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Ohio State Bar gives recommendations for Ohio Supreme Court justices

Mitchell Felan February 24, 2016

The Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) released its ratings for the six Ohio Supreme Court justice candidates taking to the ballot in November.The ratings are a tradition for the OSBA, who evaluates the...

Kent State honors Black History Month

Hana Barkowitz Diversity Reporter February 24, 2016

Concerns surrounding Black History Month and the need to recognize it are now more crucial than ever, Kent students say.Emanuel Jackson, Director of Student Relations for Black United Students and sophomore...

The Kent State women’s track and field team competes in the 800 meter race against Akron at the Kent Field House on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. Kent lost 80-71.

Delophont makes Kent State a second home

Samantha Lough February 24, 2016

Kent State senior track athlete Dior Delophont had a long road to travel to get to where she is is today.Delophont traveled more than 14 hours across the Atlantic Ocean to go to fashion school and compete...

President of the Kent State Body Acceptance Movement club Kylie McCann poses for a portrait in Rockwell Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

National eating disorder awareness week sheds light on sensitive topic

Kylie McCann had reached her breaking point. Transformed into a person she didn’t know, McCann felt trapped and controlled by her eating disorder when she sought out counseling during her freshman year.“I...

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Q&A With new President’s Ambassador: Sharlene Ramos-Chesnes

Caleigh Marten February 24, 2016

Kent State has appointed their newest ambassador to the president. Sharlene Ramos-Chesnes began her position at the start of the spring 2016 semester.She is the chief executive officer of InterChez,...

Downtown church celebrates season of Lent

Anne-Marie Colant February 24, 2016

Around the world, Catholics reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made during the season of Lent. They also use the practices of fasting, prayer and almsgiving to grow their faith.The season lasts 40 days, beginning...

Construction workers leave the site of the 345 Flats on the corner of Summit and Depeyster Street on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

Summit Street Construction

Taylor Kerns February 24, 2016

One-way, one-lane eastbound traffic on Summit Street will begin March 7.East Summit Street, which has been identified as a high-traffic, high-accident area and a dangerous corridor for pedestrians, is...

Cheers and Jeers

February 24, 2016

Cheers to... HPV rates dropping in women since the human papillomavirus vaccine was recommended by doctors over recent years, according to a study done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Jeers...

Jacob Tabler is a junior political science major and a member of the Kent State College Republicans. Contact him at jtabler2@kent.edu.

Opinion: How do we deal with North Korea?

Jacob Tabler Kent State College Republicans February 24, 2016

North Korea is once again making headlines for developing their nuclear arsenal. The nation, still under control of the dictator Kim Jong-un, has recently tested a hydrogen bomb. The bomb increases destructive...

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

Opinion: “Speak softly and carry a big stick”

Jared Strubel Kent State College Democrats February 24, 2016

Ever since 40,000 American servicemen died on the Korean Peninsula during the Korean War from 1950-1953, relations between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) and the United States...

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

Opinion: Starbucks’ new loyalty program

Samantha Karam February 24, 2016

College students hold Starbucks near and dear to their hearts. For some, a visit to Starbucks is a part of their everyday routine. That’s loyalty, and it deserves compensation.The coffee powerhouse announced...

Students discuss African Roots in all cultures at Africanismos event

Lauren Rathmell Diversity Reporter February 23, 2016

S.A.L.S.A., BUS blend African and Latino culturesLauren RathmellDiversity ReporterAs the keynote speaker of Africanismos, an event hosted by the Spanish and Latino Student Association (S.A.L.S.A.) and...

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