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

Opinion: Spring into life: Death’s harsh reminder

Dylan Webb March 30, 2016

As the last doctor on the board told my grandmother the news that the only treatment for her newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer was a chemotherapy drug with only a seven percent chance doing any good —...

University encourages student participation in Climate Survey

Alex Delaney-Gesing March 30, 2016

At the beginning of March, Kent State began a new study to identify and understand the present climate of the university community. The study, called a Climate Survey, is the first of its kind in two...

Jared Strubel is a junior political science major and columnist for the Kent Stater. Contact him at jstrubel@kent.edu

Opinion: The shining city on the hill

Jared Strubel Kent State College Democrats March 30, 2016

In spite of Republican criticisms of President Obama’s handling of immigration, particularly in regards to our southern border, the administration has shown its ability to enforce the law with record...

Samantha Karam is a sophomore journalism major. Contact her at skaram3@kent.edu.

Opinion: “We can’t contain ISIS—we must defeat ISIS.”

Samantha Karam March 30, 2016

In a speech at Stanford University on March 23, 2016, Hillary Clinton addressed the Brussels bombing and explained what she would do, as president, to eliminate ISIS and any threat it poses. Her plan...

CCI hosts discussion on human trafficking

Latisha Ellison March 30, 2016

Kent State's School of Communication Studies will host a Global Issues Forum on Human Trafficking: A Global and Local Epidemic, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 in the Moulton Hall Ballroom.According to...

Kent State’s pool ranked in top 10

Julie Riedel Student Life March 30, 2016

Kent State University's pool was ranked as the 10th best pool at a college campus in the nation. The rank was determined by CollegeRank.net, a website designed to provide information about higher education...

Retroactive credit policy helps students get ahead

Jacob Ruffo Student Life March 30, 2016

The Retroactive Credit Policy at Kent State is a way to assist students who may have tested out of a class get the credits for the class.“It’s very similar to the CLEP (College-Level Examination Program),...

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Kent State students recall terrorist attacks in Brussels

Angelo Angel Entertainment March 30, 2016

When Alana Biles, a 19-year-old junior economics major, was attending an economic lecture at the National Bank of Belgium in the city of Brussels on March 22, she had no idea that the morning would take...

Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown speaks to a group of students in Connie Schultz’s "Writing Across Platforms" class on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. KentWired Files.

Sen. Sherrod Brown says he doesn’t want to be VP

Skye McEowen March 30, 2016

Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown talked to Kent State students Wednesday about the climate in the Senate, the possible outcomes of the election and his stance on potentially becoming vice president.“I’ve...

Our View: Blame should be shared

March 29, 2016

On Tuesday night, R&B singer Kehlani attempted to commit suicide. This followed the backlash she received from the Instagram picture her ex-boyfriend and rapper PARTYNEXTDOOR (PND) posted to Twitter....

Photo courtsey of Twitter

Instagram adds longer video option

Emily Mills March 29, 2016

Instagram announced Tuesday it will allow videos up to 60 seconds, up from the previous 15-second option.According to a blog post, the time people spent watching video increased by more than 40 percent...

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Twelve students visit Poland over spring break

Keri Richmond March 29, 2016

Last week, students spent the week off from classes for Spring Break. Some students made their way down to Florida, some enjoyed a relaxing week at home and some students made their way to Poland.Twelve...

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