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Guest Column: Prince of a deal for planet Earth

Tribune News Service May 1, 2016

In the 2007 song "Planet Earth," the recently departed Prince sings, "Fifty years from now, what will they say about us here? Did we take care of the water and the fragile atmosphere?"What took place at...

Eli Kraus, a sophomore left-handed pitcher, pitches to a Western Michigan University player during a game at Olga Mural field at Schoonover Stadium on Sunday, April 30, 2016. The Flashes won 13-2.

Duncan gets 100th win against Miami

Zach Harley May 1, 2016

It only took a little under three seasons for Kent State head coach Jeff Duncan to win his 100th career victory in a Flashes uniform, as the baseball team (31-11) beat Miami (21-22) with a score of 4-3.Duncan...

Will Barnes on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

Barnes qualifies for Olympics at Drake Relays

Samantha Lough May 1, 2016

Two seniors dominated the track at the Drake Relays this weekend in Iowa. With a time of 13.41, senior William Barnes hit the Olympic standard in the 110-meter hurdles and took second in the race. Senior...

Mark Buzzy , a junior business management major, crosses the finish line during the first race of the Freedom Run Series on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Buzzy placed first with a time of 18:37.

5K honors former ROTC student killed in Afghanistan

Jessica Barone May 1, 2016

Kent State’s ROTC program hosted its first race of the Freedom Run Series this past Saturday. The White Hot 5K serves as a race to honor and celebrate the life and service of Ashley White-Stumpf, a...

Ritchie Mulhall

Opinion: Condense the NFL Draft

Richard Mulhall May 1, 2016

I know all the sports fans out there reading this are going to respond to my column this week with a big “duh,” but the NFL Draft needs to be condensed.The first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, which...

Lucas Misera

Opinion: Tunsil draft night not “exciting”

Lucas Misera May 1, 2016

The NFL Draft is an annual celebration of football that brings fans at both the collegiate and professional levels together. The pageantry and excitement surrounding the event helps the NFL stay relevant,...

DO NOT PUBLISH International students face reverse culture shock

Itzel Leon International Reporter May 1, 2016

International students face culture shock when they come to the U.S. but when they head back to their home countries they experience the stress of reverse culture shock. “Reverse culture shock is when...

DO NOT PUBLISH The fine line between cultural appreciation and appropriation

Laurent Rathmell Diversity Reporter May 1, 2016

When Justin Bieber attended an iHeart Radio event donning a new hairstyle, the internet erupted with criticism. Bieber reduced the hair controversy to him “just being weird;” however, the dreadlock...

DO NOT PUBLISH Joys and trials of being a student waitress

Alexandria Kobryn - Jobs Reporter Email at [email protected] May 1, 2016

Emily Barnhouse spends hours at work surrounded by delicious food and bending to every person’s whim and need. She, among many other college students, deals with the good and the bad of the restaurant...

DO NOT PUBLISH Downside to typing out your notes

Amy Kessler - Consumer Technology Reporter Email at [email protected] May 1, 2016

Heather Bailecki, a junior human development and family studies major, takes her notes by hand because it is easier for her to comprehend what she’s writing down.Kyle McClain, a senior political science...

Barnes qualifies for Olympics at Drake and Gina Relays

Samantha Lough April 30, 2016

Senior William Barnes hit the Olympic standard in the 110-meter hurdles while placing at the Drake and Gina Relays.Barnes' time of 13 minutes 41 seconds placed second and set a new school record, previously...

Individuals supporting family members and friends came together to form the Rising Star team in this year's Relay for Life event held at Dix Field House, Saturday and Sunday.

Kent State community raises more than $50,000 at Relay For Life

Austin Farber April 30, 2016

People flocked to the Kent State Field House Friday night and into Saturday morning to support the university's 18-hour Relay for Life, raising $54,431 to help combat cancer.More than 50 teams and 1,800...

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