have the option to "go Greek" and join one of the 34 sororities and fraternities located on campus.Joining a fraternity or sorority can provide students with the chance to form...

(Orientation) Student Recreation and Wellness Center keeps users in top shape

Stephen Means August 12, 2016

The Kent State Recreation and Wellness Center is free to all students taking a minimum of five credit hours.The Rec Center includes 153,000 square feet of facility with four full basketball courts, an...

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