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HOLD DO NOT PUBLISH Kent State is Recognized as a Tree Campus for Eight Years in a Row

Sierra Allen Student Life [email protected] March 9, 2016

Kent State University has received recognition from Tree Campus USA, a national program that was created by the Arbor Day Foundation in 2008, for eight consecutive years and earned this year’s acknowledgement...

All Cinema Club sheds light on lesser-known films

Benjamin VanHoose March 9, 2016

On Friday nights when most Kent State students on campus are flocking to the KIVA to watch an exciting blockbuster or popular comedy, a select few choose to make their way to Bowman Hall. It's there in...

Students rewarded for staying Off their phones in class

Alexis Amato March 9, 2016

Paying attention in class can be pretty difficult, especially when the whole world of social media is sitting right there in your phone. The urge to tweet, post, and Instagram can be more powerful than...

Junior zoology major Jeffery Ritter takes part in beater drills during Quidditch practice at the Centennial Fields on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

Quidditch team begins spring practices, shares love for ‘Harry Potter’ with campus

Benjamin VanHoose Entertainment Reporter March 9, 2016

To the average passerby walking near Centennial Fields on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons, the sight of students straddling PVC pipes and hurling dodge balls at each other may be enough to detour...

USG Elections Winners and Vote Percentage

Anthony Calvaruso March 9, 2016

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSamuel Graska // 69% of [email protected] UP:Matthew Chernesky // 30% of [email protected] DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRSNatalia Roman // 98% of [email protected] DIRECTOR...

SAT made more predictable with new changes

Olivia Minnier March 9, 2016

The SAT has undergone its largest overhaul in 10 years, with the new version being used for the first time this month.The SAT or Scholastic Aptitude Test  is a paper standardized test that has been used...

A second suspect in the Feb. 7 homicide of Nicholas Massa was bound to an adult court Wednesday morning. Judge Robert Berger ordered a $2 million bond for Marquis Grier, 17. 

Court orders second Ryan Place homicide suspect tried as adult

Karl Schneider March 9, 2016

A Portage County juvenile court judge ordered the second suspect in the Feb. 7 homicide of Nick Massa, a Kent State freshman, to be tried as an adult on Wednesday morning.Marquis Grier, 17, is a suspect...

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BSR Beats: Tears for Fears

Nate Foltz March 9, 2016

Tears for Fears was one of the top bands of the 1980s. Formed in 1981 in England, the band led the way in creating the new wave of synthesizer sound. Here are five of my favorites showcasing their talents.1....

Ohio Governor John Kasich talks to supporters at the Ohio CAT headquarters in Broadview Heights on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

Kasich continues ‘Battleground Ohio’ tour with Cleveland rally

Brittany Rees and Mitch Felan March 8, 2016

Governor and presidential hopeful John Kasich addressed a large crowd Tuesday night at the Ohio CAT center in Broadview Heights as part of his “Battleground Ohio” campaign tour. He focused on aiding...

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton speaks to supporters at Cuyahoga Community College on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

Clinton highlights women’s rights, education at Cleveland rally

Alex Delaney-Gesing March 8, 2016

In her first Cleveland appearance since August, Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton highlighted the significance of the American people reaching for more “love...

Jazz Listening Lab shows importance of discussing music

Jack Kopanski March 8, 2016

The Kent State Performing Arts Library hosted a “Jazz Listening Lab” series Tuesday night, focused on listening to some of Louis Armstrong’s, an African American jazz trumpeter, most famous pieces.Christopher...

Trump, Clinton continue dominance in 2016 primaries

Julie Pace, Associated Press David Eggert, Associated Press March 8, 2016

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republican front-runner Donald Trump swept to victory in the Mississippi and Michigan presidential primaries Tuesday, deepening his grip on the GOP nominating contest. Democrat...

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