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Portage Country introduces new voting system

Stephen Means March 14, 2016

Portage County will be introducing a new voting system for this years Ohio primary.Following issues with the former system during the 2015 November election Portage Country has decided to return to a paper...

Former Ohio State Senator Nina Tuner welcomes Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders to the stage of the Civic Theater in Akron Ohio on Monday March 14, 2016.

Bernie Sanders Visits Akron on eve of Ohio Primaries

Matt Poe March 14, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally at the Akron Civic Theatre Monday afternoon on the final day before the Ohio primary election on March 15. Large crowds gathered outside the...

Senior Josée Doyon and junior Maddy Mullins practice at the Kent State Golf Course on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016.

Men’s golf finishes third in South Carolina

Eric Conway March 13, 2016

The Kent State men's golf team finished their third round of the General Hackler in Myrtle Beach, Florida, yesterday, moving up two spots on the leaderboard. They ended the tournament nine under par with...

From the College Republicans: We want the best, not the loudest

The year 2016 has proven to be an exciting time for the race to the presidency so far, especially for the Republican Party. We've gone from seeing over a dozen Republican candidates on the stage, to now...

Seniors place at NCAA indoor championships

Samantha Lough March 13, 2016

Seniors William Barnes and Donovan Tolbert competed at the National Collegiate Athletic Association nationals Friday and Saturday. Barnes Placed 15th in the 60-meter hurdles running an 8.06. Tolbert placed...

Catering staff serve attendees during KASA’s African Night held in the Student Center Ballroom on Friday, March 11, 2016.

KASA celebrates annual African Night

Itzel Leon International Reporter March 13, 2016

While lively music rang out, drums echoed and bounced off the walls of the Kent State ballroom at the Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble presented by KASA's (Kent African Student Association) annual...

Junior fashion merchandising student Taylor Yarborough poses for a portrait on Sunday, March 13, 2016.

Kent State students go “natural” with their hair

Lauren Rathmell Diversity Reporter March 13, 2016

Taylor Yarborough, a junior fashion merchandising major, wears her hair many ways — along with wearing her hair natural, she has worn wigs, weaves and braids. And often, with each new style, she's often...

Where to vote for Tuesday’s primary

Alyssa Schmitt March 13, 2016

With eight months until the November general election, it is time for Ohioans to vote in the primary election from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.The Portage County Board of Elections' website is available...

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Climate Survey available at Kent State

Stephanie Martoccia & Zac Ezzone March 13, 2016

Kent State launched its first study in 18 years to assess the current attitudes of students, faculty and staff regarding the university’s climate.Kent State has hired Rankin & Associates, a consulting...

Anthony Erhardt is a Paralegal Studies major and a memeber of the Kent State College Democrats. Contact him at aerhard1@kent.edu

Opinion: From the College Democrats: Our policy regarding presidential endorsements

With the Ohio primary elections almost upon us, we here at the Kent State College Democrats, as well as everyone else in the Buckeye State, are incredibly excited and anxious to have our voices heard through...

Opinion: Kaepernick would be a good fit in Browns’ new system

Richard Mulhall March 13, 2016

Reports have surfaced that the San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is hesitant to take a pay cut to sign with the Cleveland Browns, and I honestly can’t say that I blame him.According to...

Jacob Ruffo is a junior journalism major and columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at jruffo@kent.edu

Opinion: Making fun of Donald Trump has no value

Jacob Ruffo March 13, 2016

People love making fun of Donald Trump. Why? He’s just a regular guy running for president; he doesn’t even have a political background. He doesn’t use Super-PACs and he speaks his mind. He is truly...

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